141 LBS: #1 Luke Pletcher (Ohio State) vs. #2 Nick Lee (Penn State) | 2020 B1G Wrestling

Ohio State's Luke Pletcher takes on Penn State's Nick Lee in the 141 pound match.
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[@nohalfmeasures6]

Pletcher gassed. Penn State always bringing the stamina.

[@mojoe8181]

physical stamina and mental toughness. pletcher broke.

[@cteproductionsofficial]

Iowa brings stamina too

[@tikka300wsm5]

Not against az state....

[@drdlin]

You mean kinda like Nick Lee gassed at Big Ten's? LOL

[@davidschneide5422]

Having the greatest college wrestler EVER as their coach pays dividends.

[@Shawnthemfdon]

Pletcher hasn’t faced anyone with or has the same stamina Nick Lee has this year. that’s what made the difference in this match. it’ll be interesting to see what adjustments Pletcher makes for Big 10s and NCAA’s

[@kenonoke1395]

Shawn Saechao lee looked bigger too

[@demetriusdavis95]

Keno Noke no he doesn’t he’s just taller

[@kenonoke1395]

Demetrius Davis well yea lol he’s short

[@chloethacker]

Lee is a better wrestler and is more skilled. That's why he won. The whole stamina bullshit is your underlying excuse

[@chethammer]

@@chloethacker Nothing to do with the home cooked stalling call? Nothing?

[@marks5757]

The two Lee’s are the most impressive wrestlers I’ve seen so far this year. Nick and Spencer that is

[@jermoosekek1101]

Mark Steffen are the brothers?

[@marks5757]

Jermoose Kek not brothers no. No relation. Though Nick Lee’s brother Joe is on the Penn State team also and will likely be a starter next year.

[@Twinkerson]

That crowd reminds me when Zain Retherford beat Logan Steiber. It’s also funny because I think Pletcher looks a lot like Stieber and Lee looks like Retherford.

[@Twinkerson]

m Yeah you right, but still similar in ways.

[@oscarman10001]

Been thinking the same this whole time

[@joegreen9629]

not quite as relentless and aggressive as zain but very close. He’s definitely the favorite for the NCAA title this year. Go Nick

[@drewlawrence5289]

Lee reminds me more of Nolf in appearance than Zain. But point well taken

[@AverageRiseR]

Ive been thinking Lees wrestling looks so much like Zain did, its uncanny

[@tylerfortson9535]

nick lee has been a monster all year long. looks like we've got a new number 1

[@TodayIFoundSomethingShiney]

been watching Nick wrestle at state since his freshman year, its been great to see how he's developed

[@drewlawrence5289]

Unreal how good Lee looks. For sure 1 of 3 potential hodge candidates this season. 2 Lees + 1 Zahid. I'm not sure in what order to rank these 3 guys for hodge. If pletcher wins this match then he would have been in the conversation but decidedly behind the other 2. But N Lee really impressed me here. Wow! NCAA Champ for sure

[@jacobkeller2908]

Drew Lawrence you’re forgetting Vincenzo man. Also just by virtue if previous titles Nick Lee is definitely behind those three

[@misterwonderful8628]

Lee is on fire for sure.

[@drewlawrence5289]

@@jacobkeller2908 Cenzo is for me in the top 5, along with Gable at heavyweight. I always think of the Hodge as the most dominant wrestler of that season. Cenzo sometimes has close matches, but is certainly a contender this year for Hodge. I think they should only consider previous titles when the race is so close that you need a tie breaker. I think Spencer Lee is the clear #1 this year if he closes out strong.

[@jacobkeller2908]

Drew Lawrence it was more than a tiebreaker for Dieringer and Retherford. Zain’s sophomore season. Zain had way more pins and a higher bonus rate but Dieringer got it

[@drewlawrence5289]

@@jacobkeller2908 point taken. It is true that it is not always this way in the real world, I just mean that my reading of the purpose of the award is that it is meant to go to the most dominant guy that year. In practice though it certainly seems that voters are likely to consider other factors. In the case of Ringer, I think it is definitely the case that his previous accolades were considered. I would have voted for Zain that year based on the stated purpose of the award. But I don't get a vote...either way though, it's an interesting topic and a fun thing to follow each season. Who do you like for the Hodge this year so far?

[@uc9218]

Lee broke Pletcher.

[@jeffreyrusselljr7713]

I doubt this will be the last time we see this match.

[@craigfawcett5745]

@@jeffreyrusselljr7713 we will see it at big 10s

[@karrelestell6823]

I think pletcher will win when it matters

[@yoteslayerisawesome6]

i didn’t see that. They both only finished one shot each. Nick Lee defended one shot. The rest of Lee’s points came from escapes and a stall point that was questionable. I’m looking forward to the rematch

[@craigfawcett5745]

@@karrelestell6823 what from this match makes you think that? Lee could have cut him and tried for the major imo

[@dave-oh3549]

Luke Pletcher, has never missed leg day!

[@brandonmcgrew4367]

Nick lee should’ve been 1 from the start, absolutely unbelievable this year.

[@Pootie_Tan]

The Oompa Loompas are going to throw Pletcher in the furnace tonight 😆

[@Eli-of4nn]

Wa Lor he straight up is just an angry Oompa Loompa. So short lmao

[@teddyvincent4833]

Great job Nick Lee! His mental toughness was huge. Penn State wrestlers always hitting the gas for three full periods. Great wrestling meet.

[@daw162]

Lee finally has that little bit of power that he was missing his first two years. He got closer last year. He's got it now.

[@JB-zo7ln]

Way to go, Nick Lee!!! I knew you could do it, kid! Awesome work.

[@raulomana1529]

Shout out to nick lee for using Mac Miller’s new song for his entrance 🔥

[@barfy-man3628]

Raul Omana mac Miller is dead

[@jeffcarello7446]

Way to go Nick Lee!!! Congrats... Time to go get that NCAA Title!

[@davidludwig2537]

Nice to see James Franklin supporting the wrestling team.

[@matthewhusler5369]

Awesome to watch Lee dominate!

[@bradholtz8121]

Got a kid coming in from MI next year that won 4 individual state titles and 4 team titles. Austin Boone, wrestled at 145. I’ll be following his progression. Lee wrestled a solid match and Pletcher definitely was gassed from the 2nd period on.

[@bobstewart8032]

Nick Lee is a man on a mission this season. It is going to be interesting in The Big Ten Tournament and then The Nationals.

[@tropicalterrarium1742]

Penn state has not been as dominant this year, so Cael has his boys in phenom shape.

[@Fullsendfilosophy]

Tom Ryan looking surprised the stalling 1 came for pletcher when he was just laying there haha

[@loganrohr6112]

4:15 is what you call jinxing someone.😂😂

[@michaelfitzgerald3467]

Ikr, moments later, momentum reversal.

[@richiesacolic436]

RIGHT ON !!! That was awesome

[@davidbaker3069]

Just been getting better and better every week, this could be his year to top the podium

[@AllOutOfEnemies1]

Lee is just an all around beast theres no other way to put it. Always felt in control here

[@breww82]

Great match!

[@dschoenfeld9277]

Pletcher’s muscle mass is a detriment to him against the elite competition who are also strong but not muscled up like Pletcher thereby not tiring out.

[@Evan-ns3jt]

Love that Mac miller entrance 💪😁

[@mrczz6690]

Beautiful turn and power through at 7:02

[@taybayholiday]

Nick Lee dominated Pletcher.

[@woobjon70]

Announcer: you cant say Pletcher has no weakness; everyone has a weakness!

[@Rollothemodel]

And we have a new #1.

[@Coachadm91]

Weeeeeeheeeee heeeee yeah baby!!! PEN!!!!

[@timothywoods4329]

I wonder how it will go down at a neutral stadium. Lee looked great though.

[@joedillon1806]

This match reminds me of the Spencer Lee and Nathan Tomasello days. Early in tomasellos experience won him some close matches versus Spencer, but as SL got better, Tomasellos stature wasn’t a good match for a more conditioned and lengthy SL. Same with Luke Pletcher, I think his shorter stature is downfall. Versus NIck Lee. Both are awesome. Can’t wait til NCAA’s!

[@lukepace8546]

I have a feeling they'll be wrestling again real soon!

[@phillyknows8637]

Damn what a match.

[@brendan638]

Nick Lee actually looks a lot like Matt McDonough style wise

[@michaelfitzgerald3467]

"those are one of the little things that are so big" lulz, Yogi Berra over here...

[@johndavidson815]

“That’s what she said.”

[@teatimedtm2879]

Lee is try amazing

[@teatimedtm2879]

Truly*

[@HitPhetness]

I thought this was Luke Parker lol

[@nickmokodanski2785]

Wow that was crazy

[@Dr._Swash_Buckler]

How long has Nike been such a popular wrestling shoe choice?

[@tyhatfield7156]

Good job

[@dohcsmr1175]

Typical Penn State hate. Pletcher is not in Lee’s class. Pletcher lost to RBY last year. And.........the lions are getting better. Iowa needs to take the Lions serious.

[@clubberlang6570]

Yes, and then Pletcher beat RBY at Big 10's and placed higher than RBY at NCAA's. We'll see what happens with these two over the next month...

[@dohcsmr1175]

Clubber Lang Yes...........yes we will. Pletcher will not beat him again. It is the OSU typical fold. Why do you think Snyder is now in the Penn State camp.??? OSU wrestlers have a habit of getting pinned at Nationals.

[@xM3NTALITYx]

@@dohcsmr1175 how's that been working out so far for Snyder?

[@dohcsmr1175]

M3NTALITY Actually better than when he was at OSU. His surgery does not help but let us see what happens.

[@chethammer]

@@dohcsmr1175 That wins for the absolute most stupid comment ever. Better than 2 world titles and 1 olympic title?

[@thlee3]

when do wrestlers have to weigh in?

[@wrestlingscience]

Better leverages

[@mryan9675]

Nick Lee will not lose another match in his college career.

[@deanastengel8021]

I will be back

[@yoso585]

Gotta pause for a moment and put this on .5 playback speed.

[@kenonoke1395]

Yoso y?

[@danielbrunskole4641]

Gonna be a different story at big 10 and ncaa

[@nathaniel3492]

Sad that the Nickal and Nolf days are over for PS :/

[@timpatterson6888]

Until one comes back as a coach

[@calvincollins6561]

They will meet again at the big 10s

[@karterstinton9101]

Kinda figured lee would win

[@seangonzales8146]

how tall is pletcher??

[@chasejohnson2550]

Great win way to represent Mater Dei man.

[@doblegcanusee9311]

Pletcher looks like a huge guy in a small man's body

[@xr500t]

Once the season takes the life out of ya.

[@Gymthingz]

Nick lee has hit that gear. In his last match, he snowed why he is number one. Today he proved, it. Kid is on his way to becoming a grest wrestler. Definitely a late bloomer, he gased out pletcher, and broke him.

[@jarodestes1491]

Can anyone tell me why the stalling call was called? It seems a little bogus to me. I hate that fast paced action they're expecting. I mean the dude had his arm pinned behind his back

[@Stud97007]

The first stall was because Lee kept pushing forward, pushing the pace and shooting. After Pletchers first take down he had one other shot and maybe only one in the 2and if that. As for the 2nd stall he just laid on his belly. You have to try and improve your position. The top wrestler got that armbar and it was the bottom wrestlers job to get out of the position. The ref should bail the bottom wrestler out there when the top guy worked for it.

[@Xanderandkwonfan101]

They should spladle

[@nwolinsP]

Cael Sanderson might be a better couch than he was a wrestler. Anytime I see a Penn State wrestler go against similar talent Penn State wins.

[@hungshlatt5725]

Yurrr

[@hungshlatt5725]

Yurrr

[@DTS_I]

Pletcher blew a 3-1 lead

[@mnight207]

So glad Lee got the win. Tired of seeing Pletcher, the Oompa Loompa win

[@jasontabor553]

Nick Lee... I know you read this, but I have a question to ask you young man...? How are you doing in your walk with the Lord? seeing as how I know that you obviously have to deal with many worldly obsticles in the meantime? Real question? I love you brother. For real.

[@jasontabor553]

great match, and congrats btw.

[@stickers38]

Go evangelize elsewhere you weirdo.

[@missinsanelogic]

@@stickers38 why? This is just as good as a platform to do that as any

[@tylergoodwin3546]

Two bad stalling calls changed the momentum of the match. When you’re barred and flat on a D1 level , it’s beyond stupid to try and build a base. It would be giving 4. 1 stalemate, then stall. Don’t wait until 2 seconds to throw up an unnecessary 2nd stall. Ref involved himself too much the 2nd period

[@Stud97007]

The first stall came when Lee scored his first takedown. After Pletchers initial take down in the first he had on other shot. Where Lee kept pushing forward and shooting for the outside single. As for just laying on your stomach for 40 seconds that has to be a stall. You got yourself into that position you get yourself out of it. Not fair to the top wrestler for the ref to bail him out with a stalemate. Pletcher probably should have been dinged again in the 3rd when laying on his stomach again. It will be great to see the match at neutral site at big ten's. I think Lee still wins as Pletcher might get the first takedown again and will rely on counters but Lee showed he can finish quickly and avoid the scramble.

[@caseyschoenleber1760]

The ref waiting until a couple seconds left in the period to call that stall was a GIFT to Pletcher. You want the ref to call a stalemate when the dude is bellied out and Lee ontop is working a hammerlock/armbar for 30 seconds?? Lol okay seems fair

[@tylergoodwin3546]

Casey Schoenleber not ideal and yes can be boring but that’s multiple stalemates before stalls. If you’re gonna ride like that and you can ONLY turn if the bottom man gives you the advantage then they’re in a position that neither can do anything without giving up points. I wrestled D1 I wrestled 133 in the big 10 , if I’m Pletcher I’m lying there all day too. Why would I build to give 4 when I can sit there and he can sit there pretending too. Ref is gonna call stalemate 50/50. At Penn State home, makes sense. This same scenario, at NCAA’s , nah stalemate before stall.

[@caseyschoenleber1760]

@@tylergoodwin3546yeah I do see your point. And youre right they really do tend go to stalemate first in the tourneys far more often than dual meets, never really thought about it too much but now that you brought that to light it is certainly apparent

[@wixxs]

Amazing persistence.

[@pirates1235]

Pletcher very good, but will not beat Lee .

[@tommyrowlands2763]

what about big tens, haha

[@dennybirchfield]

Kinda hard to move when u got 140lb just laying on you not doing anything

[@Stud97007]

Really not doing anything? When Pletcher isnt trying to improve then that's on him. Shouldn't have given the armbar in the first place. No way the ref should bail out the bottom wrestler when the top guy put him there.

[@missinsanelogic]

@@Stud97007 clearly not stalling

[@randolphlex714]

Ref is bad what can a wrestler do when the guy has a bar arm not the right call

[@sabrewolf9567]

No matter what top is doing if your laying face down and not moving at all that 100% stalling every time, they’re gonna call that.

[@znhait]

Pletcher can still beat Lee if they meet again. Stamina was the biggest factor.

[@Ur2ez4me81]

Pletcher always chokes lol

[@Stud97007]

I would have to disagree hes clearly the 2nd best 141 in the country and Lee is just an animal. Lee should have been ranked 1 the whole time but the whole Demas loss for Lee and win for Pletcher is what gave it to him.

[@thedon9375]

It was a lot tighter than the score shows

[@Stud97007]

I would disagree saying it wasnt as close as the score shows. In the next match you could see Lee focus more on not giving up the first takedown because after that Pletcher quits and cant get off bottom which seems to be an issue at Ohio State.

[@chethammer]

@@Stud97007 Say what?

[@johnarnold2278]

It will not be close in big ten championship. Lee knows what he has to do now, pletcher gave up! Lee is on a mission!

[@Stud97007]

@@chethammer after the first score that match was all Nick Lee pushed the pace and kept shooting. If Lee can avoid that first takedown we probably would have seen Lee play some catch and release at the end to get the major.

[@missinsanelogic]

@@Stud97007 Youre biased bro, no one should take seriously what you say

[@dennybirchfield]

Nick lee is hip riding punk that stalls as soon as he is on top what a joke no offensive game only reattack shots

[@kawikajones9436]

What a stupid comment. Lee is #2 for the Hodge right now. You don't get a Hodge unless you get a lot of pins/TF's.

[@Stud97007]

Hip riding punk and reattacks. Hahaha you're funny. Pletcher got his first take down and took one other real shot. Look at what Pletcher does against top ranked guys in his career try and gets the first take down and then sits and waits for them to attack. He tried that here but Lee was to clean. Pletcher didnt want to get turned so he laid there. I suspect you thought Kinners ride was perfect huh? That was top stalling if I've ever seen it with both legs in and not working except to not give up the escape point. Hahaha

[@GeorgeLander9]

@@kawikajones9436 Zahid is not dominating like spencer. Sencer is undefeated with an 85.71% win with bonus points, not to mention 90% of that 85.71% is from tech fall. Zahid is undefeated with 85.0% win with bonus point. Most of the bonus point is by major decision and a few more falls than spencer. Nick lee is is actually above both spencer and zahid, undefeated 88.24% bonus point. #1 Nick lee, #2 Spencer, #3 Zahid.

[@chasejohnson2550]

😂 that’s why nick techs people all the time😂

[@dennybirchfield]

Whos #1 again oh yea pletcher

[@Thefatcat125]

Hodge trophy winner

[@jimineutron259]

I think Spencer Lee also.

[@tylerfortson9535]

Zahid would like to talk with all of you

[@kawikajones9436]

@oof sauce Spencer is ranked below #2 Nick Lee when it comes to most dominant wrestler. Zahid is currently #1.

[@GeorgeLander9]

​@@kawikajones9436 Zahid is not dominating like spencer. Sencer is undefeated with an 85.71% win with bonus points, not to mention 90% of that 85.71% is from tech fall. Zahid is undefeated with 85.0% win with bonus point. Most of the bonus point is by major decision and a few more falls than spencer. Nick lee is is actually above both spencer and zahid, undefeated 88.24% bonus point. #1 Nick lee, #2 Spencer, #3 Zahid.

[@Pootie_Tan]

How about Desanto? He gave Boo Dryden a good whopping coming back from only 2 weeks leg amputation 😆. What a beast! A++

[@pirates1235]

C’mon Dryden isn’t even ranked .

[@misterwonderful8628]

I've been itching for this one. I thought Pletcher would win by a couple points unless Lee was able to score a take down against Pletcher...I didn't think that take down would come...but it did, and then some. Great match!

[@user-ej2xz3lx2e]

Fatigue makes cowards of us all. That was soft by Pletcher.

[@jrsutton23]

Why is the ref asking if Leè is ok after the first takedown by pletcher?

[@Pootie_Tan]

Man, Lee just took Pletcher’s man card

[@danielsandoval4586]

Knew this was gonna happen

[@rollinhome2]

i like lee but did not see anyone getting past lukes small area of attack and his hustle, he really gassed out

[@shanerobison3392]

Love watching Ohio State lose

[@martindoll5884]

At least we are safe in the showers and won't get molested

[@joncannon6145]

Possibly a ncaa finals match right here !!!!

[@rollinhome2]

if luke is gassed in a dual, how will he last in tournament..from this match, late in season,,i don't see him ready for ncaa..i did not see the first stall on luke,,i have watched over and over,,he deserved a second point against by his work in the third period...great job by lee..i still think he is vulnerable to a good leg attack though i have not seen a good one against him though luke with his short arms got there and should have finished the second one in the first period

[@friexy9306]

Dude is short

[@Goonfishing99]

I like how he doesn’t get too hype cause they will se eachother in ncaa final

[@TheAngelOfLight895]

dom hartman lees just an all around humble nice guy too.

[@HuntGuy101]

Does pletcher have dwarfism?

[@ChunkyLover420]

I was going to comment on how he is built like a giant dwarf

[@PatPauloMMA]

No. He’s short with a lot of muscle.

[@MrJosephdrummond]

what stalling? both wrists, one leg and a hip are tied up with no turn even being attempted. that's a stalemate at best, if not stalling on top. Penn State at home, I guess.

[@elchurro96ify]

Joseph Drummond from ref perspective if you’ll look at the 3rd period same position no stall call why bc pletcher was moving making effort to get out visually u could see how hard he was trying to move but when the stall happened it was more like he was just laying there just a point of view I respect you point of view tho if you think was just bc they were @ home hope you have a great rest of your night or day homie!

[@MustyKekpo]

Joseph Drummond Typical Ohio state cry baby

[@kawikajones9436]

I guess you missed Pletchers left leg bent out to prevent Lee from turning him.

[@elchurro96ify]

Kawika Jones I did see that but his leg was not held longer than the amount of time he laid flat like I said I respect all opinions and validate that it all could’ve been possible but again none of us were the ref we can’t experience what he called we can only experience our interpretation of the call