Lorenzo Norman was a bit of an unknown at the NCAA level entering the 2023 CKLV. That changed when Norman, who entered the tournament with a 1-0 record, beat high-powered Oklahoma State freshman Brayden Thompson in his opening bout and followed that up with a 4-2 victory over 2021 NCAA champion Shane Griffith.

After a scoreless first period in their round of 16 match, Griffith chose bottom. He was unable to escape from Norman who demonstrated top abilities beyond his years with a two-minute ride of the normally mat-savvy Griffith. In the third period, Norman and Griffith exchanged reversals, but Griffith's reversal came after Norman had secured his riding time advantage. Griffith gave up an escape to Norman and nearly took him down, but sound defense allowed Norman to hang on to his lead and ultimately win the bout 4-2.

Shane Griffith and Lorenzo Norman could have been teammates at Stanford this season if not for Griffith's transfer to Michigan this summer. During his time in Palo Alto, Griffith won an NCAA title that played a significant role in keeping Stanford's wrestling program along with ten other varsity sports that were on the chopping block back in 2021.

Norman now moves to 3-0 on the season and has advanced to the CKLV quarterfinals where he will face former Blair Academy high school teammate Danny Wask of Navy.

Upsets Galore At CKLV

Lorenzo Norman's upset wasn't the only one at CKLV. Jon Kozak is keeping track of every single one right here.

Best CKLV Matches

JD Rader is keeping track of many of the best CKLV matches in another article on FloWrestling.

When Is The Cliff Keen Las Vegas Wrestling Invitational?

The event begins on Dec. 1 and ends on Dec. 2.

Where Is The Cliff Keen Las Vegas Wrestling Invitational?

The meet will be at the Westgate Paradise Event Center in Las Vegas. 

How To Watch The Cliff Keen Las Vegas Wrestling Invitational?

The entire Cliff Keen Las Vegas Wrestling Invitational will stream on FloWrestling and the FloSports app. Every match will be available and on both platforms will be home to highlights, archives and breaking news from Las Vegas.

Cliff Keen Las Vegas Wrestling Invitational Schedule 

Here’s the schedule for the tournament: 

Friday, December 1st, 2023

• 6:45 am PST: Skin Check
• 7:00 am PST: Weigh-ins, Westgate Paradise Event Center
• 9:00 am PST: Round 1 Pig Tail Championship, Round 2 of (32) Championship, Round 3 Consolation of (32), Round 4 Championship of (16), Consolation 1st of (16) Round 5 Consolation 2nd of (16)
• 6:00 pm PST: Round 6 Championship Quarter Finals, Consolation Round 1st of (8), & Round 7 Consolation 2nd of (8)

Saturday, December 2nd, 2023

• 7:45 am PST: Skin Check
• 8:00 am PST: Weigh-ins, Westgate Paradise Event Center
• 10:00 am PST: Round 8 Championship Semi-Finals, Round 9 Consolation Semi Finals, Consolation Finals 5th & 6th, 7th & 8th Places
• 3:00 pm PST: CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS 1st & 2nd, 3rd & 4th Places