The yearlong chase to accomplish a dream that wasn't even feasible when Starocci started college came to fruition. His 4-3 win in the 184-pound class against Keckeisen cemented Starocci in college wrestling history as he became the first Division I wrestler to win five individual NCAA titles.
O'Connor dropped the hammer on the last lap and sprinted across the line in 2:14.19, five seconds clear of Brooks, finishing with a tally of 4742 points.