2024 NCAA Wrestling Championships: Marlon Yarbrough upsets Aaron Nagao

Virginia’s Marlon Yarbrough (No. 23) came to wrestle Thursday afternoon, upsetting Penn State’s Aaron Nagao (No. 10) 13-5 in the first round of the 133 pound bracket.

In a high flying first period, Yarbrough landed two takedowns and with Nagao escaping both times, but it was a 6-2 lead for the Cavalier. Yarbrough then rode out Nagao to preserve his lead and eventually got another takedown to extend his lead 9-3.

In the third period, he would get one more takedown and cruise to the victory despite allowing a reversal.

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He knocks off the 10 seed from Penn State to advance!

Marlon Yarbrough with the 13-5 major decision over No. 10 seed Aaron Nagao opens the day for the Hoos!#GoHoos | #TheVirginiaWay pic.twitter.com/IbJc9bzHkB

— Virginia Wrestling (@UVAWrestling) March 21, 2024

With the win, Yarbrough will take on No. 7 Nasir Bailey (Arkansas-Little Rock) in the second round, which begins in Session 2 Thursday night.

How to watch 2024 NCAA Wrestling Championships

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Fans not in attendance for this year’s NCAA Wrestling Tournament have the option of streaming on Fubo TV. Below is how to watch across all sessions!

Dates: Thursday-Saturday (March 21st to 23rd)
Session 1: 12:00 p.m ET (Thursday)
Session 2: 7:00 p.m. ET (Thursday)
Session 3: 12 p.m. ET (Friday)
Session 4: 8:00 p.m ET (Friday)
Session 5: 12:00 p.m. ET (Saturday)
Session 6: 7:00 p.m. ET (Saturday)

Location: T-Mobile Center (Kansas City, MO)
Channel: ESPN and ESPNU
Live Stream: Fubo TV (Try for free)