Senior Phil Davis faced Purdue's Logan Brown at 197.
Date: 02/19/2008
Senior Phil Davis faced Purdue's Logan Brown at 197.
Brown lifted Davis' leg up to his shoulder, but Davis simply hopped back and stepped over Brown for a takedown of his own.
Date: 02/19/2008
Brown lifted Davis' leg up to his shoulder, but Davis simply hopped back and stepped over Brown for a takedown of his own.
Davis continued to manhandle the young Boilermaker and finished with a 16-5 major decision. PSU 4-0
Date: 02/19/2008
Davis continued to manhandle the young Boilermaker and finished with a 16-5 major decision. PSU 4-0
HWT John Laboranti ranked #16 in the country, faced Purdue's Chris Kasten.
Date: 02/19/2008
HWT John Laboranti ranked #16 in the country, faced Purdue's Chris Kasten.
Laboranti got the bout's first takedown just :50 into the bout to lead 2-1 early on.
Date: 02/19/2008
Laboranti got the bout's first takedown just :50 into the bout to lead 2-1 early on.
Laboranti chose down to begin the second period and he struggled underneath.
Date: 02/19/2008
Laboranti chose down to begin the second period and he struggled underneath.
Laboranti looked to score in the third period, but Kasten managed to force a scramble that ended up with Laboranti on his back. Pinned a 6:29 for an upset victory for Purdue.
Date: 02/19/2008
Laboranti looked to score in the third period, but Kasten managed to force a scramble that ended up with Laboranti on his back. Pinned a 6:29 for an upset victory for Purdue.
Senior Mark McKnight met Purdue's Akif Erin at 125.
Date: 02/19/2008
Senior Mark McKnight met Purdue's Akif Erin at 125.
McKnight ranked #10 nationally was aggressive from the start.
Date: 02/19/2008
McKnight ranked #10 nationally was aggressive from the start.
McKnight chose down to start the second period and quickly escaped to a 6-0 lead.
Date: 02/19/2008
McKnight chose down to start the second period and quickly escaped to a 6-0 lead.
McKnight worked for bonus points in the third period and got a 15-5 major decision. PSU 8-6
Date: 02/19/2008
McKnight worked for bonus points in the third period and got a 15-5 major decision. PSU 8-6
Co-Captain Tim Haas faced Purdue's Sean Schmaltz.
Date: 02/19/2008
Co-Captain Tim Haas faced Purdue's Sean Schmaltz.
After a scoreless first period, Schmaltz chose down and escaped to a 1-0 lead.
Date: 02/19/2008
After a scoreless first period, Schmaltz chose down and escaped to a 1-0 lead.
Haas chose down to start the third period and quickly escaped to a 3-1 lead.
Date: 02/19/2008
Haas chose down to start the third period and quickly escaped to a 3-1 lead.
Haas posted a strong 6-2 win to thrill the Nittany Lion faithful. PSU 11-6 and meant that all three PS seniors honored on Senior Day got wins.
Date: 02/19/2008
Haas posted a strong 6-2 win to thrill the Nittany Lion faithful. PSU 11-6 and meant that all three PS seniors honored on Senior Day got wins.
Nittany Lion freshman Garrett Scott ranked #9 nationally at 141 met Purdue's Matt Redmond.
Date: 02/19/2008
Nittany Lion freshman Garrett Scott ranked #9 nationally at 141 met Purdue's Matt Redmond.
Scott got his first takedown by steping behind Redmond to lead 2-0 at the 2:29 mark.
Date: 02/19/2008
Scott got his first takedown by stepping behind Redmond to lead 2-0 at the 2:29 mark.
He then began working Redmond from up top looking for a chance to turn the Boilermaker.
Date: 02/19/2008
He then began working Redmond from up top looking for a chance to turn the Boilermaker.
Scott turned Redmond in short order, getting the quick pin at the 1:28 mark. PSU 17-6
Date: 02/19/2008
Scott turned Redmond in short order, getting the quick pin at the 1:28 mark. PSU 17-6
Bubba Jenkins put his #5 ranking to the test against #14 Jake Patacsil of Purdue.
Date: 02/19/2008
Bubba Jenkins put his #5 ranking to the test against #14 Jake Patacsil of Purdue.
Patacsil, who defeated Northwestern's Ryan Lang two nights earlier, continued looking to put Jenkins on his back.
Date: 02/19/2008
Patacsil, who defeated Northwestern's Ryan Lang two nights earlier, continued looking to put Jenkins on his back.
Jenkins, holding a 4-1 lead after two periods, chose neutral to start the third period.
Date: 02/19/2008
Jenkins, holding a 4-1 lead after two periods, chose neutral to start the third period.
Jenkins leading 6-1 with 1 minute left in the third period, rode Patacsil out to post a 6-1 decision. PSU 20-6
Date: 02/19/2008
Jenkins leading 6-1 with 1 minute left in the third period, rode Patacsil out to post a 6-1 decision. PSU 20-6
Dan Vallimont with a #3 ranking met Nick Bertucci at 157.
Date: 02/19/2008
Dan Vallimont with a #3 ranking met Nick Bertucci at 157.
Continuing his aggressive style from Friday night, Vallimont worked to break through Bertucci's defensive style.
Date: 02/19/2008
Continuing his aggressive style from Friday night, Vallimont worked to break through Bertucci's defensive style.
Vallimont chose down to start the second period and worked himself out to take a 1-0 lead.
Date: 02/19/2008
Vallimont chose down to start the second period and worked himself out to take a 1-0 lead.
Vallimont finally broke through Bertucci's defense with a takedown at the :42 mark, taking a 3-1 lead. Vallimont is now 24-1 and PSU 23-6 over Purdue.
Date: 02/19/2008
Vallimont finally broke through Bertucci's defense with a takedown at the :42 mark, taking a 3-1 lead. Vallimont is now 24-1 and PSU 23-6 over Purdue.
Sophomore Dave Rella met Purdue' Justin Fraga at 165.
Date: 02/19/2008
Sophomore Dave Rella met Purdue' Justin Fraga at 165.
Rella chose down to start the second period and quicdly escaped to a a 5-1 lead.
Date: 02/19/2008
Rella chose down to start the second period and quickly escaped to a a 5-1 lead.
Rella picked up three back points at the 1:00 mark and nearly pinned Fraga.
Date: 02/19/2008
Rella picked up three back points at the 1:00 mark and nearly pinned Fraga.
Rella posted a very convincing 13-4 major decision. PSU 27-6
Date: 02/19/2008
Rella posted a very convincing 13-4 major decision. PSU 27-6
Dave Erwin ranked #16 took on #17 Nick Corpe of Purdue.
Date: 02/19/2008
Dave Erwin ranked #16 took on #17 Nick Corpe of Purdue.
Erwin chose down to begin the second period and quickly escaped to a 3-1 lead.
Date: 02/19/2008
Erwin chose down to begin the second period and quickly escaped to a 3-1 lead.
Corpe chose down to staart the thrid period and escaped to a 5-3 deficit.
Date: 02/19/2008
Corpe chose down to start the third period and escaped to a 5-3 deficit.
Hard work by Erwin gave him an 8-4 win.
Date: 02/19/2008
Hard work by Erwin gave him an 8-4 win.
PSU 30-6
PSU 30-6
Junior Phil Bomberger ranked #14 at 184 met Boilermaker A.J. Kissel.
Date: 02/19/2008
Junior Phil Bomberger ranked #14 at 184 met Boilermaker A.J. Kissel.
Bomberger went for a double-leg midway through the first period and slid up to gain control of Kissel's midsection and got the takedown.
Date: 02/19/2008
Bomberger went for a double-leg midway through the first period and slid up to gain control of Kissel's midsection and got the takedown.
Bomberger steadily worked through the second and third periods in getting takedowns.
Date: 02/19/2008
Bomberger steadily worked through the second and third periods in getting takedowns.
Bomberger posted an 8-6 win t give PSU a 33-6 final victory.
Date: 02/19/2008
Bomberger posted an 8-6 win t give PSU a 33-6 final victory.
