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Carter Starocci of Penn State and Parker Keckeisen of Northern Iowa faced off in the main event of the 2024 NWCA All-Star Classic, showcasing a high-profile wrestling match between two NCAA champions. The event is available for viewing with a subscription on FloWrestling.
Penn State's wrestling team made history at the NCAA tournament, breaking records with 172.5 points and becoming the first team to achieve a triple-digit victory margin. Two of their wrestlers, Carter Starocci and Aaron Brooks, joined the four-time NCAA champion club, with Starocci winning the 174-pound title and Brooks winning the 197-pound title. The team collectively went 45-9 in tournament matches and piled up 34 bonus points, setting a new standard of dominance in college wrestling.
Penn State's Carter Starocci and Aaron Brooks both won their fourth NCAA wrestling titles, joining an exclusive club of five other four-time champs. Starocci overcame a knee injury to secure his victory, while Brooks claimed his title by beating longtime rival Trent Hidlay. Penn State finished with a record 172.5 points, securing their third straight team title. Other notable victories included Greg Kerkvliet at 285 pounds and Levi Haines at 157 pounds, while Mitchell Mesenbrink and Beau Bartlett fell short in their respective weight classes.
Penn State's Carter Starocci and Aaron Brooks both won their fourth NCAA wrestling titles, joining an exclusive club of five other four-time champs. Starocci overcame a knee injury to secure his victory, while Brooks claimed his title by beating longtime rival Trent Hidlay. Penn State finished with a record 172.5 points, securing their third straight team title. Other notable victories included Greg Kerkvliet at 285 pounds and Levi Haines at 157, but Penn State fell short at 141 and 165 pounds.
Penn State's Carter Starocci and Aaron Brooks both won their fourth NCAA wrestling titles, joining an exclusive club of five other four-time champs. Starocci overcame a knee injury to secure his victory, while Brooks claimed his title by beating longtime rival Trent Hidlay. Penn State finished with a record 172.5 points, securing their third straight team title. Other notable victories included Greg Kerkvliet at 285 pounds and Levi Haines at 157, but Penn State fell short at 141 and 165 pounds.
Penn State's wrestling team is currently leading the 2024 NCAA Championships with 15.5 points, with standout performances from wrestlers like Carter Starocci, Beau Bartlett, and Aaron Brooks. The tournament is being held at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, and fans can follow live updates on FloWrestling.
Carter Starocci, a three-time national champ from Penn State, secured a 12-6 win in his first match at the NCAA Wrestling Championships despite an early deficit and a knee injury. His victory sets him up for a second-round bout against #8 seed Adam Kemp of Cal Poly. Starocci's pursuit of a fourth national title has become a top storyline at the tournament, and his performance will be closely watched as the competition continues in Kansas City.
Penn State wrestler Carter Starocci was forced to injury default from the Big Ten Championships due to a leg injury, despite hoping to compete. Coach Cael Sanderson stated that Starocci meets the criteria for an at-large bid to the NCAA championships and could still compete for his fourth straight championship finish, but the wrestler is understandably upset about the situation.
Penn State's top-ranked wrestler, Carter Starocci, injury defaulted in the Big Ten Wrestling Championships quarterfinals, likely due to a previous leg injury sustained in a dual meet. As a result, he will drop into the consolation round and may injury default again, affecting his NCAA seed, but is expected to receive an at-large bid.