Penn State Wrestling: Carter Starocci Earns 100th Career Win at NCAAs Round 1

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Penn State Wrestling: Carter Starocci Earns 100th Career Win at NCAAs Round 1

Originally posted on Nittany Central | By Kolin Hurlbut | Last updated Mar 20, 2025 6:15 PM ET

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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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.

This article first appeared on Nittany Central and was syndicated with permission.

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