Eric Boggs
No. 4 Ohio State (11-0, 3-0) maintained its perfect record with a commanding 34-10 victory over No. 25 Purdue (8-3, 1-2) Sunday at the Covelli Center. Fueled by bonus-point performances in seven matches, including three electrifying pins, the Buckeyes demonstrated their dominance in front of a packed crowd of 4,240.
125: No. 1 Matt Ramos (PUR) def. No. 11 Brendan McCrone (OSU) | Decision, 3-0
The opening bout saw a defensive battle, with Ramos securing the first takedown in the second period and holding on to earn a hard-fought 3-0 decision over McCrone.
133: No. 10 Nic Bouzakis (OSU) def. Dustin Norris (PUR) | Major Decision, 15-3
Bouzakis set the tone early, racking up a quick takedown and two near-fall points for a 5-1 first-period lead. His relentless pace continued, scoring a reversal, multiple takedowns, and a riding time point to secure a dominant 15-3 major decision.
141: No. 1 Jesse Mendez (OSU) def. Greyson Clark (PUR) | Major Decision, 13-2
Mendez showed why he’s the nation’s top-ranked wrestler at 141 pounds, combining takedowns and near-fall points to build a commanding lead. His reversal and riding time point in the final period capped off a 13-2 major decision.
149: No. 9 Dylan D’Emilio (OSU) def. Isaac Ruble (PUR) | Fall, 4:51
D’Emilio delivered one of the night’s most thrilling performances. With two takedowns and a four-point near fall in the first period, D’Emilio seized control. He added another takedown in the second before pinning Ruble at the 4:51 mark to ignite the Covelli Center crowd.
157: No. 7 Joey Blaze (PUR) def. No. 17 Sammy Sasso (OSU) | Decision, 5-1
In one of the evening’s marquee matchups, Blaze used an early takedown and consistent pressure to defeat Sasso, earning a 5-1 decision and handing Ohio State one of its few setbacks.
165: No. 9 Paddy Gallagher (OSU) def. Stoney Buell (PUR) | Fall, 2:58
Gallagher responded in emphatic fashion, showcasing his versatility in a scramble before reversing Buell and securing the fall at 2:58. The victory extended Ohio State’s lead and energized the team.
174: No. 6 Carson Kharchla (OSU) def. No. 25 Brody Baumann (PUR) | Fall, 6:00
Kharchla’s dominance was on full display as he built a 10-1 lead entering the third period with a series of takedowns and escapes. His relentless attack culminated in a pin at exactly six minutes, further solidifying Ohio State’s momentum.
184: No. 19 Ryder Rogotzke (OSU) def. Orlando Cruz (PUR) | Decision, 7-1
Rogotzke controlled the pace throughout, combining takedowns and an escape to secure a 7-1 decision and keep the Buckeyes rolling.
197: Ben Vanadia (PUR) def. Gavin Bell (OSU) | Major Decision, 17-5
Vanadia earned a decisive victory for Purdue, utilizing a series of takedowns and a reversal to overwhelm Bell and claim a 17-5 major decision.
HWT: No. 7 Nick Feldman (OSU) def. Hayden Flipovich (PUR) | Technical Fall, 19-4
In the final bout of the afternoon, Feldman showcased his offensive prowess with a barrage of takedowns. Leading 12-3 after the first period, he continued his relentless attack, finishing the match with a technical fall at 19-4.
The Buckeyes now turn their attention to a pair of critical Big Ten matchups. Ohio State travels to face No. 2 Iowa this Saturday (2 p.m. ET, BTN) before taking on No. 21 Michigan in Ann Arbor on February 1 (2 p.m. ET, BTN).
