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Big Ten gives PSU 2 awards UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State Nittany Lion wrestlers Tyler Kasak and Luke Lilledahl were named Big Ten Wrestler and Freshman of the Week, respectively, in the Big Ten Wednesday. Kasak defeated Jacori Teemer at 157, winning by a 5-2 score. Kasak, with 2:04 in riding time, posted the 5-2 win to help lead Penn State to a win over No. 2 Iowa. Kasak improved to 12-0 on the year with two falls, two techs and three majors. Lilledahl beat Joey Cruz in a 22-6 technical fall victory (6:43). Lilledahl tallied seven takedowns, including five in the third period. He ...

First quarter sinks PSU

The Associated Press UNIVERSITY PARK — Sarah Te-Biasu scored 20 points, Kaylene Smikle added 17 and No. 14 Maryland held off Penn State’s second-half rally to earn an 82-73 victory on Wednesday night. Maryland (17-4, 7-3 Big Ten Conference) entered on a three-game losing streak — all to top-15 teams. Maryland scored the opening eight points of the game and led the rest of the way. The Terrapins added a 13-2 run later in the first quarter to take a double-digit lead they held until Penn State started the fourth quarter on an 8-0 run to get within 62-57. Penn State, which ...

PSU all in with hiring of Knowles

By Neil Rudel nrudel@altoonamirror.com When it comes to recruiting, James Franklin rarely takes a backseat. He proved that again Sunday when he lured Ohio State’s defensive coordinator, Jim Knowles, to Penn State. Of course, money helped. Franklin has often talked about being “aligned” with Penn State’s administration, specifically Athletic Director Pat Kraft, President Neeli Bendapudi and the Board of Trustees’ core leadership. And it’s clear the Nittany Lions’ leadership is all in —at just about any cost. With a three-year, $9.3 million contact, Knowles ...

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 ...