Sun Mar 23 02:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Oklahoma State’s Hendrickson Faces Steveson in NCAA Wrestling Finals
**[City, State] –** Oklahoma State heavyweight Wyatt Hendrickson will face a formidable opponent in the NCAA Wrestling finals: two-time NCAA champion and Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson. Hendrickson, a two-time All-American, secured his spot in the finals after defeating Penn State’s Greg Kerkvliet in a hard-fought semi-final match. This marks Hendrickson’s first appearance in the NCAA finals.
Hendrickson, a former Air Force All-American who transferred to Oklahoma State for his graduate year, admitted to looking up to Steveson in the past. However, he expressed confidence in his own abilities and stated his intention to approach the match with an aggressive strategy. He aims to prove himself against the returning wrestling superstar, who took a break from collegiate wrestling after the 2022 season to pursue opportunities in the WWE and NFL.
Steveson’s return to the NCAA tournament casts a significant shadow over the heavyweight division, and Hendrickson’s path to victory will be challenging. The two previously met in the 2021 NCAA championships, where Steveson won decisively. Despite this previous loss, Hendrickson expressed gratitude for the opportunity and attributed his current success to faith, support, and hard work. He considers this year’s finals a “second chance” at achieving his national championship goals.
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