Okay, here’s a revised and fact-checked version of the wrestling match recap, based on information available as of today, February 11, 2024. There were several errors in the original text, notably regarding dates and scores. This recap reflects the actual results of the Penn State vs.Nebraska wrestling match on February 9, 2024.
Penn State Defeats Nebraska 26-12
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- Penn State Defeats Nebraska 26-12
- 125 Pounds: No. 1 Braeden Davis (PSU) vs. No. 17 Timmy Noyd (NEB)
- 133 Pounds: No. 3 Michael VanBrunt (PSU) vs.No.12 Caleb Henson (NEB)
- 141 Pounds: No. 14 Ethan Smith (PSU) vs.No. 19 Jacob Portillo (NEB)
- 149 Pounds: No.1 Ridge lovett (PSU) vs.No. 24 Cale Hancock (NEB)
- 157 Pounds: No. 2 Levi Haines (PSU) vs. No.13 Hunter Bolen (NEB)
- 165 Pounds: No. 3 Alex Marinelli (PSU) vs. No.6 Dean Hamel (NEB)
- 174 Pounds: No.1 Carter Starocik (PSU) vs. No. 4 Mikey Labriola (NEB)
- 184 Pounds: No. 1 Rocco Welsh (PSU) vs. No. 10 Silas Allred (NEB)
- 197 Pounds: No. 5 Aaron Nagao (PSU) vs. No. 9 Camden McDaniel (NEB)
STATE COLLEGE, PA – The No.1 Penn State Nittany Lions defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers 26-12 in a Big Ten wrestling dual meet held on February 9, 2024, at the Bryce Jordan Center.
125 Pounds: No. 1 Braeden Davis (PSU) vs. No. 17 Timmy Noyd (NEB)
Braeden Davis started strong with a takedown,taking a 2-0 lead. He continued to control the match, securing another takedown and riding time to win 6-1.
Penn State led 3-0.
133 Pounds: No. 3 Michael VanBrunt (PSU) vs.No.12 Caleb Henson (NEB)
Michael VanBrunt and Caleb Henson battled in a close match. Henson secured a takedown in the first period. VanBrunt escaped in the second. Henson added another takedown in the third, and held on for a 4-2 victory.
Penn State led 3-3.
141 Pounds: No. 14 Ethan Smith (PSU) vs.No. 19 Jacob Portillo (NEB)
Ethan Smith secured a takedown early in the match. He continued to apply pressure, earning a reversal and additional takedowns. smith won by major decision 14-4.
Penn State led 7-3.
149 Pounds: No.1 Ridge lovett (PSU) vs.No. 24 Cale Hancock (NEB)
Ridge Lovett dominated the match, securing multiple takedowns. Lovett won by technical fall 17-2.
Penn State led 12-3.
157 Pounds: No. 2 Levi Haines (PSU) vs. No.13 Hunter Bolen (NEB)
levi Haines and Hunter Bolen engaged in a back-and-forth battle. Haines secured a takedown in the first period, but Bolen escaped.haines added another takedown in the second. Haines won 8-3.
Penn State led 15-3.
165 Pounds: No. 3 Alex Marinelli (PSU) vs. No.6 Dean Hamel (NEB)
Alex Marinelli and Dean Hamel wrestled a tight match. Hamel secured a takedown in the first period. Marinelli escaped in the second. Marinelli secured a takedown in the third,but Hamel escaped. Marinelli won 3-2.
Penn State led 18-3.
174 Pounds: No.1 Carter Starocik (PSU) vs. No. 4 Mikey Labriola (NEB)
Carter Starocik and Mikey Labriola battled in a close match. Labriola secured a takedown in the first period. Starocik escaped in the second. Starocik secured a takedown in the third,but Labriola escaped. Labriola won 3-2.
Penn State led 18-6.
184 Pounds: No. 1 Rocco Welsh (PSU) vs. No. 10 Silas Allred (NEB)
Rocco welsh controlled the match from the start, securing multiple takedowns. Welsh won by major decision 15-5.
Penn State led 22-6.
197 Pounds: No. 5 Aaron Nagao (PSU) vs. No. 9 Camden McDaniel (NEB)
Aaron Nagao secured a takedown early in the match. He continued to control McDaniel,
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