Penn State Wrestling Leads NCAA Championships with Perfect First Round

At the NCAA Wrestling Championships in Philadelphia, the Penn State Nittany Lions showcased their dominance by winning all ten matches in the first round, leading the team standings with 24 points, significantly ahead of second-place Oklahoma State. Notable victories included freshman Luke Lilledahl earning a technical fall in his debut and sophomore Braeden Davis securing a major decision after an early setback. The team, under coach Cael Sanderson, aims for their 12th national title in 14 tournaments and is also pursuing the achievement of placing all ten wrestlers as All-Americans for the second time in history. With nine wrestlers earning bonus points, the team's performance was a significant step toward defending their title. The Nittany Lions will compete again Friday night in the second round, as they build on their strong start in pursuit of another championship. The event gathered a crowd of over 18,000 fans, contributing to the electric atmosphere at the Wells Fargo Center.