Days away from this year’s NCAA Tournament, Penn State may have just found itself in prime position to contend next year as well.
As first reported by FloWrestling, former Kent State All-American and two-time NCAA qualifier Kyle Conel announced via twitter, his intent to seek a medical redshirt and if granted, use his final year of eligibility to compete at Penn State.
If I am able to get a medical redshirt for next season, I will be attending Penn State University to pursue a masters and complete my final year of eligibility!
— Kyle Conel (@KyjorRL) March 18, 2019
Conel pinned Ohio State’s Kollin Moore to take third place at 197 at last year’s NCAA Tournament and was one of the top ranked wrestlers at 197 entering this season prior to season-ending surgery on Dec.