Penn State wrestling competed in its past two dual meets without Braeden Davis starting at 133, and coach Cael Sanderson was asked about Davisโ status after Fridayโs 39-0 win over Michigan.
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As expected, Sanderson didnโt confirm whether Davis would be available for Sundayโs dual meet against Maryland at Rec Hall.
Although Penn State can certainly hold its own without Davisโ it beat No. 2 Iowa 30-8 last Friday night before demolishing Michigan this Friday nightโ Sanderson and company would certainly welcome having him back in the lineup.
Davis is 7-2 on the season and ranked No. 7 in the 133-pound weight class.
WHAT CAEL SAID
Photo by Matt Lynch, Nittany Sports Now: Cael Sanderson
Hereโs what Cael said about Davisโ status.
โI donโt actually know the answer to that. Thatโll be a Sunday or tomorrow (Saturday) night, kind of evening decision.โ
A QUALITY REPLACEMENT
Although Penn State would love to have Davis back as soon as possible, his replacement didnโt do half bad against Michigan.
Kyison Garcia, a redshirt freshman, came into Friday night 6-3 on his career, with all bouts being in tournaments last season.
With Davis out, Garcia got the call to compete in a dual meet and he answered it.
Garcia got an escape and a takedown to go ahead 4-0 and ended up getting a 4-1 win over Michiganโs Nolan Wertanen. Weartanen has been filing in for Dylan Ragusion, who is out for the season with a knee injury.
It was a huge moment for Garcia, who made a big contribution on a big night for Penn State wrestling.
Penn State-Maryland is scheduled for Sunday at 1 on BTN+ from Rec Hall.
