Wrestling Preview: #1 Penn State at #13 Oklahoma
The Nittany Lions hit the road for the first time, taking on the Sooners in a return trip to last year’s first BJC dual.
Title: Penn State vs Oklahoma Wrestling Preview
Penn State's wrestling team, led by the #1 ranked Luke Lilledahl, will take on Oklahoma #13 in a highly anticipated matchup. The game is scheduled for Sunday, November 15, at McCasland Field House in Norman, Oklahoma, starting at 8pm EST. Lilledahl, a junior from St. Charles, Missouri, will face Oklahoma's Sebastian Degennaro, who beat a UNC ranked wrestler in their last duel.
Oklahoma wrestler Masanosuke Ono, who made his folkstyle debut for Penn State, showed promise in his first outing but slowed down in the latter periods, resulting in a close decision victory for his opponent. Tyler Kasak, a junior from Doylestown, Pennsylvania, will return to competition after a season-long absence. Shayne Van Ness, a senior from Somerville, New Jersey, made his season debut with a pin and is predicted to earn a major decision.
Tyler Kasak, who had a late takedown in his return to competition, looks to gain momentum in the upcoming bouts. PJ Duke, a senior from Slate Hill, New York, who appeared dominant last season, is expected to secure a major decision against Oklahoma's Paddy Gallagher, a senior from Wantage, New Jersey.
Overall, Penn State appears to be in form, having started the season with a 20-0 record. The team's coaches are optimistic about their mid-season performance after some earlier setbacks. The clash between Penn State and Oklahoma should provide an exciting early test for the Lions.
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