2025 NCAA Championship Session VI Thread

[Tom McAndrew]

Please use the thread for all pre-session, in-session, and post-session discussion for the Session VI of the 2025 NCAA Championships.

When:
March 22, 7:00 pm EDT

Where:
Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA

TV:
ESPN

Video Streaming:
ESPN+

Audio Streaming:
The radio PBP, with Jeff Byers at the mic, will be streamed for free. The pre-session aspect will start at 6:40 pm EDT, with the actual wrestling at 7 pm EDT. You can access the audio stream at:

Lion Vision

gopsusports.com

Once there, click on the arrow inside the button, to the left of "Wrestling: NCAA Championships (Philadelphia, PA) - Session 6"

Team Scores:

The best places for tracking the team scoring race is the Penn State Wrestling Club web site (for members), or TrackWrestling

PBP:
By tradition, I don't do PBP in the finals. I think I've earned the opportunity to just watch the matches, and not slave away at getting the PBP. I'll make posts in the thread offering comments on all of the matches, the calls, etc., including the matches involving PSU, but I'm not doing PBP. @GregPickel or any of you are invited to do PBP.

Here's hoping we have a lot to celebrate this evening!

Note: The trophy presentation is scheduled for 10 pm EDT, and it will only be shown on ESPN+

 

[Tom McAndrew]

PSU Matches in Session VI:

165 Final: #1 seed Mitchell Mesenbrink vs. #3 seed Mike Caliendo (Iowa)

184 Final: #1 seed Carter Starocci vs. #2 seed Parker Keckeisen (Northern Iowa)

197 Final: #4 seed Josh Barr vs. #2 seed Stephen Buchanan (Iowa)

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[GregPickel]

NCAA Wrestling Championships finals bout order: When will the Penn State wrestlers go for a title tonight?

Penn State wrestling has three finalists. When will each wrestle on Saturday night? Here's the bout order for the finals.

www.on3.com

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[SleepyLion]

If you are not already in line for the security screening, get here's soon as you can. It is basically the same as getting through an airport.

 

[Parks22]

If you are not already in line for the security screening, get here's soon as you can. It is basically the same as getting through an airport.

Is it more thorough/slow than the am session?

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[SleepyLion]

Is it more thorough/slow than the am session?

it was not thorough/slow than the AM. but more people got here earlier.

 

[Sloepoke20]

That’s a true statement.

 

[BobPSU92]

If you are not already in line for the security screening, get here's soon as you can. It is basically the same as getting through an airport.

This is what we’re up against.

 

[Parks22]

it was not thorough/slow than the AM. but more people got here earlier.

Thanks!

 

[SleepyLion]

Most annoying is no bottles or cans are being sold. Everything has to be poured into a cup.

 

[GregPickel]

It's about that time, gang. The Parade of All-Americans is over. Updates to follow with the first match set for 7:50 p.m.

Penn State has 2 NCAA title winners; See the full list of champions here

Penn State wrestling is involved in three of the 10 final bouts at this year's NCAA Wrestling Championships. Follow along for live updates.

www.on3.com

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Matches in the Finals:

125: #4 seed Vincent Robinson (NC St.) vs. #7 seed Troy Spratley (Okla. St.)

133: #1 seed Lucas Byrd (Illinois) vs. #2 seed Drake Ayala (Iowa)

141: #1 seed Brock Hardy (Nebraska) vs. #3 seed Jesse Mendez (Ohio St.)

149: #1 seed Caleb Henson (VT) vs. #2 seed Ridge Lovett (Nebraska)

157: #8 seed Joey Blaze (Purdue) vs. #3 seed Antrell Taylor (Nebraska)

165: #1 seed Mitchell Mesenbrink (PSU) vs. #3 seed Mike Caliendo (Iowa)

174: #1 seed Keegan O'Toole (Missouri) vs. #3 seed Dean Hamiti (Okla. St.)

184: #1 seed Carter Starocci (PSU) vs. #2 seed Parker Keckeisen (Northern Iowa)

197: #4 Josh Barr (PSU) vs. #2 seed Stephen Buchanan (Iowa)

285: #1 seed Gable Stevenson (Minnesota) vs. #2 seed Wyatt Hendrickson (Okla. St.)

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

[GamesVanDerBeek]

I wish Shane and Hoagie boy were on the call tonight...

 

[GregPickel]

Good to go for Starocci PBP. We're going to have to play the rest by ear based on how/when the media sessions work. If I had to guess, I'd say good for Mitchell, but if he wins, his media stuff will overlap with Barr. We'll see.

 

[Nittering Nabob]

Who decides that Carter's weight class should start the Finals?

 

[Tri-Power65]

Announcers trying to will Keckeisen to a win...

 

[Psuproud]

Who decides that Carter's weight class should start the Finals?

ESPN

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Why do you throw a brick there, UNI???

 

[EDHOLLAPSU]

This match isn’t good for my nerves

 

[BlueAndWhite86]

I needed that brick to tune in Steve Byers. I can’t stand these assclowns on ESPN

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Call is confirmed. CStar up 4-1, with 45 sec left.

 

[Psuproud]

5 ******* TIMER

SCORING ******* RECORD

 

[BlueAndWhite86]

Five time National Champion!!! New Team point Record!!!

 

[GregPickel]

184-pound final: Carter Starocci vs. Parker Keckeisen, Northern Iowa

First period
Starocci had one good shot he could not finish. They go to the second tied at zero.

Second period
Starocci escapes quickly for a 1-0 lead. That's the only scoring after five minutes.

Third period
Keckeisen is quickly up and out to 1-1. Starocci ducks in shoots and works through the position for a takedown and a 4-1 lead at the 45-second mark. Northern Iowa challenges it. The call stands. Starocci hit with stalling after keck escape but no more.

C-Star wins 4-3.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

5 Time Champion, Carter Starocci!!!!!

He wins, 4-3

 

[GamesVanDerBeek]

Never in doubt that one.

 

[BobPSU92]

Carter! Amazing!

WE ARE!

 

[hohmadw1978]

Carter is the man! Five time champion!

 

[BobPSU92]

Carter just set a record with five titles and was talking about the coaching staff and team. Humble.

 

[psufan07]

I cannot believe they cut away from Carter’s interview.