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Undefeated Season Ends in NCAA Final Heartbreak
22 Mar
Summary
- Shayne Van Ness lost his undefeated season in overtime.
- He was defeated by Stanford's Aden Valencia at 149 pounds.
- This was Van Ness's first NCAA Championship final appearance.

Shayne Van Ness concluded his remarkable undefeated season with a heart-wrenching overtime loss in the NCAA Championships final at 149 pounds. The Penn State standout faced Aden Valencia, the No. 10 seed from Stanford, falling 8-5 in sudden victory. This defeat marked the end of Van Ness's stellar 26-1 season and his bid for a record-setting night.
Van Ness, a junior, had previously finished third in the NCAA Championships in his freshman and sophomore years. His path to the final included an impressive Big Ten Championship title run. Despite the disappointing finish, his performance capped a significant season, highlighting his growth as a wrestler.




