The 2025 Big Ten Wrestling Championships have come to a thrilling close, with Penn State Wrestling dominating the competition to claim the team title with an impressive 181.5 points.

The Nittany Lions claimed individual titles in five weight classes, including four in a row at one point in the competition. 

Gable Steveson of Minnesota made history by becoming the first Big Ten wrestler to win four heavyweight titles. Lucas Byrd of Illinois, Brock Hardy of Nebraska, and Jacob Cardenas of Michigan secured their first Big Ten titles. 

Notable matches include Carter Starocci’s sudden-victory win over Max McEnelly, Levi Haines’ major decision over Lenny Pinto, and Lucas Byrd’s pin of Drake Ayala, showcasing the high level of competition and setting the tone for the wrestlers as they prepare for the NCAA Championships.

Recap the action below as it happened, including highlights, live updates, brackets and results from the Big Ten Wrestling Championships 2025.

Big Ten Wrestling Champions 2025

Here’s a list of every champion from this year’s Big Ten Wrestling Championships.

• 125lbs – Luke Lilledahl (Penn State)
• 133lbs – Lucas Byrd (Illinois)
• 141lbs – Brock Hardy (Nebraska)
• 149lbs – Ridge Lovett (Nebraska)
• 157lbs – Tyler Kasak (Penn State)
• 165lbs – Mitchell Mesenbrink (Penn State)
• 174lbs – Levi Haines (Penn State)
• 184lbs – Carter Starocci (Penn State)
• 197lbs – Jacob Cardenas (Michigan)
• 285lbs – Gable Steveson (Minnesota)

Big Ten Wrestling Championships 2025 Team Scores

Here’s the final team scores from the 2025 Big Ten Wrestling Championships. 

1. Penn State – 181.5 (Champion)
2. Nebraska – 137.0
3. Iowa – 112.0
4. Minnesota – 108.5
5. Illinois – 105.5
6. Ohio State – 95.5
7. Michigan – 71.0
8. Maryland – 54.0
9. Rutgers – 46.0
10. Purdue – 44.5
11. Indiana – 33.0
12. Northwestern – 21.5
13. Wisconsin – 19.0
14. Michigan State – 11.5

Big Ten Championships 2025 Brackets Finals

Here’s the results from every Big Ten Wrestling Championships 2025 final.

• 125lbs – (1) Luke Lilledahl (PSU) vs. Caleb Smith (Nebraska): Lilledahl wins by Dec 4-3
• 133lbs – (1) Lucas Byrd (Illinois) vs. Drake Ayala (Iowa): Byrd wins by Fall 3:16
• 141lbs – (1) Brock Hardy (Nebraska) vs. Vance Vombaur (MINN): Hardy wins by Fall 1:59
• 149lbs – (1) Ridge Lovett (Nebraska) vs. Kannon Webster (Illinois): Lovett wins by Dec 1-0
• 157lbs – (1) Tyler Kasak (PSU) vs. Brandon Cannon (Ohio State): Kasak wins by MD 12-2
• 165lbs – (1) Mitchell Mesenbrink (PSU) vs. (2) Mike Caliendo (Iowa): Mesenbrink wins by Dec 4-1
• 174lbs – (1) Levi Haines (PSU) vs. Lenny Pinto (Nebraska): Haines wins by MD 12-1
• 184lbs – (1) Carter Starocci (PSU) vs. Max McEnelly (MINN): Starocci wins by SV-1 8-5
• 197lbs – (1) Jacob Cardenas (MICH) vs. Stephen Buchanan (Iowa): Cardenas wins by Dec 4-2
• 285lbs – (1) Gable Steveson (MINN) vs. Greg Kerkvliet (PSU): Steveson wins by Dec 10-3

Gable Steveson Wins Fourth Big Ten Title

Gable Steveson secures his FOURTH HWT B1G CHAMPIONSHIP 😱

He is the first B1G wrestler to reach that mark ‼️ @GopherWrestling#B1GWrestling on @BigTenNetwork 📺 pic.twitter.com/BDu2Et8SEM

— Big Ten Wrestling (@B1GWrestling) March 10, 2025

Big Ten Wrestling Championships 2025 Results

Here’s the top eight places for each weight class at the Big Tech Wrestling Championships 2025.

125lbs Final Results

1. Luke Lilledahl (Penn State)
2. Caleb Smith (Nebraska)
3. Matt Ramos (Purdue)
4. Nicolas Rivera (Wisconsin)
5. Jacob Moran (Indiana)
6. Dean Peterson (Rutgers)
7. Cooper Flynn (Minnesota)
8. Caleb Weiand (Michigan State)

133lbs Final Results

1. Lucas Byrd (Illinois)
2. Drake Ayala (Iowa)
3. Nic Bouzakis (Ohio State)
4. Braeden Davis (Penn State)
5. Braxton Brown (Maryland)
6. Dylan Shawver (Rutgers)
7. Angelo Rini (Indiana)
8. Jacob Van Dee (Nebraska)

141lbs Final Results

1. Brock Hardy (Nebraska)
2. Vance Vombaur (Minnesota)
3. Beau Bartlett (Penn State)
4. Jesse Mendez (Ohio State)
5. Sergio Lemley (Michigan)
6. Joseph Olivieri (Rutgers)
7. Greyson Clark (Purdue)
8. Henry Porter (Indiana)

149lbs Final Results

1. Ridge Lovett (Nebraska)
2. Kannon Webster (Illinois)
3. Shayne Van Ness (Penn State)
4. Kyle Parco (Iowa)
5. Dylan D’Emilio (Ohio State)
6. Andrew Clark (Rutgers)
7. Kal Miller (Maryland)
8. Dylan Gilcher (Michigan)

157lbs Final Results

1. Tyler Kasak of Penn State
2. Brandon Cannon of Ohio State
3. Joey Blaze of Purdue
4. Antrell Taylor of Nebraska
5. Tommy Askey of Minnesota
6. Ethen Miller of Maryland
7. Jacori Teemer of Iowa
8. Chase Saldate of Michigan

165lbs Final Results

1. Mitchell Mesenbrink (Penn State)
2. Mike Caliendo (Iowa)
3. Beau Mantanona (Michigan)
4. Andrew Sparks (Minnesota)
5. Braeden Scoles (Illinois)
6. Maxx Mayfield (Northwestern)
7. Paddy Gallagher (Ohio State)
8. Christopher Minto (Nebraska)

174lbs Final Results

1. Levi Haines (Penn State)
2. Lenny Pinto (Nebraska)
3. Dan Braunagel (Illinois)
4. Carson Kharchla (Ohio State)
5. Patrick Kennedy (Iowa)
6. Branson John (Maryland)
7. Clayton Whiting (Minnesota)
8. Brody Baumann (Purdue)

184lbs Final Results

1. Carter Starocci (Penn State)
2. Max McEnelly (Minnesota)
3. Edmond Ruth (Illinois)
4. Jaxon Smith (Maryland)
5. Gabe Arnold (Iowa)
6. Silas Allred (Nebraska)
7. Donnell Washington (Indiana)
8. Shane Cartagena-Walsh (Rutgers)

197lbs Final Results

1. Jacob Cardenas (Michigan)
2. Stephen Buchanan (Iowa)
3. Zac Braunagel (Illinois)
4. Isaiah Salazar (Minnesota)
5. Camden McDanel (Nebraska)
6. Josh Barr (Penn State)
7. Evan Bates (Northwestern)
8. Seth Shumate (Ohio State)

285lbs Final Results

1. Gable Steveson (Minnesota)
2. Greg Kerkvliet (Penn State)
3. Ben Kueter (Iowa)
4. Joshua Heindselman (Michigan)
5. Nick Feldman (Ohio State)
6. Luke Luffman (Illinois)
7. Seth Nevills (Maryland)
8. Max Vanadia (Michigan State)

Penn State Wrestling Big Ten Champions 2025

• 125lbs – Luke Lilledahl
• 157lbs – Tyler Kasak
• 165lbs – Mitchell Mesenbrink
• 174lbs – Levi Haines
• 184lbs – Carter Starocci

NCAA Wrestling Championships 2025 Big Ten Qualifiers

125lbs

• Luke Lilledahl (Penn State)
• Caleb Smith (Nebraska)
• Matt Ramos (Purdue)
• Nicolar Rivera (Wisconsin)
• Jacob Moran (Indiana)
• Dean Peterson (Rutgers)
• Cooper Flynn (Minnesota)
• Caleb Weiand (Michigan State)
• Brendan McCrone (Ohio State)

133lbs

• Lucas Byrd (Illinois)
• Drake Ayala (Iowa)
• Nic Bouzakis (Ohio State)
• Braeden Davis (Penn State)
• Braxton Brown (Maryland)
• Dylan Shawver (Rutgers)
• Angelo Rini (Indiana)
• Jacob Van Dee (Nebraska)
• Zan Fugitt (Wisconsin)
• Nolan Wertanen (Michigan)

141lbs

• Brock Hardy (Nebraska)
• Vance Vombaur (Minnesota)
• Beau Bartlett (Penn State)
• Jesse Mendez (Ohio State)
• Sergio Lemley (Michigan)
• Joey Olivieri (Rutgers)
• Greyson Clark (Purdue)

149lbs

• Ridge Lovett (Nebraska)
• Kannon Webster (Illinois)
• Shayne Van Ness (Penn State)
• Kyle Parco (Iowa)
• Dylan D’Emilio (Ohio State)
• Andrew Clark (Rutgers)
• Kal Miller (Maryland)
• Dylan Gilcher (Michigan)

157lbs

• Tyler Kasak (Penn State)
• Brandon Cannon (Ohio State)
• Joey Blaze (Purdue)
• Antrell Taylor (Nebraska)
• Tommy Askey (Minnesota)
• Ethen Miller (Maryland)
• Jacori Teemer (Iowa)
• Chase Saldate (Michigan)

165lbs

• Mitchell Mesenbrink (Penn State)
• Michael Caliendo (Iowa)
• Beau Mantanona (Michigan)
• Andrew Sparks (Minnesota)
• Braeden Scoles (Illinois)
• Maxx Mayfield (Northwestern)
• Paddy Gallagher (Ohio State)
• Christopher Minto (Nebraska)
• Cody Goebel (Wisconsin)

174lbs

• Levi Haines (Penn State)
• Lenny Pinto (Nebraska)
• Dan Braunagel (Illinois)
• Carson Kharchla (Ohio State)
• Patrick Kennedy (Iowa)
• Branson John (Maryland)
• Clayton Whiting (Minnesota)
• Brody Baumann (Purdue)

184lbs

• Carter Starocci (Penn State)
• Max McEnelly (Minnesota)
• Edmond Ruth (Illinois)
• Jaxon Smith (Maryland)
• Gabe Arnold (Iowa)
• Silas Allred (Nebraska)
• Donnell Washington (unlisted school)
• Shane Cartagena-Walsh (Rutgers)

197lbs

• Jacob Cardenas (Michigan)
• Stephen Buchanan (Iowa)
• Zac Braunagel (Illinois)
• Isaiah Salazar (Minnesota)
• Camden McDanel (Nebraska)
• Josh Barr (Penn State)
• Evan Bates (Northwestern)
• Seth Shumate (Ohio State)
• Gabe Sollars (Indiana)
• Remy Cotton (Michigan State)

285lbs

• Gable Steveson (Minnesota)
• Greg Kerkvliet (Penn State)
• Ben Kueter (Iowa)
• Josh Heindselman (Michigan)
• Nick Feldman (Ohio State)
• Luke Luffman (Illinois)
• Seth Nevills (Maryland)
• Max Vanadia (Michigan State)
• Jacob Bullock (Indiana)
• Hayden Filipovich (Purdue)

Gable Steveson Is Up 6-2

Gable adds to his lead and it’s a 6-2 edge going to the third! pic.twitter.com/IlUqRJgxuo

— Minnesota Wrestling (@GopherWrestling) March 10, 2025

Gable Steveson Up 3-0 After One Period

Gable Steveson goes up 3-0 with this move. 

Sized him up and took him down!

Steveson leads 3-0 after the first period. pic.twitter.com/zm09bpfimo

— Minnesota Wrestling (@GopherWrestling) March 10, 2025

Penn State Wrestling Officially Wins Team Title 

As Steveson and Kerkvliet matchup, Penn State has won another Big Ten team title. 

Heavyweight Clash Up Next

We close it out with a big one.

• 285lbs – (1) Gable Steveson (Minnesota) vs. (2) Greg Kerkvliet (Penn State)

Watch Jacob Cardenas Win His First Big Ten Title

Cardenas ends Buchanan’s undefeated season ‼️

He gives @umichwrestling its first individual B1G Championship win 〽️#B1GWrestling on @BigTenNetwork 📺 pic.twitter.com/lUTTevW9Mp

— Big Ten Wrestling (@B1GWrestling) March 10, 2025

197lbs Final Results

• (1) Jacob Cardenas (Michigan) vs. Stephen Buchanan (Iowa): Cardenas wins by Dec 4-2

Jacob Cardenas Def. Stephen Buchanan

Cardenas wins a Big Ten title for the Michigan Wolverines

Carter Starocci After Winning Big Ten Title

After a thrilling Big Ten title, Carter Starocci discusses the challenge Max McEnelly presents, and why he believes 184 is a one horse race. pic.twitter.com/OqnfmlalpJ

— FloWrestling (@FloWrestling) March 10, 2025

Cardenas Up 3-2 After Two Periods

Michigan’s Jacob Cardenas is up 3-2 against Iowa’s Stephen Buchanan after two periods. 

197lbs Final Up Next

• (1) Stephen Buchanan (Iowa) vs. (3) Jacob Cardenas (Michigan)

Watch Carter Starocci Win Big Ten Title With SV

A SUDDEN VICTORY STAROCCI WIN 👀

Make that four-straight individual B1G Championship wins for @pennstateWREST 🦁#B1GWrestling on @BigTenNetwork 📺 pic.twitter.com/wFcjzzjFQ7

— Big Ten Wrestling (@B1GWrestling) March 9, 2025

184lbs Final Results

• (1) Carter Starocci (Penn State) vs. Max McEnelly (Minnesota): Starocci wins by SV-1 8-5

Carter Starocci Def. Max McEnelly

Carter Starocci comes from behind to win against McEnelly in one of the best matches of the night. 

McEnelly Vs. Starocci Headed To SV

Headed to sudden victory with two undefeated wrestlers. 

Mitchel Mesenbrink Talks Competing Vs. Mike Caliendo

Penn State’s Mitchell Mesenbrink discusses why he appreciates Michael Caliendo. pic.twitter.com/PsfeFHWzto

— FloWrestling (@FloWrestling) March 9, 2025

Carter Starocci Leads 5-4

Carter Starocci took the lead in the second period against Max McEnelly.

Max McEnelly Leads Carter Starocci 3-1 👀

After one period, McEnelly is up against the PSU Wrestling star. 

Starocci hasn’t lost since 2021. 

184lbs Final Up Next

• (1) Carter Starocci (Penn State) vs. (2) Max McEnelly (Minnesota)

Watch Levi Haines Win His Third Big Ten Title

A Major Decision Championship Win for Levi Haines 🔥

He secures another B1G Championship for @pennstateWREST ⚡#B1gWrestling on @BigTenNetwork 📺 pic.twitter.com/kI0kxOAoxG

— Big Ten Wrestling (@B1GWrestling) March 9, 2025

174lbs Final Results

Penn State Wrestling Has Four Titles

Penn State Wrestling has four titles at the Big Ten Wrestling Championships already.

Levi Haines wins his third Big Ten title of his career. 

The Nittany Lions have also won three titles in a row, through 157lbs, 165lbs and now 174lbs. 

Levi Haines Up Big After Two Periods

Levi Haines had two near falls in the second period. He’s up 11-0 headed into the third period.

174lbs Final Up Next

• (1) Levi Haines (Penn State) vs. (3) Lenny Pinto (Nebraska)

Watch Mitchel Mesenbrink Win 165lbs Big Ten Title

MESENBRINK PREVAILS AGAIN 😤@pennstateWREST with another B1G Championship at 165 ‼️#B1GWrestling on @BigTenNetwork 📺 pic.twitter.com/AOuDCM1Uyf

— Big Ten Wrestling (@B1GWrestling) March 9, 2025

165lbs Final Results

• 165lbs – (1) Mitchell Mesenbrink (Penn State) vs. (2) Mike Caliendo (Iowa): Mesenbrink wins by Dec 4-1

Mesenbrink Up 3-0 After One Period

Penn State wrestler Mitchell Mesenbrink had a takedown on Michael Caliendo. 

165lbs Final Up Next

• (1) Mitchell Mesenbrink (Penn State) vs. (2) Mike Caliendo (Iowa)

Brock Hardy Talks About Big Ten Title

Nebraska’s Brock Hardy with a PIN over Minnesota’s Vance Vambaur to earn the 141lb Big Ten title!

Presented by @CKAwrestling pic.twitter.com/QYVs2RbuGx

— FloWrestling (@FloWrestling) March 9, 2025

Watch Tyler Kasak Take Down Brandon Cannon

KASAK DID THAT 😮‍💨 Kasak rolls to a 12-2 major securing his first B1G title! #PSUwr pic.twitter.com/Zit1paVmog

— Penn State WRESTLING (@pennstateWREST) March 9, 2025

157lbs Final Results

• (1) Tyler Kasak (Penn State) vs. Brandon Cannon (Ohio State): Kasak wins by MD 12-2

Kasak Up 11-2 Now

Ksask went up big in the third period. Looks like he’s going to secure this title. 

Kasak Up 3-1 After Two Periods

Tyler Kasak is up 3-1 against Brandon Cannon in the 157lbs final. 

If he can hold on, it would be the second Penn State Wrestling champion of the night. 

157lbs Finals Up Next

• (8) Brandon Cannon (Ohio State) vs. (2) Tyler Kasak (Penn State)

Watch Ridge Lovett Win His Second Big Ten Title

The reigning B1G Champion Ridge Lovett is Champion AGAIN 👏 @HuskerWrestling goes back-to-back ‼️#B1GWrestling on @BigTenNetwork 📺 pic.twitter.com/jwS6ygNQIm

— Big Ten Wrestling (@B1GWrestling) March 9, 2025

Lucas Byrd Was Hyped After Pinning Drake Ayala

Lucas Byrd PINS Drake Ayala to earn the Big Ten title at 133 pounds!

Presented by @CKAwrestling pic.twitter.com/JtXCV2VwQx

— FloWrestling (@FloWrestling) March 9, 2025

149lbs Final Results

• (1) Ridge Lovett (NEB) vs. Kannon Webster (ILL): Lovett wins by Dec 1-0

Ridge Lovett Up 1-0 After Two Periods

Lovett and Webster are battling. 

149lbs Final Up Next

• (5) Kannon Webster (Illinois) vs. (3) Ridge Lovett (Nebraska)

Watch Brock Hardy Pin Vance Vombaur

𝙋𝘼𝙍𝙏𝙔 𝙃𝘼𝙍𝘿𝙔.

Brock is a B1G Champ at 141 with a 1:59 FALL over Vombaur. pic.twitter.com/3mscJqIcIk

— Nebraska Wrestling (@HuskerWrestling) March 9, 2025

141lbs Final Results

• (1) Brock Hardy (NEB) vs. Vance Vombaur (MIN): Hardy wins by Fall 1:59

Brock Hardy Pins Vance Vombaur

What an ending to the 141lb class. That’s two falls in a row in these finals. 

Nebraska’s Brock Hardy takes home the title. 

141lbs Final Up Next

• (4) Vance Vombaur (Minnesota) vs. (3) Brock Hardy (Nebraska)

Watch Lucas Byrd Pin Drake Ayala

A PIN IN THE FINALS AT 133 😤

Lucas Byrd from @IlliniWrestling is the B1G Wrestling Champion after pinning Drake Ayala 😱#B1GWrestling on @BigTenNetwork 📺 pic.twitter.com/hMCXoftxx3

— Big Ten Wrestling (@B1GWrestling) March 9, 2025

133lbs Final Results

• (1) Lucas Byrd (Illinois) vs. Drake Ayala (Iowa): Byrd wins by Fall 3:16

133lbs Final Up Next

• 133lbs – (1) Drake Ayala (Iowa) vs. (2) Lucas Byrd (Illinois)

125lbs Final Results

Lilledahl Up 3-0, End Of 1st Period

Luke Lilledahl goes up early against Caleb Smith. 

Lilledahl the rideout Luke up 3-0 w/ :40 RT after one! #PSUwr

— Penn State WRESTLING (@pennstateWREST) March 9, 2025

First Up 125lbs Final

• (4) Luke Lilledahl (Penn State) vs. (2) Caleb Smith (Nebraska)

Luke Lilledahl and Caleb Smith take the mat ahead of the 125 lbs @bigten Championship 🔥#B1GWrestling pic.twitter.com/01U5X8pawB

— Big Ten Wrestling (@B1GWrestling) March 9, 2025

Penn State Wrestling Finalists At Big Ten Championships

• 125lbs – (4) Luke Lilledahl
• 157lbs – (2) Tyler Kasak
• 165lbs – (1) Mitchell Mesenbrink
• 174lbs – (1) Levi Haines
• 184lbs – (1) Carter Starocci
• 285lbs – (2) Greg Kerkvliet

Iowa Wrestling Finalists At Big Ten Championships 

• 133lbs – (1) Drake Ayala
• 165lbs – (2) Mike Caliendo
• 197lbs – (1) Stephen Buchanan

Nebraska Wrestling Finalists At Big Ten Championships

• 125lbs – (2) Caleb Smith
• 141lbs – (3) Brock Hardy
• 149lbs – (3) Ridge Lovett
• 174lbs – (3) Lenny Pinto

Minnesota Wrestling Finalists At Big Ten Championships

• 141lbs – (4) Vance Vombaur
• 184lbs – (2) Max McEnelly
• 285lbs – (1) Gable Steveson

Big Ten Wrestling Championships 2025 Schedule

Sunday, March 9

• 1:00 p.m. ET: Session III (Consolation Semifinals, 7th-Place Matches) – B1G+
• 5:30 p.m. ET: Session IV (1st-, 3rd-, and 5th-Place Matches) – Big Ten Network

What Time Is the Big Ten Wrestling Finals?

The Big Ten Wrestling Finals, Session IV, is scheduled to take place at 5:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 9 at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois.

How to Watch the 2025 Big Ten Wrestling Championships

The 2025 Big Ten Wrestling Championships will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network on March 8-9. Fans can also stream the event live on the FOX Sports App.

B1G+ will be broadcasting consolation matches and wrestlebacks over the two days of the competition. 

Penn State Wrestling At Big Ten Championships

• 125lbs (4) Luke Lilledahl Fr (15-2)
• 133lbs (4) Braeden Davis So (8-3)
• 141lbs (1) Beau Bartlett Sr (18-0)
• 149lbs (1) Shayne Van Ness So (17-1)
• 157lbs (2) Tyler Kasak So (14-1)
• 165lbs (1) Mitchell Mesenbrink So (19-0)
• 174lbs (1) Levi Haines Jr (17-1)
• 184lbs (1) Carter Starocci Sr (18-0)
• 197lbs (2) Josh Barr RS Fr (15-1)
• 285lbs (2) Greg Kerkvliet Sr (16-0)

Iowa Wrestling At Big Ten Championships

• 125lbs (5) Joey Cruz RS So (12-9)
• 133lbs (1) Drake Ayala Sr (14-1)
• 141lbs (12) Cullan Schriever RS Sr (5-8)
• 149lbs (2) Kyle Parco RS Sr (18-1)
• 157lbs (4) Jacori Teemer RS Sr (5-2)
• 165lbs (2) Mike Caliendo Jr (18-1)
• 174lbs (4) Patrick Kennedy RS Sr (10-3)
• 197lbs (1) Stephen Buchanan RS Sr (19-0)
• 285lbs (7) Ben Kueter So (13-5)

What Team Won At The 2024 Big Ten Wrestling Tournament?

Penn State, before going on to win a third consecutive NCAA title, outdistanced Michigan (170.5-123.5) for the Big Ten team title.

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