Penn State wrestling has claimed another Big Ten Championship, and this time Cael Sanderson’s squad did so at home. Below is a look at all of our coverage from the March 7-8 Big Ten Wrestling Championships at the Bryce Jordan Center.
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Thousands of people filled the Bryce Jordan Center this weekend for the Big Ten Wrestling Championships, where Penn State claimed its fourth straight title.
It was also a record-setting year for individual Big Ten champions donning the blue and white, with seven. The most Penn State has previously had in a Big Ten championship is five.
Below are photos through each session of the event on Saturday and Sunday.
Finals (Sunday)
Levi Haines and the Penn State wrestling team celebrates being the Big Ten wrestling tournament champions on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State's Mitchell Mesenbrink points to the crowd after winning the 165-pound Big Ten Championship on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State's Luke Lilledahl celebrates winning the 125-pound title in the Big Ten wrestling championships on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State's Shayne Van Ness pins Ohio State’s Ethan Stiles in the 149-pound championship bout at the Big Ten Wrestling Championships on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State's Josh Barr controls Nebraska’s Camden McDanel in the 197-pound championship bout at the Big Ten Wrestling Championships on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State wrestling coaches Cael Sanderson and Casey Cunningham yell to Josh Barr during his 197-pound championship bout at the Big Ten Wrestling Championships on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State's Shayne Van Ness is introduced for his 149-pound championship bout at the Big Ten wrestling championships on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State's PJ Duke is introduced for his 157-pound championship bout at the Big Ten Wrestling Championships on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State's Rocco Welsh wrestles Minnesota’s Max McEnnelly in the 184-pound championship bout at the Big Ten Wrestling Championships on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State's Josh Barr is announced for his 197-pound championship bout at the Big Ten Wrestling Championships on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State's Levi Haines wrestles Nebraska’s Christopher Minto in the 174-pound championship bout at the Big Ten Wrestling Championships on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson yells to Levi Haines as he wrestles Nebraska’s Christopher Minto in the 174-pound championship bout at the Big Ten wrestling championships on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State’s Levi Haines wrestles Nebraska’s Christopher Minto in the 174-pound championship bout at the Big Ten Wrestling Championships on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State's Mitchell Mesenbrink signs shirts for young fans after winning the 165-pound championship at the Big Ten wrestling championships on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State's Mitchell Mesenbrink controls Iowa’s Mikey Caliendo in the 165-pound championship bout of the Big Ten wrestling championships on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State wrestling coaches Nick Lee and Cody Sanderson yell to Shayne Van Ness during his 149-pound championship bout of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State's PJ Duke wrestles Nebraska’s Antrell Taylor in the 157-pound championship bout of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State's PJ Duke control Nebraska’s Antrell Taylor in the 157-pound championship bout of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State fans cheer during the Big Ten Wrestling Championships on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State's Luke Lilledahl controls Minnesotas’ Jore Volk in the 125-pound championship bout of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State's Marcus Blaze wrestles Ohio States’ Ben Davino in the 133-pound championship bout of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Session 3 (Sunday)
Penn State's Braeden Davis controls Northwestern’s Billy DeKraker during the 141-pound bout during the Big Ten wrestling championships at the Bryce Jordan Center on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State's Braeden Davis controls Northwestern’s Billy DeKraker during the 141-pound bout during the Big Ten wrestling championships at the Bryce Jordan Center on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State's Cole Mirasola wrestles Iowa’s Ben Keuter in a 285-pound bout during the Big Ten wrestling championships at the Bryce Jordan Center on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Session 2 (Saturday)
Penn State's Rocco Welsh faces Michigan’s Brock Mantanona in a 184-pound semifinal bout at the Big Ten wrestling championships on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Bryce Jordan Center. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State's Braeden Davis pins Illinois’ Danny Pucino in a 141-pound bout during the Big Ten Championships on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Bryce Jordan Center. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State's PJ Duke and Illinois’ Kannon Webster in the 157-pound semifinal bout at the Big Ten wrestling championships on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Bryce Jordan Center. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State's Shayne Van Ness motions to the crowd after being Michigan’s Lachlan McNeil in the 149-pound semifinal bout at the Big Ten wrestling championships on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Bryce Jordan Center. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State's Braeden Davis in a 141-pound match of the Big Ten wrestling championships on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Bryce Jordan Center. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State's Mitchell Mesenbrink controls Minnesota’s Andrew Sparks in a 165-pound semifinal bout at the Big Ten wrestling championships on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Bryce Jordan Center. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State's Levi Haines controls Ohio State’s Carson Kharcla in a 174-pound semifinal bout at the Big Ten wrestling championships on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Bryce Jordan Center. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State's Marcus Blaze reaches for Iowa State’s Drake Ayala in sudden victory of the 133-pound semifinal bout at the Big Ten wrestling championships on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Bryce Jordan Center. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Session 1 (Saturday)
Penn State's Cole Mirasola pins Northwestern’s Gabe Christenson in 25 seconds in a 285-pound first round bout of the Big Ten wrestling championships on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Bryce Jordan Center. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Nick Lee yells to Penn State's Braeden Davis during his 141-pound bout Big Ten wrestling championships on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Bryce Jordan Center. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State's Luke Lilledahl controls Iowa’s Dean Peterson in the 125-pound quarterfinal of the Big Ten wrestling championships on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Bryce Jordan Center. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
A fan holds up a lightning bolt during Penn State's Luke Lilledahl 125-pound quarterfinal bout of Big Ten wrestling championships on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Bryce Jordan Center. Luke is nicknamed “Lightning Luke.” Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State fans cheer during the Big Ten wrestling championships on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Bryce Jordan Center. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State's Mitchell Mesenbrink controls Ohio State’s Paddy Gallagher in a 165-pound quarterfinal bout of the Big Ten wrestling championships on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Bryce Jordan Center. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson watches Mitchell Mesenbrink in his 165-pound quarterfinal bout at the Big Ten wrestling championships on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Bryce Jordan Center. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State's Rocco Welsh wrestles Iowa’s Angelo Ferrari in a 184-pound quarterfinal bout of the Big Ten wrestling championships on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Bryce Jordan Center. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
Penn State wrestling general manager Clay Steadman and athletic director Pat Kraft cheer on Josh Barr during the Big Ten wrestling championships on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Bryce Jordan Center. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com
This story was originally published March 7, 2026 at 4:01 PM.
Penn State wrestling has claimed another Big Ten Championship, and this time Cael Sanderson’s squad did so at home. Below is a look at all of our coverage from the March 7-8 Big Ten Wrestling Championships at the Bryce Jordan Center.
