Dave Rella took the mat against Michigan State's Rex Kendle.
Date: 02/18/08
Dave Rella took the mat against Michigan State's Rex Kendle.
The bout was scoreless after the first three minutes.
Date: 02/18/08
The bout was scoreless after the first three minutes.
Kendle chose down to start the final period still scoreless.
Date: 02/18/08
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: 02/18/08
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: 02/18/08
Sophomore Dave Erwin ranked #16 battled junior John Murphy at 174.
Down 2-1, Murphy chose defense to start the second period.
Date: 02/18/08
Down 2-1, Murphy chose defense to start the second period.
Erwin took advantage of the decision and worked to complete a cradle.
Date: 02/18/08
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: 02/18/08
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: 02/18/08
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: 02/18/08
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: 02/18/08
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: 02/18/08
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: 02/18/08
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: 02/18/08
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: 02/18/08
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: 02/18/08
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: 02/18/08
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: 02/18/08
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: 02/18/08
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: 02/18/08
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: 02/18/08
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: 02/18/08
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: 02/18/08
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: 02/18/08
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: 02/18/08
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: 02/18/08
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: 02/18/08
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: 02/18/08
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: 02/18/08
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: 02/18/08
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: 02/18/08
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: 02/18/08
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: 02/18/08
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: 02/18/08
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: 02/18/08
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.
