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The Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling team is set to host American University in their final dual meet of the season on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 7 p.m. in Rec Hall, University Park, Pennsylvania. \ue200cite\ue202turn0search1\ue201<\/p>\n

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Currently, Penn State boasts an undefeated record of 14-0, including an 8-0 mark in Big Ten Conference matches. Their recent victories over Ohio State (27-13) and Illinois (29-9) have secured their 11th Big Ten Regular Season Championship under head coach Cael Sanderson. \ue200cite\ue202turn0search6\ue201<\/p>\n

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The Nittany Lions’ lineup features ten ranked wrestlers:<\/p>\n

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– **125 lbs**: #9 Luke Lilledahl (Fr.)<\/p>\n

– **133 lbs**: #7 Braeden Davis (So.)<\/p>\n

– **141 lbs**: #1 Beau Bartlett (Sr.+)<\/p>\n

– **149 lbs**: #2 Shayne Van Ness (So.)<\/p>\n

– **157 lbs**: #1 Tyler Kasak (So.)<\/p>\n

– **165 lbs**: #1 Mitchell Mesenbrink (So.)<\/p>\n

– **174 lbs**: #2 Levi Haines (Jr.)<\/p>\n

– **184 lbs**: #1 Carter Starocci (Gr.)<\/p>\n

– **197 lbs**: #2 Josh Barr (R-Fr.)<\/p>\n

– **285 lbs**: #2 Greg Kerkvliet (Sr.+)<\/p>\n

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American University enters the match with a 10-9 record. Their sole ranked wrestler is graduate student Will Jarrell, who holds the #32 spot at 285 lbs. \ue200cite\ue202turn0search1\ue201<\/p>\n

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This dual meet serves as a final tune-up for Penn State before the 2025 Big Ten Championships, scheduled for March 8-9 at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. The Big Ten Championships will determine the conference champions and serve as the NCAA qualifier for the Big Ten’s 14 wrestling teams. \ue200cite\ue202turn0search1\ue201<\/p>\n

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Fans can watch the match live on B1G+ and listen to the radio broadcast online via Lionvision at GoPSUsports.com. \ue200cite\ue202turn0search1\ue201<\/p>\n

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For ticket information, please visit the official Penn State Athletics website. \ue200cite\ue202turn0search7\ue201<\/p>\n

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This dual meet marks the conclusion of Penn State’s dual meet season, and the team aims to continue its undefeated streak as they prepare for the upcoming championships.<\/p>\n\n

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