Cleveland, OH – Iowa freshman phenom Spencer Lee is your 2018 National Champion at 125 pounds. Lee beat the Rutgers Nick Suriano to become the first Iowa true freshman to win a National Championship since Lincoln McIlravy in 1993.
Lee controlled the entire match and showed some excellent defensive skill in the 3rd. Spencer finishes the 2018 NCAA Championships as the all time team leading scorer.
SPENCER LEE ➡️ NATIONAL CHAMPION pic.twitter.com/WpXT…
— NCAA Wrestling (@ncaawrestling) March 18, 2018
With the 5-1 victory, SPENCER LEE of @Hawks_Wrestling is your 2018 NATIONAL CHAMPION at 125 pounds! #NCAAwrestling pic.twitter.com/JQVr…
— NCAA Wrestling (@ncaawrestling) March 18, 2018
Mutual respect for the sport.
Spencer Lee and Nick Suriano's fathers wish each other luck before their sons take the mat. pic.twitter.com/AgVB…
— NCAA Wrestling (@ncaawrestling) March 18, 2018