I think a lot of teams underperfomed a bit, which is why Cornell as able to slip in at 2nd place; Cornell actually scored more team points at third place last year. Here is the top 5 from the 2023 tournament:
1 Penn State 137.5
2 Iowa 82.5
3 Cornell 76.5
4 Ohio State 70.5
5 Missouri 64.5
This year's race for second was much closer. That said - as a Cornell fan, I'm pleased they put themselves into a position where they could finish so high. I think it says a lot about the contribution from the entire team - every point counts!