Penn State wrestling's quest for history: Live updates from NCAA Championships in Kansas City

Frank Bodani, South Bend Tribune

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Penn State wrestling’s potential domination of another NCAA Championships could make history.

Coach Cael Sanderson’s Nittany Lions are primed to do even more than usual as they attempt to win their 11th national title in 13 years here at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. This time they are expected to make runs at all-time collegiate records, from most All-Americans in an NCAA tournament to the number of finalists, champions and even team points.

All eyes, in particular, will be on upper-weights Carter Starocci (174 pounds) and Aaron Brooks (197), who both can become exclusive four-time NCAA champs.

All of the action begins Thursday at noon, with two sessions each day through Saturday night's finals.

When is Penn State wrestling in the NCAA Wrestling Championships?

  • Thursday: opening round, noon; second round and consolations, 7 p.m.

  • Friday: quarterfinals and consolations, noon; semifinals and blood round, 8 p.m.

  • Saturday: medal round, 11 a.m.; finals, 7 p.m.

NCAA Wrestling championship live Penn State updates

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Penn State’s Aaron Brooks (right) wrestles Ohio State's Luke Geog in their 197-pound bout on Feb. 2, 2024, in State College, Pa. The Nittany Lions won, 28-9.
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