Recap: Penn State wins 8 of 10 bouts to beat Nebraska 31-7 in Lincoln
The No. 1 Penn State wrestling team returns to action tonight when it visits Nebraska for its second Big Ten dual meet of the season. The Nittany Lions (7-0) and No. 6 Cornhuskers (6-1) meet at 9 p.m. ET. Big Ten Network is televising the match. This is your home for live updates as the match unfolds. We’ll have bout-by-bout results, news and notes to know, and more as head coach Cael Sanderson’s team seeks its 64th consecutive dual meet victory. Note: This page does not update automatically. So, please refresh your browser often for the latest information.
Penn State wins 31-7
01/17/2025 10:08:21 PMPenn State won eight of 10 bouts en route to a 31-7 win over Nebraska in Lincoln. Freshman Luke Lilledahl, ranked No. 12 at 125 pounds, scored a 4-2 win over No. 6 Caleb Smith and was BTN’s outstanding wrestler of the night. The Lions won their 64th straight bout and are now 8-0.
Mitchell Mesenbrink ends it with a technical fall
01/17/2025 10:07:13 PMMitchell Mesenbrink beats Bubba Wilson with a dominating technical fall, 20-3, in 5:39, at 165 pounds.
Tyler Kasak earns a decision win
01/17/2025 09:56:14 PMTyler Kasak beats Antrell Taylor by decision, 9-3. Penn State leads Nebraska 26-7 with one bout to go in Lincoln.
Nebraska gets a bonus point victory
01/17/2025 09:44:27 PMNo. 4 Ridge Lovett took his first lead in the third period and then scored four near fall points to beat No. 2 Shayne Van Ness by major decision, 10-2, with 1:39 in riding time. Penn State now leads Nebraska 23-7 with one bout to go.
Beau Bartlett scores a late reversal to beat Brock Hardy
01/17/2025 09:32:37 PMTrailing late in the third period, Beau Bartlett scored a reversal and rode out the third period to beat Brock Hardy 8-7 at 141 pounds. Nebraska challenged, either about when the reversal was called for riding time or a late escape, but neither was awarded. Penn State now leads the Cornhuskers 23-3. Leading 23-3 with two bouts to go, Penn State has secured its 64th consecutive dual meet victory.
Nebraska is on the board
01/17/2025 09:19:46 PMNo. 16 Jacob Van Dee makes a seven-point throw in the first period stand up to beat No. 5 Braeden Davis 14-7 at 133 pounds. Penn State now leads Nebraska 20-3 as the match heads to 141.
Luke Lilledahl beats Caleb Smith
01/17/2025 08:58:50 PMPenn State freshman Luke Lilledahl was the aggressor throughout and scores a late counter takedown to beat Nebraska All-American Caleb Smith 4-2 at 125 pounds. The Nittany Lions lead Nebraska 20-0 at the break.
Penn State gets back to back tech falls
01/17/2025 08:47:24 PMGreg Kerkvliet beats Harley Andrews by technical fall, 20-2, in 6:11. It’s back to back technical falls for the Nittany Lions, who now lead Nebraska 17-0 after four bouts.
Penn State gets another bonus point win
01/17/2025 08:38:15 PMJosh Barr overpowered No. 22 Camden McDanel to win by technical fall 19-4 in 6:42 at 197 pounds. Penn State leads Nebraska 12-0 after three matches.
Penn State gains a 7-0 lead
01/17/2025 08:25:21 PMAt 184 pounds, Carter Starocci turns three takedowns, an escape, and a riding time point into an 11-2 win over Silas Allred of Nebraska. Penn State leads the Cornhuskers 7-0 after two matches.
Penn State jumps out to a 3-0 lead
01/17/2025 08:15:37 PMLev Haines beats Lenny Pinto 9-2 at 174 pounds with 2:13 in riding time. The Nittany Lion scored a late takedown and added a riding time point to reach the margin of victory.
The dual is underway
01/17/2025 08:07:28 PMIt starts with No. 2 Levi Haines opposite No. 15 Lenny Pinto at 174 pounds.
Starting lineups are in
01/17/2025 07:58:56 PM174 pounds: No. 2 Levi Haines, PSU vs. No. 15 Lenny Pinto, Nebraska
184 pounds: No. 1 Carter Starocci, PSU vs. No. 7 Silas Allred, Nebraska
197 pounds: No. 4 Josh Barr, PSU vs. No. 22 Camden McDanel, Nebraska
285 pounds: No. 2 Greg Kerkvliet, PSU vs. No. 24 Harley Andrews, Nebraska
125 pounds: No. 12 Luke Lilledahl, PSU vs. No. 6 Caleb Smith, Nebraska
133 pounds: No. 5 Braeden Davis, PSU vs. No. 16 Jacob Van Dee, Nebraska
141 pounds: No. 3 Beau Bartlett, PSU vs. No. 6 Brock Hardy, Nebraska
149 pounds: No. 2 Shayne Van Ness vs. No. 4 Ridge Lovett, Nebraska
157 pounds: No. 3 Tyler Kasak, PSU vs. No. 5 Antrell Taylor, Nebraska
165 pounds: No. 1 Mitchell Mesenbrink, PSU vs. No. 7 Bubba Wilson, Nebraska
Tonight’s match will start at 174 pounds
01/17/2025 07:45:53 PMIt’s the 22nd meeting between the two schools, with Penn State owning a 12-8-1 advantage. Cael Sanderson is 8-0 against the Cornhuskers.
