Penn State Wrestling: Nittany Lions down Drexel 41-3 in opening dual meet of the season..
The Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling team kicked off their season in style, dominating Drexel 41-3 in their opening dual meet. The match, held at Rec Hall, saw the Nittany Lions win nine out of ten bouts, showcasing their depth and talent
The team’s performance was highlighted by several impressive wins, including technical falls from Mitchell Mesenbrink, Levi Haines, Carter Starocci, and Lucas Cochran, as well as a fall from Greg Kerkvliet
Here’s a breakdown of the matches:
– *125 pounds*: Luke Lilledahl won by forfeit, giving Penn State an early 6-0 lead.
– *133 pounds*: Braeden Davis secured a 7-5 decision over Kyle Waterman.
– *141 pounds*: Cael Nasdeo lost to Jordan Soriano 11-8.
– *149 pounds*: Connor Pierce won a close 5-4 decision over Dom Findora.
– *157 pounds*: Alex Facundo returned from his Olympic redshirt and secured a 7-6 decision over Luke Nichter.
