Wrestling
‘Revenge’ is Penn wrestling's motto against rival Crimson
When Penn wrestling hosts Harvard at the Palestra Saturday, it won’t be an event for culinary enthusiasts. The reason why? Only one dish will be served that day – revenge.
Rappo | Wrestling: the art of war
Wrestling is as intense and mentally demanding a sport as there is. It is the ultimate test of strength, flexibility, conditioning and character.
Big Red aura overwhelms Quakers
The No. 24 Penn wrestling team suffered their 11th defeat to No. 8 Cornell in a row on Saturday in Ithaca, N.Y., but returned to the Palestra and demonstrated their class with a 23-10 victory over EIWA rival Bucknell.
Raucous fans expected for Cornell meet
While the No. 24 Quakers have given up 10 in a row to the No. 8 Big Red, this season might very well be the team’s best shot to put an end to the long losing streak against its archrival.
No. 20 Quakers outwrestled by underrated Cyclones
On Sunday at the Palestra, Iowa State handed Penn its second loss of the season, 25-9.
C.J. Cobb primed for success
After sustaining a season-ending LCL strain only eight bouts into a promising college career a season ago, Cobb was in an unfamiliar spot. Undeterred, he launched into preparations for this season with gusto.
Penn wrestling wins first home dual of year
One weekend, 20 bouts and 13 victories later, the Quakers made it clear they’re in it for real, winning 24-12 against No. 21 Lehigh and 21-12 against Hofstra.
Grapplers looking for one upset
Penn’s wrestling team is seeking revenge this weekend in a doubleheader against rivals Lehigh and Hofstra in its last chance to make a statement before winter break.
Penn wrestling still figuring out its depth chart
After losing to No. 3 Oklahoma State on Sunday, coach Rob Eiter made it clear that, at 133 pounds and at heavyweight, the first spot on the team is up for grabs.
Penn wrestling falls to Oklahoma State
Though the Quakers won three early matches, they were ultimately overmatched by a roster that included six wrestlers ranked in the top 10 in their weightclass, as the Cowboys lassoed the Red and Blue, 35-10.
Penn wrestling sees success at Keystone Classic
With three wrestlers in the finals, Penn had a chance to make up for a disappointing finish to last weekend’s Binghamton Open. All three title bouts went into overtime.
Penn wrestling looks to defend home turf in Keystone Classic
This year, 14 schools from across the country will make the trip to Philadelphia for one of the nation’s premier tournaments.
Rappo returns from Wall Street to wrestle for Quakers
Senior Mark Rappo spent the 2011-12 season interning on Wall Street. Now, he returns as Penn’s only grappler at 125 pounds. Ranked No. 13 heading into the season, he will make his comeback Sunday in the Keystone Classic at the Palestra.Bagherzadeh | No walk in the park for Penn wrestling
Not counting the upcoming Keystone Classic and Midlands Championships, Penn’s wrestling team will take part in 13 duals this season before the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association Championships in early March.
Grapplers face wrestling’s first test of season at Binghamton Open
Sunday, Penn’s grapplers will travel to upstate New York to compete in the annual Binghamton Open, their first competition of the year.
Penn wrestler Micah Burak’s season to remember
At the NCAA Wrestling Championships in St. Louis this past weekend, junior Micah Burak concluded a stellar season with a seventh-place finish at 197 pounds to earn All-American honors.
Burak shines at NCAA Wrestling Championships
Penn’s team of five NCAA qualifiers came away disappointed in their overall performance but they are celebrating junior Micah Burak, who finished seventh to earn All-American honors at the NCAA Wrestling Championships this weekend in St.
Penn wrestling their way back at NCAA Championships
Five members of the Penn wrestling team began the NCAA Championships Thursday with high hopes and championship aspirations.
Penn wrestlers head to NCAAs
Seniors Zack Kemmerer and Bryan Ortenzio, transfer senior Erich Smith, junior Micah Burak and freshman Steve Robertson will compete this weekend at the NCAA Wrestling Championships in St. Louis.
