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Penn State Heavyweight Upsets Top-Ranked Opponent
Cole Mirasola defeats Ohio State's Nick Feldman ahead of Senior Day match against Princeton
Published on Feb. 18, 2026
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Penn State heavyweight wrestler Cole Mirasola pulled off a major upset, defeating the third-ranked heavyweight in the country, Ohio State's Nick Feldman, by a score of 4-1 in sudden victory. This victory comes as Penn State prepares for their Senior Day match against Princeton.
Why it matters
Mirasola's upset win over the highly ranked Feldman is a significant boost for the Penn State wrestling team as they gear up for the postseason. This victory could provide momentum and confidence for the Nittany Lions heading into their final regular season match and the upcoming tournaments.
The details
In the match against Ohio State's Nick Feldman, Penn State's Cole Mirasola was able to pull off the upset victory by a score of 4-1 in sudden victory. Feldman was ranked third nationally in the heavyweight division prior to the match.
- The match between Mirasola and Feldman took place on February 17, 2026.
- Penn State will host Princeton for their Senior Day match on an upcoming date.
The players
Cole Mirasola
A wrestler for the Penn State wrestling team, competing in the heavyweight division.
Nick Feldman
A wrestler for the Ohio State wrestling team, ranked third nationally in the heavyweight division prior to his match against Mirasola.
Penn State
The collegiate wrestling program at Pennsylvania State University.
Princeton
The collegiate wrestling program at Princeton University, who Penn State will face in an upcoming Senior Day match.
What’s next
Penn State will host Princeton for their Senior Day match in the coming weeks, where the Nittany Lions will look to build on Mirasola's upset victory over the third-ranked heavyweight wrestler.
The takeaway
Mirasola's upset win over the highly ranked Feldman demonstrates the strength and competitiveness of the Penn State wrestling program, and provides them with momentum as they prepare for the postseason tournaments.
