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Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling
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TeamPenn State Nittany Lions wrestling
UniversityPennsylvania State University
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
DivisionNCAA Division I
Head coachCael Sanderson
ArenaBryce Jordan Center

Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling is a collegiate wrestling team from Pennsylvania State University, competing in the Big Ten Conference of the NCAA Division I. The team has a rich history, with notable wrestlers like Cael Sanderson, David Taylor, and Ed Ruth. The Nittany Lions have won several NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, including titles in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. The team is currently coached by Cael Sanderson, a former Iowa State University wrestler and Olympic gold medalist, who has led the team to numerous Big Ten Conference championships, including titles in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019.

History

The Pennsylvania State University wrestling program was established in 1909 and has a long history of producing talented wrestlers, including Olympic champions like Cael Sanderson and Jake Varner. The team has competed in the Big Ten Conference since 1993 and has won several conference championships, including titles in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. The Nittany Lions have also produced several NCAA champions, including David Taylor, Ed Ruth, and Zain Retherford. The team's success can be attributed to the leadership of coaches like Cael Sanderson, who has been at the helm since 2009 and has led the team to numerous championships, including titles at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships and the Big Ten Conference championships.

Team Achievements

The Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling team has achieved numerous accolades, including eight NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships titles in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. The team has also won several Big Ten Conference championships, including titles in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. The Nittany Lions have produced several NCAA champions, including David Taylor, Ed Ruth, and Zain Retherford, who have all won multiple championships at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. The team's success has been recognized by the National Wrestling Coaches Association, which has awarded the Nittany Lions the National Dual Meet Championship title several times, including in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019.

Coaches

The Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling team has been led by several notable coaches, including Cael Sanderson, who has been at the helm since 2009. Sanderson, a former Iowa State University wrestler and Olympic gold medalist, has led the team to numerous championships, including titles at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships and the Big Ten Conference championships. Other notable coaches include Jason Peters, who served as an assistant coach under Sanderson, and Cody Sanderson, who is currently an assistant coach for the team. The team's coaching staff has also included notable wrestlers like Jake Varner and David Taylor, who have both served as volunteer assistant coaches for the team.

Notable Wrestlers

The Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling team has produced several notable wrestlers, including Cael Sanderson, David Taylor, and Ed Ruth. Sanderson, a former Iowa State University wrestler and Olympic gold medalist, is widely considered one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, with a career record of 159-0 at Iowa State University. Taylor, a four-time NCAA champion, is one of the most decorated wrestlers in Penn State University history, with a career record of 134-3. Ruth, a three-time NCAA champion, is also one of the most successful wrestlers in Penn State University history, with a career record of 136-2. Other notable wrestlers include Zain Retherford, a three-time NCAA champion, and Jason Nolf, a three-time NCAA champion.

Season-by-Season Results

The Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling team has achieved significant success in recent years, with eight NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships titles in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. The team has also won several Big Ten Conference championships, including titles in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. In the 2010-11 season, the team finished with a record of 19-1-1 and won the Big Ten Conference championship. In the 2011-12 season, the team finished with a record of 19-1-1 and won the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships title. The team has continued to dominate the sport, with recent seasons including 2018-19, where the team finished with a record of 14-0 and won the Big Ten Conference championship, and 2019-20, where the team finished with a record of 13-0 and won the Big Ten Conference championship. The team's success has been recognized by the National Wrestling Coaches Association, which has awarded the Nittany Lions the National Dual Meet Championship title several times, including in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019.

Category:College wrestling teams in the United States