No. 2 Ohio State is set to host Kent State in a dual wrestling match at the Covelli Center. This event will take place on Thursday, November 20, at 7 p.m. The Buckeyes enter this match with a record of 5-0, while Kent State holds a record of 1-1.
Historical Context and Recent Performance
Ohio State has a strong historical advantage over Kent State, with an overall record of 19-6 in their matchups. The last encounter occurred on December 11, 2022, where Ohio State secured a decisive victory, winning 32-9.
Recently, the Buckeyes excelled at the 2025 National Duals Invitational, held on November 15-16. They achieved four dual victories, culminating in the event championship and a prize of $200,000. During this tournament, Ohio State defeated several ranked teams, including:
- Wyoming
- No. 10 Minnesota
- No. 2 Nebraska
- No. 3 Iowa
Ohio State showcased impressive performance, going undefeated in weight classes 125, 133, 141, 149, and 157. They lost a mere five matches in total over the two days.
Key Performers in Recent Matches
Highlight performances during the National Duals include:
- Nic Bouzakis (125) defeated No. 8 Jore Volk (Minnesota) and No. 10 Dean Peterson (Iowa).
- Ben Davino (133) overcame No. 2 Drake Ayala (Iowa).
- Jesse Mendez (141) triumphed over top-ranked opponents including No. 2 Brock Hardy (Nebraska).
- Brandon Cannon (157) decisively beat defending national champion Antrell Taylor (Nebraska).
- Carson Kharchla (174) won against No. 4 Christopher Minto (Nebraska).
- Dylan Fishback (184) secured a win over No. 6 Silas Allred (Nebraska).
- Nick Feldman (HWT) defeated No. 2 AJ Ferrari (Nebraska).
Probable Lineups for the Upcoming Match
| Weight Class | Ohio State (OSU) | Kent State (KSU) |
|---|---|---|
| 125 | Brendan McCrone | Nico Calello / Ruben Lorenzana |
| 133 | (2) Ben Davino | Nick Molchak / Ismael Ayoub |
| 141 | (1) Jesse Mendez | Landon Duncan |
| 149 | Maddox Shaw / Daxton Chase | Nate Roth |
| 157 | (5) Brandon Cannon | Keegan Knapp |
| 165 | (10) Paddy Gallagher | Carson Miller / Reese Stephens |
| 174 | (5) Carson Kharchla | Ethan Barr / Aaron Ferguson |
| 184 | (6) Dylan Fishback | Trent Thomas / Ronnie Dimmerling |
| 197 | Seth Shumate | Blake Schaffer / Mason Higley |
| HWT | (3) Nick Feldman | Brentan Simmerman / Abel Ngoh |
This match promises to be an exciting contest as Ohio State looks to maintain its undefeated streak while Kent State aims to improve its record. Fans can catch the live stream on B1G+ and follow results on social media.
