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Updated March 12, 2010 12:26 PM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
RIGHT ATTITUDE
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
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
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
Wrestlers filled the mini-bleachers at Lorenzo Wrestling Complex Feb. 17 and listened to Penn State coach Cael Sanderson speak before practice began.
Updated February 25, 2010 4:52 AM
Oklahoma wrestling head coach Jack Spates said Wednesday the Sooners are in the process of releasing current Penn State grappler Jake Kemerer from his National Letter of Intent.
Updated February 24, 2010 1:50 PM
Oklahoma wrestling head coach Jack Spates said Wednesday the Sooners are in the process of releasing Jake Kemerer from his National Letter of Intent. Updated 1:50 PM
It's been more than 11 months since Quentin Wright earned All-America status as a true freshman with his sixth-place finish at the 2009 NCAA championships.
Updated February 23, 2010 4:52 AM
Bryan Pearsall has lost this year -- a lot.
Updated February 22, 2010 4:51 AM
Penn State 125-pounder Brad Pataky ran to the mat's center to the awaiting referee, who grabbed the redshirt junior's hand and raised it in the air.
Dan Vallimont's grip on Minnesota's Cody Yohn slipped slowly down the Golden Gopher wrestler's leg as he tried to kick out and escape late in the 165-pound bout.
Updated February 19, 2010 10:37 PM
No. 5 Minnesota (12-5, 7-1) defeated the No. 10 Nittany Lions (13-6-1, 5-3) by a 26-16 score Friday night. Updated 10:37 PM
Tonight's dual meet between the Penn State wrestling team and Minnesota could essentially mark the beginning of the Big Ten tournament.
Updated February 18, 2010 4:52 AM
Two months after leaving the Penn State wrestling team, Bubba Jenkins has yet to choose a new school.
Updated February 17, 2010 4:52 AM
In recent weeks, members of the Penn State wrestling team have jogged back to the center of the circle and waited for opponents following restarts.
Updated February 16, 2010 4:52 AM
Dave Crowell sees his opponents are bigger than he is on match day, and though he hasn't won a Big Ten bout, Crowell doesn't worry.
Updated February 15, 2010 4:51 AM
As Penn State 165-pounder Dan Vallimont calmly walked off the mat following his Senior Night win over Michigan State's Kyle Bounds, the casual observer would have never realized the milestone the senior had just reached.
Cheers rained down as Cyler Sanderson walked onto the mat Friday to be honored during Senior Night before Penn State's dual meet against Michigan State.
Though Michigan State's Dan Osterman throttled 141-pounder Adam Lynch to the ground in the second period, he immediately lost control of the Penn State wrestler.
Updated February 13, 2010 10:33 AM
As Penn State 165-pounder Dave Vallimont calmly walked off the mat following his Senior Night win over Michigan State's Kyle Bounds, the casual observer would have never realized the milestone the senior had just reached. Updated 10:33 AM
Updated February 12, 2010 9:51 PM
No. 10 Penn State (13-5-1, 5-2 Big Ten ) notched its fourth straight victory with a 26-12 win over Michigan State (8-6-1, 2-4) Friday.
The position at 197 pounds is finally secure for the Penn State wrestling team, but only for one weekend.
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