Wildcats on steady groud

February 25, 2023

The Associated Press EVANSTON, Ill. — Like a boxer sprawled on the canvas, Northwestern coach Chris Collins seemed like he was ready for the final bell. It turned out he wasn’t quite down for the count. These days, Collins is on solid footing. And so are the Wildcats. “I fight,” Collins said. “I’m a fighter. I always have been. I’m not a quitter in any sense of the imagination. If I put my heart and energy into something, I’m gonna see it through. ... If you get knocked down, get up. Keep fighting until you’ve got no breath left.” The Wildcats (20-8, 11-6 Big ...

Pickett delivers for Nittany Lions in victory in Columbus

February 24, 2023

From Mirror, wire reports COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Penn State men’s basketball team won its third-straight game with a gritty 75-71 road victory at Ohio State Thursday night in Big Ten play. Jalen Pickett scored 14 of his game-high 23 points in the final 7:15 as Penn State closed the back-and-forth game on a 14-8 run and limited the Buckeyes to just four field goals in the final 7:30. Pickett finished with 23 points, 21 of which were scored in the second half after battling first-half foul trouble. Seth Lundy tallied 19 points and five rebounds in another efficient performance, ...

Pickett carries Lions to win

February 20, 2023

From Mirror, wire reports MINNEAPOLIS — Jalen Pickett had 32 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, Camren Wynter added 14 points on 5-of-8 shooting and five assists and Penn State beat Minnesota 76-69 Saturday night to extend the Golden Gophers’ losing streak to nine games. ...

Nittany Lions take nine of 10 matchups in easy win

February 20, 2023

From Mirror reports UNIVERSITY PARK — The Penn State wrestling team toppled Clarion, 40-6, in front of a sold out Rec Hall crowd Sunday, closing out another unbeaten dual-meet season. Penn State finished the year at 16-0 overall, marking the seventh time during coach Cael Sanderson’s tenure that Penn State went undefeated. Clarion fell to 11-6. The season’s final dual meet was wrestled in front of 6,545 fans. It was their 66th straight sellout in Rec Hall. The Nittany Lions have sold out 75 of their last 77 home events, including nine of 11 in the Bryce Jordan ...

College wrestling

February 18, 2023

Clarion at Penn St. Sunday Start: 1 p.m., Rec Hall, State College, Pa. Records: Clarion 11-5 (8-2 MAC); Penn State 15-0 (8-0 Big Ten) TV: Big Ten+ Internet: www.gopsusports.com Notable: The Golden Eagles will make the trek across Interstate 80 to wrestle in both teams’ final dual meet of the season. ...The Golden Eagles’ roster is filled with wrestlers from Pennsylvania, including Glendale alum Suds Dubler. Dubler is 4-5 on the season. Also on Clarion’s roster from District 6 include are Bald Eagle Area graduate Seth Koleno (141), West Branch product Reynold ...

PSU Altoona misses shot to clinch home playoff road

February 16, 2023

By Michael Boytim mboytim@altoonamirror.com The Penn State Altoona men’s basketball team missed a chance to clinch hosting the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference playoffs Wednesday after an 86-81 loss to La Roche at Adler Arena. The Lions handed the Redhawks their only conference ...