The Penn State Nittany Lions continue their indomitable run in the 2024/25 NCAA wrestling season. On Sunday, Cael Sanderson’s team trounced visiting Maryland 35-10 at Rec Hall to take its unbeaten record to 12-0. However, #1 Tyler Kasak‘s performance of the night wasn’t on par with his reputation, and fans were left with concerns after what went down on the mat in the 157lb bracket.
The NLWC recorded its 40th consecutive Big 10 victory tonight after defeating the Terrapins. However, Kasak incurred an injury in the middle of his bout against Ethen Miller, which resulted in a point scored by the visitors. This has been the latest in the series of injuries that have plagued Tyler in recent weeks, and naturally, flags are being raised.
A post by Saturday Night Lights on X from February shared how Kasak had to forfeit the match to the Maryland redshirt junior thanks to the former’s injury. “No. 1 Tyler Kasak (Penn State) injury defaults to No. 6 Ethan Miller (Maryland) after taking a hit to the face,” reads the caption of the post, with prayers for the Penn State athlete’s wellbeing.
On Friday, when the NLWC locked horns with Michigan at the Bryce Jordan Center, Tyler also took injury time to beat Zack Mattin (7-2). For obvious reasons, Kasak taking blows in back-to-back bouts has concerned fans. “Hope he’s alright…i hope the coaches and training staff do a full evaluation,” wrote one such alarmed fan, who wished the Penn State star “godspeed recovery“.
No. 1 Tyler Kasak (Penn State) injury defaults to No. 6 Ethan Miller (Maryland) after taking a hit to the face. Hope he’s okay. pic.twitter.com/TGqQFD71Qv
— Saturday Night Lights (@WrestlingSNL) February 9, 2025
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