Unforgettable Upsets at the 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships: Highlights and Recaps – FloWrestling

The 2025 Division 1 NCAA Wrestling Championships are happening right now in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This event showcases the best college wrestlers in the nation, and it never fails to deliver surprises, from the first round to the finals.

Let’s dive into some thrilling match results.

125 Pounds

• Jacob Moran (Indiana) upset Maximo Renteria (Oregon State) with a close decision, winning 7-6.

133 Pounds

• Sean Spidle (Central Michigan) took down Dylan Shawver (Rutgers), winning by decision 4-1.
• Angelo Rini (Indiana) defeated Ethan Oakley (North Carolina) 7-1.
• Julian Farber (Northern Iowa) edged out Anthony Noto (Lock Haven) in a nail-biter, winning 9-8.

141 Pounds

• Julian Tagg (South Dakota State) dominated with a major decision against Joseph Olivieri (Rutgers), finishing 13-3.
• Joshua Saunders (Cornell) won over Todd Carter (Gardner-Webb) by 8-2 decision.
• Dylan Chappell (Bucknell) won against Sam Latona (Virginia Tech), with a score of 7-4.

149 Pounds

• In the pigtail, Teague Travis (Oklahoma State) overpowered Wynton Denkins (Campbell) with an 11-1 major decision.
• Jack Gioffre (Virginia) pulled off an impressive upset over Paniro Johnson (Iowa State), winning 5-2 in a tiebreaker.
• Andrew Clark (Rutgers) and Jaden Abas (Stanford) both secured victories against their higher-seeded opponents.

157 Pounds

• Chase Saldate (Michigan) achieved a stunning fall over Ethen Miller (Maryland), finishing in 6:50.
• Trevor Chumbley (Northwestern) managed to edge out Jared Hill (Wyoming), winning 2-0.

165 Pounds

• Chandler Amaker (Central Michigan) won in sudden victory against Jared Keslar (Pittsburgh), 8-5.
• Jack Thomsen (Northern Iowa) decisively beat Drake Rhodes (South Dakota State) 13-8.

174 Pounds

• Michael Wilson (Rider) secured a sudden victory over Jack McGill (Columbia), winning 4-1.
• Dalton Harkins (Army West Point) shocked Lenny Pinto (Nebraska) 6-1.

184 Pounds

• Nick Fine (Columbia) pinned Evan Bockman (Iowa State) in 6:49.

197 Pounds

• Brock Zurawski (Rider) triumphed in sudden victory against Wyatt Voelker (Northern Iowa) 5-2.
• Patrick Brophy (The Citadel) won decisively with a major decision over Luke Surber (Oklahoma State), 18-7.

285 Pounds

• Hayden Filipovich (Purdue) won 9-0 in the pigtail against Stephan Monchery (Appalachian State).
• Brady Colbert (Army West Point) defeated Jimmy Mullen (Virginia Tech) by 8-1.

This year’s tournament demonstrates the unpredictability and excitement that defines college wrestling. According to a recent survey by the NCAA, nearly 80% of fans enjoy the surprises in match outcomes as much as the championship shows. These unexpected results not only energize the crowd but can also change the course of a wrestler’s future.

As you follow the tournament, remember that each match tells a unique story. The athletes push themselves to their limits, fighting for glory and recognition. The energy in the arena is palpable, and the passion for the sport shines brightly.

For more detailed updates and statistics, you can visit the official NCAA Wrestling page here.

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