Tonight, the #1 ranked Penn State Nittany Lions take on the #5 Nebraska Cornhuskers in Lincoln’s Devaney Center. Here’s a breakdown of the action so far:
Projected Lineups
- 125 lbs: #16 Luke Lilledahl (PSU) vs. #6 Caleb Smith (NEB)
- 133 lbs: #6 Braeden Davis (PSU) vs. #16 Jacob Van Dee (NEB)
- 141 lbs: #3 Beau Bartlett (PSU) vs. #6 Brock Hardy (NEB)
- 149 lbs: #2 Shayne Van Ness (PSU) vs. #4 Ridge Lovett (NEB)
- 157 lbs: #3 Tyler Kasak (PSU) vs. #5 Antrell Taylor (NEB)
- 165 lbs: #1 Mitchell Mesenbrink (PSU) vs. #13 Christopher Minto (NEB)
- 174 lbs: #2 Levi Haines (PSU) vs. #13 Lenny Pinto (NEB)
- 184 lbs: #1 Carter Starocci (PSU) vs. #7 Silas Allred (NEB)
- 197 lbs: #4 Josh Barr (PSU) vs. #26 Camden McDanel (NEB)
- 285 lbs: #2 Greg Kerkvliet (PSU) vs. #26 Harley Andrews (NEB)
Match Recap
174 lbs: Levi Haines (PSU) def. Lenny Pinto (NEB), 9-2
Haines, a national champ at 157 last year, dominated the match with strong takedowns and ride time. Despite Pinto’s scrambles, Haines secured the first victory for Penn State.
Score: Penn State 3, Nebraska 0
184 lbs: Carter Starocci (PSU) def. Silas Allred (NEB), 11-2
Starocci, a four-time national champ, moved up a weight class but didn’t miss a beat. His aggressive style overpowered Allred, earning a major decision.
Score: Penn State 7, Nebraska 0
197 lbs: Josh Barr (PSU) def. Camden McDanel (NEB), 19-4 (TF)
Barr’s relentless attacks overwhelmed McDanel, leading to a tech fall and extending Penn State’s lead.
Score: Penn State 12, Nebraska 0
285 lbs: Greg Kerkvliet (PSU) def. Harley Andrews (NEB), 20-2 (TF)
Kerkvliet, an NCAA champ, controlled the entire match, showcasing his strength and technique for another Penn State tech fall.
Score: Penn State 17, Nebraska 0
125 lbs: Luke Lilledahl (PSU) def. Caleb Smith (NEB), 4-2
In a close battle, true freshman Lilledahl upset the higher-ranked Smith with a late takedown to secure the win.
Score: Penn State 20, Nebraska 0
133 lbs: Jacob Van Dee (NEB) def. Braeden Davis (PSU), 14-7
Van Dee energized the Nebraska crowd with a dominant performance, capitalizing on early nearfall points and holding off Davis.
Score: Penn State 20, Nebraska 3
141 lbs: Beau Bartlett (PSU) def. Brock Hardy (NEB), 8-7
Bartlett eked out a dramatic win, reversing Hardy in the final moments to maintain Penn State’s momentum.
Score: Penn State 23, Nebraska 3
149 lbs: Ridge Lovett (NEB) def. Shayne Van Ness (PSU), 10-2
Lovett gave the Husker fans something to cheer about, outmuscling Van Ness for a major decision victory.
Score: Penn State 23, Nebraska 7
