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Braeden Davis, first-time All-American with a 5th place finish (133) at the 2025 NCAA Championships!

That’s right! Braeden Davis had a fantastic showing at the 2025 NCAA Championships, earning his first All-American honor with a 5th place finish at 133 pounds.

Here’s a breakdown of his performance at the tournament held in Philadelphia:

* Seeded #8 at 133 pounds.

* Started strong with a major decision in the first round against #25 Kurt Phipps of Bucknell.

* Followed that up with a decision in the second round against #17 Braxton Brown of Maryland.

* Lost a major decision in the quarterfinals to the #1 seed and eventual champion, Lucas Byrd of Illinois.

* Bounced back in the consolation rounds with two consecutive decision victories.

* Lost in the consolation semifinals to #14 Zan Fugitt of Wisconsin.

* Secured 5th place with a fall in the fifth-place match against #6 Connor McGonagle of Virginia Tech.

* Finished the tournament with a 5-2 record, including a major decision and a fall.

* Ended the 2024-2025 season with an impressive 17-7 overall record.

This was a significant achievement for the sophomore, solidifying his place as one of the top wrestlers in the 133-pound weight class in the nation. It also contributed to Penn State’s dominant performance, as they clinched the 2025 NCAA National Championship as a team.

Additional details about Braeden Davis:

* He is a sophomore at Penn State.

* He won the Big Ten Championship at 125 pounds as a freshman in 2024.

* He had a strong high school career in Michigan, winning four individual state championships for Dundee High School and being part of four team state championship-winning teams.

* He was a Junior Freestyle National Champion in Fargo in 2021.

Despite a recent off-the-mat legal issue in April 2025, his performance at the NCAA Championships highlights his talent and dedication on the wrestling mat.

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