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Live updates: Penn State at Drexel wrestling score, bout results, and more

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Penn State wrestling seeks its 73rd consecutive dual meet victory on Friday night when it takes on Drexel (2-0) in Philadelphia. The No. 1 Nittany Lions (1-0) are competing at the DAC Center for the first time. They are 2-0 all-time against the Dragons.

This is your home for live updates throughout the evening. You’ll find the latest score, bout results, and match notes below. Note: This page does not update automatically. So, please refresh your browser often for the latest information.

No shut out for Penn State tonight

12/05/2025 07:07:33 PM

NCAA qualifier Jordan Soriano of Drexel uses a late takedown to extend a 5-4 lead and ultimately beats Penn State redshirt freshman Cael Nasdeo 8-5 in a good match at 141 pounds.

PSU 10, Drexel 3 after 141.

Blaze gets another fall

12/05/2025 06:54:22 PM

Marcus Blaze improves to 6-0 with a fall at 133 pounds over Drexel’s Kyle Waterman in 4:32. Penn State now leads Drexel 10-0. Blaze led 13-3 at time of the fall.

Penn State takes a 4-0 lead

12/05/2025 06:47:19 PM

Luke Lilledahl beats Desmond Pleasant of Drexel by major decision, 19-7, to start this dual meet at 125 pounds. The Penn State All-American attempted to get a late takedown and ride out for the technical fall.

PSU 4, Drexel 0 after 125.

Tonight’s match is underway

12/05/2025 06:41:07 PM

It starts at 125 between Luke Lilledahl and Desmond Pleasant.

Projected lineups

12/05/2025 06:42:46 PM

125 pounds: No. 2 Luke Lilledahl (So.), Penn State vs. Desmond Pleasant, Drexel

133 pounds: No. 11 Marcus Blaze (Fr.), PSU vs. Kyle Waterman, Drexel

141 pounds:  Cael Nasdeo (Fr.), Penn State vs. Jordan Soriano, Drexel
149 pounds: No. 1 Shayne Van Ness (Jr.), PSU vs. Deon Pleasnt, Drexel
157 pounds: No. 15 PJ Duke (Fr.), Penn State vs. Luke Nichter, Drexel
165 pounds: No. 1 Mitchell Mesenbrink (Jr.), PSU vs. Cody Walsh, Drexel
174 pounds: No. 1 Levi Haines (Sr.), Penn State vs. No. 17 Josiah Queen, Drexel
184 pounds: No. 4 Rocco Welsh (So.), PSU vs. Ethan Wilson, Drexel
197 pounds: Connor Mirasola (R-Fr.) OR Josh Barr, Penn State vs. No. 31 Ibrahim Ameer, Drexel
285 pounds: No. 10 Cole Mirasola (R-Fr.) OR Lucas Cochran (Sr.) vs. Nate Schon, Drexel

Cael Nasdeo is expected to wrestle for Aaron Nagao tonight

12/05/2025 06:15:37 PM

The 141-pound Penn State starter, Nagao was hurt at the Army Black Knight Invitational two weeks ago. He is still recovering, which will put redshirt freshman Cael Nasdeo in the lineup tonight. Braeden Davis will continue to redshirt and Nagao will return to action at some point this season.