KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling crew superior six wrestlers to the nationwide semifinals on the 2024 NCAA Wrestling Championships in Kansas Metropolis’s T-Cellular Middle. With the six semifinalists incomes All-America laurels, all 10 of head coach Cael Sanderson‘s Nittany Lions are nonetheless alive on the event. The Nationwide Semifinals are set for tonight’s fourth session at 8 p.m. Jap (7 p.m. native) on ESPN.
Penn State elevated its lead within the race for the crew Nationwide Championship. The Nittany Lions accomplished motion in session three with 86.5 factors at 4:00 p.m. and have been in first place. Michigan was in second at 50.5 and Arizona State in third at 44.5. The Nittany Lions went 6-2 within the nationwide quarterfinals and 4-0 in comfort motion.
True freshman Braeden Davis, the No. seed at 125, 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, holding the Satan’s again to the surface circle by way 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 option to an escape, however Figueroa had driving time. Davis pressured one stall and chased Figueroa for the ultimate :20 seconds. Figueroa’s driving time allowed the Satan to put up the 3-2 win and ship Davis to comfort motion, nonetheless alive for third place and All-America standing.
Senior Beau Bartlett, the No. 2 seed at 141, battled No. 26 Vance Vombaur of Minnesota within the quarters. The duo battled within the middle of the mat for the primary two minutes-plus with neither wrestler breaking by way 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 means 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 means in on a deep single. However Bartlett was regular on one leg, counter scrambled to manage 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.
Sophomore Levi Haines, the No. 1 seed at 157, 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 option to a takedown and a 3-0 lead at 1:09. He was sturdy 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 driving time and completed on high to put up the sturdy 8-0 main resolution. The win made him a two-time All-American and pushed him into the nationwide semifinals.
Redshirt freshman Mitchell Mesenbrink, the No. 2 seed at 165, 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 means in on a low single and labored to tug Amine again onto the mat because the clock hit 2:00. Amine was in a position to flee the mat and hold 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 middle 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 turned an All-American with the victory and moved into the nationwide semifinals.
Senior Carter Starocci, the No. 9 seed at174, confronted No. 1 Mekhi Lewis of Virginia Tech within the quarters. The duo battled by way of an excellent first minute on the NCAA brand. Starocci labored his means in on a excessive single and muscled his option to a takedown and a 3-0 lead the :59 mark. He went to work on high, dominating the motion whereas build up driving 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 way 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 turned a four-time All-American with the win and moved into the NCAA semifinals.
Graduate Bernie Truax, the No. 6 seed at 184, 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 known as for a harmful or unlawful maintain. Motion resumed, Plott bought the takedown and Truax known as for harm time. Plott took the 4-3 lead and selected down after harm time. He escaped to a 5-3 lead. Truax labored his means in on a excessive shot, however Plott was in a position to struggle off the trouble 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 driving time to win 16-6.
Senior+ Aaron Brooks, the No. 1 seed at 197, met No. 8 Stephen Buchanan of Oklahoma within the quarterfinals. Brooks battled Buchanan in impartial by way of the 1:30 mark. He shortly labored his means 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 bought 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.
Senior Greg Kerkvliet, the No. 1 seed at 285, took on No. 9 Nick Feldman of Ohio State in Penn State’s final quarterfinal match. Kerkvliet pressured Feldman into protection from the onset, monitoring the Buckeye down across the mat because the clock moved by way of the 1:40 mark. The primary interval resulted in 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, taking pictures 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 pictures over the subsequent minute, working to widen his lead. He nearly linked on a excessive double to Feldman blocked off the trouble at :40. Kerkvliet fought off a strong low double within the closing seconds and walked away with the 1-0 win. The victory earned Kerkvliet his fourth All-America honor and moved him into the semifinals.
Sophomore Aaron Nagao, the No. 10 seed at 133, battled No. 24 Julian Chlebove of Arizona State within the second spherical of comfort motion. Chlebove labored his means 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 in search of an opportunity to show him. Chlebove escaped late to a 1-0 lead, however Nagao had 1:26 in driving time. Nagao selected down to start out third. He labored his option to an escape with 1:30 left however misplaced his driving time edge and the match was tied 1-1. He labored by way of a low single, scrambled his option to a takedown and added two close to fall factors to take a 6-1 lead within the closing :20. Arizona State challenged the decision, and it was overturned. Penn State then challenged instantly and received on evaluate, with Nagao awarded a takedown to steer 4-1 with :03 left. He picked up a driving 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 pressured a scramble within the middle 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 harm 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 driving time to his facet. He completed in impartial, added the driving time level and continued on in conso motion with the 3-0 win.
True freshman Tyler Kasak, the No. 7 seed at 149, battled No. 9 Ethan Fernandez of Cornell within the second spherical of comfort motion. Fernandez took an early shot and Kasak shortly countered to manage. He bought a impartial hazard takedown and ended the bout with a quick fall at simply 0:36. The short 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 resulted in a takedown on the 2:06 mark. The Lion true freshman managed the motion from the highest place, build up 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 way of the 1:00 mark then linked on a low single. He scrambled by way 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 driving time to maneuver on in comfort motion with the sturdy 13-1 main resolution.
Penn State is 28-4 general on the event’s halfway level. The Nittany Lions have amassed 25.5 bonus factors off 5 majors, seven tech falls and 5 pins.
Motion continues on Friday with the nationwide semifinals and All-America spherical at 8 p.m. Jap (11 a.m. and seven p.m. native). Saturday’s periods are at 12 and seven p.m. Jap (11 a.m. and 6 p.m. native). All early periods are telecast nationally on ESPNU, and all night periods are telecast nationally on ESPN.
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Penn State at 2024 NCAA Championships – Session 3
March 22, 2024 – Kansas Metropolis, Mo. – T-Cellular Middle
Workforce Standings (High 3 after session 3 at 4:00 p.m.)
1: PENN STATE – 86.5
2: Michigan – 50.5
3: Arizona State – 44.5
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 – tonight
Davis met No. 33 Tristan Lujan in his first bout. Davis bought in on a deep single on the 1:22 mark and labored his means 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 driving 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 power Ungar backwards by way of the 1:00 mark. The primary interval resulted in 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 Massive 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 way 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 driving time was the think about a 2-1 win. He superior to the quarterfinals with the victory.
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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 – tonight
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 way 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 way 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 means 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 option to an escape after a reset with 1:10 on the clock. Nagao continued his sturdy 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 way 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.
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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, Iowa – tonight
Bartlett took on No. 31 Kal Miller of Maryland within the first spherical. The duo battled by way of an excellent first interval, with Bartlett almost 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 option 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 option to an escape and a 1-1 tie on the 1:30 mark. Bartlett pressured 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 put up the 6-1 win.
He confronted No. 15 Mitch Moore of Rutgers within the second spherical. The duo labored impartial by way of the 1:30 mark, wrestling within the middle 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 way 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 bought the autumn on the 3:49 to advance to the quarterfinals.
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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 – tonight
Kasak met No. 26 Jaden Abas of Stanford in his first match at nationals. Kasak fought off an early Abas shot, scrambling by way 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 means 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 pictures 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 driving 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 option 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 driving time, rolled into the second comfort spherical with a 14-5 main resolution.
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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 – 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 driving time. He completed the interval on high once more and, with driving 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 middle 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 driving 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 reduce him to a 13-3 rating and notched a counter takedown to steer 16-3 with clinched driving 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.
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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 – 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 closing 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 almost scored off the whistle with a quick single. However Cassella labored his means out of bounds to power a reset. The Bearcat shot low and Mesenbrink was in a position to power 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 reduce Cassella unfastened 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 driving time after one. Mesenbrink selected down to start out the second and shortly reversed motion to an 8-1 lead. He added another takedown and led 11-3 with 1:27 in time after two. Mesenbrink selected down to start out the third interval. Cassella was in a position to management the motion on high for all the interval. Mesenbrink’s dominance over the primary two durations allowed the Lion to roll to an 11-3 main resolution and advance to the quarterfinals.
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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 – tonight
Starocci took on No. 24 Andre Sparks within the first spherical. Starocci took a fast single, however Sparks countered the trouble for a takedown and an early 3-1 lead. Starocci instantly labored his means in to 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 driving time level and moved on with a powerful 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 in a position to work to an escape in :30 and reduce 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 way of an excellent 2:00 to shut out the bout. Starocci moved into the quarterfinals with a 5-3 victory.
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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: tonight
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 driving time level up over 2:00 with a powerful journey. He completed the interval on high and led 9-1 with 2:40 in driving 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 driving 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 closing 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 payment within the middle circle. Truax almost linked on a quick shot on the :50 mark however Hawks skipped out of bother 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 pressured Hawks in 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 midst of the mat. He battled again a late Hawks surge and moved into the quarterfinals with a 4-2 victory.
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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 – tonight
Brooks met No. 33 Evan Bates of Northwestern. Brooks notched a fast takedown after countering a Bates shot, reduce the Wildcat unfastened 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 driving 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 another 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.
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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 – tonight
Kerkvliet battled No. 32 Nick Willham of Indiana in Penn State’s closing first spherical bout. The Nittany Lion large man used a lightning quick low single to take a 3-0 lead at 2:05. He then went to work on offense, in search of 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, reduce Willham unfastened and took him down once more to steer 10-2. He notched a fourth takedown and labored his driving time as much as 2:58 earlier than reducing Willham unfastened 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 closing 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, build up a driving time edge whereas making an attempt to show Griess for again factors. He managed the motion with a powerful journey, 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 driving time clinched. The duo completed the bout in impartial. Kerkvliet, with driving time, rolled into the semifinals with a 9-0 main resolution.
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