Sun Mar 23 00:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Purdue’s Blaze Shocks Top Seed at NCAA Wrestling Championships
**INDIANAPOLIS, IN -** Purdue sophomore Joey Blaze pulled off a stunning upset at the NCAA Wrestling Championships Friday, defeating top-seeded Tyler Kasak of Penn State 5-4 in the 157-pound weight class. The eighth-seeded Blaze trailed 4-2 with just over a minute remaining in the third round before executing a crucial three-point takedown in the final 50 seconds to secure the victory. The win propels Blaze into the semifinals against Northwestern’s Trevor Chumbley (seed #20) and guarantees him All-American status. Blaze’s electrifying performance sent shockwaves through the tournament and captivated fans watching on ESPNU/ESPN+.
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