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Lions losing continues

The Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Tre Donaldson scored seven of his career-high 21 points during a game-closing 9-0 run and Michigan edged Penn State 76-72 on Monday night. Michigan grabbed three offensive rebounds on one possession midway through the second half before Rubin Jones sank a 3-pointer to extend its lead to 55-47. Penn State had a 70-67 lead with 3:12 remaining before missing its final four shots. Donaldson began his personal 7-0 run with a jumper from the free-throw line and Danny Wolf blocked a Penn State shot in the paint at the other end. Donaldson ...

Penn State confirms hiring of new defensive coordinator

Franklin welcomes Knowles with $3.1 million salary From Mirror reports Penn State this morning confirmed the hiring of new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, who most recently coached at rival Ohio State. “Join me in welcoming Jim Knowles back to his home in the commonwealth of ...

Lions use bonus points for easy win

From Mirror reports PISCATAWAY, N.J. — The Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team improved to 9-0 overall and 3-0 in the Big Ten Friday night, thanks to a 35-3 win over Rutgers. Penn State rode the wave of four technical falls and won nine of the dual’s 10 bouts to sail to victory. The dual was wrestled in front of a sold-out crowd inside Jersey Mike’s Arena with 8,057 fans. The dual began at 125. True freshman Luke Lilledahl, ranked No. 6 at 125, lost a 4-1 decision to No. 19 Dean Peterson on a late takedown and Rutgers led 3-0. Sophomore Braeden Davis, ranked No. 7 at ...

PSU gets UCLA star from portal

From Mirror reports UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State women’s soccer program and coach Erica Dambach announced the signing of junior forward Taylor Cheatham from UCLA Wednesday afternoon. The Plano, Texas, native Cheatham arrives in Happy Valley from the portal with two seasons of eligibility remaining after spending a pair of years in Westwood. One of the nation’s most coveted prospects coming out of the ECNL ranks, Cheatham arrives in Happy Valley following two seasons with the transcontinental Big Ten Conference rival UCLA Bruins. Cheatham appeared in 34 matches over her ...

Lions have 5 on first-ever AP CFP team

The Associated Press Ohio State’s run to its first national championship in a decade enabled the Buckeyes to dominate the Associated Press’ all-College Football Playoff team. The AP changed the way it put together its postseason all-star teams this season as college football introduced an expanded 12-team playoff that had some schools playing as many as four postseason games. The AP released an all-bowl team Jan. 7 for players who competed in non-playoff bowl games. Now the cooperative is unveiling an all-playoff team reserved only for players from the 12 College Football ...

PSU part of usual suspects

By Eric Olson The Associated Press The longest college football season in history ended Monday. Only seven months and two days until the start of the next. Some very familiar names will line up to compete for spots in the second go-round of the 12-team College Football Playoff, which will culminate Jan. 19 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. There are sure to be some surprise teams, too. National champion Ohio State will have many of its stars move on to the NFL, but the next wave of talent is always at the ready in Columbus, drawn by the program’s pedigree and the ...