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Endene Exit Forces Iowa to Rethink 197-Pound Lineup Ahead of Penn State

Massoma Endene is no longer on Iowa's wrestling team, leaving the 197-pound lineup in flux as the Hawkeyes prepare for a Penn State dual. With Endene out, redshirt freshman Brody Sampson and freshman Harvey Ludington are in the mix for Friday's home dual vs. top-ranked Penn State, with Brands stressing a week-to-week, smart approach for Ludington. Angelo Ferrari remains dominant at 184 pounds, and Ryder Block aims to rebound against a top opponent (Shayne Van Ness) after a loss, as Iowa readies for the Penn State showdown.

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"Penn State Wrestling Dominates NCAA Championships with Four National Titles"

The Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team won the 2024 NCAA Championships with a total of 172.5 points, securing their 11th team National Championship under head coach Cael Sanderson. Four individual champions were crowned, including the first two four-time NCAA kings in Carter Starocci and Aaron Brooks. The team also welcomed two new NCAA champions to the fold. The Nittany Lions left Kansas City with eight All-Americans and a record-breaking 100-point lead over second place.

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"Penn State Wrestling's Path to NCAA Scoring Record and Championship Victory"

Penn State wrestling heads into the final day of the NCAA Championships with a commanding lead, aiming to break the all-time NCAA team points record. With six finalists and two competitors in the medal round, the team has a chance to surpass the record set by Iowa in 1997. While it's not guaranteed, if the Lions win the bouts they are favored in and their wrestlers in the consolation round perform well, they could potentially set a new record.

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"Nittany Lion Wrestling Dominates NCAA Championships with Six Semifinalists"

The Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team advanced six wrestlers to the national semifinals at the 2024 NCAA Wrestling Championships, increasing their lead in the team title race. With all 10 of head coach Cael Sanderson's Nittany Lions still alive at the tournament, the team has amassed 25.5 bonus points and 86.5 total points. Notably, several wrestlers earned All-America honors, including senior Beau Bartlett, sophomore Levi Haines, and senior Carter Starocci. The action continues with the national semifinals and All-America round, followed by sessions on Saturday.

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"NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships 2024: Schedule, Brackets, Results, and Team Standings Preview"

The 2024 NCAA Wrestling Championships will take place from March 21-23 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, featuring top college wrestlers vying for the national title. Penn State Wrestling seeks a third consecutive championship, with the first round starting on March 21 at 12 pm Eastern Time. All matches will be broadcasted on ESPNU/ESPN+, and the event schedule includes quarterfinals on March 22 and the finals on March 23.

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Penn State Wrestling Dominates Big Ten Championships with Nine Semifinalists

Penn State wrestling dominates the first session of the 2024 Big Ten Championships, advancing nine wrestlers to the semifinals and securing spots in the NCAA Championships. Notable performances include Braeden Davis' thrilling 8-7 victory, Aaron Nagao's 4-3 win, and Tyler Kasak's 3-2 triumph. The team leads the standings with 83.5 points, with the tournament continuing with the second session and concluding on Sunday.

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"Carter Starocci's Injury Default Impacts Penn State's Performance at Big Ten Wrestling Championships"

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.

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"Previewing Penn State's Dominance at the 2024 Big Ten Wrestling Championships"

Penn State Wrestling enters the 2024 Big Ten Championships with five top seeds, including senior Beau Bartlett and sophomore Levi Haines as No. 1 seeds. The tournament, serving as the national qualifier for the Big Ten's 14 teams, begins on Saturday, March 9, at the University of Maryland in College Park. The entire tournament will be featured on B1G+ and/or the B1G Network.

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"Penn State Dominates 2024 Big Ten Wrestling Championships with 5 Top Seeds"

Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team, led by head coach Cael Sanderson, has five top seeds at the 2024 Big Ten Championships. The team's top-seeded wrestlers include Beau Bartlett, Aaron Brooks, Greg Kerkvliet, Carter Starocci, and Levi Haines. The tournament, serving as the national qualifier for the Big Ten's 14 teams, begins on Saturday, March 9, at the University of Maryland in College Park, Md.

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"Penn State Wrestling Secures B1G Regular Season Crown with Win Over Nebraska"

The Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team claimed its 10th Big Ten Regular Season Championship under head coach Cael Sanderson with a 22-13 win over Nebraska. Penn State has won 10 B1G dual titles since 2012, with this year's marking the fourth straight for the Nittany Lions. The dual meet saw impressive performances from individual wrestlers, including senior Beau Bartlett and senior Greg Kerkvliet, contributing to the team's victory.

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"Penn State Wrestling Achieves 1000th Victory with Dominant Win Over Rutgers"

The Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team secured a 35-3 victory over Rutgers in the 2024 BJC Dual, winning nine out of ten bouts and notching their 1000th dual meet victory in Penn State wrestling history. Key performances included senior Terrell Barraclough and sophomore Lucas Cochran moving up weights to secure wins, with the Nittany Lions dominating the takedown war 15-4 and tallying eight bonus points.

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Penn State Wrestling Dominates Iowa 29-6

The Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team defeated Iowa 29-6 in a Big Ten dual meet, with eight wins including five majors. Notable performances included Aaron Nagao's dominant 12-0 major decision and Carter Starocci's 13-5 major decision. Penn State's lopsided 21-5 edge in takedowns and five bonus points from majors contributed to their convincing victory.