Penn State’s wrestling team is leading the race with 116.5 points, closing in on their 10th national title in 12 years. Meanwhile, Purdue’s Matt Ramos ended Iowa star Spencer Lee’s chase for four national titles with a pin in the closing seconds of their semifinal match. Ramos has made history by becoming the only wrestler to end the nation’s longest win streak at 58 matches. Although Ramos made history, Cornell’s Yianni Diakomihalis is now the only wrestler still in contention for a fourth title on Saturday. In the other semifinal matches, Princeton’s Pat Glory defeated Nebraska’s Liam Cronin 8-2, setting up a championship match against Ramos. Michigan’s Mason Parris at 285, Pitt’s Nino Bonaccorsi at 197, and Iowa’s Real Woods at 141 are the No. 1 seeds that advanced to the finals.
Purdue’s Ramos Stuns Iowa’s Lee in NCAA Division I Wrestling Semifinal
In an unexpected turn of events, Purdue’s Matt Ramos has made history by ending Iowa’s Spencer Lee’s chase for four national titles with a pin in the closing seconds of their semifinal match. Ramos, the No. 4 seed at 125 pounds, got the fall with one second remaining in the third period, ending the nation’s longest win streak at 58 matches.
Ramos had been vocal about his belief that he could beat Lee, saying, “I work really hard and I trust in what I believe in, and being able to speak it out into existence — I’m not trying to be cocky or anything, but if I can’t get it out into the world, then I don’t believe it will happen.”
Cornell’s Yianni Diakomihalis is now the only wrestler still in contention for a fourth title on Saturday. If Diakomihalis defeats Ohio State’s Sammy Sasso in the final, he will become the fifth wrestler to win four Division I national championships.
Penn State’s wrestling team leads the race with 116.5 points, closing in on their 10th national title in 12 years. Iowa is in second place with 77.5 points, followed by Cornell (64) and Ohio State (62).
Penn State’s Roman Bravo-Young, Carter Starocci, and Aaron Brooks, who are seeking their third national titles, all advanced to the finals. Bravo-Young got a two-point takedown in sudden victory time against Arizona State’s Michael McGee, extending the nation’s longest win streak to 56 matches.
In the other semifinal match, Princeton’s Pat Glory defeated Nebraska’s Liam Cronin 8-2, setting up a championship match against Ramos. If Glory wins, it will be his first national championship, as he is currently undefeated.
Although Ramos made history, Diakomihalis understands the pressure Lee faced. “You gotta feel for him a little bit, right? I’m kind of in a similar position. The whole arena is waiting for you to lose. Maybe they’re not cheering against you, but secretly in the back of their head, it gets a little louder when the other guy is going to score.”
Ramos stated, “It’s a dream for me. The job is not done yet.”
Penn State wrestlers advance to NCAA Division I Wrestling Finals
Penn State’s Roman Bravo-Young, Carter Starocci, Aaron Brooks, and Levi Haines have advanced to the finals at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships.
Bravo-Young will face Cornell’s Vito Arujau, while Starocci will face Nebraska’s Mikey Labriola. Brooks will face Northern Iowa’s Parker Keckeisen, and Haines will face North Carolina’s Austin O’Connor.
The No. 1 seeds that advanced to the finals were Michigan’s Mason Parris at 285, Pitt’s Nino Bonaccorsi at 197, and Iowa’s Real Woods at 141.
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