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Penn State's wrestling team extended its lead at the 2024 NCAA Championships by moving eight wrestlers into the quarterfinals, with all 10 wrestlers continuing on to the next day. The team leads the standings with 34.5 points, followed by Iowa and Iowa State. The wrestlers had a perfect 10-0 record in the second session, collecting 19.5 bonus points on day one of the tournament. Action continues with the national quarterfinals and consolation matches on Friday and Saturday.
Penn State leads the team standings after the first session of the 2024 NCAA Wrestling Championships with 15.5 points, using five technical falls. The team went 8-2 in the first session, with the eight winners moving on to round two and the other Nittany Lions competing in tonight's consolation action. The action resumes tonight with the second round and the start of the consolation bracket at 7 p.m. Eastern (6 p.m. local) at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City.
Iowa State leads the Big 12 Championship with 144.5 points, closely followed by Oklahoma State with 137.5 points. The team has four wrestlers on the podium, with Casey Swiderski finishing third, Kysen Terukina and MJ Gaitan placing fourth, and Will Feldkamp finishing in sixth place. Iowa State has five finalists set to compete in the evening finals, aiming to maintain their lead in the team standings.
The upcoming Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational wrestling tournament is set to feature several exciting storylines, including the highly competitive 157-pound weight class, where top contenders like Peyton Robb, Jacori Teemer, and Bryce Andonian will battle it out. The tournament will also determine if Ohio State and Nebraska can maintain their streaks as top teams, while Iowa State looks to bounce back from a recent loss. Additionally, the tournament will showcase the impact of coaching changes, the return of Trent Hidlay in folkstyle wrestling, and the performance of Michigan's transfers. Furthermore, several wrestlers with international freestyle experience, including World medalists, will be competing in the event.