Photos: Inside the Big Ten Wrestling Championships as Penn State looks to keep its crown
Abby Drey
·9 min read
The wrestling programs of the Big Ten have gathered at the University of Maryland’s Xfinity Center for the 2024 Big Ten Wrestling Championships.
Four Penn Staters took part in the first round, all securing wins.
Wrestlers warm up for the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Braeden Davis controls Illinois’ Justin Cardani in a 125 lb first round match of the Big Ten Wresting Championships at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Aaron Nagao controls Michigan State’s Andrew Hampton in a 133 lb first round match of the Big Ten Wresting Championships at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Tyler Kasak controls Northwestern’s Aiden Vandenbush in a 149 lb first round match of the Big Ten Wresting Championships at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson pumps up Bernie Truax before his first match of the Big Ten Wresting Championships at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Bernie Truax controls Maryland’s Chase Mielnik in the 184 lb first round match of the Big Ten Wresting Championships at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Two former Penn State wrestlers, Brody Teske and Seth Nevills, also won in the first round.
Iowa’s Brody Teske controls Ohio State’s Nic Bouzakis in a 133 lb first round match of the Big Ten Wresting Championships at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Maryland’s Seth Nevills controls Wisconsin’s Gannon Rosenfeld in a 285 lb first round match of the Big Ten Wresting Championships at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
The Nittany Lions dominated in the quarterfinals, sending nine of 10 wrestlers to the semifinals. Carter Starocci injury-defaulted his bout. That means they all secured a spot for the NCAA Championships in two weeks in Kansas City, Missouri.
Braeden Davis controls Wisconsin’s Eric Barnett in a 125 lb quarterfinal match of the Big Ten Wresting Championships at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Aaron Nagao controls Nebraska’s Jacob Van Dee in a 133 lb quarterfinal match of the Big Ten Wresting Championships at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson watches a quarterfinal bout at the Big Ten Wresting Championships at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Beau Bartlett wrestles Michigan State’s Jordan Hamdan in a 141 lb quarterfinal match of the Big Ten Wresting Championships at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Tyler Kasak reaches for Ohio State’s Dylan D’Emilio in the 149 lb quarterfinal match of the Big Ten Wresting Championships at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Levi Haines wrestles Northwestern’s Trevor Chumbley in a 157 lb quarterfinal match of the Big Ten Wresting Championships at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Mitchell Mesenbrink controls Minnesota’s Blaine Brenner in a 165 lb quarterfinal match of the Big Ten Wresting Championships at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Carter Starocci stands with trainers at the Big Ten Wresting Championships at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Bernie Truax controls Michigan State’s Layne Malczewski in a 184 lb quarterfinal match of the Big Ten Wresting Championships at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Aaron Brooks controls Northwestern’s Evan Bates in a 197 lb quarterfinal match of the Big Ten Wresting Championships at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Greg Kerkvliet controls Minnesota’s Bennett Tabor in a 285 lb quarterfinal match of the Big Ten Wresting Championships at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
In the semifinals 7 Penn State wrestlers won for a new school record.
Penn State’s Braeden Davis wrestles Michigan’s Michael DeAugustino in a 125 lb semifinal bout of the Big Ten Wresting Championships at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Braeden Davis celebrates his win over Michigan’s Michael DeAugustino in a 125 lb semifinal bout of the Big Ten Wresting Championships at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Aaron Nagao reaches for Michigan’s Dylan Ragusin in a 133 lb semifinal bout of the Big Ten Wresting Championships at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Beau Bartlett controls Michigan’s Sergio Lemely in a 141 lb semifinal bout of the Big Ten Wresting Championships at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Tyler Kasak walks along the edge of the mat as he waits for his 149 lb semifinal bout of the Big Ten Wresting Championships at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Tyler Kasak wrestles Nebraska’s Ridge Lovett in a 149 lb semifinal bout of the Big Ten Wresting Championships at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Levi Haines controls Iowa’s Jared Franek in a 157 lb semifinal bout of the Big Ten Wresting Championships at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Mitchell Mesenbrink controls Iowa’s Mike Caliendo in a 165 lb semifinal bout of the Big Ten Wresting Championships at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Bernie Truax controls Nebraska’s Lenny Pinto in a 184 lb semifinal bout of the Big Ten Wresting Championships at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Bernie Truax celebrates his win over Nebraska’s Lenny Pinto in a 184 lb semifinal bout of the Big Ten Wresting Championships at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Aaron Brooks controls Nebraska’s Silas Allred in a 197 lb semifinal bout of the Big Ten Wresting Championships at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Greg Kerkvliet controls Rutgers Yaraslau Slavikouski in a 285 lb semifinal bout of the Big Ten Wresting Championships at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
The Nittany Lions dominated in the finals, crowning five champions.
Penn State’s Braeden Davis faces Minnesota’s Patrick McKee in the 125 lb championship bout of the Big Ten Wrestling tournament at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Aaron Nagao pins Nebraska’s Jacob Van Dee in the133 lb third place bout of the Big Ten Wrestling tournament at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Beau Bartlett wrestles Ohio State’s Jesse Mendez in the 141 lb championships bout of the Big Ten Wrestling tournament at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Tyler Kasak controls Maryland’s Ethen Miller in the 149 lb third place bout of the Big Ten Wrestling tournament at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Tyler Kasak pins Maryland’s Ethen Miller in the149 lb third place bout of the Big Ten Wrestling tournament at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Levi Haines faces Michigan’s Will Lewan in the 157 lb championship bout of the Big Ten Wrestling tournament at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Levi Haines wrestles Michigan’s Will Lewan in the 157 lb championship bout of the Big Ten Wrestling tournament at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Mitchell Mesenbrink controls Wisconsin’s Dean Hamiti in the 165 lb championship bout of the Big Ten Wrestling tournament at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Bernie Truax faces Minnesota’s Isaiah Salazar in the 184 lb championship bout of the Big Ten Wrestling tournament at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Aaron Brooks runs out for his 197 lb championship bout of the Big Ten Wrestling tournament at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Aaron Brooks wrestles Iowa’s Zach Glazier in the 197 lb championship bout of the Big Ten Wrestling tournament at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Greg Kerkvliet wrestles Ohio State’s Nick Feldman in the 285 lb championship bout of the Big Ten Wrestling tournament at the Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Abby Drey/adrey@centredaily.com
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