EAST LANSING, Mich. — Isaiah Martinez's appearance in the Big Ten Tournament finals was the closest thing to a foregone conclusion.
The same could not be said for Mike Carr.
Regardless, both will wrestle for titles today in East Lansing, Mich.
Martinez, a three-time Big Ten champion, won 8-5 over Rutgers' Richie Lewis in the 165-pound semifinal bout on Saturday to earn a spot in the finals.
"Let's get after it," Martinez said when asked about the finals matchup against Penn State's Vicenzo Joseph. "I'm so excited. I can't wait. This is showtime. This is what everyone wants.