The Penn State Nittany Lions showcased their wrestling prowess at the highly competitive 2025 Southern Scuffle held on January 4-5. With nine talented wrestlers representing the team, fans were treated to a series of thrilling matches. Here’s a comprehensive overview of how each Penn State wrestler fared during this prestigious event.

Kurt McHenry - 125 lbs

- Round of 32: WIN by 18-3 technical fall over Weston Pisarchick (Clarion).

- Round of 16: LOSS by 5-4 decision to Beric Jordan (Oklahoma).

- Consolation Round of 16: WIN by 23-8 technical fall over Bryson Terrell (App State).

- Consolation Round of 8: WIN by 11-3 major decision over Robert Sagaris (Long Island).

- Consolation Semifinals: WIN by 7-5 decision over Tristan Daugherty (ND State).

Gary Steen - 133 lbs

- Round of 64: WIN by 16-1 technical fall over Josh Sanders (Bellarmine).

- Round of 32: WIN by 18-3 technical fall over Spencer Vonsavoye (Duke).

- Round of 16: LOSS by 7-3 decision to Dom Serrano (Northern Colorado).

- Consolation Round of 8: LOSS by 5-3 decision to Cleveland Belton (Oklahoma).

Tim Levine - 141 lbs

- Round of 32: WIN by fall over Josh Viarengo (Davidson).

- Round of 16: LOSS by 17-10 decision to Kyren Butler (Virginia).

- Consolation Round of 16: WIN by 5-0 decision over Hunter Hollingsworth (Oklahoma).

- Consolation Round of 8: LOSS by fall to AJ Rallo (Bellarmine).

Connor Pierce - 149 lbs

- Round of 32: WIN by fall over Hunter Jones (Gardner-Webb).

- Round of 16: WIN by 11-1 major decision over Adam Busiello (Northern Colorado).

- Quarterfinals: WIN by 7-4 decision, won in sudden victory-1 over Carson Desrosier (The Citadel).

- Semifinals: Set to face #13 Willie McDougald (Oklahoma).

Aurelius Dunbar - 165 lbs

- Round of 32: LOSS by 11-3 major decision to Gunner Filipowicz (Army).

- Consolation Round of 16: WIN by 9-3 decision over Brody Murray (Chattanooga).

- Consolation Round of 16: WIN by 11-2 major decision over Gunnar Holland (Little Rock).

- Consolation Round of 8: WIN by 13-3 major decision over Tyler Brignola (Gardner-Webb).

- Consolation Semifinals: LOSS by 15-2 major decision to Mannix Morgan (Oklahoma).

Jack Kelly - 174 lbs

- Round of 32: LOSS by 15-3 major decision to Ty Finn (Virginia Tech).

- Consolation Round of 16: WIN by 12-6 decision over Landon James (Chattanooga).

- Consolation Round of 16: WIN by fall over Caleb Roe (Presbyterian).

- Consolation Round of 8: LOSS by 15-0 technical fall to Devin Wasley (ND State).

Zack Ryder - 184 lbs

- Round of 32: WIN by 6-2 decision over Aidan Schlett (North Carolina).

- Round of 16: WIN by 17-2 technical fall over Keenan Wyatt (Bellarmine).

- Quarterfinals: WIN by 9-2 decision over #23 DJ Parker (Oklahoma).

- Semifinals: Set to face #20 TJ Stewart (Virginia Tech).

Connor Mirasola - 197 lbs

- Round of 32: WIN by 25-6 technical fall over Liam Volk-klos (American).

- Round of 16: WIN by fall over Andrew Liber (Bellarmine).

- Quarterfinals: WIN by 21-5 technical fall over Max Shulaw (Virginia).

- Semifinals: Set to clash with Wolfgang Frable (Army).

Cole Mirasola - 285 lbs

- Round of 16: WIN by 21-6 technical fall over Alex Semenenko (Brown).

- Quarterfinals: WIN by 21-6 technical fall over #29 Connor Barket (Duke).

- Semifinals: Scheduled to compete against Brady Colbert (Army).

Conclusion

The Southern Scuffle proved to be an intense battleground for Penn State wrestlers, with some facing challenges but many advancing deep into the tournament. As the competition continues, fans eagerly await the outcome of the semifinals and potential finals matchups, where these fierce competitors will have a chance to showcase their skills on a national stage. Stay tuned for more updates on Penn State wrestling as they strive for victory!