Oregon State transfer Ethan Stiles has committed to Ohio State, marking a significant move in his wrestling career.
Stiles finished sixth at 149 pounds at the NCAA Wrestling Tournament this past season as a redshirt freshman.
Ohio State has an opening at 149 pounds following the graduation of two-time All-American Dylan D’Emilio, who actually beat Stiles at the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Stiles would be a perfect replacement for D’Emilio in the Buckeyes lineup.
Here's a look at Ethan Stiles' performance at the 2025 NCAA Division I Championships:
Ethan Stiles' 2025 NCAA Division I Championships Results
| Date | W/L | Result | Opponent | Opp. Team | Event | Rnd. | WT. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/22 | L | DEC 8-4 | L. McNeil | North Carolina | 2025 NCAA Division I Championships | 5th Place Match | 149 |
| 03/22 | L | F 3-0 1:06 | S. Ness | Penn State | 2025 NCAA Division I Championships | Cons. Semi | 149 |
| 03/22 | W | DEC 4-2 | S. Alvarez | Rider | 2025 NCAA Division I Championships | Cons. Round 5 | 149 |
| 03/22 | W | F 3-0 2:12 | M. Hines | Lehigh | 2025 NCAA Division I Championships | Cons. Round 4 | 149 |
| 03/21 | L | DEC 7-3 | D. D`Emilio | Ohio State | 2025 NCAA Division I Championships | Quarterfinal | 149 |
| 03/21 | W | MD 8-0 | K. Parco | Iowa | 2025 NCAA Division I Championships | Champ. Round 2 | 149 |
| 03/20 | W | DEC 6-4 | W. McDougald | Oklahoma | 2025 NCAA Division I Championships | Champ. Round 1 | 149 |
Stiles is the Buckeyes second transfer portal addition this offseason. Ohio State also added former Iowa State standout Cody Chittum who could wrestle 157 or 165 pounds for Tom Ryan’s squad next season. Chittum was a two-time NCAA qualifier for the Cyclones at 157 pounds.
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Here's a summary of his performance at the PAC 12 Championships:
| Date | W/L | Result | Opponent | Opp. Team | Event | Rnd. | WT. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/07 | L | MD 15-5 | J. Williams | Little Rock | PAC 12 Championships | 1st Place Match | 149 |
| 03/06 | W | MD 16-2 | B. Rogers | CSU Bakersfield | PAC 12 Championships | Semifinal | 149 |
His move to Ohio State is anticipated to bolster the team's wrestling lineup and contribute to their future success.
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