Penn State Wrestling's Carter Starocci pinned (2:22) Lucas White in Penn State's dual meet against American, February 21, 2025. Credit - Lloyd McCully
In the first round of the NCAA Championships, Penn State Wrestling standout Carter Starocci had 99 career wins and took on Caden Rogers of Lehigh.
Starocci walked off the mat with a tech fall victory 18-2 and 100 career wins for Penn State.
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Carter Starocci Round-By-Round Recap for Penn State Wrestling
After taking one point via stalling penalty in the first period Starocci scored a takedown with just under a minute left taking a four-point lead into the second period.
Another stalling penalty gave Starocci another point and then he turned Rogers for near-fall points to end the period ahead 9-0.
In the third period, Starocci seized his opportunity against a tired opponent and scored three takedowns in the third period to take the Tech Fall victory 18-2.
Starocci will face Shane Cartagena-Wals of Rutgers in Session II tonight starting at 7PM.
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