Spencer Lee regains edge over Luke Lilledahl at Final X
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 12:02 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Spencer Lee defeated Luke Lilledahl in both matches of their Final X series on June 19, securing his place on the U.S. Senior World Team. Lee won the first match 7-1 and the second 8-4, pulling away in critical moments despite trailing initially. Lilledahl, the NCAA lightweight champion, aimed to qualify for the world championships but fell short, likely losing his top world ranking in the process. This event took place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, and concluded Lilledahl's hopes for a world title shot this year.
- •Lee won both matches 7-1 and 8-4 at Final X.
- •The event was held on June 19 at Prudential Center in Newark.
- •Lilledahl was the NCAA lightweight champion.
- •Lee's victories affect Lilledahl's world ranking.
- •Other Penn State wrestlers also secured wins at Final X.
- 12:02 AMYahoo Sports — Penn State wrestling's Luke Lilledahl falls to Spencer Lee at Final X
"Olympic silver medalist Spencer Lee regained the upper hand in his rivalry with Penn State wrestling star Luke Lilledahl at Final X.
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