Penn State wrestling at Iowa score, bout results

Penn State beats Iowa 32-3

01/16/2026 08:12:22 PM

It was the Hawkeyes’ worst home loss at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Penn State won nine of 10 matches and scored two rankings upset wins.

The Lions won the takedown battle 15-2.

Full results:

125 pounds: No. 2 Luke Lilledahl, Penn State d. No. 6 Dean Peterson, Iowa, 11-5 (3-0 PSU)
133 pounds: No. 5 Marcus Blaze, PSU d. No. 8 Drake Ayala, Iowa, 4-2 (6-0 PSU)
141 pounds: vs. No. 11 Nasir Bailey d. No. 7 Braeden Davis, Penn State, 3-2 (6-3 PSU) 
149 pounds: No. 1 Shayne Van Ness, PSU md. No. 17 Ryder Block, Iowa, 13-4 (10-3 PSU)
157 pounds: No. 4 PJ Duke, Penn State d. No. 12 Jordan Williams, Iowa, 4-2 (13-3 PSU)
165 pounds: No. 1 Mitchell Mesenbrink, PSU md. No. 3 Michael Caliendo, Iowa, 11-2 (17-3 PSU )
174 pounds: No. 1 Levi Haines, Penn State d. Gabe Arnold, Iowa, 4-2  (PSU 20-3 PSU)
184 pounds: No. 4 Rocco Welsh, PSU d. No. 1 Angelo Ferrari, Iowa, 2-1 (TB2) (23-3)
197 pounds: No. 1 Josh Barr, Penn State F Brody Sampson, Iowa, 4:42 (PSU 29-3)
285 pounds: No. 13 Cole Mirasola PSU d. No. 5 Ben Kueter, Iowa, 4-3 (PSU 32-3)

Cole Mirasola beats Ben Kueter, Penn State beats Iowa

01/16/2026 08:08:31 PM

A second period takedown was the difference as No. 13 Cole Mirasola beats No. 5 Ben Kueter of Iowa by decision, 4-3, at 285 pounds. Penn State beats Iowa 32-3 in Iowa City.

Results through 197

01/16/2026 07:59:15 PM

125 pounds: No. 2 Luke Lilledahl, Penn State d. No. 6 Dean Peterson, Iowa, 11-5 (3-0 PSU)
133 pounds: No. 5 Marcus Blaze, PSU d. No. 8 Drake Ayala, Iowa, 4-2 (6-0 PSU)
141 pounds: vs. No. 11 Nasir Bailey d. No. 7 Braeden Davis, Penn State, 3-2 (6-3 PSU) 
149 pounds: No. 1 Shayne Van Ness, PSU md. No. 17 Ryder Block, Iowa, 13-4 (10-3 PSU)
157 pounds: No. 4 PJ Duke, Penn State d. No. 12 Jordan Williams, Iowa, 4-2 (13-3 PSU)
165 pounds: No. 1 Mitchell Mesenbrink, PSU md. No. 3 Michael Caliendo, Iowa, 11-2 (17-3 PSU )
174 pounds: No. 1 Levi Haines, Penn State d. Gabe Arnold, Iowa, 4-2  (PSU 20-3 PSU)
184 pounds: No. 4 Rocco Welsh, PSU d. No. 1 Angelo Ferrari, Iowa, 2-1 (TB2) (23-3)
197 pounds: No. 1 Josh Barr, Penn State F Brody Sampson, Iowa, 4:42 (PSU 29-3)

Josh Barr wins by fall

01/16/2026 07:56:59 PM

Penn State’s Josh Barr decks Iowa backup Brody Sampson at the 4:42 mark of the second period at 197 pounds. The Lions lead Iowa 29-3 heading into heavyweight between Cole Mirasola and Ben Kueter.

Results through 184

01/16/2026 07:55:09 PM

125 pounds: No. 2 Luke Lilledahl, Penn State d. No. 6 Dean Peterson, Iowa, 11-5 (3-0 PSU)
133 pounds: No. 5 Marcus Blaze, PSU d. No. 8 Drake Ayala, Iowa, 4-2 (6-0 PSU)
141 pounds: vs. No. 11 Nasir Bailey d. No. 7 Braeden Davis, Penn State, 3-2 (6-3 PSU) 
149 pounds: No. 1 Shayne Van Ness, PSU md. No. 17 Ryder Block, Iowa, 13-4 (10-3 PSU)
157 pounds: No. 4 PJ Duke, Penn State d. No. 12 Jordan Williams, Iowa, 4-2 (13-3 PSU)
165 pounds: No. 1 Mitchell Mesenbrink, PSU md. No. 3 Michael Caliendo, Iowa, 11-2 (17-3 PSU )
174 pounds: No. 1 Levi Haines, Penn State d. Gabe Arnold, Iowa, 4-2  (PSU 20-3 PSU)
184 pounds: No. 4 Rocco Welsh, PSU d. No. 1 Angelo Ferrari, Iowa, 2-1 (TB2) (23-3)

It’s Brody Sampson for Iowa against Josh Barr

01/16/2026 07:54:47 PM

At 197 pounds.

Rocco Welsh beats Angelo Ferrari

01/16/2026 07:50:49 PM

No. 4 Rocco Welsh beats No. 1 Angelo Ferrari by decision, 2-1, in tiebreaker. The Nittany Lion rode out the Hawkeye in the first tiebreaker period before escaping to secure the win at 184 pounds. Penn State leads Iowa 23-3 with two bouts to go.

Welsh-Ferrari is heading to tiebreaker

01/16/2026 07:47:42 PM

It’s 1-1 after sudden victory.

Penn State-Iowa results through 174

01/16/2026 07:35:00 PM

125 pounds: No. 2 Luke Lilledahl, Penn State d. No. 6 Dean Peterson, Iowa, 11-5 (3-0 PSU)
133 pounds: No. 5 Marcus Blaze, PSU d. No. 8 Drake Ayala, Iowa, 4-2 (6-0 PSU)
141 pounds: vs. No. 11 Nasir Bailey d. No. 7 Braeden Davis, Penn State, 3-2 (6-3 PSU) 
149 pounds: No. 1 Shayne Van Ness, PSU md. No. 17 Ryder Block, Iowa, 13-4 (10-3 PSU)
157 pounds: No. 4 PJ Duke, Penn State d. No. 12 Jordan Williams, Iowa, 4-2 (13-3 PSU)
165 pounds: No. 1 Mitchell Mesenbrink, PSU md. No. 3 Michael Caliendo, Iowa, 11-2 (17-3 PSU )
174 pounds: No. 1 Levi Haines, Penn State d. Gabe Arnold, Iowa, 4-2  (PSU 20-3 PSU)

Levi Haines beats Gabe Arnold

01/16/2026 07:32:55 PM

Penn State senior Levi Haines takes out Iowa’s Gabe Arnold by decision, 4-2, at 174 pounds. The Nittany Lion scored a first period takedown that was the difference. PSU 20, Iowa 3 with three matches to go. No. 4 Rocco Welsh vs. No. 1 Angelo Ferrari up next at 184.

Mitchell Mesenbrink beats Mikey Caliendo again

01/16/2026 07:22:46 PM

Mitchell Mesenbrink is now 7-0 against Iowa’s Mikey Caliendo. The Penn State 165-pounder used a late stalling point and a takedown at the buzzer to beat the Hawkeye by major decision, 11-2. He also scored at the end of the second period, as well, to lead to a win that gets the Lions an extra team point.

The Lions now lead the Hawkeyes 17-3 heading into 174.

Mesenbrink leads 6-2 after two

01/16/2026 07:20:57 PM

A late second period takedown gives the Nittany Lion a four-point lead going to the third.

The second half is underway

01/16/2026 07:15:32 PM

With the latest installment of Mitchell Mesenbrink vs. Mikey Caliendo at 165 pounds.

First five recap

01/16/2026 07:03:08 PM

Penn State leads Iowa 13-3 at halftime. Three Nittany Lions won by decision, Shayne Van Ness earned a major decision, and Braeden Davis dropped a decision to Iowa’s Nasir Bailey. Penn State has a 7-2 takedowns edge at the break.

Action resumes at 165 pounds with Mitchell Mesenbrink looking to move to 7-0 against Mikey Caliendo.

125 pounds: No. 2 Luke Lilledahl, Penn State d. No. 6 Dean Peterson, Iowa, 11-5 (3-0 PSU)
133 pounds: No. 5 Marcus Blaze, PSU d. No. 8 Drake Ayala, Iowa, 4-2 (6-0 PSU)
141 pounds: vs. No. 11 Nasir Bailey d. No. 7 Braeden Davis, Penn State, 3-2 (6-3 PSU) 
149 pounds: No. 1 Shayne Van Ness, PSU md. No. 17 Ryder Block, Iowa, 13-4 (10-3 PSU)
157 pounds: No. 4 PJ Duke, Penn State d. No. 12 Jordan Williams, Iowa, 4-2 (13-3 PSU)

PJ Duke wins at 157

01/16/2026 07:01:32 PM

Penn State freshman PJ Duke beats Iowa’s Jordan Williams by decision, 4-2, at 157. A third period takedown was the difference. The Lions lead Iowa 13-3 at halftime with five bouts to go.

Williams leads Duke 1-0 after two

01/16/2026 06:58:49 PM

Penn State challenged a potential takedown at the end of the second period but the call on the mat was upheld. It’s 1-0 Williams after two.

It’ll be Jordan Williams vs. PJ Duke at 157

01/16/2026 06:50:07 PM

That match is coming up now on BTN.

Results from the first four matches

01/16/2026 06:48:22 PM

125 pounds: No. 2 Luke Lilledahl, Penn State d. No. 6 Dean Peterson, Iowa, 11-5 (3-0 PSU)
133 pounds: No. 5 Marcus Blaze, PSU d. No. 8 Drake Ayala, Iowa, 4-2 (6-0 PSU)
141 pounds: vs. No. 11 Nasir Bailey d. No. 7 Braeden Davis, Penn State, 3-2 (6-3 PSU) 
149 pounds: No. 1 Shayne Van Ness, PSU md. No. 17 Ryder Block, Iowa, 13-4 (10-3 PSU)

Shayne Van Ness earns bonus points over Ryder Block

01/16/2026 06:46:26 PM

Shayne Van Ness used a takedown and four nearfall points in the third period to beat Iowa’s Ryder Block by major decision, 13-4, at 149 pounds. The Nittany Lions had 3:28 in riding time. Penn State 10, Iowa 3 after four matches.

149 is underway

01/16/2026 06:42:30 PM

Shayne Van Ness and Ryder Block are tied at four after one. The Nittany Lion and Hawkeye both tallied a takedown and escape during the first three minutes.

Penn State won’t shut out Iowa

01/16/2026 06:37:59 PM

Nasir Bailey beats Braeden Davis by decision, 3-2, at 141 pounds. A takedown shortly after the opening whistle was the difference. The Hawkeye nearly had one late in the third period, too, but didn’t secure it before the horn. Penn State 6, Iowa 3 after three matches.

Bailey leads Davis 3-1 after one

01/16/2026 06:32:34 PM

The Hawkeye shot and scored early and nearly had a cradle locked up but the Nittany Lion fended it off. That’s the first takedown Penn State has given up tonight.

Davis will face Bailey

01/16/2026 06:28:37 PM

Iowa will send Nasir Bailey to the mat at 141 pounds to face Braeden Davis. Kale Peterson had also weighed in there for the Hawkeyes.

The first TV timeout is here

01/16/2026 06:27:21 PM

Penn State leads Iowa 6-0 after two matches.

125 pounds: No. 2 Luke Lilledahl, Penn State d. No. 6 Dean Peterson, Iowa, 11-5 (3-0 PSU)
133 pounds: No. 5 Marcus Blaze, PSU d. No. 8 Drake Ayala, Iowa, 4-2 (6-0 PSU)

Penn State goes 2 for 2

01/16/2026 06:25:18 PM

Penn State freshman Marcus Blaze takes out two-time NCAA finalist Drake Ayala by decision, 4-2, at 133 pounds. A second period takedown was the difference. The Lions lead Iowa 6-0 after two matches and things are going as expected so far for Cael Sanderson’s Nittany Lions.

Penn State starts with a win

01/16/2026 06:15:23 PM

Penn State sophomore Luke Lilledahl avenged his loss to Dean Peterson a year ago by beating the former Rutgers and now Iowa wrestler by decision, 11-5, at 125 pounds. Penn State leads 3-0 after one match.

Lilledahl leads 7-4 after two periods

01/16/2026 06:13:14 PM

The Penn State 125-pounder has two takedowns and an escape and will be down to start the third.

We’re underway at 125 pounds

01/16/2026 06:06:09 PM

Luke Lilledahl and Dean Peterson are up first as Penn State-Iowa kicks off.

It’s just about go time in Iowa City

01/16/2026 05:55:18 PM

At the moment, Iowa’s live stats feed lists Nasir Bailey facing Braeden Davis at 141 and Jordan Williams at 157 to face PJ Duke. But, Kale Peterson and Victor Voinnovich are weighing in at those respective weight classes.

Projected Penn State-Iowa lineups

01/16/2026 04:37:41 PM

Here is a look at the latest projected lineups with Patrick Kennedy out and Gabe Arnold in for Iowa at 174 pounds.

125 pounds: No. 2 Luke Lilledahl, Penn State vs. No. 6 Dean Peterson, Iowa
133 pounds: No. 5 Marcus Blaze, PSU vs. No. 8 Drake Ayala, Iowa
141 pounds: No. 7 Braeden Davis, Penn State vs. No. 11 Nasir Bailey OR Kale Peterson, Iowa
149 pounds: No. 1 Shayne Van Ness, PSU vs. No. 17 Ryder Block, Iowa
157 pounds: No. 4 PJ Duke, Penn State vs. No. 12 Jordan Williams OR Victor Voinovich III, Iowa
165 pounds: No. 1 Mitchell Mesenbrink, PSU vs. No. 3 Michael Caliendo, Iowa
174 pounds: No. 1 Levi Haines, Penn State vs. Gabe Arnold, Iowa
184 pounds: No. 4 Rocco Welsh, PSU vs. No. 1 Angelo Ferrari, Iowa
197 pounds: No. 1 Josh Barr, Penn State vs. Harvey Ludington OR Brody Sampson, Iowa
285 pounds: No. 13 Cole Mirasola PSU vs. No. 5 Ben Kueter, Iowa

The match will start at 125 pounds

01/16/2026 04:37:27 PM

Per Iowa’s social media accounts.

Patrick Kennedy is out for Iowa

01/16/2026 04:36:53 PM

The Hawkeye starter and third-ranked wrestler at 174 pounds is out of the lineup tonight. Gabe Arnold is in for Iowa to face Penn State’s Levi Haines.