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Wrestling Thriller: Nittany Lions Roar Back to Dominate Rival Buckeyes
In a highly anticipated NCAA D1 wrestling showdown, top-ranked Penn State clashed with No. 8 Ohio State in a sold-out Covelli Center. The Buckeyes started strong with a stunning pin by Brendan McCrone at 125 lbs, giving Ohio State an early 6-0 lead. However, Penn State’s resilience quickly surfaced.
Braeden Davis secured a gritty 8-5 decision at 133 lbs, and Beau Bartlett avenged past losses to Jesse Mendez with a 4-2 win at 141 lbs, leveling the score. A late takedown by Shayne Van Ness at 149 lbs gave Penn State its first lead. Ohio State’s Brandon Cannon responded with a dominant 10-1 major decision at 157 lbs, briefly reclaiming the advantage.
Then, Penn State’s firepower took over. Mitchell Mesenbrink’s 19-4 tech-fall at 165 lbs swung momentum back. Levi Haines rallied from behind at 174 lbs for a 6-4 victory, and Carter Starocci’s commanding 22-7 tech-fall at 184 lbs cemented Penn State’s control. Josh Barr followed with another tech-fall at 197 lbs, sealing the Lions’ 27-13 triumph despite a final Buckeye win at heavyweight.
Penn State’s dominance continues as they gear up for Illinoi
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