Posts Tagged ‘Penn State’
Pennsylvania's Vincenzo Joseph Pulls a Stunner in St. Louis; Pins IMar to Win Title
ST. LOUIS – Based on their walk out song selections you may have been surprised by the end result at 165 lbs.; you would’ve been wrong. Penn State freshman Vincenzo Joseph, a Pittsburgh native, choose to walk out to the song Stuck in the Middle with You, a soft rock track from 1973 by the band…
Read MorePenn State Nittany Lions Crowns 5 Champions, Wins Team Title
ST. LOUIS – Jason Nolf jumped up, screamed and raised his arms in triumph. The rare display of emotional wasn’t the result of the Penn State 157-pounder his first NCAA title on Saturday night at the Scottrade Center. Instead, it came when his teammate, Vincenzo Joseph, pinned Isaiah Martinez for the 165-pound championship. That was…
Read MorePenn State Powers Five Wrestlers into NCAA National Finals
ST. LOUIS – Talk about a high five. Five Penn State wrestlers – including three from Pennsylvania – will wrestle for NCAA titles on Saturday night at the Scottrade Center. The Nittany Lions went a perfect 5-for-5 in the semifinals on Friday night to take a giant step toward a sixth NCAA team title in…
Read MorePreviewing Pennsylvania's Five NCAA National Semifinalists
Five Pennsylvania wrestlers will be competing in the NCAA semifinals on Friday night. Here’s a look at their matchups: 125 lbs. No. 4 Darrian Cruz, Lehigh (31-2) vs. No. 1 Thomas Gilman, Iowa (32-0) How they got here: Cruz – EIWA champion Pin (:52) over Dylan Peters of Northern Iowa 1-0 over No. 13 Shakur…
Read MorePennsylvania Studs Help Penn State Take lead at NCAA National Tournament
ST. LOUIS – The first day of the NCAA Tournament couldn’t have gone much better for Penn State. The Nittany Lions went a combined 15-1 on the day, including two wins apiece by Pennsylvania’s Zain Retherford, Jason Nolf, Vincenzo Joseph and Matt McCutcheon. Even Jimmy Gulibon, who had struggled in the Big Ten Championships, turned…
Read MoreCan Jimmy Gulibon Help Lift Nittany Lions to NCAA Title?
Jimmy Gulibon could be Penn State’s wild card at the NCAA Championships. Yes, the four-time PIAA champion from Derry Area earned an automatic bid by finishing eighth at 141 pounds in the Big Ten Tournament, but what the Nittany Lions will get from him in St. Louis is anybody’s guess. For his part, Cael Sanderson…
Read MorePennsylvania Power Lifts Penn State to National Duals Championship
It didn’t start out as planned for Penn State but after falling behind (13-0) to Oklahoma State Pennsylvania Wrestling powered the Nittany Lions to an NCAA National Duals Championship title in Stillwater, OK . It started with 4x PIAA State Champion Jimmy Gulibon (Derry Area) who showed his true colors despite a loss to 2016…
Read MoreBreakdown of PA Wrestling Power In the NCAA Division I
It’s no secret Pennsylvania Wrestling historically fares well on the NCAA Division I level and 2017 should be no different. After analyzing the three major Rankings services a total of 39 wrestlers from the Keystone State are currently ranked in the Top 20 of their weight. District 7 wrestlers are far ahead of the group…
Read MoreClash of The Young Guns: Nolf vs. Kemerer
Don’t expect Jody Strittmatter to be matside for Penn State’s Big Ten showdown at Iowa on Friday night. Or hosting a raucous watch party, for that matter. The Nation’s top club coach will be tuning in quietly – and nervously – from the comfort of his own home. While the dual could have more than…
Read MorePenn State vs. Lehigh Will be Keystone State Showdown
When the Lehigh Mountain Hawks arrive in Happy Valley to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions at the Bryce Jordan Center it will be a display of #PAPOWER. Both line-ups are littered with former Pennsylvania studs as a combined total 28 PIAA State Championships are owned between the two rosters. #4 Penn State is looking…
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