Penn State goes 20-0, takes lead on the opening day of Division I men's wrestling championships

FILE - Penn State's Carter Starocci celebrates after defeating Ohio State's Rocco Welsh in their 174-pound match in the finals of the NCAA wrestling championships, Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo.

FILE - Penn State's Carter Starocci celebrates after defeating Ohio State's Rocco Welsh in their 174-pound match in the finals of the NCAA wrestling championships, Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, FIle)


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PHILADELPHIA — Penn State is well-positioned to claim its fourth straight national championship after having a perfect opening day at the Division I Men's Wrestling Championships. It was the first time the Nittany Lions went a perfect 20-0 on the first day of action and sent all 10 of its qualifiers to the quarterfinals. Penn State seeks its 12th championship in 14 years under coach Cael Sanderson. The Nittany Lions could be a threat to eclipse the scoring record they posted last year. Nebraska is in second place with 28 points and Oklahoma State is in third with 27.

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