No. 19 Central Oklahoma puts its 34-match home winning streak and 16-match overall streak on the line Sunday against No. 16 Augustana. The Bronchos opened the season with a 41-3 win over New Mexico Highlands; Augustana, which has five wrestlers ranked in the top 15, is making its dual debut.

By the Numbers
  • 2 p.m. Sunday at Hamilton Field House.
  • UCO leads the series 9-2.
  • UCO won 9 of 10 weights, including 7 bonus-point matches, against New Mexico Highlands.
  • Augustana has 5 wrestlers ranked in the top 15; UCO has 3 ranked individuals.
Yes, But

UCO brings strong momentum and home-court confidence, but coach Todd Steidley expects a tough test against a physical, well-coached Augustana team. The Vikings’ dual-season form is untested, though several of their ranked wrestlers are returning national qualifiers.

State of Play
  • UCO is ranked No. 19; Augustana is No. 16.
  • Eli Kirk is expected to move up to 133 pounds for his season debut; Garrett Wells could also make his first appearance.
  • Both teams enter after crowning multiple champions at season-opening tournaments.
What’s Next

After Sunday’s dual, UCO is scheduled to compete at the Younes Hospitality Open on Nov. 21. The Bronchos return to dual action Dec. 3 against Newman in Wichita, Kansas, opening their MIAA schedule.

Bottom Line

Sunday is an early-season measuring stick for UCO: a chance to defend its home streak against a higher-ranked opponent with significant individual talent.