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Penn State wrestling clinches 2026 National Championship
- On Saturday, Penn State clinched its fifth straight NCAA wrestling team title before the final session in Cleveland, highlighted by Marcus Blaze's technical fall over Tyler Knox.
- After Friday's semifinals, Coach Cael Sanderson's squad dominated, advancing an NCAA record-tying six finalists and building a 158-117 lead over Oklahoma State, starting finals with 164 points.
- Undefeated wrestlers include Luke Lilledahl , Shayne Van Ness , and Josh Barr , with Van Ness saying 'That was one heck of a brawl'.
- The program now pursues NCAA records for total team points and individual champions and is tied with Iowa at five individual champions heading into tonight.
- Looking toward the finals, controversial calls remain as PJ Duke's potential winning takedown was waved off in semifinal controversy, while Penn State wrestler Barr can finish undefeated with a 100-percent bonus-point rate.
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One Of The Greatest Dynasties In Sports History: Penn State Wrestling Wins Its 13th National Championship In 15 Years
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