KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Penn State Nittany Lion wrestlers Tyler Kasak and Bernie Truax closed out stellar seasons on the 2024 NCAA Wrestling Championships on Saturday morning in Kansas Metropolis’s T-Cell Middle. With six wrestlers getting ready for the night’s nationwide finals, the Nittany Lions added third and fifth place finishers. Penn State will go away Kansas Metropolis with eight All-Individuals.
The Nittany Lions, beneath the steering of head coach Cael Sanderson, could have a college file six wrestlers in tonight’s nationwide finals, set for 7 p.m. Jap (6 p.m. native) on ESPN. Penn State’s different six All-Individuals will compete for nationwide titles. With the nationwide finals starting at 285, Greg Kerkvliet (285), Beau Bartlett (141), Levi Haines (157), Mitchell Mesenbrink (165), Carter Starocci (174) and Aaron Brooks (197) will likely be in search of particular person championships.
True freshman Tyler Kasak, the No. 7 seed at 149, met No. 7 Ridge Lovett of Nebraska within the comfort semifinals. Kasak struck shortly, taking the Husker all the way down to open up a 3-0 lead. Lovett labored his approach in into management of Kasak’s leg, on the lookout for a reversal, however the Lion fought off the transfer and solely gave up an escape. Kasak labored the middle circle by means of the 1:00 mark. He linked on a excessive single for a second takedown on the :44 mark to up his result in 6-1. Kasak maintained management of Lovett for the remainder of the interval and led 6-1 with 1:39 in using time after one. The second interval began in impartial. Kasak continued to work his offense and bulled by means of a 3rd takedown on the 1:00 mark to open up a 9-1 lead. The Lion freshman managed the Husker senior for the remainder of the interval as soon as once more and led 9-1 with 2:39 in time after two durations. Lovett additionally selected impartial to start out the third interval. The duo battled in impartial by means of the 1:00 mark and Kasak’s using time level was clinched. Kasak fought off one final Lovett shot on the buzzer and, with using time, notched the spectacular 10-1 main choice to maneuver into the bronze medal match.
Kasak met No. 5 Ty Watters of West Virginia within the third place bout. Kasak got here out and scored shortly, turning a single right into a takedown and a 3-0 lead. Watters escaped to a 3-1 rating and motion continued in impartial. Motion moved by means of the 1:00 mark in impartial with Kasak circling Watters, on the lookout for a gap. The Mountaineers protection held by means of the interval and Kasak led 3-1 after one. Watters selected down to start out the second interval and labored his approach to an escaped and a 3-2 rating. The duo battled within the heart circle for the rest of the interval and Kasak carried the 3-2 lead into the third. Kasak selected impartial to start out the third interval. He continued to take low photographs, on the lookout for a second takedown. Kasak gained management of Watters’ leg on the 1:10 mark, forcing a scramble. Watters was capable of work his approach out of bounds to pressure a reset on the :38 mark. Watters shot low on the reset and Kasak fought the transfer off to carry on to his lead. He completed the bout on his ft and posted the 3-2 win to take third place as a real freshman. Kasak, solely the ninth wrestler to ever lose a primary spherical bout and win seven straight to take third, ended the event with a 7-1 file together with 4 majors and a pin. He concludes the season with a 24-5 file.
Graduate Bernie Truax, the No. 6 seed at 184, battled No. 4 Trey Munoz of Oregon State within the comfort semifinals. Truax and Munoz labored the center of the mat in Impartial to start out the bout. Munoz moved behind Truax for a takedown :30 into the bout after which caught the Lion in a throw. He took him to the mat and completed off the pin at 2:29. The loss moved Truax to the fifth place bout.
He met No. 2 Isaiah Salazar of Minnesota for fifth place. The duo battled in impartial by means of the two:00 mark. Truax labored his approach in on a shot and took a 3-0 lead with a takedown on the 1:46 mark. He compelled Salazar into a primary stall warning whereas working his time edge up over 1:00. He managed the motion to complete on high and led 3-0 with 1:46 in using time after one interval. Truax selected down to start out the second interval and shortly escaped to a 4-0 lead. He countered a slight Salazar shot for a second takedown and a 7-0 lead with 1:10 left within the stanza. He picked up a stall level as his time moved up over 2:00. He completed the interval on high once more and led 8-0 with 2:48 in time. Salazar selected impartial to start out the ultimate interval. With using time clinched, Truax went to work within the heart of the mat and linked on a 3rd takedown to up his result in 11-0. Truax as soon as once more dominated the Gopher from the highest place. He ended the interval on high and, with over 3:00 in using time, capped off a stellar collegiate profession with a 12-0 main over Salazar. Truax went 5-2 over the weekend and have become a four-time All-American with a fifth place end. He ended his remaining season with a 19-6 file and completed with an 86-27 mark.
Senior Greg Kerkvliet, the No. 1 seed at 285, will tackle No. 10 Lucas Davison of Michigan in Penn State’s first title bout tonight. Senior Beau Bartlett, the No. 2 seed at 141, will meet No. 1 Jesse Mendez of Ohio State. Sophomore Levi Haines, the No. 1 seed at 157, meets No. 2 Jacori Teemer of Arizona State in his title bout. Redshirt freshman Mitchell Mesenbrink, the No. 2 seed at 165, faces No. 4 David Carr of Iowa State within the finals. Senior Carter Starocci, the No. 9 seed at174, faces No. 6 Rocco Welsh of Ohio State within the finals. Senior+ Aaron Brooks, the No. 1 seed at 197, will face No. 2 Trent Hidlay of North Carolina State within the night’s remaining bout.
True freshman Braeden Davis completed only one win shy of All-America standing at 125. Davis went 2-2, dropping robust bouts to the eighth and fifth seeds. Davis ended his marketing campaign with a 22-4 general file and because the 2024 Huge Ten Champion at his weight. Sophomore Aaron Nagao additionally completed only one win shy of incomes All-America laurels at 133. Nagao went 3-2 with a tech fall. He concluded his first 12 months as a Nittany Lion with a 17-7 file and was a 2023 All-American.
Penn State clinched the 2024 NCAA Championship on Friday night time in the course of the nationwide semifinals. The crown is Penn State’s 11th within the final 13 tournaments, all beneath Sanderson, and the 12th general (Penn State received in 1953). The Nittany Lions added eight All-Individuals to their ledger, bringing the varsity’s complete to 254 all-time (91 beneath Sanderson). Its six finalists can also be a college file.
Sanderson has now led his groups to 11 NCAA titles, equaling Oklahoma State’s E.C. Gallagher’s 11. Dan Gable of Iowa has 15. Penn State’s 12 general crew titles is third all-time in NCAA historical past as properly.
Penn State went 3-1 throughout session 5 and heads into the nationwide finals with a 41-7 general file. The Nittany Lions have amassed 34.0 bonus factors off 10 majors, eight technical falls and 6 pins.
The event concludes tonight with the NCAA Nationwide Finals, set for 7 p.m. Jap (6 p.m. native), stay on ESPN.
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Penn State at 2024 NCAA Championships – Session 5
March 23, 2024 – Kansas Metropolis, Mo. – T-Cell Middle
Staff Standings (High 3 throughout as of 1:15 p.m.)
1: PENN STATE – 155.5
2: Michigan – 70.0
3: Cornell – 68.5
Weight-by-weight agate (RANKINGS LISTED ARE OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT SEED):
125: #1 Braeden Davis, Fr., Belleville, Mich./Dundee
Rd. 1: #33 Tristan Lujan, Michigan State – W, 8-1 dec.
Rd. 2: #17 Brett Ungar, Cornell – W, 2-1 dec.
Qtr: #8 Richard Figueroa, Arizona State – L, 2-3 dec.
Cn. 4: #5 Jore Volk, Wyoming – L, 1-4 (sv) dec.
Davis met No. 33 Tristan Lujan in his first bout. Davis acquired in on a deep single on the 1:22 mark and labored his approach right into a takedown and a 3-0 lead at 1:08. He managed the Spartan for the remainder of the interval and carried the 3-0 lead into the second interval. Davis selected down to start out the second interval and shortly escaped to a 4-0 lead. Davis turned a strong single right into a second takedown to steer 7-0 at :40. Lujan selected down to start out the third interval and Davis managed the Spartan for :20 earlier than he escaped to a 7-1 rating. Davis held 2:01 in using time and used that time to cap off an 8-1 win.
He took on No. 17 Brett Ungar of Cornell within the second spherical. Davis shot Ungar off the mat at 1:23 with a blast double however didn’t get the stall name with 1:55 on the clock. The Nittany Lion freshman continued to pressure Ungar backwards by means of the 1:00 mark. The primary interval led to a scoreless tie. Davis selected down to start out the second interval and shortly escaped to a 1-0 lead. The Lion freshman continued to press Ungar again and the Huge Pink grappler labored the surface circle. Davis led 1-0 after two. Ungar selected down to start out the third interval and Davis went to work on high. The Nittany Lion managed the motion by means of the 1:00 mark and constructed his time up over 1:00. Davis was hit for stalling with :29 left, nonetheless on high. Ungar escaped with :08 left however Davis’ 1:41 in using time was the think about a 2-1 win. He superior to the quarterfinals with the victory.
Davis confronted No. 8 Richard Figueroa of Arizona State in Penn State’s first of eight quarterfinal bouts. Davis labored the middle circle to start out the bout. The Lion freshman pressured Figueroa, maintaining the Satan’s again to the surface circle by means of 1:00. Davis fought off a strong Figueroa single and compelled a reset out of bounds at :30. Tied 0-0, Davis selected down to start out the second interval and shortly escaped to a 1-0 lead. The duo battled in impartial for the rest of the interval and Davis led 1-0 after two. Figueroa selected down to start out the third interval and reversed Davis to a 2-1 lead. Davis labored his approach to an escape, however Figueroa had using time. Davis compelled one stall and chased Figueroa for the ultimate :20 seconds. Figueroa’s using time allowed the Satan to submit the 3-2 win and ship Davis to comfort motion, nonetheless alive for third place and All-America standing.
He battled No. 5 Jore Volk of Wyoming within the first of Penn State’s ‘All-America’ spherical match-ups, needing one victory to safe All-America standing as a real freshman. Davis pressured Volk to the surface circle to start out the bout, holding place on the NCAA emblem. The duo battled by means of the 1:30 mark with Davis the aggressor. A 3rd slight shot at 1:00 saved Volk on protection. Davis compelled a primary stall on the :40 mark. Tied 0-0 after one, Volk selected down to start out the second interval. He escaped after :30 to a 1-0 lead. The escape was the one scoring within the second interval and Davis trailed 1-0 after two. Davis selected down to start out the third interval. He steadily labored his approach free to an escape at 1:12 to tie the bout 1-1. He practically linked on a scrambling takedown on the sting of the mat, however Volk escaped out of bounds at :50. The match moved into additional time tied 1-1. Davis acquired in deep on a excessive double and rolled by means of the shot early in sudden victory. Volk countered, nonetheless, and labored his approach into management of the Nittany Lion. Davis fought off the transfer for practically :45 earlier than Volk completed off the takedown for the 4-1 (sv) win. The loss ended Davis’ event run at 2-2. He completed his true freshman season at 22-4 and because the 2024 Huge Ten Champion.
133: #10 Aaron Nagao, So., La Habra, Calif./Esperanza
Rd. 1: #23 Marlon Yarbrough, Virginia – L, 5-13 maj. dec.
Cn. 1: #26 Kade Moore, Missouri – W, 16-1 (TF; 5:00)
Cn. 2: #24 Julian Chlebove, Arizona State – W, 5-1 dec.
Cn. 3: #16 Nick Bouzakis, Ohio State – W, 3-0 dec.
Cn. 4: #3 Kai Orine, North Carolina State – L, 4-11 dec.
Nagao took on No. 23 Marlon Yarbrough of Virginia within the first spherical. Nagao fell behind 3-1 after an early scramble by Yarbrough after which 6-2 after a second Virginia takedown. Nagao labored the middle of the mat by means of the :45 mark and trailed 6-2 after one. Nagao selected down to start out the second interval and escaped to a 6-3 rating. Yarbrough labored by means of a low double for a 3rd takedown and a 9-3 lead. Nagao selected impartial to start out the third interval, trailing 9-3, however Yarbrough notched a fourth takedown to steer 12-3. Nagao added a late reversal however dropped into comfort motion after the 13-5 loss.
He battled #26 Kade Moore of Missouri in his first comfort bout. Nagao labored his approach in on an early shot, forcing a scramble that led to a takedown and an early 3-0 lead. Nagao labored the highest place, working to show the Tiger grappler. Moore labored his approach to an escape after a reset with 1:10 on the clock. Nagao continued his robust offense, notching a second takedown at :35. He added two again factors and carried an 8-1 lead with 1:55 in time into the second interval. Nagao escaped to start out the second interval and led 9-1. Moore took a low shot, forcing a scramble. Nagao scrambled by means of for a counter takedown and led 12-1. He labored Moore over to his again for a 4 depend because the interval ended and walked away with a 16-1 technical fall at 5:00.
Nagao battled No. 24 Julian Chlebove of Arizona State within the second spherical of comfort motion. Chlebove labored his approach in on an early shot and Nagao fought it off to maintain issues scoreless early. Nagao fought off a second shot after which a 3rd to maintain the match tied 0-0 after one. Chlebove selected down to start out the second interval and Nagao went to work on high. He broke the Solar Satan down, working him flat whereas on the lookout for an opportunity to show him. Chlebove escaped late to a 1-0 lead, however Nagao had 1:26 in using time. Nagao selected down to start out third. He labored his approach to an escape with 1:30 left however misplaced his using time edge and the match was tied 1-1. He labored by means of a low single, scrambled his approach to a takedown and added two close to fall factors to take a 6-1 lead within the remaining :20. Arizona State challenged the decision, and it was overturned. Penn State then challenged instantly and received on evaluation, with Nagao awarded a takedown to steer 4-1 with :03 left. He picked up a using time level and moved on in conso motion with the 5-1 win.
He took on No. 12 Nick Bouzakis of Ohio State in his subsequent conso bout. Nagao fought off an early Bouzakis shot, forcing a stalemate at 2:12. Ngao compelled a scramble within the heart circle at 1:00 and each wrestlers had alternatives, however a stalemate halted motion at :25 and the bout moved to the second interval tied 0-0. Bouzakis selected down to start out the second and Nagao managed the motion deep into the second interval. He constructed up over 1:30 in time and Bouzakis took damage time. Nagao took down on the reset with :22 left and shortly escaped to a 1-0 lead. He selected down to start out the third interval, escaped in seconds and nonetheless had 1:22 in using time to his aspect. He completed in impartial, added the using time level and continued on in conso motion with the 3-0 win.
Nagao met No. 3 Kai Orine of North Carolina State in his ‘All-America’ battle, on the lookout for yet one more win to change into a two-time All-American. The duo battled by means of a fair first minute. Orine slid down by means of a low double on the sting of the mat and notched the primary takedown at halfway by means of the interval to take a 3-0 lead. Nagao escaped to a 3-1 rating and practically took the lead late with a low shot. However time ran out and Nagao trailed 3-1 after one. He took down to start out the second interval. Orine was capable of flip the Lion for 4 again factors and a 7-1 lead. Main 7-1, Orine selected down to start out the third interval. Nagao went to work on high trying to flip the Wolfpack grappler for again factors to get again within the match. He finally lower Orine free, took him down to chop the rating to 8-4 and practically turned him for again factors. However Orine was capable of slide by means of for a reversal and, with using time, posted the 11-4 win. The loss ended Nagao’s event at 2-2 and his season at 16-7.
141: #2 Beau Bartlett, Sr., Tempe, Ariz./Wyoming Seminary (Pa.)
Rd. 1: #31 Kal Miller, Maryland – W, 6-1 dec.
Rd. 2: #15 Mitch Moore, Rutgers – WBF (5:49)
Qtr: #26 Vance Vombaur, Minnesota – WBF (6:48)
Semi: #6 Lachlan McNeil, North Carolina – W, 5-1 dec.
Finals: #1 Jesse Mendez, Ohio State – tonight
Bartlett took on No. 31 Kal Miller of Maryland within the first spherical. The duo battled by means of a fair first interval, with Bartlett practically scoring on the finish of the interval to no avail. With the rating tied 0-0, Bartlett selected down to start out the second stanza and finally labored his approach to an escape and a 1-0 lead on the 1:17 mark. He carried that lead into the third interval. Miller selected down to start out the third and labored his approach to an escape and a 1-1 tie on the 1:30 mark. Bartlett compelled a scramble with a dep shot on the :50 mark. He completed off the takedown, and added two close to fall factors, with seconds left within the bout to submit the 6-1 win.
He confronted No. 15 Mitch Moore of Rutgers within the second spherical. The duo labored impartial by means of the 1:30 mark, wrestling within the heart of the mat. Neither wrestler was capable of finding a gap within the opening interval and the bout moved to the second tied 0-0. Bartlett selected down to start out the second interval and shortly escaped to a 1-0 lead. Motion continued in impartial by means of the :30 mark and to 0:00. Trailing 1-0, Moore selected down to start out the third interval. Moore escaped to a 1-1 tie at 1:30 and Bartlett shortly locked up a single. He completed off the takedown by locking up a cradle and acquired the autumn on the 3:49 to advance to the quarterfinals.
Bartlett battled No. 26 Vance Vombaur of Minnesota within the quarters. The duo battled within the heart of the mat for the primary two minutes-plus with neither wrestler breaking by means of on offense. Bartlett fought off a late Vombaur shot, and the match moved to the second tied 0-0. Bartlett selected down to start out the second interval and escaped to a 1-0 lead. He labored in impartial for the remainder of the interval and led 1-0 after two. Vombaur selected down to start out the third interval and shortly escaped to a 1-1 tie. Bartlett labored his approach in on a single and completed off the takedown to take a 4-1 lead on the 1:04 mark. Vombaur escaped and labored his approach in on a deep single. However Bartlett was regular on one leg, counter scrambled to regulate and shortly locked up a cradle as motion moved to the mat. He picked up the autumn at 6:48, advancing to the nationwide semifinals, and have become a two-time All-American within the course of.
Bartlett confronted No. 6 Lachlan McNeil of North Carolina within the first of Penn State’s six nationwide semifinal bouts. Bartlett and McNeil labored impartial for the primary three minutes of the bout and the primary interval led to a 0-0 tie. McNeil selected down to start out the second interval and escaped to a 1-0 lead. Bartlett labored the center of the mat on offense however couldn’t break by means of McNeil’s protection and trailed by one after two. He selected down to start out the third interval and labored his approach to a reversal and a 2-1 lead. He practically turned the Tar Heel grappler for again factors however settled in again on high after McNeil prevented the depend. He saved management and finally turned McNeil for 2 again factors to steer 4-1. Bartlett settled in on high and completed the interval in management. With the added using time level, Bartlett rolled into the Nationwide Finals with a robust 5-1 win.
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149: #7 Tyler Kasak, Fr., Doylestown, Pa./Bethlehem Catholic
Rd. 1: #26 Jaden Abas, Stanford – L, 2-4 dec.
Cn. 1: #23 Drew Roberts, Minnesota – W, 14-5 maj. dec.
Cn. 2: #9 Ethan Fernandez, Cornell – WBF (0:36)
Cn. 3: #17 Graham Rooks, Indiana – W, 13-1 maj. dec.
Cn. 4: #3 Jackson Arrington, North Carolina State – W, 5-4 dec.
Cn. 5: #11 Quinn Kinner, Rider – W, 10-2 maj. dec.
Cn. Semi: #1 Ridge Lovett, Nebraska – W, 10-1 maj. dec.
3rd: #5 Ty Watters, West Virginia – W, 3-2 dec.
Kasak met No. 26 Jaden Abas of Stanford in his first match at nationals. Kasak fought off an early Abas shot, scrambling by means of the two:00 mark earlier than a stalemate ended issues. After a scoreless first interval, Kasak selected down to start out the second and shortly escaped to a 1-0 lead. Abas labored his approach on a deep single and Kasak fought off the transfer till the :10 mark, however Abas linked on a late double and led 3-1 after two. Abas selected down to start out the third interval and escaped to a 4-1 lead. Kasak spent the remainder of the interval working for a takedown. Abas gave up a stall level, however Kasak couldn’t catch him and dropped into comfort motion with the 4-2 loss.
He met No. 23 Drew Roberts of Minnesota within the first spherical of comfort motion. Kasak paced the middle circle, establishing on offense. He took a severe of fast photographs that Roberts scrambled away from. Kasak linked on a shot late within the interval and shortly rolled Roberts to his again for 3 close to fall factors, opening up a 6-0 lead. He added 4 extra again factors because the interval ended and led 10-0 after one. Roberts selected down to start out the second interval and Kasak dominated the motion on high. He constructed his using time up over 2:00 earlier than Roberts escaped and led 10-1 with 2:34 in time after two. Kasak selected down to start out the third interval and labored his approach to a reversal and a 12-1 lead at 1:40. Roberts answered with an escape and a takedown earlier than the bout ended. Kasak, with using time, rolled into the second comfort spherical with a 14-5 main choice.
Kasak battled No. 9 Ethan Fernandez of Cornell within the second spherical of comfort motion. Fernandez took an early shot and Kasak shortly countered to regulate. He acquired a impartial hazard takedown and ended the bout with a quick fall at simply 0:36. The fast pin moved him on to the third spherical of consolations.
He met No. 17 Graham Rooks of Indiana within the subsequent conso spherical. Kasak shot shortly, forcing a scramble that led to a takedown on the 2:06 mark. The Lion true freshman managed the motion from the highest place, increase over 1:00 in time whereas making an attempt to show the Hoosier for nearfall factors. Rooks was hit with stalling at :40 and Kasak at :30. Kasak completed the interval on high and led 3-0 with 2:06 in time after one. Kasak selected impartial to start out the second interval. He battled Rooks in impartial by means of the 1:00 mark then linked on a low single. He scrambled by means of the motion for a impartial hazard takedown to open up a 6-0 lead, which held into the third. Rooks took impartial to start out the ultimate stanza. Kasak iced the match with a takedown and the :55 mark, opening up a 9-0 lead. Rooks escaped to a 9-1 rating. Kasak added a late takedown and using time to maneuver on in comfort motion with the robust 13-1 main choice.
Kasak met No. 3 Jackson Arrington of North Carolina State in his ‘All-America’ spherical bout, additionally needing one win to be a real freshman All-American. Arrington compelled a scramble early with a shot and labored his approach to a takedown and a 3-0 lead at 2:19. Kasak battled on backside and labored his approach to an escape to chop the result in 3-1 at 1:21. Kasak labored the middle circle, on the lookout for a takedown however Arrington was capable of defend his approach to the tip of the interval. Arrington selected down to start out the second stanza and escaped to a 4-1 lead. Kasak counter scrambled his approach to a takedown with :25 left within the interval, tying the bout 4-4. He completed on high, and the match moved to the third tied 4-4. Kasak selected down to start out the third interval. Arrington acquired hit with a stall warning and Kasak shortly escaped to a 5-4 lead. He labored the center of the mat by means of the 1:00 mark, nonetheless main by one. Kasak gave up a stall name at :44 then fought off a strong Arrington shot. He defended his approach to All-America standing because the clock hit :00. The 5-4 win over the third seeded Arrington made him an All-American.
Within the subsequent comfort spherical, he took on No. 11 Quinn Kinner of Rider. Kasak took Kinner down shortly, opening up an early lead and including to it with 4 close to fall factors. Main 7-0 within the first minute, Kasak constructed his using time up over 1:00 with robust management. Kasak gave up a stall warning throughout his experience however completed on high to steer 7-0 with 2:18 in time to his aspect. Kasak selected down to start out the second interval. Regular beneath, he reversed Kinner shortly to steer 9-0 and went again to work, including to his time benefit. Kinner escaped to a 9-1 rating earlier than the interval ended. Kinner selected down to start out the third interval. Kasak clinched his using time level with a robust experience, working the clock all the way down to the 1:00 mark earlier than Kinner escaped to a 9-2 rating. Kasak used 3:36 in using time for one more level and rolled into the comfort semifinals with a 10-2 main choice.
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157: #1 Levi Haines, So., Arendtsville, Pa./Biglerville —
Rd. 1: #32 Isaac Wilcox, Ohio State – W, 17-2 (TF; 7:00)
Rd. 2: #16 Teague Travis, Oklahoma State – W, 19-4 (TF; 6:41)
Qtr: #8 Peyton Robb, Nebraska – W, 8-0 maj. dec.
Semi: #12 Bryce Andonian, Virginia Tech – WBF (7:48; SV)
Finals: #2 Jacori Teemer, Arizona State – tonight
Haines took on No. 32 Isaac Wilcox of Ohio State within the first spherical. Haines took an early 3-1 lead after a fast takedown within the opening seconds of the match. The Lion sophomore used a fast single to notch a second takedown and completed the interval on high to steer 6-1 after one. Wilcox selected down to start out the second interval and escaped to a 6-2 rating. Haines notched a 3rd takedown to steer 9-2. He picked up a fourth takedown late and led 12-2 after two. Haines selected down to start out the third, escaped to a 13-2 lead and shortly took Wilcox down once more to open up a 16-2 lead with cliched using time. He completed the interval on high once more and, with using time, posted the 17-2 technical fall at 7:00.
He battled No. 16 Teague Travis of Oklahoma State in spherical two. Haines set a fast tempo to start out, working for place within the heart circle. He picked up the primary takedown on the 1:47 mark to open up a 3-0 lead. Haines then went to work on high, working for a flip. Haines constructed up over 1:00 in using time with management, ending on high to steer 3-0 with 1:47 in time after one. Haines selected down to start out the second interval, escaped to a 4-0 lead and took the Cowboy down once more to open up a 7-0 lead with 1:25 remaining. He added two extra takedowns and led 13-2 after two. Travis selected down to start out the third, Haines lower him to a 13-3 rating and notched a counter takedown to steer 16-3 with clinched using time. He took a 16-4 lead with one other takedown and completed off the technical fall with a scrambling takedown with :19 left. Haines’ 19-4 tech fall superior him into the quarterfinals.
Haines took on No. 8 Peyton Robb of Nebraska in his quarterfinal bout. Haines and Robb labored the middle circle for the primary minute-plus. Haines turned a single leg right into a scramble and labored his approach to a takedown and a 3-0 lead at 1:09. He was robust on high and turned Robb for 3 again factors earlier than the interval ended to steer 6-0 after one. Haines selected down to start out the second interval and shortly escaped to a 7-0 lead. He fought off a late Robb shot and carried that lead into the third interval. Robb selected down to start out the third interval and Haines managed the motion deep into the interval. He clinched using time and completed on high to submit the robust 8-0 main choice. The win made him a two-time All-American and pushed him into the nationwide semifinals.
Haines met No. 12 Bryce Andonian of Virginia Tech in his nationwide semifinal match-up. Haines labored the middle circle for the primary minute and acquired in on a excessive single, however Andonian was capable of battle the transfer off to maintain issues scoreless. The duo traded photographs at 1:15. Haines continued to shoot Andonian into protection, however the Hokie was capable of defend his approach out of the interval. Tied 0-0, Andonian selected down to start out the second interval and escaped to a 1-0 lead. Haines continued to shoot and Andonian continued to again away for the remainder of the interval. Trailing 1-0, Haines selected down to start out the third interval and shortly escaped to a 1-1 tie. Andonian linked on a single and took a 4-2 lead after a fast Haines escape. Haines continued to shoot the Hokie backwards to the :45 mark. Haines took a 5-4 lead with a nifty takedown on the :45 mark and Andonian escaped to a 5-5 tie to ship issues to sudden victory. Haines instantly labored his approach in on a shot and, as soon as once more, Andonian appeared to scramble out of hassle. However Haines locked up management of the Hokie. Not settling for the takedown, Haines rolled Andonian to his again and pinned him on the 7:48 mark to maneuver into the nationwide finals.
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165: #2 Mitchell Mesenbrink, Fr., Hartland, Wis./Arrowhead
Rd. 1: #31 Maxx Mayfield, Northwestern – W, 18-2 (TF; 5:32)
Rd. 2: #15 Brevin Cassella, Binghamton – W, 11-3 maj. dec.
Qtr: #10 Cameron Amine, Michigan – W, 6-1 dec.
Semi: #6 Mikey Caliendo, Iowa – W, 17-9 maj. dec.
Finals: #4 David Carr, Iowa State – tonight
Mesenbrink battled No. 31 Maxx Mayfield of Northwestern within the first spherical. Mesenbrink opened the bout up with two fast takedowns to steer 6-1 early. He added a 3rd takedown late within the interval and led 9-2 after one. Mesenbrink selected down to start out the second and escaped to a 10-2 lead. He picked up two stall factors and added one other takedown to steer 15-2 after two. Mayfield selected impartial to start out the third interval and Mesenbrink ended issues shortly. He took the Wildcat to the mat for a remaining takedown, posting the 18-2 technical fall on the 5:32 mark.
He met No. 15 Brevin Cassella of Binghamton within the second spherical. Mesenbrink practically scored off the whistle with a quick single. However Cassella labored his approach out of bounds to pressure a reset. The Bearcat shot low and Mesenbrink was capable of pressure a stalemate with 1:56 on the clock. Mesenbrink struck shortly on the reset, taking a 3-0 lead with a quick takedown at 1:50. He lower Cassella free and went again to work on offense. He picked up a second takedown at :30, completed on high, and led 6-1 with 1:07 using time after one. Mesenbrink selected down to start out the second and shortly reversed motion to an 8-1 lead. He added yet one more takedown and led 11-3 with 1:27 in time after two. Mesenbrink selected down to start out the third interval. Cassella was capable of management the motion on high for the whole interval. Mesenbrink’s dominance over the primary two durations allowed the Lion to roll to an 11-3 main choice and advance to the quarterfinals.
Mesenbrink battled No. 10 Cameron Amine of Michigan within the quarterfinals. Mesenbrink walked Amine off the mat within the first :22, selecting up an early stall warning. Mesenbrink labored his approach in on a low single and labored to tug Amine again onto the mat because the clock hit 2:00. Amine was capable of flee the mat and preserve the bout scoreless at 1:38. Mesenbrink continued to chase the Wolverine to the surface circle and took a 1-0 lead on one other Amine stall at :20. Trailing 1-0, Amine selected down to start out the second interval. He escaped to a 1-1 tie and Mesenbrink went again to work within the heart circle. Mesenbrink used a quick low shot for a takedown and a 4-1 lead with :55 on the clock. Mesenbrink completed the interval on high and led 4-1 with 1:05 in time after two. Mesenbrink selected down to start out the third interval and shortly escaped to a 5-1 lead. He picked up one other level on one other stall and received 6-1 going away. Mesenbrink grew to become an All-American with the victory and moved into the nationwide semifinals.
Mesenbrink met No. 6 Mikey Caliendo of Iowa within the nationwide semis. Mesenbrink compelled Caliendo into protection with a excessive single. Caliendo labored his approach to a takedown and a 3-1 lead at 1:30 after a fast Mesenbrink escape. Mesenbrink continued to work on offense and took a 4-3 lead with a takedown at :40. Caliendo escaped to a 4-4 tie. They completed the interval in impartial and moved to the second tied 4-4. Caliendo selected down to start out the second and escaped to a 7-5 lead. Mesenbrink shortly took him down to steer 7-6 after a fast Iowa escape. Mesenbrink continued to shoot and took the Hawkeye down a 3rd time to steer 10-7 after Caliendo escaped. Mesenbrink led 10-7 after two and escaped to an 11-7 result in begin the third. He rolled by means of a excessive double and scrambled his approach to one other takedown to open up a 14-7 lead. Mesenbrink roared by means of a fifth takedown to open up a 17-9 lead. Mesenbrink completed the bout in impartial and rolled into the nationwide finals with a 17-9 main choice.
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174: #9 Carter Starocci, Sr., Erie, Pa./Cathedral Prep
Rd. 1: #24 Andrew Sparks, Minnesota – W, 12-6 dec.
Rd. 2: #8 Adam Kemp, Cal Poly – W, 5-3 dec.
Qtr: #1 Mekhi Lewis, Virginia Tech – W, 4-0 dec.
Semi: #4 Shane Griffith, Michigan – W, 2-0 dec.
Finals: #6 Rocco Welsh, Ohio State – tonight
Starocci took on No. 24 Andre Sparks within the first spherical. Starocci took a fast single, however Sparks countered the hassle for a takedown and an early 3-1 lead. Starocci instantly labored his approach right into a scramble and a takedown. He then turned Sparks to his again for 4 close to fall and led 8-3 with over 1:00 in time after one. Starocci selected impartial to start out the second interval and took Sparks down on the 1:11 mark to steer 11-4 after two durations. Trailing 11-4, Sparks selected down to start out the third interval. He escaped and picked up a stall level, however Starocci added a using time level and moved on with a robust 12-6 win.
He met No. 8 Adam Kemp of Cal Poly in spherical two. Kemp scored shortly, taking a 3-0 lead simply :07 into the bout. Starocci was capable of work to an escape in :30 and lower the result in 3-1. The Lion went to work on offense, utilizing a low double for a fast takedown on the sting of the mat with 1:16 left within the interval. He managed the motion on high and rode Kemp out to steer 4-3 after one. Starocci selected down to start out the second interval and shortly escaped to a 5-3 lead. He and Kemp battled evenly for the rest of the interval, permitting Starocci to hold the two-point lead into the third interval. Kemp selected impartial to start out the third interval. Starocci and Kemp battled by means of a fair 2:00 to shut out the bout. Starocci moved into the quarterfinals with a 5-3 victory.
Starocci confronted No. 1 Mekhi Lewis of Virginia Tech within the quarters. The duo battled by means of a fair first minute on the NCAA emblem. Starocci labored his approach in on a excessive single and muscled his approach to a takedown and a 3-0 lead the :59 mark. He went to work on high, dominating the motion whereas increase using time. He completed the interval on high and led 3-0 with :59 in time after one. Starocci selected down to start out the second interval and shortly escaped to a 4-0 lead. The Nittany Lion senior labored the middle of the mat, forcing Lewis into protection because the clock moved previous 1:00. They completed in impartial and Starocci led 4-0 after two. Lewis selected impartial to start out the third interval. He battled Lewis by means of the primary minute and was hit with a primary stall at :44. He then moved in shortly on a single leg because the clock hit :30. He completed the bout within the at scramble and posted the convincing 4-0 win. Starocci grew to become a four-time All-American with the win and moved into the NCAA semifinals.
Starocci took on No. 4 Shane Griffith of Michigan within the nationwide his semifinal bout. Starocci shot Griffith backwards off the opening whistle, forcing the Wolverine to the surface circle. The Lion continued to press the Wolverine backwards and gained management of his proper leg on the 1:31 mark. He labored to tug Griffith again on to the mat, however Griffith was capable of flee the circle and pressure a reset at :35. Starocci compelled Griffith into a primary stall at :07 and the bout moved to the second tied 0-0. Griffith selected down to start out the second interval. Starocci broke the Wolverine down within the heart of the mat and constructed his time edge up over 1:00 with a robust experience. He dominated the motion on high and rode the Wolverine out. Tied 0-0, Starocci selected down to start out the third and shortly escaped to a 1-0 lead with 1:48 in time to his aspect. Starocci battled in impartial over the ultimate minute plus and roared again to the nationwide finals, 4 a fourth time, with a 2-0 win.
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184: #6 Bernie Truax, Gr., Oceanside, Calif./Rancho Buena Vista
Rd. 1: #27 Cameron Pine, Clarion – W, 18-3 (TF; 5:09)
Rd. 2: #11 Colton Hawks, Missouri – W, 4-2 dec.
Qtr: #3 Dustin Plott, Oklahoma State – L, 6-16 maj. dec.
Cn. 4: #10 Dylan Fishback, North Carolina State – W, 5-0 dec.
Cn. 5: #7 Thomas Stewart Jr., Virginia Tech – W, 5-1 dec.
Cn. Semi: #4 Trey Munoz, Oregon State – LBF (2:29)
5th: #2 Isaiah Salazar, Minnesota – W, 12-0 maj. dec.
Truax met No. 27 Cameron Pine of Clarion within the first spherical. He took the Golden Eagle down shortly and turned him to his again for 3 nearfall to steer 6-1 out of the gates. Truax took Pine down a second time earlier than the interval’s halfway level and constructed his using time level up over 2:00 with a robust experience. He completed the interval on high and led 9-1 with 2:40 in using time after one. After a impartial begin to the second interval, Truax turned a low single right into a scramble and a takedown to steer 12-1. He labored his using time up over 3:00, gave up a penalty level and an escape, then took Pine down as soon as extra to steer 15-3 after two. After one other impartial begin to start the third, Truax ended the bout with a remaining takedown, posting the 18-3 tech fall at 5:09.
He confronted No. 11 Colton Hawks of Missouri in spherical two. Truax and Hawks battled evenly to start the match, engaged on their price within the heart circle. Truax practically linked on a quick shot on the :50 mark however Hawks skipped out of hassle to maintain the match tied 0-0. After a scoreless first interval, Hawks selected down to start out the second interval and escaped to a 1-0 lead. Truax moved in on a low shot and completed off the takedown to steer 3-1 at 1:30. Hawks escaped to a 3-2 rating and motion continued in impartial. Truax compelled Hawks in the direction of the surface circle however settling for a 3-2 lead after two durations. Truax escaped to a 4-2 result in start the ultimate interval. With the clock shifting to 1:00, the Lion stepped again from a fast shot and settled into place in the course of the mat. He battled again a late Hawks surge and moved into the quarterfinals with a 4-2 victory.
Truax confronted No. 3 Dustin Plott of Oklahoma State in his quarterfinal bout. Truax struck shortly, taking a quick low single to take Plott down and lead 3-1 after a fast Cowboy escape. Plott linked on a low single and the Penn State nook instantly referred to as for a harmful or unlawful maintain. Motion continued, Plott acquired the takedown and Truax referred to as for damage time. Plott took the 4-3 lead and selected down after damage time. He escaped to a 5-3 lead. Truax labored his approach in on a excessive shot, however Plott was capable of battle off the hassle at :55. Truax trailed 5-3 after one, Plott took down to start out the second and escaped to a 6-3 lead. The Cowboy took a 9-3 lead at 1:11 with a takedown. Truax added an escape and trailed 9-4 after two. Truax selected impartial to start out the third, however Plott added one other takedown and led 12-4. Truax escaped at 1:00. Plott picked up a late takedown and using time to win 16-6.
Truax met No. 10 Dylan Fishback of North Carolina State in Penn State’s remaining ‘All-America’ spherical bout, trying to change into a four-time All-American with a victory. Truax battled Fishback by means of a fair first interval, ending off the primary 3:00 knotted in a 0-0 tie. Fishback selected down to start out the second interval and Traux went to work on high. Truax managed Fishback for the complete interval and, whereas nonetheless tied 0-0, had 2:00 in using time heading into the third. He selected down to start out the third interval and shortly escaped to a 1-0 lead. He then moved in on a takedown on the 1:37 mark to open up a 4-0 lead. Truax managed the motion from the highest place once more and completed off the interval on high. His added using time level gave him the 5-0 win and earned him All-America standing for the fourth time.
He took on No. 7 Thomas Stewart Jr. of Virginia Tech in his subsequent conso bout. He battled Stewart by means of a scoreless first interval. Tied 0-0, Truax selected down to start out the second interval and labored his approach to a fast escape simply :04 into the bout. The duo battled in impartial for the majority of the second stanza with Truax getting referred to as for stalling as soon as. Stewart selected down to start the third interval and escaped to a 1-1 tie. Truax labored his approach to a successful takedown within the remaining seconds, practically pinning Stewart within the course of. He completed the match on high and, with using time, rolled into the comfort semifinals with the 5-1 win.
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197: #1 Aaron Brooks, Sr+., Hagerstown, Pa./North Hagerstown
Rd. 1: #33 Evan Bates, Northwestern – W, 18-4 (TF; 5:24)
Rd. 2: #17 Joseph Novak, Wyoming – WBF (2:20)
Qtr: #8 Stephen Buchanan, Oklahoma – WBF (2:44)
Semi: #12 Rocky Elam, Missouri – W, 17-2 (TF; 5:45)
Finals: #2 Trent Hidlay, North Carolina State – tonight
Brooks met No. 33 Evan Bates of Northwestern. Brooks notched a fast takedown after countering a Bates shot, lower the Wildcat free after which shortly took him down once more to steer 6-1 on the 2:00 mark. He completed the interval on high and carried that lead with a using time edge into the second. Brooks escaped to a 7-1 result in begin the center interval. He shortly tacked on two extra escapes to steer 13-2 with :50 on the clock. Brooks completed off the interval with yet one more takedown and led 16-2 w/ 2:34 in time after two. Bates selected down to start out the third and escaped to a 16-54 rating. Brooks completed off the tech fall with a counter takedown, notching the 19-4 tech on the 5:24 mark.
He battled No. 17 Joseph Novak of Wyoming within the second spherical. After a scoreless first minute, Brooks moved in on Novak, took him down and locked up a cradle. He picked up two close to fall factors and led 5-0 on the 1:32 mark. After resetting his place on high, Brooks labored Novak’s shoulders to the mat and picked up the primary interval fall on the 2:20 mark. His pin moved the Lion senior into the quarterfinals.
Brooks met No. 8 Stephen Buchanan of Oklahoma within the quarterfinals. Brooks battled Buchanan in impartial by means of the 1:30 mark. He shortly labored his approach behind the Sooner for the bout’s first takedown and a 3-0 lead at 1:25. Buchanan escaped to a 3-1 rating and Brooks instantly moved in for the end. He labored a takedown into chest management, turned Buchanan’s again to the mat and acquired his second straight first interval pin, this one at 2:44. Brooks’ victory earned him his fifth All-America honor and moved him into the nationwide semifinals.
Brooks met No. 12 Rocky Elam in his semifinal bout. He fought off an early Elam shot to pressure a reset after which settled in on offense within the heart circle. He pressed Elam backwards and completed off a takedown on the surface of the mat to steer 3-0 at 1:25. Elam escaped to a 3-1 rating and Brooks moved in as soon as once more, forcing the Tiger to the surface circle. He notched his second takedown with simply :18 left and completed on high to steer 6-1 after the primary interval. He compelled a second stall warning for some extent and lower Elam free to steer 7-2 at 1:00. He labored his approach to one other takedown to open up a 10-2 lead after which added one other stall level. He picked up a takedown on the sting of the mat to open up a 14-2 lead on the 1:34 mark. Brooks continued to shoot Elam backwards and completed off the match with a remaining takedown, posting the 17-2 tech fall at 5:45.
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285: #1 Greg Kerkvliet, Sr., Inver Grove Heights, Minn./Simley
Rd. 1: #32 Nick Willham, Indiana – W, 19-3 (TF; 5:16)
Rd. 2: #17 Grady Griess, Navy – W, 9-1 maj. dec.
Qtr: #9 Nick Feldman, Ohio State – W, 1-0 dec.
Semi: #4 Cohlton Schultz, Arizona State – W, 8-1 dec.
Finals: #10 Lucas Davison, Michigan – tonight
Kerkvliet battled No. 32 Nick Willham of Indiana in Penn State’s remaining first spherical bout. The Nittany Lion huge man used a lightning quick low single to take a 3-0 lead at 2:05. He then went to work on offense, on the lookout for a flip from the highest place. Kerkvliet constructed up over 1:00 in time, working for close to fall. He completed the interval on high and led 3-0 with 2:05 in time after one. Kerkvliet selected down to start out the second interval and shortly escaped to a 4-0 lead. He picked up a fast takedown, lower Willham free and took him down once more to steer 10-2. He notched a fourth takedown and labored his using time as much as 2:58 earlier than slicing Willham free once more. Kerkvliet added a late takedown to steer 16-3 after two. Willham selected impartial to start out the ultimate interval and Kerkvliet shortly ending issues, selecting up a remaining takedown for the 19-3 technical fall at 5:16.
He took on No. 17 Grady Griess of Navy in spherical two. Kerkvliet scored shortly, taking Griess down off the whistle to steer 3-0 at 2:43. He then went to work on high, increase a using time edge whereas making an attempt to show Griess for again factors. He managed the motion with a robust experience, working his time up over 2:00. He picked up a stall level and led 4-0 with 2:42 in time after one. Kerkvliet selected down to start out the second interval and shortly escaped to a 5-0 lead. He took Griess down on the middle circle for an 8-0 lead and went again to work on high. He completed the interval on high and led 8-0 with 4:05 in time after two durations. Griess selected down to start out the third and escaped to an 8-1 rating, however Kerkvliet had using time clinched. The duo completed the bout in impartial. Kerkvliet, with using time, rolled into the semifinals with a 9-0 main choice.
Kerkvliet took on No. 9 Nick Feldman of Ohio State in Penn State’s final quarterfinal match. Kerkvliet compelled Feldman into protection from the onset, monitoring the Buckeye down across the mat because the clock moved by means of the 1:40 mark. The primary interval led to a 0-0 tie. Kerkvliet selected down to start out the second interval and shortly escaped to a 1-0 lead. He continued to press Feldman into protection, capturing the Buckeye backwards at 1:20 and 1:05. Kerkvliet carried the 1-0 lead into the third interval. Feldman, trailing 1-0, selected impartial to start out the third. Kerkvliet took the one two photographs over the following minute, working to widen his lead. He nearly linked on a excessive double to Feldman blocked off the hassle at :40. Kerkvliet fought off a strong low double within the remaining seconds and walked away with the 1-0 win. The victory earned Kerkvliet his fourth All-America honor and moved him into the semifinals.
Kerkvliet took on No. 4 Cohlton Schultz of Arizona State in Penn State’s final semifinal bout. Kerkvliet scored shortly, taking Schultz down for a fast takedown and a 3-0 lead on the 2:44 mark. Kerkvliet put collectively a robust experience, increase over 1:00 in using time whereas on the lookout for a flip. Kerkvliet saved the Solar Satan on the mat, working him flat and trying to flip him. Schultz was capable of battle off the close to fall efforts, however the Nittany Lion huge man completed on high and led 3-0 with 2:45 in time after one. Kerkvliet selected down to start out the second interval and shortly escaped to a 4-0 lead. He used a low single to take Schultz down once more and upped his result in 7-0 at :28. Kerkvliet completed on high as soon as extra and led 7-0 with 3:16 in time after two. Kerkvliet labored the middle of the mat for the rest of the bout, gave up a stall level, and, with 3:16 in using time, rolled to the nationwide finals with an 8-1 win.
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