Mitchell Mesenbrink Wins NCAA 165-Pound Championship Over Mikey Caliendo

Mitchell Mesenbrink of Penn State won the 165-pound NCAA wrestling championship on Saturday night, defeating Iowa's Mikey Caliendo 8-2. This victory marked Mesenbrink's first national title and capped off a perfect season with a 27-0 record, improving his overall career record to 54-1. Mesenbrink's performance was highlighted by his early takedown and solid control throughout the match, showcasing his dominance as one of the top wrestlers in the nation. He became the second Penn State wrestler to win a title during the championship session, joining teammate Carter Starocci, who made history by winning his fifth NCAA championship. The win contributed to Penn State's 13th team national championship and fourth consecutive title under head coach Cael Sanderson. Mesenbrink's achievement underscores the program's continued legacy of excellence in collegiate wrestling.