Maryland @ Michigan State

Maryland Men's Wrestling beat Michigan State Men's Wrestling 28-11 at Michigan State University in East Lansing on January 12, 2025. The Terrapins collected multiple bonus-point wins that turned a close contest into a comfortable victory, while the Spartans' lone bonus could not erase the deficit.

Braxton Brown dominated at 133 pounds, posting a 15-0 technical fall that delivered five team points and swung momentum Maryland's way. Ethen Miller followed with a 22-9 major decision at 157, adding four more bonus points and stretching the gap. Jaxon Smith's fall at 184 was the tournament-style finish that practically sealed the dual, worth six team points and placing Michigan State in a hole it could not climb out of.

Michigan State got a big result from Remy Cotton at 197, a 20-4 technical fall that provided five team points and prevented a complete bonus sweep. Still, Maryland's accumulation of decisive wins, including Seth Nevills' 11-1 major decision at 285, left the Spartans playing catch-up the rest of the night.

In the end, Maryland's combination of technical falls, majors, and a pin created the separation needed for a 28-11 win. The Terrapins' ability to score bonus points across multiple weight classes was the clearest factor in the dual's outcome.