Penn State Leads NCAA Wrestling Championships as Semifinals Begin

The Nittany Lions remain undefeated after Day 1, with Gable Steveson and other top wrestlers advancing to Friday night’s semifinals in Philadelphia.

Penn State tops the team standings with 39.5 points after an undefeated performance on Day 1 of the 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships.
The semifinals will take place Friday night at 8:00 PM ET, broadcast on ESPN2 and streaming on multiple platforms.
Notable competitors include Gable Steveson, who dominated his second-round match against All-American Yaraslau Slavikouski.
Former national champions Richard Figueroa and Andrew Alirez were upset in the second round and moved to the consolation bracket.
The tournament features 330 wrestlers from 66 teams, with Penn State aiming for its fourth consecutive national title and 13th overall championship.