KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling staff prolonged its lead within the staff race with an ideal second session on the 2024 NCAA Championships in Kansas Metropolis. Penn State, underneath the steerage of head coach Cael Sanderson, moved eight wrestlers into the quarterfinals within the T-Cell Heart. Motion resumes on Friday, March 22, with the third session at 12 p.m. Jap (11 a.m. native). Session three options the nationwide quarterfinals and comfort motion.
Penn State leads the staff race with 34.5 factors as of 10:30 p.m. (some comfort motion ongoing). Iowa (24.5) and Iowa State (24.5) are tied for second. Along with going an ideal 8-0 within the second spherical of the championship bracket, Penn State went 2-0 in comfort motion and has all 10 wrestlers persevering with on tomorrow.
True freshman Braeden Davis, the No. seed at 125, 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 drive 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 consider a 2-1 win. He superior to the quarterfinals with the victory.
Senior Beau Bartlett, the No. 2 seed at, 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 obtained the autumn on the 3:49 to advance to the quarterfinals.
Sophomore Levi Haines, the No. 1 seed at 157, 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.
Redshirt freshman Mitchell Mesenbrink, the No. 2 seed at, 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 approach out of bounds to drive a reset. The Bearcat shot low and Mesenbrink was capable of drive 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 another 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 complete interval. Mesenbrink’s dominance over the primary two intervals allowed the Lion to roll to an 11-3 main determination and advance to the quarterfinals.
Senior Carter Starocci, the No. 9 seed at174, 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 an excellent 2:00 to shut out the bout. Starocci moved into the quarterfinals with a 5-3 victory.
Graduate Bernie Truax, the No. 6 seed at 184, 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 almost 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 direction of the surface circle however settling for a 3-2 lead after two intervals. Truax escaped to a 4-2 result in start the ultimate interval. With the clock transferring 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.
Senior+ Aaron Brooks, the No. 1 seed at 197, 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.
Senior Greg Kerkvliet, the No. 1 seed at 285, 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 using time edge whereas attempting to show Griess for again factors. He managed the motion with a powerful 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 intervals. 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 determination.
Sophomore Aaron Nagao, the No. 10 seed at 133, 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 option 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 rely because the interval ended and walked away with a 16-1 technical fall at 5:00.
True freshman Tyler Kasak, the No. 7 seed at 149, met No. 23 Drew Roberts of Minnesota within the first spherical of comfort motion. Kasak paced the middle circle, organising 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 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 using time, rolled into the second comfort spherical with a 14-5 main determination.
Penn State was an ideal 10-0 in session two and ended day one with an 18-2 file. The Nittany Lions collected 19.5 bonus factors off three majors, seven tech falls and two pins on day one of many event.
Motion continues on Friday at 12 and eight p.m. Jap (11 a.m. and seven p.m. native) and 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 2
March 21, 2024 – Kansas Metropolis, Mo. – T-Cell Heart
Group Standings (Prime three after session 2 at 10:30 p.m. Jap)
1: PENN STATE – 34.5
2: Iowa – 24.5
2: Iowa State – 24.5
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 – tomorrow
Davis met No. 33 Tristan Lujan in his first bout. Davis obtained 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 stable 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.
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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 – tomorrow
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.
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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 – tomorrow
Bartlett took on No. 31 Kal Miller of Maryland within the first spherical. The duo battled by means 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 ultimately 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 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.
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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 – tomorrow
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.
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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 – tomorrow
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.
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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 – tomorrow
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.
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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 – tomorrow
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 approach 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 intervals. 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 powerful 12-6 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 – tomorrow
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 powerful 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 closing takedown, posting the 18-3 tech fall at 5:09.
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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 – tomorrow
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 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.
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, 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 chopping 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 closing takedown for the 19-3 technical fall at 5:16.
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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 – tomorrow
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