285 – (4) Cole Mirasola, Penn State vs (10) Ben Kueter, Iowa
The wrestlers tied up for most of the first period, with each wrestler making a few attempts. Cole was able to get in on a single, switching to a double and dropping Kueter to his hips. Kueter fought it off and then reattacked, with Mirasola working out of bounds and drawing a stall call.
Kueter took bottom to start the second and worked out for the escape in 20 seconds. Cole continued looking for a shot but he couldn’t find an angle as Kueter stayed squared up on the Nittany Lion.
Cole took bottom to start the third and Kueter committed to keeping Mirasola down. He bellies Cole out a few times although never seemed interested in looking for a turn. Mirasola made it to his feet but Kueter tripped him back to the mat and kept him there for the rest of the period to win 2-0 after the riding time was awarded, sending Cole to the 5th place final this evening.
141 – (6) Braeden Davis, Penn State vs (8) Billy DeKraker, Northwestern
Davis wasted no time going on the attack, shooting in on a high crotch and getting behind for the takedown. DeKraker made it up to his feet where Davis looked for a mat return. After driving DeKraker out of bounds, Davis was hit with a stall warning. Off the restart, DeKraker was back to his feet and this time Davis cut him loose to avoid another stall call. The wrestlers worked ties for the rest of the period without much opportunity.
DeKraker chose bottom to start the second and Davis set to work to keep him down. After working a tight waist and a half, Davis was able to get DeKraker bellied out looking for a turn. DeKraker fended it off but Davis finished the period on top with over 2 minutes in riding time.
Davis took bottom to start the third and DeKraker elected to concede the escape and start the period in neutral. DeKraker got in on a low single and Davis initiated a scramble that he’d eventually win to extend his lead to 7-1. Davis went back to work on top looking for a turn before finishing the period with an emphatic mat return to win the 8-1 decision and secure the AQ spot for nationals.
Last year’s 2025 Team Race, after Session III
2026 Team Race, after Session III
Upcoming Finals, Penn State Bouts, Session IV
