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"Key Highlights from Senior Nationals 2023: Penn State Wrestlers Shine"

Spencer Lee, the Iowa Wrestling star and three-time NCAA National Champion, will be competing at the 2023 Senior Nationals in Fort Worth, Texas this weekend. As the No.1 seed in the 57 KG weight class, Lee will wrestle in the freestyle quarterfinals during the morning session on December 16. The event is a USA Wrestling Olympic qualifying event and serves as a pathway to the 2023 Olympic Summer Games in Paris. The matches will be live-streamed on FloWrestling.

sports2 years ago

US Open Wrestling Championships 2023: Preview and Results.

Spencer Lee, a 2-time junior world champion and cadet world champion, is set to make his return to freestyle wrestling at the 2023 US Open Wrestling Championships on April 27. Lee will need to win the tournament to qualify for Final X in June and have a chance to make the 2023 US World Team. His most highly anticipated match is against Nick Suriano, whom he defeated in the 2018 NCAA Finals. If Lee gets past Suriano, he'll face either Zane Richards or Jakob Camacho in the finals.

sports2 years ago

Spencer Lee's College Wrestling Career Ends with Medical Forfeit and Upset Loss.

Iowa's Spencer Lee, a three-time NCAA champion, took a medical forfeit and finished sixth in the NCAA wrestling championship after losing to Purdue's Matt Ramos in the semifinals. Lee had two ACL repairs in January 2022 and was hoping to become a four-time NCAA champion. He will end his collegiate career as a five-time All-American, a three-time Big Ten champion, and a two-time Dan Hodge Trophy winner.

sports2 years ago

"Upsets and Triumphs: Highlights from NCAA Wrestling Championships"

Spencer Lee lost in the very first match of the evening, stopping him from becoming Iowa’s first four-time NCAA champion, but Iowa responded by winning seven consecutive matches and solidifying its spot in second place overall, behind only mighty Penn State, with six All-Americans. David Carr and Parker Keckeisen are also All-Americans and will compete in the NCAA finals for Iowa State and Northern Iowa, respectively. Tanner Sloan, from tiny Alburnett, Iowa, will also compete in the finals for South Dakota State.

sports2 years ago

Matt Ramos' NCAA Semifinals Upset and Viral Mom Reaction.

Purdue wrestler Matt Ramos pulled off a stunning upset against three-time NCAA champion Spencer Lee in the NCAA semifinals, pinning him with one second left on the clock. Lee had a 58-match winning streak and was aiming to become the fifth four-time national champion in Division I history. Ramos had lost to Lee earlier in the season but kept the pace rolling and executed a front head-pinch to secure the win. This was a monumental day for Purdue wrestling, which had gone nearly a decade without an All-American before Ramos and teammate Parker Filius punched through to the podium.

sports2 years ago

Matt Ramos shocks wrestling world with upset pin over 3x NCAA champ Spencer Lee.

Purdue's Matt Ramos pinned Iowa's Spencer Lee in the semifinals of the NCAA Championships, ending Lee's pursuit of a fourth national title and causing one of the biggest upsets in NCAA Wrestling history. Ramos, a redshirt sophomore, led Lee 4-1 before Lee rallied to take a 7-4 lead in the third period. Ramos then tied the match at 7-7 with a takedown and pinned Lee with one second left on the clock.

sports2 years ago

Spencer Lee's NCAA Wrestling Journey: From Choosing Iowa Over Penn State to Aiming for Elite Club.

Terry Brands, associate head coach of the Iowa wrestling team, played a crucial role in recruiting Spencer Lee, a three-time national champion, to the Hawkeyes. Brands first met Lee in 2014 at a wrestling tournament in Akron, Ohio, and was impressed by his skills, training process, and mentality. Lee ultimately chose Iowa over Penn State, citing Brands as the main reason. Despite concerns about their similarities, Brands assured Lee's parents that he was the perfect person to coach their son. Lee will attempt to win his fourth NCAA title at this week's championships.