Penn State under Cael Sanderson almost never loses in the National Semifinals, and last night was no exception, as Roman Bravo-Young, Nick Lee, Carter Starocci and Aaron Brooks all advanced to the final bout with an opportunity for each to win their first National Championships tonight.
Additionally, both Michael Beard and Greg Kerkvliet earned their first All-American honors with dominating Major Decision wins in the Bloodround.
The team race is nearly mathematically over, as it often is by Saturday morning of this 3-day tournament of brutality, heartbreak and joy.
When Brady Berge blew out his knee in Session 2 yesterday afternoon, guaranteeing zero points for him in last night’s Bloodround, and both Beard and Kerkvliet lost their Consolation Quarterfinal bouts, Penn State’s scoring for the day was over.