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Coach lays foundation in debut

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Penn State heavyweight Cameron Wade (top) wrestles against Northwestern's Marcus Shrewsbury in their dual meet Feb. 5 at Rec Hall. The Lions went 13-6 ...
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Senior eager for nationals

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Penn State 184-pounder Dave Erwin (right) wrestles against Michigan State's Nick Palmieri. Erwin is preparing for his first NCAAs.
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Senior's leadership sets tone for Lions

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Senior 157-pounder Cyler Sanderson (left) wrestles with teammate David Taylor in the Intrasquad Dual on Nov. 5. Sanderson is Penn State's highest rank ...
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Wrestlers eyeing NCAA tourney

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Penn State's Cyler Sanderson (top) will compete for the NCAA title at 157 pounds. Five other Nittany Lions will try to win titles in their respective ...
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Lion not scared by No. 1 Metcalf

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Sophomore Frank Molinaro (top) wrestles with Northwestern's Andrew Nadhir in the 149-pound bout in a match Feb. 5 at Rec Hall.
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Competition powers Taylor

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Freshman David Taylor (right) wrestles Ed Ruth during practice Wednesday in the Lorenzo Wrestling Complex. Taylor is 21-2 as a redshirt this season, r ...
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Vallimont eager for title at 165

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Penn State's Dan Vallimont (left) grapples with Michigan State's Kyle Bounds in their 165-pound bout Feb. 12 at Rec Hall.
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Sophomore Steadman to take 197 spot

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Sophomore Clay Steadman (right) wrestles against Northwestern's John Schoen in the 197-pound weight class during Friday night's meet.
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Updated June 2, 2010 5:23 PM

Wright wrestles to title at University World Team Trials

Penn State wrestler Quentin Wright defeated Cornell's Mack Lewnes to claim the 185-pound title at the 2010 University World Team Trials this past weekend in Colorado Springs, Colo. Updated 5:23 PM

Updated April 13, 2010 4:52 AM

Senior Jenkins bound for ASU

It's been a three-month process, and for Bubba Jenkins, finally deciding what school he will attend allows him to "sigh with relief".

Updated April 12, 2010 7:46 PM

Redshirt freshman wrestler to transfer after semester

Jarret Freeman confirmed Monday that he is transferring and will not be back with the Penn State wrestling team in the fall. Updated 7:46 PM

Updated April 12, 2010 4:39 PM

Former Lion wrestler Jenkins will transfer to Arizona State

Former Penn State wrestler Bubba Jenkins has officially announced where he will wrestle next season. Updated 4:39 PM

Davis wins UFC fight

Phil Davis' weight had always been high leading into bouts -- whether as a wrestler at Penn State or in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.


Updated April 9, 2010 4:49 AM

Ex-Lion looks to stay perfect

Aaron Anspach considers Phil Davis one of his best friends.


Updated March 24, 2010 4:48 AM
Penn State heavyweight Cameron Wade (top) wrestles against Northwestern's Marcus Shrewsbury in their dual meet Feb. 5 at Rec Hall. The Lions went 13-6-1 in dual meets in their first season under head coach Cael Sanderson.

Coach lays foundation in debut

Year one: complete. In the first season under the guidance of Cael Sanderson, the Penn State wrestling team performed amid the excitement and expectations that came along with its new coach.


Updated March 22, 2010 4:52 AM
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Lions place 9th at NCAAs

As the seconds of Dan Vallimont's NCAA championship bout dwindled, his opponent, Wisconsin's Andrew Howe, found himself with an insurmountable lead.


Updated March 21, 2010 10:22 AM

Vallimont drops national title bout

Penn State senior Dan Vallimont lost the 165-pound national title bout Saturday night to top-seed Andrew Howe of Wisconsin, 9-3. Updated 10:22 AM


Updated March 20, 2010 2:05 PM

Molinaro and Sanderson place fifth and sixth

No. 5 Frank Molinaro placed fifth at 149 pounds, while No. 4 Cyler Sanderson took sixth place at 157 pounds at the NCAA tournament. Updated 2:05 PM


Updated March 19, 2010 9:10 PM

Vallimont heading to NCAA final

Penn State senior Dan Vallimont earned a place in Saturday's national title bout with a 3-1 overtime victory in his semifinal match. Updated 9:10 PM

Molinaro and Vallimont advance to semifinals

Nittany Lion wrestlers Frank Molinaro and Dan Vallimont will compete in the NCAA semifinals Friday night. Updated 3:08 PM

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Wrestlers kick off NCAAs

Penn State wrestlers were on the offensive Thursday, as they had a strong showing during the first day of the NCAA championships.


Updated March 18, 2010 4:52 AM

Pataky credits heart to past

The small running back, Brad Pataky, was at a threshold -- the three-sport athlete needed to choose one path.


Updated March 17, 2010 4:51 AM
Penn State 184-pounder Dave Erwin (right) wrestles against Michigan State's Nick Palmieri. Erwin is preparing for his first NCAAs.

Senior eager for nationals

Dave Erwin almost missed out on competing in the biggest event in his sport.


Updated March 16, 2010 4:52 AM
Senior 157-pounder Cyler Sanderson (left) wrestles with teammate David Taylor in the Intrasquad Dual on Nov. 5. Sanderson is Penn State's highest ranked wrestler at the upcoming NCAA championships.

Senior's leadership sets tone for Lions

On the way home from the Big Ten championship, Steve Sanderson and his son Cyler Sanderson contemplated the newest family achievement.


Updated March 15, 2010 4:51 AM
Penn State's Cyler Sanderson (top) will compete for the NCAA title at 157 pounds.  Five other Nittany Lions will try to win titles in their respective weight classes at the NCAA championships, which start Thursday in Omaha, Neb.

Wrestlers eyeing NCAA tourney

The collegiate wrestling season can be divided into three parts -- the regular season, conference championships and national championships -- with each building in importance.


Updated March 12, 2010 12:26 PM

Wrestlers learn paths to national titles

The Nittany Lion grapplers who will compete at the NCAA championships learned the path they'll need to take to the championship Wednesday when the tournament brackets were released. Updated 12:26 PM


Updated March 10, 2010 6:23 PM

Lynch denied spot in NCAA tournament

Adam Lynch was not chosen as one of the 330 wrestlers to participate in the 2010 NCAA Wrestling Championships. Updated 6:23 PM


Updated March 9, 2010 11:10 AM

Sanderson marking himself different from older brothers

Penn State wrestler Cyler Sanderson's Big Ten title helps get himself out from under his brothers' shadows and puts him in contention for an NCAA title. Updated 11:10 AM


Updated March 7, 2010 5:10 PM

Sanderson wins 157, Lions finish fifth

Senior wrestler Cyler Sanderson won the 157-pound title, and Penn State finished fifth out of 11 teams at the Big Ten Championship Saturday in Ann Arbor, Mich. Updated 5:10 PM

Sanderson crowned Big Ten champion

Penn State senior Cyler Sanderson won the 157-pound Big Ten title Sunday in Ann Arbor, Mich. Updated 3:41 PM


Updated March 6, 2010 9:35 PM

Sanderson lone Lion in title bout

Cyler Sanderson was the lone Penn State wrestler to win his semifinal bout and will compete for a Big Ten title Sunday. Updated 9:35 PM

Wrestling sits in second at Big Tens

The Penn State wrestling team is in second place heading into Session II of the Big Ten Championships. Updated 4:42 PM


Updated March 5, 2010 4:51 AM
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Sanderson has PSU poised for success

Seven other teams in the Top 25, four opposing wrestlers ranked No. 1 in the nation and their coach making his conference tournament debut.


Updated March 4, 2010 4:52 AM
Sophomore Frank Molinaro (top) wrestles with Northwestern's Andrew Nadhir in the 149-pound bout in a match Feb. 5 at Rec Hall.

Lion not scared by No. 1 Metcalf

Brent Metcalf's arms wrapped around Frank Molinaro's back in a double underhook hold. Within seconds, the referee blew the whistle.


Updated March 3, 2010 4:52 AM
Freshman David Taylor (right) wrestles Ed Ruth during practice Wednesday in the Lorenzo Wrestling Complex. Taylor is 21-2 as a redshirt this season, recording technical falls in 10 bouts while pinning seven.

Competition powers Taylor

When he comes through the doors into the Lorenzo Wrestling Complex, his lanky build looks like it doesn't belong.


Updated March 2, 2010 4:52 AM
Penn State's Dan Vallimont (left) grapples with Michigan State's Kyle Bounds in their 165-pound bout Feb. 12 at Rec Hall.

Vallimont eager for title at 165

The three-match losing stretch stands out on Dan Vallimont's record, but in a two-day span, he can erase the unwanted memories in a decisive way.


Updated March 1, 2010 4:52 AM
Sophomore Clay Steadman (right) wrestles against Northwestern's John Schoen in the 197-pound weight class during Friday night's meet.

Sophomore Steadman to take 197 spot

When the Penn State wrestling team travels to Ann Arbor, Mich., for the Big Ten championships, it will be Clay Steadman taking the mat at 197-pounds.


Updated February 26, 2010 4:52 AM
Freshman Ed Ruth wrestles a coach at practice Jan. 13 at the Lorenzo Wrestling Complex. The 184-pounder is 15-3 this season.

True freshman shows promise

Wrestlers filled the mini-bleachers at Lorenzo Wrestling Complex Feb. 17 and listened to Penn State coach Cael Sanderson speak before practice began.


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