PENN STATE WRESTLING’S TYLER KASAK MAKES SUCCESSFUL RETURN TO MAT
University Park, PA – Penn State wrestler Tyler Kasak made a successful return to the mat after being sidelined with an injury since Super Bowl Sunday. Kasak, a redshirt freshman, competed in the 165-pound weight class and earned a decisive 10-2 major decision victory over his opponent.
Kasak’s return bolsters Penn State’s lineup, which has been dealing with injuries to several key wrestlers. The Nittany Lions are gearing up for the Big Ten Championships on March 8-9 in Evanston, Illinois.
“Tyler’s return is a big boost for our team,” said Penn State head coach Cael Sanderson. “He’s worked hard to get back on the mat, and we’re excited to see him compete.”
Kasak’s win was part of Penn State’s 35-6 rout of Northwestern. The Nittany Lions won nine of the 10 bouts, with six wrestlers recording bonus-point wins.
_Individual Results:_
– 125 pounds: No. 2 Luke Lilledahl (Penn State) dec. over No. 15 Michael DeAugustino (Northwestern), 6-4
– 133 pounds: No. 2 Aaron Nagao (Penn State) tech. fall over No. 20 Chris Cannon (Northwestern), 20-5
– 141 pounds: No. 1 Beau Bartlett (Penn State) major dec. over No. 12 Frankie Tal-Shahar (Northwestern), 12-4
– 149 pounds: No. 2 Shayne Van Ness (Penn State) tech. fall over No. 19 Colin Realbuto (Northwestern), 22-7
– 157 pounds: No. 1 Levi Haines (Penn State) tech. fall over No. 18 Maxx Mayfield (Northwestern), 25-10
– 165 pounds: Tyler Kasak (Penn State) major dec. over David Ferrante (Northwestern), 10-2
– 174 pounds: No. 1 Carter Starocci (Penn State) major dec. over No. 14 Troy Fisher (Northwestern), 12-4
– 184 pounds: No. 2 Kaleb Romero (Northwestern) dec. over Josh Barr (Penn State), 8-5
– 197 pounds: No. 1 Aaron Brooks (Penn State) dec. over No. 5 Zac Braunagel (Northwestern), 8-3
– 285 pounds: No. 1 Greg Kerkvliet (Penn State) major dec. over No. 10 Lucas Davison (Northwestern), 12-4
