The Rider Broncs wrestling team is set to face No. 20 Oklahoma on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Alumni Gym in Lawrenceville, NJ. It will be the Broncs' third matchup against a ranked opponent this season. Recently, Elijah Griffin made history by becoming Rider's first finalist at the Cliff Keen Invitational, and Will Betancourt secured his first ranked victory of the season. Oklahoma currently leads the all-time series 3-0 against Rider, with their last encounter resulting in a 24-10 win for the Sooners in 2023.

By the Numbers
  • Rider's wrestling record: 1-2; Oklahoma's record: 2-1
  • Elijah Griffin finished as runner-up at the Cliff Keen Invitational with a 6-2 decision over No. 6 Anthony Echemendia.
Yes, But

Despite Rider's momentum from recent successes, they face a significant challenge against a well-ranked Oklahoma team, which has historically performed well against them.

State of Play
  • Rider's current national ranking includes several wrestlers, such as Elijah Griffin at No. 15.
  • Oklahoma returns NCAA qualifier DJ Parker, bolstered by transfers including NCAA qualifiers Tyler Wells and Brian Soldano.
What's Next

Looking ahead, the Broncs aim to leverage home advantage and capitalize on their recent performances to achieve an upset against the ranked Sooners.

Bottom Line

The upcoming match against Oklahoma poses a crucial opportunity for Rider wrestling to prove their capabilities against higher-ranked opponents and build momentum for the season.