Live updates: Penn State-Michigan wrestling score, bout results, notes, and more
STATE COLLEGE — The No. 1 Penn State wrestling team returns to the mat when it hosts No. 21 Michigan tonight at the Bryce Jordan Center. The match starts at 6 p.m. ET. Head coach Cael Sanderson’s team is 10-0 and seeks its 67th consecutive victory. The Wolverines, meanwhile, are 5-4. This is your home for live updates, bout results, stats, the latest score, and more as the match unfolds. Note: This page does not update automatically. Please refresh your browser often for the latest information.
Starocci gets a technical fall
02/07/2025 06:37:15 PMCarter Starocci racked up a bunch of takedowns and 3:31 in riding time en route to a 19-4 technical fall triumph over Michigan’s Jaden Bullock at 184 pounds. Penn State leads Michigan 33-0 with two bouts to go.
Haines wins by fall
02/07/2025 06:24:38 PMLevi Haines just decked Michigan’s Joseph Walker at the 2:37 mark of the first period. Penn State now leads Michigan 28-0 after 174 pounds.
Mesenbrink goes the distance
02/07/2025 06:24:22 PMMitchell Mesenbrink beats No. 10 Beau Mantanona of Michigan by major decision, 18-4. He had 2:38 in riding time. It’s the Nittany Lions’ first non-technical fall win of the season, though he certainly earned one, as Mantanona could have been hit for stalling a few more times. Penn State 22, Michigan 8 after 165.
First half recap
02/07/2025 05:59:41 PMPenn State started off with a pin from Luke Lilledahl and then won four straight matches by decision. At halftime, the Lions have a 8-0 takedowns advantage.
125 pounds: No. 7 Luke Liledahl, PSU f. Christian Tanefeu, Michigan, 5:38; PSU 6, UM 0
133 pounds: Kysion Garcia, PSU d. Nolan Wertanen, Michigan, 4-1; PSU 9, UM 0
141 pounds: No. 3 Beau Bartlett, PSU d. No. 12 Sergio Lemley, Michigan. 3-2; PSU 12, UM 0
149 pounds: No. 3 Shayne Van Ness, PSU d. Dylan Gilcher, Michigan, 7-1; PSU 15, UM 0
157 pounds: No. 1 Tyler Kasak, PSU d. Zack Mattin, Michigan, 7-2; PSU 18, UM 0
Penn State goes five for five to start
02/07/2025 05:57:43 PMTyler Kasak beats Zack Mattin of Michigan by decision, 7-2, with 2:29 in riding time, at 157 pounds. At halftime, Penn State leads the Wolverines 18-0.
Shayne Van Ness wins by decision
02/07/2025 05:42:51 PMShayne Van Ness beats Dylan Gilcher of Michigan by decision, 7-1, at 149 pounds. Penn State now leads Michigan 15-0 after four bouts.
Beau Bartlett beats Sergio Lemley
02/07/2025 05:32:48 PMNo. 3 Beau Bartlett beats No. 12 Sergio Lemley 3-2 on the strength of 1:10 in riding time. He took a 2-1 lead with a third period reversal and after Lemley escaped, the pair finished the match on their feet. Penn State leads Michigan 12-0 after three matches.
Kysion Garcia gives Penn State a 9-0 lead
02/07/2025 05:20:08 PMKysion Garcia filled in for Braeden Davis at 133 and beat Michigan’s Nolan Wertanen by decision, 4-1. A second period takedown with eight seconds left to wrestle in the middle frame was the difference. Penn State leads the Wolverines 9-0 after two bouts.
Luke Lilledahl gives Penn State a 6-0 lead
02/07/2025 05:09:42 PMPenn State freshman Luke Lilledahl decks Michigan’s Christian Tanefeu early in the third period. He built a 10-2 lead and then tilted the Wolverine and quickly secured the pin at the 5:38 mark. The Lions lead Michigan 6-0 after one bout.
The action will start shortly at 125 pounds
02/07/2025 05:00:42 PMChase Soldate is indeed out for Michigan. Luke Lilledahl will face Christian Tanefeu to kick things off.
Here are the projected lineups, per TrackWrestling
02/07/2025 04:18:53 PM125
Luke Lilledahl (Penn State) vs. Christian Tanefeu (Michigan)
133
Kyison Garcia (Penn State) vs. Nolan Wertanen (Michigan)
141
Beau Bartlett (Penn State) vs. Sergio Lemley (Michigan)
149
Shayne Van Ness (Penn State) vs. Dylan Gilcher (Michigan)
157
Tyler Kasak (Penn State) vs. Zack Mattin (Michigan)
165
Mitchell Mesenbrink (Penn State) vs. Beau Mantanona (Michigan)
174
Levi Haines (Penn State) vs. Joseph Walker (Michigan)
184
Carter Starocci (Penn State) vs. Jaden Bullock (Michigan)
197
Josh Barr (Penn State) vs. Jacob Cardenas (Michigan)
285
Greg Kerkvliet (Penn State) vs. Joshua Heindselman (Michigan)
Tonight’s match will start at 125 pounds
02/07/2025 04:17:37 PMWe expect Penn State freshman Luke Lilledahl to take on Michigan junior Wilfried Tanefeu at 125.
