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flag Ohio State’s Jesse Mendez and Ben Davino advanced to the 2026 NCAA finals after winning semifinals, seeking their first national titles.

flag Ohio State wrestlers Jesse Mendez and Ben Davino will face off for national titles at the 2026 NCAA Championships after winning their semifinal matches. flag Mendez, the top seed at 141 pounds and aiming for his third straight title, defeated Lehigh’s Luke Stanich 4-1 in sudden victory overtime. flag Davino, the second-seeded 133-pounder and Big Ten Freshman of the Year, advanced with a tiebreaker win over Penn State’s Marcus Blaze. flag Both earned All-American honors and now seek their first individual national championships. flag They train together and credit their rivalry for driving their success. flag Mendez, undefeated this season, will wrestle Oklahoma State’s Sergio Vega, while Davino faces Jax Forrest. flag The finals begin at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN.

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