Patrick Kennedy is the #11 seed at 174.
Kennedy was an NCAA Qualifier in 2023 at 165 and at 174 last year.
From Kasson-Mantorville, Minnesota, I believe Kennedy will have one more year of eligibility remaining after this season.
In the final InterMat Rankings on March 4 Kennedy was ranked #11 at 174 and was ranked as high as #5 during the season.
Kennedy is 13-5 for the season with one pin and eight tech falls.
Kennedy placed fifth at Big Tens at a tough weight. The rugged competition from the Big Ten will prepare Kennedy well for Nationals.
As the #11 seed I really like Kennedy’s draw for Nationals. I see Kennedy in the Quarterfinals and we will go from there.
I have to believe that Patrick Kennedy will be on the awards stand at 174 lbs. on Saturday night.
I will be releasing a preview of all of our NCAA qualifiers.
174 lbs. at the 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships:
2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships
Wells Fargo Arena
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Thursday, March 20
Prelims – 11 AM ESPNU/ESPN+
Prelims Round of 16 – 6 PM ESPN/ESPN+
Friday, March 21
Quarterfinals and wrestle-backs – 11 AM ESPNU/ESPN+
Semifinals and wrestle-backs – 7 PM ESPNU/ESPN+
Saturday, March 22
Consolation Finals – 10 AM ESPNU/ESPN+
Finals – 6 PM ESPN/ESPN+
*All times are CST.
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