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6 months

Carl Sanderson and Bo Nickal in Aaron Brooks’ corner today.

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WIN Magazine has named @pennstateWREST Coach Cael Sanderson as its Coach of the Year. Details:

Sanderson wins Coach of the Year - WIN Magazine

Photos: In addition to leading the program to its 10th NCAA team title in his time in State College, Penn State coach Cael Sanderson (left) has produced 34 individual champs like Carter Starocci,...

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The 2020 Olympic Trials will be held at Bryce Jordan Center on the Penn State campus. Just announced at Penn State alumni function in downtown Pittsburgh.

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News from Penn State wrestling. Robbie Howard won’t be wrestling (injury), Will Betancourt is no longer with the program, Gary Steen will be the Lions’ 125-pounder…all per Coach Cael Sanderson.

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7 years

Emotion plays a huge role in the life of successful athletes and coaches, especially with @pennstateWREST , and it was good to see it on display at the NCAA Wrestling Championships.

A lot goes in to winning an NCAA wrestling title, and that's why so many emotions spilled out for...

The animated, spirited outburst that Penn State wrestler Bo Nickal and the Nittany Lion coaching staff displayed after Nickal's NCAA title-clinching fall Saturday in Cleveland was fool-proof evidence...

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7 months

Switching to high school wrestling, the son of Penn State assistant coach Casey Cunningham, Asher Cunningham, just won a PIAA title at 160 pounds for State College High. He defeated Ryan Harvick of Central Dauphin 2-0, with a third-period reversal. Asher is a PSU commit.

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7 years

Chew on this: @pennstateWREST and the Bryce Jordan Center is a candidate to host the 2020 Olympic Wrestling Trials. And, on June 16 of this year, Penn State will host three weight classes (men and women) in Final X competition to determine spots on the U.S. Senior World Team.

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3 years

Penn State no longer can be caught and has clinched the 2022 NCAA Wrestling Championship. The Nittany Lions, who have five finalists tonight, have won 9 titles since 2011 and 10 in school history. Michigan will finish second after winning the Big Ten title.

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6 months

Former Penn State NCAA champ Mark Hall, coaching and training at University of Pennsylvania, removed his shoes at center mat after a loss to Trent Hidlay and will retire from completion. He received a nice round of applause from the PSU crowd.

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7 months

How much has PSU freshman Tyler Kasak (149) improved? Well, he just took out top-seeded Ridge Lovett of Nebraska, who defeated him twice the season. Kasak, a 10-1 winner, now goes for third against WVU's Ty Watters, who pinned ASU 2-seed Kyle Parco.

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11 months

Carrer Starocci wins Journeymen title.

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If Kasak places third, he'll become just the eighth wrestler since 1998 to lose his first match and win seven straight to earn the bronze. Penn State's John Lange did that at 158 pounds (the weight then) in 1998 at Cleveland State. Quite the accomplishment if it occurs.

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5 years

Penn State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson says 125-pound redshirt freshman Brody Teske of Iowa is in the transfer portal. Also said incoming recruit Adam Busiello is on the roster. He is in the Penn State student directory.

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7 months

Well, wasn't THAT everything it was expected to be. PSU's Mitchell Mesenbrink gave up counter takedowns to Wiscy's Dean Hamiti but he kept shooting. An escape, double-leg to a bodylock and right to Hamiti's back gave Mesenbrink seven points and a 13-11 win. Incredible stuff.

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9 months

Question: how does a 3-time All-American get called for stalling four times? PSU's Mitchell Mesenbrink very impressive against Cam Amine. Complete domination in 12-1 major decision at 165. PSU leads 7-0 in Ann Arbor.

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7 months

Penn State’s Carter Starocci just said he is ready to go next week and is looking forward to competing for his fourth NCAA title in Kansas City.

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9 months

Mitchell Mesenbrink has made himself at home in the @pennstateWREST lineup at 165 pounds, already building a 13-0 record and a No. 7 national ranking. Here is his perspective on things thus far:

Freshman Mitchell Mesenbrink fitting right into Penn State’s successful, high-pace wrestling program

The redshirt transfer is 13-0 and already ranked 7th at 165 pounds.

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8 years

All InterMat awards went to Penn State: Cael Sanderson (Coach of year), Zain Retherford (Wrestler of year) and Mark Hall (Freshman of year).

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7 months

And there is Penn State's first four-time NCAA wrestling champion in Carter Starocci, who used a penalty point and escape to upend Ohio State's Rocco Welsh 2-0. He ran to his corner and bear-hugged his three coaches and then took off his knee sleeve and brace at center mat.

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8 years

Frank @gorillahulk149 Molinaro is ranked No. 6 in world at 65kg. Started unranked, went to 18th and now is 6th after 5th-place at Olympics.

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7 months

Carter Starocci earns at-large bid to NCAAs at 174 pounds for @pennstateWREST ; pairings and seeds to be announced on Wednesday night. Penn State also named to host the Big Tens in 2026; Northwestern will be the 2025 host.

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11 months

Penn State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson confirmed today that Alex Facundo, last year’s 165-pound starter, will take an Olympic redshirt this season. Its official name, Sanderson said, is athletic activity waiver.

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7 months

Aaron Brooks, like Starocci, will shoot for four titles on Saturday after seal-clubbing Rocky Elam of Missouri, 17-2 in 5:45. He'll face Trent Hidlay of N.C. State and Mifflin County HS.

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1 year

Mitchell Mesenbrink has just committed to @pennstateWREST He'll be a transfer from Cal Baptist, a two-time Wisconsin state champion and he'll compete at 157 pounds.

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7 years

Penn State puts on another show, wins 7th wrestling title in past 8 years as @NoBickal lights up the crowd with a fall over Ohio State's Myles Martin.

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And PSU's Braeden Davis is a bona fide big-time 125-pounder as a freshman after a hard-fought 5-1 win over A-A Michael DeAugustino as Lions lead 21-3 in Ann Arbor

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6 years

Buffalo's Kyle Todrank, a junior from Evansville, Indiana, had some pluck but once he mocked Jason Nolf and ticked him off, it didn't end well.Nolf went right to an overhead cradle from an outside single for the fall in 5:41. Mark Hall carried Nolf on his shoulders to locker room

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7 months

In the 'hardly a shocker but well-deserved' category, Aaron Brooks of @pennstateWREST has been named this year's Hodge Trophy winner, signifying the nation's best collegiate wrestler. Brooks became a four-time NCAA champion for the Nittany Lions this year.

Penn State’s Aaron Brooks earns Hodge Trophy as nation’s best collegiate wrestler

A five-time All-America, Brooks won three titles at 184 pounds and one at 197.

www.pennlive.com

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11 months

Bernie Truax wins 184-pound Journeymen crown.

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3 years

Bravo-Young now 5-2 against DeSanto...that's 5 straight victories over the lad from Exeter Township in Lancaster County.

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6 years

And it's Anthony Cassar with a resounding 10-1 win at heavyweight for Penn State. Impressive performance for Cassar. PPG Paints Arena rocking.

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9 months

One of the nicest young men you'd ever want to meet, @pennstateWREST Beau Bartlett, ranked No. 2, has matches with No. 3 coming on Friday and No. 1 coming next Friday. His preparation, he said, remains the same.

Back-to-back big matches ahead for Penn State wrestling junkie Beau Bartlett

Second-ranked 141-pound All-America has No. 3 Jesse Mendez on Friday and No. 1 Real Woods next Friday.

www.pennlive.com

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8 months

There's been a lot of illness in the @pennstateWREST wrestling room and Cael Sanderson says it's slowly making its way out. Starocci feeling better; Van Ness ahead of schedule in his recovery from knee surgery. Details:

Several ailing Penn State wrestlers on the mend, according to Cael Sanderson

Aaron Nagao, Carter Starocci have had to take time out of the lineup.

www.pennlive.com

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2 years

Freshman Levi Haines knocks off 2-time A-A Will Lewan 3-1 in sudden victory OT at 157. Not many shots in regulation but 78 seconds of overtime action packed, and Haines switches from single to double-leg and gain control for the 3-1 win. Sellout crowd erupted...standing ovation.

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7 months

Big, big win for PSU freshman Tyler Kasak, downing third-seeded Jackson Arrington of N.C. State by way of Forest Hills in Johnstown. Kasak's second-period takedown tied it at 4 and he escaped in the third and held off Arrington for a 5-4 victory and an A-A placement.

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7 months

Greg Kerkvliet extremely efficient on his feet and four takedowns give him impressive 13-4 win over Michigan's Lucas Davison and his first NCAA title at heavyweight. He hugged Cael and Casey and Cody and then ran to his parents at matside. Nice moment for the big guy.

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1 year

Half of the United States World freestyle wrestling team will be manned by Nittany Lion Wrestling Club athletes and former @pennstateWREST wrestlers. Lee, Retherford, Taylor, Dake and Snyder win Final X titles at Newark Saturday night. A recap:

Lee, Retherford, Taylor among 5 Nittany Lion Wrestling Club athletes to make USA World team

Kyle Dake, Kyle Snyder also claim titles; former PIAA star Chance Marsteller upsets Olympic champion Jordan Burroughs.

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8 years

This just in: Eight years ago today, Penn State hired @caelsanderson as its head wrestling coach. Seems to have worked out fairly well.

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7 months

Mitchell Mesenbrink's Big Ten title was just the next thing, he said. And there's a lot more ahead for the @pennstateWREST at the NCAAs and beyond. A look at the Nittany Lion freshman:

Penn State wrestler Mitchell Mesenbrink’s ‘just get better’ approach seems to be working well

The transfer from Cal Baptist won his first Big Ten title on Sunday.

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7 months

The Penn State freshman does it. Braeden Davis beats yet another highly experienced wrestler, Patrick McKee of Minnesota, 8-1 in 125-pound B1G finals. Davis used a tilt off a mat return for 3 and countered 3 McKee throws before hitting a double-leg to seal it. Impressive stuff.

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6 years

Well, who saw that coming. Penn State comes up with two upset wins in the first two bouts at 133 and 141 as Roman Bravo-Young upends Luke Pletcher in overtime and Nick Lee downs No. 2 Joey McKenna 7-6, the same score McKenna won by last year. Penn State leads 5-0. Crowd stunned.

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8 months

Toughest challenge of the season is met as @pennstateWREST wins 4 of final 5 bouts and battles back to dump Nebraska, 22-13. Details:

Penn State wrestlers overcome No. 3 Nebraska’s challenge, handle the Cornhuskers, 22-13.

Nebraska built a 10-6 lead at the break but Penn State wins 4 of final 5 bouts.

www.pennlive.com

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7 months

It's tournament time and @pennstateWREST postseason begins on Saturday at the Big Ten Championships in Maryland. Nittany Lions are huge favorites not only to win the team title but, more importantly, qualify all 10 wrestlers for the NCAAs in Kansas City.

Heavily favored Penn State wrestlers set for Big Ten championships at Maryland

Nittany Lions have 5 No. 1 seeds and look to qualify each of its 10 wrestlers for the NCAA Championships.

www.pennlive.com

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3 years

Max Dean, 57-12 his last 2 season on the mat at 184 at Cornell, has transferred to @pennstateWREST , according to brother Gabe Dean in an interview with Chael Sonnen on YouTube. Gabe said Max most likely will move to 197. One of the more intriguing moves from the transfer portal.

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10 months

Beau Bartlett (65 kilograms), Alex Facundo (74kg) among 7 current, former or future @pennstateWREST to qualify for Olympic Wrestling Trials at U.S. Senior Nationals.

Beau Bartlett, Alex Facundo among 7 wrestlers with Penn State ties to qualify for Olympic Trials

Bartlett places second, Facundo third; two PSU recruits also become Trials qualifiers.

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7 months

Aaron Nagao places third at 133 with a quick fall over Jacob Van Dee of Nebraska in 1:51, causing a second straight roar from the large and partisan Penn State crowd at Maryland.

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7 months

There have been good bout, impressive performances through the B1Gs, but Aaron Brooks' 19-3 tech fall over Iowa's Zach Glazier was as good as it gets. Six textbook, perfectly executed takedowns to become a four-time B1G champ, just the 4th 4-timer in PSU history.

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2 years

That's what you call power. PSU freshman Levi Haines lifts unbeaten Peyton Robb with single-leg in OT, Robb counters, but Haines keeps the leg, lifts again and powers Robb to mat for winning takedown and 3-1 SV decision. Haines pointed to crowd and let out a scream.

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6 years

Here is Penn State’s wrestling lineup for Sunday, according to Cael Sanderson: Devon Schnupp, Roman Bravo-Young, Nick Lee, Jered Verkleeren, Jason Nolf, Vincenzo Joseph, Mark Hall, Shakur Rasheed, Bo Nickal and Anthony Cassar. Lions host Kent State at 2 p.m. Sunday.

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7 months

Carter Starocci and Aaron Brooks attempting to reach rare air, each with a shot of becoming a 4-time NCAA wrestling champion; @pennstateWREST heavy favorite to win its third straight title this week in Kansas City.

Penn State wrestlers Carter Starocci, Aaron Brooks have chance to become 4-time NCAA champions

Just five wrestlers ever have done that and PSU could have 2 in the same year.

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6 months

PSU's Greg Kerkvliet places 4th at heavyweight after a 2-2 criteria loss to Dom Bradley. Fourth place still nets Kerkvliet a spot on the U.S. National team for future freestyle events.

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6 months

Mats are down on Bryce Jordan Center floor for Friday-Saturday Olympic Team Trials. Action begins at 10 a.m. Friday.

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6 months

Carter Starocci makes it official: He'll return to @pennstateWREST for the opportunity to compete for record-setting fifth NCAA wrestling championship.

Carter Starocci says he’ll be back at Penn State for a shot at a record-setting 5th NCAA wrestling...

The Nittany Lions' four-time champ said Wednesday on Twitter (X) that he will make a return.

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8 years

Adjustment to taking a redshirt is one that @BaybeeMarky_PSU is willing to make this season.

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11 months

Cael Sanderson pleased with overall performance of his 20 @pennstateWREST Nittany Lions today. Said veterans looked good, newcomers scored a lot of points, and said Shayne Van Ness "looked really good." Also pointed out the performance of Beau Bartlett.

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Nagao also credited the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club and countless partners, such as Thomas Gilman, who he can train with.

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7 months

PSU's Tyler Kasak gets best of Iowa's Caleb Rathjen, 8-1, at 149, avenging overtime loss at Iowa earlier this year. Kasak to wrestle for third place later today.

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11 months

Sellout Rec Hall crowd set for Penn State-Lehigh wrestling. Three lineup changes for PSU at 125 (Steen), 149 (Kasak) and 197 ( Cochran). Starting now

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7 months

Winning third straight team title by 100 points and crowning a pair of 4-time NCAA champions makes for quite a night for @pennstateWREST . Details:

Pair of 4-time champions and team scoring record highlight Penn State’s NCAA wrestling domination

Carter Starocci and Aaron Brooks become four-timers and Penn State outscores 2nd-place Cornell by 100 points.

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5 years

Penn State transferred its national championship wrestling banners to the rafters surrounding the BJC scoreboard. They look good there.

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6 months

PSU's Carter Starocci just reiterated his earlier statement to Flo about being 60-40 to return to the Penn State lineup next season. He did add that he wants to make the decision within the next couple of weeks and, if he returns, would attempt to pursue a master's program.

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12 of 17 @pennstateWREST place at Army Black Knight Invite as 5 win titles, 2 earn second and 5 others place on Sunday. Lions were missing 5 starters and entered wrestlers at just 7 weight classes.

Penn State wrestlers register 5 individual championships at Army Black Knight Invitational

Two freshmen, two transfers and. returning All-America carried Nittany Lions to a second-place team finish.

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8 years

5 PSU wrestlers with GPAs 3.7 or above are BIG Distinguished Scholars: Nico Megaludis, Geno Morelli, Kade Moss, Jason Nolf, Devon Van Cura.

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6 months

Incoming PSU frosh Connor Mirasola just took out veteran wrestler David McFadden, formerly of Virginia Tech, 4-0. Showed good strength, good ability to counter. ... Beau Bartlett defeats former Cornell star Nahshon Garrett 10-6 at 65kg.

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7 months

Carter Starocci's winning streak of 64 is over. He medically defaults to Minnesota's Andrew Sparks at 174. He'll do the same in the next consolation round and will rely on a certain at-large bid to qualify for the NCAAs. He will not earn the top seed at the nationals.

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8 months

This one was never in doubt as Beau Bartlett turns in his most impressive performance of the season with a 7-2 win over No. 2 Real Woods. Two takedowns, one in the first period and one with :03 remaining, did the trick for Bartlett. Penn State leads 7-3.

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7 months

A three-day domination for @pennstateWREST in Kansas City as Starocci and Brooks win 4th NCAA titles and Lions set team scoring record with 172.5 points and record for the winning margin of 100 points over Cornell.

Pair of 4-time champions and team scoring record highlight Penn State’s NCAA wrestling domination

Carter Starocci and Aaron Brooks become four-timers and Penn State outscores 2nd-place Cornell by 100 points.

www.pennlive.com

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7 months

Another team title for @pennstateWREST , the Lions' third straight and 11th in past 13 seasons. Six wrestlers will vie for titles on and Carter Starocci and Aaron Brooks will shoot for their fourth title, a first for PSU and only 6th and 7th ever to win 4.

With NCAA title clinched, Penn State will send 6 wrestlers to Saturday’s championship finals

Carter Starocci and Aaron Brooks will attempt to make Penn State history and become four-time NCAA champions.

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6 years

And Jason Nolf becomes @pennstateWREST third three-time NCAA wrestling champion after thumping Nebraska's Tyler Berger 10-2. Nolf scored eight of his 10 points in the opening period. He finishes the season 35-0 and his career at 117-3 with 60 falls.

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4 years

And Aaron Brooks enables Penn State to have a perfect 4-for-4 night with an extremely tight 3-2 victory over Trent Hidlay of NC State and Mifflin County

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6 months

The crowd, large and partisan Penn State, did not like Burroughs' defensive tactics and Nebraska coach Mark Manning was goading the crowd walking off the floor as well as chirping at Penn State coach Casey Cunningham. Hardy round of boos ensued.

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10 months

If it wasn't a fall, it was a technical fall, as @pennstateWREST dispenses of Hofstra, 43-10, at Rec Hall. Cael Sanderson impressed with performance of Braeden Davis at 125 pounds. Details:

Bonus points fly as Penn State wrestlers overwhelm outmanned Hofstra, 43-10

Top-ranked Nittany Lions record four falls and three technical falls for second dual meet victory of season.

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2 years

It's the second straight season Penn State has clinched its natty in the morning consolation round.

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8 months

Rare Monday night match draws over 12,000 fans as Penn State dumps Rutgers, 35-3. Both team missing starters due to illness. Penn State wins 1,000th match in program history. Details:

Monday night on the mat goes Penn State’s way, 35-3 over Rutgers at Bryce Jordan Center

Illness affected both teams but Penn State able to win 9 of 10 bouts.

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6 years

Anthony Cassar completes Penn State's fine quarterfinal round with an 8-4 win over Nebraska's David Jensen. Penn State will have eight wrestlers in tonight's semifinals. The Nittany Lions also took the lead in the team race.

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7 months

PSU's Mitchell Mesenbrink camps out on the legs of Iowa's Mikey Caliendo, taking him down at will with singles and doubles en route to a 23-7 tech fall at the 6:47 mark. Mesenbrink's final with Wisconsin's Dean Hamiti could be Sunday's highlight bout. Points likely to fly.

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1 year

Aaron Brooks' impressive performance in Las Vegas earns the @pennstateWREST wrestler a U.S. Open title and Final X berth against Olympic champion David Taylor. Bartlett 4th; Starocci 6th; Nolf trims former teammate Joseph in finals. Details:

Penn State wrestler Aaron Brooks wins U.S. Open freestyle title; Bartlett 4th, Starocci 6th

Nittany Lion Wrestling Club's Jason Nolf and former Lock Haven star Chance Marsteller also win titles.

www.pennlive.com

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1 year

Quite the week for @pennstateWREST as Nittany Lions add U-20 silver medalist, Wisconsin state champ and Cal Baptist transfer Mitchell Mesenbrink to team on Friday. He'll compete at 157/165. They got Bernie Truax on Thursday. Here is what Mesenbrink said:

Penn State wrestling picks up commitment from U-20 silver medalist Mitchell Mesenbrink

The two-time Wisconsin champion and Cal Baptist transfer says he'll compete at 157 or 165 pounds.

www.pennlive.com

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2 years

Purdue's Matt Ramos has just pinned Iowa's Spencer Lee. Has there been a bigger upset than that? Unbelievable.

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2 years

You want to talk special freshman...Levi Haines. Trailing 7-2 to Va. Tech All-America Bryce Andonian, and close to being pinned, Haines battled back with two takedowns and worked a half-nelson to turn a tired Andonian for a fall in 6:11. Incredible turnaround for Haines at 157.

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7 months

Near-perfect effort gives @pennstateWREST second straight Big Ten title. Lions have 5 champs and 9 wrestlers among top 3 while outdistancing Michigan by 47 points.

7 finalists, 5 champs, 170.5 points add up to Big Ten championship for Penn State wrestlers

Nittany Lions dominate the 14-team Big Ten event in College Park, Maryland.

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11 months

Wrestling season under way for @pennstateWREST and top-ranked Nittany Lions enjoy a productive day at Journeymen Collegiate Classic. Lions go 45-15 overall with 20 wrestlers and projected starters win 27 of 29 bouts. Here is a recap:

Penn State wrestlers open season with dominating performance at Journeymen Collegiate Classic

Nittany Lions win 45 of 60 bouts and projected starters go 27-for-29.

www.pennlive.com

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9 years

Penn State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson said today "there's a chance" that heavyweight Nick Nevills will wrestle against Lehigh on Friday.

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9 months

Extremely impressive victory for freshman Tyler Kasak at 149 over IU's Graham Rooks. Kasak led 11-0 after one period, 14-0 after two and escaped late for a 16-0 tech fall. Rooks, if you recall, led PSU's Shayne Van Ness in last year's NCAA's before Van Ness staged a comeback.

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2 years

It's all but done as @pennstateWREST needs just 9.5 points to clinch its 10th team title under Cael Sanderson. Lions will have wrestlers in Saturday night's finals, including freshman Levi Haines at 157.

5 finalists and a team title at hand, Penn State wrestlers take over in Tulsa at NCAA Wrestling...

Bravo-Young, Haines, Starocci, Brooks and Kerkvliet all will vie for titles on Saturday night.

www.pennlive.com

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James R. Carlson

@JamesRCarlson

7 months

Carter Starocci says he'll wrestle everybody in the bracket if he has to, which means he's ready to wrestle and pursue his fourth NCAA title.

‘I’m feeling good,’ Carter Starocci says as the Penn State wrestler aims for 4th NCAA title

The three-time champion says this is the time of year he lives for and trains for.

www.pennlive.com

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James R. Carlson

@JamesRCarlson

6 months

Mitchell Mesenbrink techs out Quincy Monday 12-1 in 5:40 and will wrestle for third place at 74kg later this afternoon.

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James R. Carlson

@JamesRCarlson

8 months

Typical domination for Aaron Brooks as he took down All-America Silas Allred five times and scored a 17-4 major decision to give Penn State an 18-13 lead with only 285 to go.

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James R. Carlson

@JamesRCarlson

2 years

PSU's Shayne Van Ness trailed Maryland's Ethen Miller 9-1 (the same Miller he teched in the dual) and powered back in the 3rd pd with four takedowns, the fourth taking Miller to his back for a fall in 6:26.

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James R. Carlson

@JamesRCarlson

9 months

Penn State's search for a 149-pounder is over as freshman Tyler Kasak knocked off Ohio State's 9th-ranked senior Dylan D'Emilio 7-2. Impressive performance.

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James R. Carlson

@JamesRCarlson

9 months

3 freshmen lead @pennstateWREST to 46-0 win over Indiana as Nittany Lions limit Hoosiers to no takedowns. Michigan up next for Nittany Lions.

Penn State wrestlers hold Indiana to no points, no takedowns as 3 freshmen shine in 46-0 B1G victory

Freshman Davis, Kasak, Barr all win as Nittany Lions ring up 35 takedowns.

www.pennlive.com

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James R. Carlson

@JamesRCarlson

7 years

Penn State wrestlers @zaintrain_psu and @BaybeeMarky_PSU earn berths on U.S. World freestyle teams.

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@JamesRCarlson

11 months

NWCA All-Star Classic goes off without a hitch and 4 of 5 @pennstateWREST athletes registered dominant victories. A recap:

4 of 5 Penn State wrestlers notch dominant victories in NWCA All-Star Classic

Shayne Van Ness, Carter Starocci, Aaron Brooks and Greg Kerkvliet roll up easy wins at Rec Hall.

www.pennlive.com

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James R. Carlson

@JamesRCarlson

9 months

Short trip to Maryland, shorter 85-minute match as @pennstateWREST flattens Maryland 42-6. Ohio State next up at home on Friday for Nittany Lions, followed by a trip to Iowa on Feb. 9. Details:

8 wins with 4 falls leads to Penn State’s 42-6 wrestling domination of Maryland

Missing two starters didn't matter for the Nittany Lions; PSU closes match with 4 falls in final 5 bouts.

www.pennlive.com

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James R. Carlson

@JamesRCarlson

6 months

Mitchell Mesenbrink whips up on Okie State recruit Ladarion Lockett 13-3 at 74kg. Mesenbrink employed his typical aggressive style for five takedowns.

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James R. Carlson

@JamesRCarlson

11 months

Dual-meet season finally arrives for @pennstateWREST as Nittany Lions host Lehigh at 2 p.m. Sunday. Cael Sanderson discusses the 125-pound weight class and recaps the recent All-Star Classic. Details here:

Penn State’s dual-meet season begins Sunday; top-ranked Nittany Lions to host Lehigh

Penn State coach Cael Sanderson said he'll be putting his best team on the mat.

www.pennlive.com

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James R. Carlson

@JamesRCarlson

7 months

After wins by Haines and Mesenbrink, Carter Starocci takes out his second NCAA champ of the day, beating Michigan's Shane Griffith 2-0 with a second-period rideout and third-period escape.

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James R. Carlson

@JamesRCarlson

6 months

Reigning Olympic champion David Taylor has been defeated in back-to-back matches by Penn State's Aaron Brooks. The two embraced at center mat but Brooks' defense kept Taylor at bay. Incredible scene.

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@JamesRCarlson

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And Mitchell Mesenbrink, wrestling at the same time as Starocci, used 5 takedowns at 165 to tech out Maxx Mayfield of Northwestern 18-2 in 5:32.

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@JamesRCarlson

7 months

PSU's Aaron Brooks continues his impressive run through the 197-pound field in search of his fourth NCAA title. The now 5-time All-American (COVID year counted as an A-A finish) pinned Oklahoma's Stephen Buchanan in 2:44. Brooks is incredibly smooth and talented.

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