Friday, December 19
DeKalb, IL
5:00 PM
Oregon State
28
at
12
Northern Illinois
Photo by: Allie Grant/OSU Athletics
Beavers Dominate Wrestling Dual Meet At Northern Illinois
December 19, 2025 | Wrestling
DeKALB, Ill. – The No. 26-nationally ranked Oregon State wrestling team defeated Northern Illinois, 28-12, with eight Beavers picking up victories on Friday evening at Victor E. Court.
The only two losses for Oregon State came on an injury and a forfeit in the dual meet.
Maximo Renteria, up to No. 11 in the nation, started the night with a 6-2 decision over No. 25-ranked Blake West to move to 13-1 on the season and 29-10 in his college career.
No. 25 Nash Singleton cruised to a 14-2 major decision over Charles Curtis at 141 pounds to earn the extra point. A native of Roseburg, Ore., Singleton moved to 9-5 this season and 31-27 in his Oregon State career.
Noah Tolentino, ranked 29th nationally and competing at 149 pounds, earned a 6-2 decision over Lucas O'Brien to improve to 13-5 this season and 30-14 overall at Oregon State.
CJ Hamblin won on a 5-2 decision over Landen Johnson at 157 pounds to move to 8-6 this season and notch his 20th career collegiate win. No. 27-ranked Matthew Olguin notched an extra point with a 17-4 major decision over Brett Smith to move to 12-3 on the season and 57-30 as a collegian.
Daschle Lamer, the 21st-ranked wrestler in the nation, stayed perfect on the season at 9-0 with a 12-3 major decision over Tommy Bennett. At 184 pounds, No. 33 TJ McDonnell outlasted Caleb Rose for a 15-8 decision to move to 10-4 this season and 17-18 overall.
Justin Rademacher proved once again that he is one of the best wrestlers in the country at 197 pounds with a 15-4 major decision over Spencer Mooberry. The 5th-ranked Rademacher is now 15-1 on the season with six major decisions, two technical falls and two pins.
The Beavers improved to 3-0 all-time against Northern Illinois with the other wins on Dec. 13, 2009 in Fargo, N.D. (36-6) and Nov. 16, 2013 (27-9) in Ypsilanti, Mich.
OREGON STATE 28, NORTHERN ILLINOIS 12
125 – #11 Maximo Renteria (OSU) decision #25 Blake West (NIU), 6-2
133 – #28 Markel Baker (NIU) injury Gabe Whisenhunt (OSU), 1:57
141 – #25 Nash Singleton (OSU) major decision Charles Curtis (NIU), 14-2
149 – #29 Noah Tolentino (OSU) decision Lucan O'Brien (NIU), 6-2
157 – CJ Hamblin (OSU) decision Landen Johnson (NIU), 5-2
165 – #27 Matthew Olguin (OSU) major decision Brett Smith (NIU), 17-4
174 – #21 Daschle Lamer (OSU) major decision Tommy Bennett (NIU), 12-3
184 – #33 TJ McDonnell (OSU) decision Caleb Roe (NIU), 15-8
197 – #5 Justin Rademacher (OSU) major decision Spencer Mooberry (NIU), 15-4
HWT – Devon Dawson (NIU) won by forfeit
The Beavers will return to action next on Monday, Dec. 29 and Tuesday, Dec. 30 at the Midlands Championships in Evanston, Ill.
OUR MISSION
Oregon State Athletics strives to Build Excellent Authentic Visionary Student-Athletes (Go BEAVS).
The only two losses for Oregon State came on an injury and a forfeit in the dual meet.
Maximo Renteria, up to No. 11 in the nation, started the night with a 6-2 decision over No. 25-ranked Blake West to move to 13-1 on the season and 29-10 in his college career.
No. 25 Nash Singleton cruised to a 14-2 major decision over Charles Curtis at 141 pounds to earn the extra point. A native of Roseburg, Ore., Singleton moved to 9-5 this season and 31-27 in his Oregon State career.
Noah Tolentino, ranked 29th nationally and competing at 149 pounds, earned a 6-2 decision over Lucas O'Brien to improve to 13-5 this season and 30-14 overall at Oregon State.
CJ Hamblin won on a 5-2 decision over Landen Johnson at 157 pounds to move to 8-6 this season and notch his 20th career collegiate win. No. 27-ranked Matthew Olguin notched an extra point with a 17-4 major decision over Brett Smith to move to 12-3 on the season and 57-30 as a collegian.
Daschle Lamer, the 21st-ranked wrestler in the nation, stayed perfect on the season at 9-0 with a 12-3 major decision over Tommy Bennett. At 184 pounds, No. 33 TJ McDonnell outlasted Caleb Rose for a 15-8 decision to move to 10-4 this season and 17-18 overall.
Justin Rademacher proved once again that he is one of the best wrestlers in the country at 197 pounds with a 15-4 major decision over Spencer Mooberry. The 5th-ranked Rademacher is now 15-1 on the season with six major decisions, two technical falls and two pins.
The Beavers improved to 3-0 all-time against Northern Illinois with the other wins on Dec. 13, 2009 in Fargo, N.D. (36-6) and Nov. 16, 2013 (27-9) in Ypsilanti, Mich.
OREGON STATE 28, NORTHERN ILLINOIS 12
125 – #11 Maximo Renteria (OSU) decision #25 Blake West (NIU), 6-2
133 – #28 Markel Baker (NIU) injury Gabe Whisenhunt (OSU), 1:57
141 – #25 Nash Singleton (OSU) major decision Charles Curtis (NIU), 14-2
149 – #29 Noah Tolentino (OSU) decision Lucan O'Brien (NIU), 6-2
157 – CJ Hamblin (OSU) decision Landen Johnson (NIU), 5-2
165 – #27 Matthew Olguin (OSU) major decision Brett Smith (NIU), 17-4
174 – #21 Daschle Lamer (OSU) major decision Tommy Bennett (NIU), 12-3
184 – #33 TJ McDonnell (OSU) decision Caleb Roe (NIU), 15-8
197 – #5 Justin Rademacher (OSU) major decision Spencer Mooberry (NIU), 15-4
HWT – Devon Dawson (NIU) won by forfeit
The Beavers will return to action next on Monday, Dec. 29 and Tuesday, Dec. 30 at the Midlands Championships in Evanston, Ill.
OUR MISSION
Oregon State Athletics strives to Build Excellent Authentic Visionary Student-Athletes (Go BEAVS).
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