University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Sunday, November 8
Greeley, Colo.
2 p.m. MST
University of Northern Colorado
4
vs
41
Oklahoma
11/8/2026 4:21:00 PM | Wrestling
GREELEY, Colo. - Northern Colorado wrestling battled No. 17 Oklahoma on Sunday afternoon in the Bears home opening dual but ultimately fell to the Sooners by a final score of 41-4. The Bears picked up their lone victory at 165 pounds as they continued their opening stretch of the 2026-27 season.
Murphy Menke secured the Bears' lone win of the afternoon, earning an 18-7 major decision over Owen Eck at 165 pounds. Menke controlled the match from start to finish, providing Northern Colorado with four team points.
Oklahoma opened the dual with victories in the first five weight classes before Menke put the Bears on the board. The Sooners responded by winning the remaining four bouts to close out the dual.
Northern Colorado will look to build on the experience as the Bears continue their first season competing in the Pac-12 Conference.
ON DECK: Northern Colorado returns to action with its next scheduled competition as the Bears hit the road for the first time this season traveling to Campbell. The dual is set for a 2 p.m. MST start.Â
TAKEDOWN CLUB: The Takedown Club plays an important role in supporting UNC Wrestling and its student-athletes throughout the season. Your generosity helps strengthen the program through investments in training, equipment, nutrition and travel. With the support of the Bear family, our wrestlers can continue developing their skills, competing with confidence and pursuing success on and off the mat.
Give to the Takedown Club today!
FOLLOW THE BEARS: For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, visit the official homepage at uncbears.com. Follow the wrestling team on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNCBearsWrestle) and Instagram (@UNCBearsWrestle)
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Murphy Menke secured the Bears' lone win of the afternoon, earning an 18-7 major decision over Owen Eck at 165 pounds. Menke controlled the match from start to finish, providing Northern Colorado with four team points.
Oklahoma opened the dual with victories in the first five weight classes before Menke put the Bears on the board. The Sooners responded by winning the remaining four bouts to close out the dual.
Northern Colorado will look to build on the experience as the Bears continue their first season competing in the Pac-12 Conference.
ON DECK: Northern Colorado returns to action with its next scheduled competition as the Bears hit the road for the first time this season traveling to Campbell. The dual is set for a 2 p.m. MST start.Â
TAKEDOWN CLUB: The Takedown Club plays an important role in supporting UNC Wrestling and its student-athletes throughout the season. Your generosity helps strengthen the program through investments in training, equipment, nutrition and travel. With the support of the Bear family, our wrestlers can continue developing their skills, competing with confidence and pursuing success on and off the mat.
Give to the Takedown Club today!
FOLLOW THE BEARS: For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, visit the official homepage at uncbears.com. Follow the wrestling team on X (formerly Twitter) (@UNCBearsWrestle) and Instagram (@UNCBearsWrestle)
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