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sports21 days ago•3 min saved

Buckeyes Duo Duel for NCAA Titles as Mendez Aims for Third, Davino Seeks First

Jesse Mendez (141) and Ben Davino (133) will wrestle for national titles at the 2026 NCAA Championships. Mendez, the No. 1 seed, seeks his third straight NCAA title and an undefeated season against Oklahoma State’s Sergio Vega after a semifinal win, while redshirt freshman Davino, the No. 2 seed, faces No. 1 seed Jax Forrest from OSU’s rival in the final after beating Marcus Blaze. A Mendez-Davino title pair would be the first OSU duo to win national crowns in the same season since 2015; Penn State leads the team race as finals begin at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Five Buckeyes earned All-American honors this year with Mendez and Davino joined by Brandon Cannon, Paddy Gallagher, and Carson Kharchla in various stages of the consolation bracket.

via Eleven Warriors|

#ben-davino #jesse-mendez #ncaa-championships

sports1 month ago•12 min saved

Penn State cements Big Ten history with seven wrestling champions in 2026

Penn State dominated the 2026 Big Ten Wrestling Championships, capturing a school‑record seven weight-class titles (125 Luke Lilledahl, 149 Shayne Van Ness, 157 PJ Duke, 165 Mitchell Mesenbrink, 174 Levi Haines, 184 Rocco Welsh, 197 Josh Barr) and advancing all 10 starters to the NCAA Championships in Cleveland (March 19–21). Highlights included Van Ness’ 3:28 fall over Ethan Styles, Duke’s 12–4 major over Antrell Taylor, Mesenbrink’s 12–3 major over Mikey Caliendo, Haines’ 2–1 decision, Welsh’s 2–1 win in tiebreaker, and Barr’s 19–4 tech fall, helping PSU lead the team race as it pursues its fourth straight conference crown.

via On3|

#big-ten #college-wrestling #ncaa-championships

sports1 month ago•24 min saved

PSU Dominates 2026 Big Ten Wrestling, Securing Team Title and Seven Weight Champs

Penn State won the 2026 Big Ten Wrestling Championships with 184.0 points, led by seven weight-class champions (Luke Lilledahl at 125, Shayne Van Ness at 149, PJ Duke at 157, Mitchell Mesenbrink at 165, Levi Haines at 174, Rocco Welsh at 184, and Josh Barr at 197). Ohio State claimed titles at 133 (Ben Davino) and 141 (Jesse Mendez), while Michigan’s Taye Ghadiali took the 285-pound crown. The results push momentum toward the NCAA Championships as PSU dominates the team race and multiple wrestlers position themselves as national contenders.

via FloWrestling|

#big-ten #ncaa-championships #penn-state

sports3 months ago•5 min saved

Ohio State and Iowa State Clash at Collegiate Duals

Ohio State, ranked #2, will face #3 Iowa State at the Journeymen Collegiate Duals in Nashville, featuring five top 10 matchups with NCAA seeding implications, in a highly anticipated showdown between two top wrestling programs.

via FloWrestling|

#dual-meet #iowa-state #ncaa-championships

sports1 year ago•4 min saved

BYU and Badgers Gear Up for NCAA Cross Country Championships

BYU's men's and women's cross-country teams, both ranked No. 1 nationally, aim to make history by winning both NCAA championships this Saturday in Wisconsin, a feat achieved by only four other schools. The teams have shown depth by winning regional meets while resting top runners. The men's team, led by coach Ed Eyestone, faces strong competition from Oklahoma State and others, while the women's team, led by All-American Lexy Lowry, seeks to reclaim the title they last won in 2021. This championship marks the final collegiate race for several key BYU athletes.

via Deseret News|

#byu #cross-country #ed-eyestone

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

"LSU's Bryant and Finnegan Lead Team to NCAA Gymnastics Championship Victory"

LSU's Haleigh Bryant and Aleah Finnegan secured individual championships at the NCAA Gymnastics Championships, with Bryant winning the all-around title and Finnegan claiming the floor routine title. Bryant's victory marked the second all-around title in LSU history, while Finnegan followed in her sister's footsteps, Sarah Finnegan, as a National Champion for LSU.

via NOLA.com|

#aleah-finnegan #gymnastics #haleigh-bryant

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

"Florida and Utah Secure Spots in NCAA Gymnastics Championship, Oklahoma Stumbles"

The Gators gymnastics team delivered a strong performance at the NCAA Championships, advancing to the finals after a surprising start by top-ranked Oklahoma. Coach Jenny Rowland emphasized the importance of focusing on what they can control, and the team's junior Leanne Wong shared the all-around title. The Gators are on the verge of their first national championship since 2015, showing resilience and determination as they continue their journey in the competition.

via Florida Gators|

#gators-gymnastics #jenny-rowland #leanne-wong

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

"Gators' Triumph: NCAA Championship Dream Lives On"

The Gators gymnastics team delivered a strong performance at the NCAA Championships, advancing to the finals after a surprising start by top-ranked Oklahoma. Coach Jenny Rowland emphasized focusing on what they can control, and the team's discipline paid off as they secured a spot in the finals. Junior Leanne Wong's standout performance helped propel the Gators, who are aiming for their first national championship since 2015.

via Florida Gators|

#gators-gymnastics #jenny-rowland #leanne-wong

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Texas Upsets Oklahoma Softball in Series Showdown"

The top-ranked OU softball team suffered their first series loss since 2011 and first to Texas since 2009, as the Longhorns won 2-1, snapping the Sooners' 40-game Big 12 win streak. Freshman Ella Parker's home run gave OU an early lead, but Texas' Katie Stewart's two-run homer in the fourth secured the win. The game took place at Red and Charline McCombs Field in Austin, Texas, and was broadcast on Longhorn Network.

via Oklahoman.com|

#big-12 #ncaa-championships #ou-softball

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Arizona State Dominates 2024 NCAA Men's Swimming Championships with Record-Breaking Performances"

Arizona State closed out the 2024 Men’s NCAA Championships by shattering the NCAA record in the 400 free relay with a time of 2:43.40, securing their first NCAA team title in program history. Leon Marchand's lead-off leg was a significant factor in the record-setting performance, and the win comes after their NCAA-record-setting victory in the 400 medley relay, marking ASU's first NCAA relay title.

via SwimSwam|

#arizona-state #ncaa-championships #record

sports2 years ago•10 min saved

"NCAA Men's Swimming Championships: Highlights and Results Recap"

The 2024 Men's Division I NCAA Championships concluded with the final session featuring the 1650 freestyle, 200 backstroke, 100 freestyle, 200 breaststroke, 200 butterfly, platform diving, and 400 freestyle relay. Zalan Sarkany of Arizona State won the 1650 freestyle, Destin Lasco of Cal set a new NCAA record in the 200 backstroke, Josh Liendo of Florida won the 100 freestyle, and Leon Marchand of Arizona State claimed victory in the 200 breaststroke. The 200 butterfly and platform diving events also took place, with the 400 freestyle relay closing out the championships.

via SwimSwam|

#destin-lasco #josh-liendo #ncaa-championships

sports2 years ago•15 min saved

"Marchand Madness: ASU Dominates NCAA Swim Championships on Road to 2024 Olympics"

The final day of the 2024 Men’s NCAA Championships features prelims in the 200 back, 100 free, 200 breast, and 200 fly, with Arizona State leading the team standings. Notable performances include Cal's Destin Lasco setting a pool record in the 200 back, Tennessee's Jordan Crooks securing the top seed in the 100 free, and Penn's Matt Fallon leading the 200 breast prelims. Cal's Dare Rose and Arizona State's Ilya Kharun are top contenders in the 200 fly, while Arizona State's Leon Marchand aims to defend his 200 breast title.

via SwimSwam|

#arizona-state #cal #ncaa-championships

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"2024 NCAA Men's Swimming & Diving Championships: Day 2 Highlights and Analysis"

Texas Men's Swimming & Diving is in fifth place at the NCAA Championships, with Luke Hobson winning silver in the 500 free and breaking his own program record, while Coby Carrozza and Nate Germonprez also earned All-American honors. Nick Harris and Noah Duperre collected valuable points in the 1-meter springboard consolation final, and the Longhorns continue competition with events including the 400-yard individual medley, 100-yard butterfly, 200-yard freestyle, 100-yard breaststroke, 100-yard backstroke, 3-meter springboard diving, and 400-yard medley relay.

via TexasSports.com|

#coby-carrozza #luke-hobson #ncaa-championships

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

"2024 NCAA Men's Swimming & Diving Championships: Team Updates and Day 2 Recap"

The 2024 Men's Division I NCAA Championships saw Cal senior Destin Lasco breaking the pool record in the 200 IM and aiming for his first NCAA title, while Georgia's Jake Magahey claimed the top seed in the 500 freestyle. The 50 freestyle championship final is expected to be chaotic, with defending champion Jordan Crooks and others vying for the title. The session will close with the 200 freestyle relay, where Florida and Cal are expected to be the teams to beat.

via SwimSwam|

#destin-lasco #jake-magahey #josh-liendo

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Top NCAA Performances: Merani, Hick, Auburn, Wolfpack, and Irish Men Ready for Championships"

Kentucky's Carson Hick placed 25th in the 500 yard freestyle, Levi Sandidge placed 48th, and Ryan Merani achieved a new personal best in the 200 Individual Medley, earning 40th place and setting a new top-10 program time. Sandidge and Merani will compete in the 400-yard IM, with live coverage available on ESPN+ and the Meet Mobile app.

via UKAthletics|

#carson-hick #kentucky #ncaa-championships