Wrestling
Penn wrestling ushers in New Year with impressive individual victories
When the clock struck midnight and the new year was rung in this weekend, many Penn students were out and about.
Penn wrestling hangs tough at Nittany Lion Open
Usually, comparing Penn to its state-funded counterpart elicits irritated exclamations or dismissive scoffs. On Sunday, however, Penn wrestling traveled to University Park, this time looking to emulate the success of the Nittany Lions. Ranked the No. 1 team in the country by InterMat, Penn State hosted the annual Nittany Lion Open on Sunday, inviting many of the top Division I teams from across the country.
Penn wrestling excited for journey to Nittany Lion Open
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Long road back for pair of Penn wrestlers
For Penn wrestling, this is true both on and off the mats, with two of their mainstays coming back from time off.
Pair of fresh college grads join Penn wrestling staff
For some people, four years just isn’t enough.
Penn wrestling's grapplers unicycle for glory
When it comes to reinventing the wheel, Penn athletes hope to usher in a new era of transportation.
Penn wrestling brings home three titles in Keystone Classic
The saying in wrestling may go “sweep the legs,” but the grappling that took place at Sunday’s Keystone Classic left onlookers’ legs rooted to the spot in suspense.
Wrestling Issue | Red and Blue have a Cobb mentality
At the start of last season, most sentences involving C.J. Cobb ended in a question mark. But after finishing one win shy of All-American status in 2015, Cobb provided the answers to those questions and planted the seeds for what is set to be a limitless swan song for the Red and Blue.
Wrestling Issue | Quakers enter 2015 with strong depth
There’s an aura of familiarity surrounding Penn wrestling this season.
Wrestling Issue | Palestra to trade hoops for mats, play host to elite tournament
The Palestra is usually called the Cathedral of College Basketball. A new sport, however, is prepared to take ownership of that storied arena.Wrestling Issue | Philly-native freshmen ready for homcoming
Although Penn wrestling doesn’t often feature Philadelphia natives on its roster, this year’s squad includes two freshmen alone who call the City of Brotherly Love home.
Steele | What a difference a year makes for Grace Calhoun
Tuesday marks the one year anniversary of Grace Calhoun's introduction as Penn's new athletic director.
Mixed results for Penn Wrestling at NCAA Championships
Much like at the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association Championships two weeks ago, Penn wrestling saw mixed results at the NCAA Championships this weekend. With two automatic qualifiers and three at-large bid recipients, the Quakers took five grapplers to St.
A whirlwind weekend to begin spring break for Penn Athletics
When Spring Break rolls around, some college students go on extravagant excursions to exotic destinations, seeking beautiful views, warm weather and adventure.
Penn wrestling battles through ups and downs at EIWAs
Penn entered day two with three grapplers still in play in the semifinal round but left the day with only one finalist and without an individual champion.
Penn wrestling finds moderate success at EIWAs day one
The Quakers won’t be sending all six to them semi-finals, but they certainly held their own against some of the East Coast’s top grapplers.
Penn wrestling take six All-Ivy performers to EIWA's
Are you ready to rumble? The Red and Blue’s wrestling season is about to hit critical mass with the approaching EIWA Conference Championships this weekend. The Quakers, who are led by six All-Ivy grapplers, are in strong position to finish near the top of the heap Saturday in Bethlehem, Pa., something many believed to be unfathomable a few months ago.
Penn wrestling sweeps Princeton and Drexel on senior day
The Red and Blue defeated both Princeton and Drexel at the Palestra this weekend to complete its home dual meet season with a perfect 6-0 record.
Key trio leads Penn wrestling to knockout of Columbia
Behind dominating victories by the core trio of sophomore Caleb Richardson, senior C.J. Cobb and senior Lorenzo Thomas, the Quakers tallied their fourth straight victory in a 25-10 defeat of their New York rivals.