The Nittany Lions (9-0) scored four technicals, including the 11th this season by top-ranked Mitchell Mesenbrink (165 pounds). Redshirt freshman Josh Barr (197) produced the signature win, scoring seven (!) takedowns in the third period for a 22-6 win. Barr scored six more takedowns in the third than Rutgers (one) did the entire match.

Penn State wrestling won nine of 10 bouts and earned four technical falls en route to a 35-3 win over Rutgers on Friday night at Jersey Mike’s Arena in Piscataway, N.J. It marked the Nittany Lions’ 65th consecutive dual meet victory,

Penn State's Josh Barr celebrates after defeating Lehigh's Michael Beard at 197 as Lehigh wrestling hosts Penn State at PPL Center on Dec. 8, 2024. Alan Sylvestre | lehighvalleylive.com contributor Cael Sanderson’s Penn State wrestling team has won 64 matches in a row.