Dave Rella took the mat against Michigan State's Rex Kendle.
Date: 02/18/2008
Dave Rella took the mat against Michigan State's Rex Kendle.
The bout was scoreless after the first three minutes.
Date: 02/18/2008
The bout was scoreless after the first three minutes.
Kendle chose down to start the final period still scoreless.
Date: 02/18/2008
Kendle chose down to start the final period still scoreless.
Rella, cramping badly in the bout, took his third injury time out and gave Michigan State an injury default. PSU 0- MS - 6
Date: 02/18/2008
Rella, cramping badly in the bout, took his third injury time out and gave Michigan State an injury default. PSU 0- MS - 6
Sophomore Dave Erwin ranked #16 battled junior John Murphy at 174.
Date: 02/18/2008
Sophomore Dave Erwin ranked #16 battled junior John Murphy at 174.
Down 2-1, Murphy chose defense to start the second period.
Date: 02/18/2008
Down 2-1, Murphy chose defense to start the second period.
Erwin took advantage of the decision and worked to complete a cradle.
Date: 02/18/2008
Erwin took advantage of the decision and worked to complete a cradle.
Erwin escaped with a hard-fought 5-4 win. PSU 3 MS 6
Date: 02/18/2008
Erwin escaped with a hard-fought 5-4 win. PSU 3 MS 6
No. 14 Phil Bomberger met Michigan State's Nick Palmieri at 184.
Date: 02/18/2008
No. 14 Phil Bomberger met Michigan State's Nick Palmieri at 184.
Tied 3-3, Bomberger chose down to begin the second period and Palmieri quickly escaped.
Date: 02/18/2008
Tied 3-3, Bomberger chose down to begin the second period and Palmieri quickly escaped.
Tied 5-5, Palmieri chose down to begin the third period. He quickly escaped and Bomberger began his pressure.
Date: 02/18/2008
Tied 5-5, Palmieri chose down to begin the third period. He quickly escaped and Bomberger began his pressure.
With :05 left, Bomberger tripped him up and completed the takedown by grabbing both Palmieri's ankles. A 7-6 win for Phil. PSU 6 MS 6
Date: 02/18/2008
With :05 left, Bomberger tripped him up and completed the takedown by grabbing both Palmieri's ankles. A 7-6 win for Phil. PSU 6 MS 6
Phil Davis entered the dual ranked # 3 at 197 while Joe Williams was ranked #16.
Date: 02/18/2008
Phil Davis entered the dual ranked # 3 at 197 while Joe Williams was ranked #16.
Davis chose down to begin the second period and quickly escaped.
Date: 02/18/2008
Davis chose down to begin the second period and quickly escaped.
While Davis worked to turn Williams, the Spartan managed to keep from getting turned.
Date: 02/18/2008
While Davis worked to turn Williams, the Spartan managed to keep from getting turned.
Davis posted a convincing 7-0 win over the No. 16 ranked Spartan. PSU - 9 - 6
Date: 02/18/2008
Davis posted a convincing 7-0 win over the No. 16 ranked Spartan. PSU - 9 - 6
John Laboranti ranked # 16 met MSU's Alan O"Donnell at heavyweight.
Date: 02/18/2008
John Laboranti ranked # 16 met MSU's Alan O"Donnell at heavyweight.
Scoreless after the first period, Laboranti turned a near-escape into a two point reversal.
Date: 02/18/2008
Scoreless after the first period, Laboranti turned a near-escape into a two point reversal.
O'Donnell chose down to begin the third period and Laboranti took advantage of the situation.
Date: 02/18/2008
O'Donnell chose down to begin the third period and Laboranti took advantage of the situation.
Laboranti completed a cradle and turned the Spartan for three near fall points. He walked away with an impressive 14-4 major decision. Penn State 13 MSU 6
Date: 02/18/2008
Laboranti completed a cradle and turned the Spartan for three near fall points. He walked away with an impressive 14-4 major decision. Penn State 13 MSU 6
Senior Mark McKnight was forced to miss the dual with a skin infection. Red shirt freshman Eric Caschera made his Penn State dual meet debut.
Date: 02/18/2008
Senior Mark McKnight was forced to miss the dual with a skin infection. Red shirt freshman Eric Caschera made his Penn State dual meet debut.
Michigan State's Joe Trombley got the bout's first takedown after a scramble.
Date: 02/18/2008
Michigan State's Joe Trombley got the bout's first takedown after a scramble.
Leading 4-0 with a bonus point assured, Trombley chose down to start the third period.
Date: 02/18/2008
Leading 4-0 with a bonus point assured, Trombley chose down to start the third period.
Cashera tried for back points right away, but Trombley slid through. Cashera kept the loss to a regular decision, falling 7-1. PSU 13-9
Date: 02/18/2008
Cashera tried for back points right away, but Trombley slid through. Cashera kept the loss to a regular decision, falling 7-1. PSU 13-9
Senior co-captain Tim Haas took on one of MSU's only two ranked grapplers when he met #4 Franklin Gomez.
Date: 02/18/2008
Senior co-captain Tim Haas took on one of MSU's only two ranked grapplers when he met #4 Franklin Gomez.
Gomez chose down to start the second period up 4-2.
Date: 02/18/2008
Gomez chose down to start the second period up 4-2.
Gomez going into the third period carried a five point lead and worked for a major decision.
Date: 02/18/2008
Gomez going into the third period carried a five point lead and worked for a major decision.
Sophomore Bubba Jenkins put his #5 ranking at 149 on the line against Spartan Eddie Skowneski.
Date: 02/18/2008
Sophomore Bubba Jenkins put his #5 ranking at 149 on the line against Spartan Eddie Skowneski.
Jenkins led 4-1 after the first period and built up riding time in the second period.
Date: 02/18/2008
Jenkins led 4-1 after the first period and built up riding time in the second period.
Jenkins posted a 7-2 win and put PSU up 22-13
Date: 02/18/2008
Jenkins posted a 7-2 win and put PSU up 22-13
No. 3 nationally ranked Dan Vallimont met MS's John Fulger. Vallimont quickly opened up a 2-1 lead after a takedown at :15 into the first period.
Date: 02/18/2008
No. 3 nationally ranked Dan Vallimont met MS's John Fulger. Vallimont quickly opened up a 2-1 lead after a takedown at :15 into the first period.
Vallimont chose down to start the second period and quickly escaped to a 7-2 lead.
Date: 02/18/2008
Vallimont chose down to start the second period and quickly escaped to a 7-2 lead.
Vallimont turned Fulger once, but the Spartan managed to keep his back off the mat and avoid any near fall points.
Date: 02/18/2008
Vallimont turned Fulger once, but the Spartan managed to keep his back off the mat and avoid any near fall points.
Vallimont with a 15-3 major decision victory gave PS a 26-13 win.
Date: 02/18/2008
Vallimont with a 15-3 major decision victory gave PS a 26-13 win.
Tim Mohney presented the Ridge Riley Outstanding Wrestler Award to John Laboranti. Tim Mohney was honored during the meet as being a member of those Penn State wrestlers who competed more than 60 years ago.
Date: 02/18/2008
Tim Mohney presented the Ridge Riley Outstanding Wrestler Award to John Laboranti. Tim Mohney was honored during the meet as being a member of those Penn State wrestlers who competed more than 60 years ago.
