Watch: Aaron Brooks shows love to young Penn State wrestling fans at Big Ten Tournament
Wrestling is an absolute grind for Penn State’s Aaron Brooks. But the two-time national champion always made time for the fans.
Following his latest win at the 2023 Big Ten Tournament Saturday evening, Brooks made sure to sign every autograph available for young fans in attendance. The Penn State faithful made the trip out to Ann Arbor for the two-day event.
Watch below to see Brooks show love to traveling fans.
Brooks clinched another trip to NCAAs and goes for his third Big Ten title, and eventually third national title.
The Nittany Lions star made quick work of his two opponents Saturday. He took down Rutgers’ Brian Soldano 18-2 in the quarterfinals and defeated Michigan’s Matt Finesilver 18-6 en route to the finals.
Awaiting Brooks is Ohio State’s Kaleb Romero. Brooks beat him 3-2 earlier this season and is 2-0 against Romero in his career.
The 109th Big Ten Wrestling Championships were held from March 4-5, 2023, at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich., with the University of Michigan playing host to the event for the first time since 2010. All 14 conference schools participated in the championships, which began Saturday, March 4, with the first-round, quarterfinal, semifinal and wrestleback matches taking place during Sessions I and II.
Action continues Sunday, March 5, with consolation semifinals and seventh-place matches getting underway during Session III and the first-, third- and fifth-place matches highlighting Session IV.