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Ben Davino | The Bader Show (Ep. 463)
Nov 18, 2025
Ohio State freshman Ben Davino had an impressive weekend at National Duals which included a win over 2x NCAA finalist Drake Ayala of Iowa in the finals which helped propel the Buckeyes over the Hawkeyes for first place.
0:40 - Ben started wrestling at the age of 5-6 and cried a lot
2:45 - Consistency and always showing up
3:50 - Goals and state titles
4:55 - COVID and missing the 8th grade state championship
6:40 - Development during COVID and the barn tournament
9:10 - Going in on freestyle
10:00 - Experience at U17 World Championships
13:20 - Rebounding from Worlds at WNO
14:00 - Recruiting process
16:15 - Adjusting to college wrestling
17:00 - Deciding to redshirt
19:30 - Improving mentally
21:15 - Mental reps are just as important for improving
23:00 - Watching his practices afterward
24:00 - National Duals
25:55 - Prepping for Iowa and Drake Ayala
27:00 - Learning to keep things simple
29:00 - Watching Bouzakis get a pin against Iowa
30:50 - Breaking down his win over Drake Ayala
36:55 - Dual meets are awesome!
39:10 - What makes Jesse Mendez great?
41:30 - Potential eventual match with Lucas Byrd
42:50 - Feeling fresh all season
44:30 - All-time favorite wrestler
45:50 - Wins and whoopins
