The 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships are currently underway, reaching an exhilarating stage in the competition: the blood rounds and semifinals.
The tournament has been filled with thrilling matches, with remarkable upsets, stunning pins, and exceptional performances that have kept spectators engaged.
In the earlier quarterfinals, Carter Starocci made history by becoming a five-time All-American, while the top-seeded 125-pound wrestler, Luke Lilledahl, faced an unexpected defeat against Sheldon Seymour. Furthermore, Troy Spratley’s surprising win over No. 2 Matt Ramos sent shockwaves through the 125 lbs bracket.
Continuing to dominate the competition are wrestlers like Brock Hardy, AJ Ferrari, and Mitchell Mesenbrink, while Joey Blaze and Christopher Minto are enjoying remarkable underdog journeys. Tonight’s highlight features a heavyweight clash, with Greg Kerkvliet and Wyatt Hendrickson squaring off after impressive runs to the semifinals. The winner will likely face Gable Steveson in the final for the 285 lbs category.
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2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships Brackets
Here are the updated brackets for the finals of the 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships.
The finals will begin in Session 6 on March 22 at 7:00 p.m.
- 125lbs: (4) Vincent Robinson (NC State) vs. (7) Troy Spratley (Oklahoma State)
- 133lbs: (1) Lucas Byrd (Illinois) vs. (2) Drake Ayala (Iowa)
- 141lbs: (1) Brock Hardy (Nebraska) vs. (3) Jesse Mendez (Ohio State)
- 149lbs: (1) Caleb Henson (Virginia Tech) vs. (2) Ridge Lovett (Nebraska)
- 157lbs: (8) Joey Blaze (Purdue) vs. (3) Antrell Taylor (Nebraska)
- 165lbs: (1) Mitchell Mesenbrink (Penn State) vs. (3) Mike Caliendo (Iowa)
- 174lbs: (1) Keegan O’Toole (Missouri) vs. (3) Dean Hamiti (Oklahoma State)
- 184lbs: (1) Carter Starocci (Penn State) vs. (2) Parker Keckeisen (Northern Iowa)
- 197lbs: (4) Josh Barr (Penn State) vs. (2) Stephen Buchanan (Iowa)
- 285lbs: (1) Gable Steveson (Minnesota) vs. (2) Wyatt Hendrickson (Oklahoma State)
