STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WTAJ) – Penn State’s young lineup bounced back for a runner-up finish at the 2021 Big Ten Wrestling Championships.
Penn State’s Roman Bravo-Young (133) and Aaron Brooks (184) took home individual titles. Iowa won the team race with four individual champions.
Bravo-Young defeated Iowa’s Austin DeSanto 6-2 behind two takedowns to take home his first Big Ten title. Brooks defeated Nebraska’s Taylor Venz 10-5 for his second Big Ten title.
Iowa’s Jaydin Eierman defeated Penn State’s Nick Lee 6-5 on a riding time point in the 141 championship match. Iowa’s Michael Kemerer defeated Penn State freshman Carter Starocci in the 174-pound final.
You can find full results from Penn State’s wrestlers below courtesy of Penn State athletics. PSU has qualified nine wrestlers for the NCAA Championship with a chance for Beau Bartlett to receive and at-large bid next week.
Penn State at 2021 Big Ten Championship – FINAL
March 7, 2021 – University Park, Pa. – Bryce Jordan Center
TEAM STANDINGS (FINAL)
1: Iowa – 159.5
2: PENN STATE – 124.0
3: Nebrarska – 105.5
4: Michigan – 92.0
5: Minnesota – 77.5
6: Purdue – 76.0
7: Northwestern – 74.0
8: Michigan State – 73.5
9: Ohio State – 69.5
10: Rutgers – 52.0
11: Illinois – 32.0
12: Wisconsin – 30.5
13: Indiana – 22.0
14: Maryland – 2.0
Weight-by-weight agate (RANKINGS LISTED ARE INTERMAT as of 3/2/21):
125: Robert Howard, Fr., Cranford, N.J.
Rd. 1: #12 Eric Barnett, Wisconsin – L, 2-3 dec.
Cn. 1: Zach Spence, Maryland – W, 16-4 maj. dec.
Cn. 2: Dylan Shawver, Rutgers – W, 10-1 maj. dec.
Cn. Q: #7 Dylan Ragusin, Michigan – W, 3-1 (sv) dec.
Cn. S: #9 Malik Heinselman, Ohio State – L, 2-5 dec.
5th: #15 Michael DeAugustino, Northwestern – L, 2-4 dec.
133: #2 Roman Bravo-Young, Jr., Tucson, Ariz.
Rd. 1: bye
Qtrs: Jacob Rundell, Purdue – W, 9-3 dec.
Semis: Chris Cannon, Nebraska – W, 8-3 dec.
Finals: #3 Austin DeSanto, Iowa – W, 5-2 dec.
141: #2 Nick Lee, Sr., Evansville, Ind.
Rd. 1: bye
Qtrs: Dylan D’Emilio, Ohio State – W, 16-1 (TF; 3:12)
Semis: #3 Sebastian Rivera, Northwestern – W, 8-6 (sv) dec.
Finals: #1 Jaydin Eierman, Iowa – L, 5-6 dec.
149: #10 Beau Bartlett, Fr., Tempe, Ariz.
Rd. 1: Michael Blockhus, Minnesota – L, 3-5 dec.
Cn. 1: Michael North, Maryland – WBF (0:55)
Cn. 2: #17 Yahya Thomas, Northwestern – L, 5-7 (sv) dec.
157: #8 Brady Berge, Jr., Mantorville, Minn.
Rd. 1: Johnny Mologousis, Illinois – W, 13-4 maj. dec.
Qtr: #7 Kendall Coleman, Purdue – L, 2-3 dec.
Cn. 2: Michael Doetsch, Maryland – W, 11-2 maj. dec.
Cn. Q: Caleb Licking, Nebraska – W, 12-2 maj. dec.
Cn. S: #6 Brayton Lee, Minnesota – L, 1-3 (sv) dec.
5th: Did not compete, medical forfeit
165: #15 Joe Lee, Fr., Evansville, Ind.
Rd. 1: Jonathan Spadafora, Maryland – L, 5-7 (sv) dec.
Cn. 1: Josh Otto, Wisconsin – W, 4-3 dec.
Cn. 2: #14 Andrew Sparks, Minnesota – WBF (0:44)
Cn. Q: Gerrit Nijenhuis, Purdue – LBF (4:29)
7th: David Ferrante, Northwestern – L, 6-10 dec.
174: #4 Carter Starocci, Fr., Erie, Pa.
Rd. 1: Phillip Spadafora, Maryland – WBF (4:47)
Qtr: #6 Kaleb Romero, Ohio State – W, 2-0 dec.
Semis: #2 Mikey Labriola, Nebraska – W, 3-1 (sv)
Finals: #1 Michael Kemerer, Iowa – L, 2-7 dec.
184: #1 Aaron Brooks, So., Hagerstown, Md.
Rd. 1: bye
Qtrs: #16 Nelson Brands, Iowa – W, 14-8 dec.
Semis: #18 John Poznanski, Rutgers – W, 10-2 maj. dec.
Finals: #14 Taylor Venz, Nebraska – W, 10-5 dec.
197: #15 Michael Beard, Fr., Pottstown, Pa.
Rd. 1: Billy Janzer, Rutgers – W, 7-3 dec.
Qtr: #2 Myles Amine, Michigan – L, 6-8 (sv) dec.
Cn. 2: Matt Wroblewski, Illinois – W, 6-2 dec.
Cn. Q: #17 Thomas Penola, Purdue – W, 6-5
Cn. S: #13 Cameron Caffey, Michigan State – L, 6-12 dec.
5th: #14 Lucas Davison, Northwestern – L, 4-6 dec.
285: #6 Greg Kerkvliet, Fr., Grove Heights, Minn.
Rd. 1: Jack Heyob, Northwestern – W, 16-5 maj. dec.
Qtrs: #2 Mason Parris, Michigan – L, 3-11 maj. dec.
Cn. 2: Christian Rebottaro, Michigan State – W, 16-5 maj. dec.
Cn. Q: #13 Trent Hillger, Wisconsin – W, 7-3 dec.
Cn. S: #12 Christian Lance, Nebraska – W, 10-2 maj. dec.
3rd: #3 Tony Cassioppi, Iowa – L, 0-9 maj. dec.
