Collegian Staff Writer

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.

Pataky simply had to make an appearance on the mat to solidify his win Friday. No. 6 Zach Sanders of No. 5 Minnesota sat out because of an ankle injury, and the Penn State wrestling team found itself leading at the get-go.

Though the No. 10 Nittany Lions received the maximum amount of points heading into the 133-pound matchup, the lead slipped away as No. 1 Jayson Ness pinned Bryan Pearsall (1:17), and No. 8 Mike Thorn defeated No. 20 141-pounder Adam Lynch by fall (2:18). The losses put the Lions (13-6-1, 5-3) in a hole en route to a 26-16 loss to the Golden Gophers (12-5, 7-1), snapping a four-meet win streak.

via Gophers snap Penn State’s four-meet win streak – The Daily Collegian Online.

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MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota handed Penn State six points to begin Friday’s regular-season finale. The Nittany Lions failed to parlay the gift into their first victory over a top-10 team.

The fifth-ranked Golden Gophers won six of nine bouts contested as they dropped the 10th-ranked Nittany Lions 26-16 on Friday at the Sports Pavilion.

Penn State ends its first dual meet season under coach Cael Sanderson 13-6-1 overall and 5-3 in the Big Ten. The Nittany Lions went 0-6 against teams in the top 10 of the NWCA/USA Today rankings.

via Gophers pin loss on Lions | Penn State News | Sports – Centre Daily Times.

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Collegian Staff Writer

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.

As the season wears on, even the little things like that show that the Nittany Lion wrestlers appear to be gaining strength. Not only have they been beating teams on the scoreboard, several Lion grapplers believe they have been in superior shape.

via PSU peaking physically before title bouts – The Daily Collegian Online.

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By Brendan Monahan

Collegian Staff Writer

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.

“Most guys get weaker as the season goes on,” Crowell said Saturday after losing 6-5 to Michigan State’s Tyler Dickenson Friday. “I’m getting stronger.”

While his opponents have to cut weight, Crowell said he doesn’t miss a meal. Thanks to that model, Crowell sees his energy increasing. And as his strength grows, Crowell’s shots can only become more effective.

via Crowell sees energy increase, sets sight on first Big Ten win – The Daily Collegian Online.

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Collegian Staff Writer

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.

By beating Bounds 3-1 Friday night at Rec Hall in No. 10 Penn State's 26-12 win over the Spartans, Vallimont earned his 100th win as a Lion — and did it in his last home match.

via Vallimont earns 100th win, Penn State beats Michigan State – The Daily Collegian Online.

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Guy Cipriano

UNIVERSITY PARK — Dan Vallimont skipped rope as he watched Friday’s 174-pound bout from behind Penn State’s bench.

This quick cardiovascular workout proved different than others. The fifth-year senior performed a routine task knowing he had joined an accomplished group.

Vallimont became the 25th Nittany Lion to reach 100 career victories as he defeated Kyle Bounds 3-1 at 165 in Friday’s 26-12 victory over Michigan State at Rec Hall.

via Gladiator finish | Penn State News | Sports – Centre Daily Times.

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As senior nights go, this one was perfect, both literally and figuratively.

The No. 10 Penn State wrestling team 13-5-1, 5-2 Big Ten won seven of 10 bouts to turn away Michigan State 8-6-1, 2-4, 26-12, Friday night as 4,408 fans helped the Nittany Lions celebrate Senior Night.

The four seniors in the lineup – 141-pounder Adam Lynch, 157-pounder Cyler Sanderson, 165-pounder Dan Vallimont and 184-pounder David Erwin – all won their final bouts in Rec Hall. A perfect 4-0.

And, for the entire team, its fourth win in a row capped and undefeated home slate. A perfect 5-0.

via Lions, Lynch win on Senior Night – SunGazette.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Community Information – Williamsport-Sun Gazette.

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Feb. 7, 2010

Site: State College, Pa. (Rec Hall)

Scores: #11 Penn State 29, Michigan 10

Records: U-M (4-12, 0-5 Big Ten), Penn State (11-5-1, 3-2 Big Ten)

Next U-M Event: Friday, Feb. 12 — at Indiana (Bloomington, Ind.), 7 p.m.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The University of Michigan wrestling team claimed three individual victories against No. 11-ranked Penn State, falling to the Nittany Lions, 29-10, on Sunday afternoon (Feb. 7) at Rec Hall. U-M earned wins from sophomore captain Zac Stevens (Monroe, Mich./Monroe HS), junior/sophomore Justin Zeerip (Fremont, Mich./Hesperia HS) and senior/junior captain Anthony Biondo (Clinton Twp., Mich./Chippewa Valley HS) at 133, 174 and 197 pounds, respectively.

via University of Michigan Official Athletic Site – Wrestling.

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UNIVERSITY PARK — The pep band blasted music as Cyler Sanderson sprinted off the mat.

Penn State’s other wrestlers sprung from their seats. The public address announcer summoned fans for a push-up contest. A dance team prepared to perform.

The scene during Sunday’s intermission against Michigan showed why wrestling meets at Rec Hall are creating a buzz again.

An explosive start, which included Sanderson’s first-period pin of Dave Johnson at 157 pounds, helped the Nittany Lions engage 4,511 fans during a 29-10 thumping of Michigan.

via Nittany Lions put on a show | Penn State News | Sports – Centre Daily Times.

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BlueWhiteIllustrated.com Assistant Editor

As the No. 11 Penn State wrestling team’s dual meet season winds to a close, two things are becoming abundantly clear: the Nittany Lions are clearly better than a lot of people expected and they are in far better shape than almost all of their opponents.

Those two things were evident Sunday as the Nittany Lions (12-5-1, 4-2 Big Ten) mauled Michigan (4-12, 0-5), 29-10, in front of 4,511 Rec Hall fans.

Penn State won seven of 10 bouts and piled up a 29-17 advantage in takedowns.

via BlueWhiteIllustrated.com – Lion wrestlers top Michigan.

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