Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling
| Penn State Nittany Lions | |
|---|---|
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| University | Pennsylvania State University |
| Conference |
Big Ten NCAA Division I division |
| Location | University Park, PA |
| Head Coach | Cael Sanderson (8th year) |
| Arena | Lorenzo Wrestling Complex at Rec Hall (Capacity: 7,000) |
| Nickname | Nittany Lions |
| Colors | Blue and White |
| Total Team National Championships | |
| 7 (1921, 1953, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016) | |
| NCAA Individual National Championships | |
| 1935, 1952, 1953, 1955, 1957, 1971, 1972, 1975, 1984, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 | |
| NCAA Individual Champions | |
| 32 (by 25 athletes) | |
The Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling team is a NCAA Division I Wrestling team competing as members of the Big Ten Conference.
Coached by Olympian Cael Sanderson, the Nittany Lions have maintained status as a top wrestling program. Penn State holds a four-time NCAA team championship winning streak from 2011-2014, and after winning again in 2016, the Nittany Lions have won seven national championships. The 2015-2016 Penn State team includes such talented wrestlers as Nico Megaludis, Zain Retherford, Jason Nolf, Bo Nickal and Morgan McIntosh. Ed Ruth and David Tayor concluded their collegiate careers in March 2014. Ruth finished third as a freshman and then was a three time National Champion. Taylor was a two-time National Champion and finished as runner-up twice.
Penn State wrestling program was established in 1909 and was declared national dual meet champion in 1921. In 1925 Penn State won all seven team duals in which they competed, finishing the dual meet season undefeated. Charlie Spiedel coached the team from 1927–1964, taking a four-year break during World War II to serve his country. He is credited with laying the groundwork for the Nittany Lion wrestling standard of excellence, and he guided the team to the 1953 national title.
Penn State has won seven national championships as a team (1921, 1953, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016).
Winners
The following table counts the achievements of Nittany Lion wrestlers by name as opposed to year.
Penn State wrestlers have gone on to have success beyond their NCAA achievements. Wrestlers have had career success in the Olympics and in professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).
2014-15 Roster
Penn State has high quality wrestling facilities. A wrestling room is equipped with equipment and gear. Nittany Lion wrestlers may take advantage of spacious strength training facilities, a practice room, athletic medical facilities and academic support centers housed in the venerable fieldhouse to maximize their talents. The Lorenzo Wrestling Complex - widely considered among the best in the nation - gives Penn State athletes a world-class facility for training. Recently renovated and expanded, the facility encompasses over 24,000 square feet, including the practice room, weight room, locker room and support space. The recent renovation more than doubled the size of the former wrestling room. When hosting home dual meets, mats are set in the gym. Penn State has committed over $145 million to Nittany Lions athletic facilities.
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