I got to see most of the Michigan State vs. Penn State dual meet, so I’ll start with that.
The Michigan State Spartans entered the home turf of the Nittany Lions looking to knock the Lions down a few notches from their number nine spot.
They got a good start in their first matchup at 165 pounds. Rex Kendle of Michigan State started the Spartans out with a win over Penn State’s Dave Rella. Rella was in obvious pain after cramping up in early in the first round and then had to take two more injury time outs before the bout ended. Michigan State took a 6-0 lead. This match was very slow paced and not a good start to the dual meet.
Next up were the 174 pounders, and Penn State has got a star in David Erwin, ranked 16 in his weight class in the nation. John Murphy of Michigan State was going to have his hands full. This match was much more exciting to watch. Erwin quickly got a good takedown early, and let Murphy up to his feet. Murphy chose defense for the second period and was able to escape to tie the match up. Erwin ended up winning the match by riding time, 5-4. The Spartans still had the lead 6-3.
The 184 pound match was very exciting. Phil Bomberger of Penn State barely captured the win from Nick Palmieri. The beginning of the bout was very even with several take downs and escapes. In the final round, with five seconds remaining, Palmieri seems to have the victory in the bag, but Bomberger shows a great display of effort and skill by stringing together four moves to get the takedown to win the match at the last moment. The Nittany Lions tied up the overall score 6-6. The picture is Bomberger (blue) in his last effort to win the match.
I missed the 197 pounders, the heavyweights, the 125, 133, and 141 pounders and when I returned the score was 19-13 in favor of Penn State.
Bubba Jenkins of Penn State proved his number five ranking to Eddie Skowneski in the 149 pound weight class. Skowneski kept things close in the first round, but Jenkins took over soon after. Skowneski just couldn’t find any weaknesses to exploit. Jenkins’ victory gave Penn State a lead of 22-13.
Dan Vallimont, ranked number 3 nationally at 157 pounds, took on Michigan State’s John Fulger. Vallimont was able to take down Fulger at will and racked up six takedowns. He won 15-3.
The Nittany Lions defeated the Spartans 26-13, winning 7 of 10 bouts.
The Michigan State Spartans entered the home turf of the Nittany Lions looking to knock the Lions down a few notches from their number nine spot.
They got a good start in their first matchup at 165 pounds. Rex Kendle of Michigan State started the Spartans out with a win over Penn State’s Dave Rella. Rella was in obvious pain after cramping up in early in the first round and then had to take two more injury time outs before the bout ended. Michigan State took a 6-0 lead. This match was very slow paced and not a good start to the dual meet.
Next up were the 174 pounders, and Penn State has got a star in David Erwin, ranked 16 in his weight class in the nation. John Murphy of Michigan State was going to have his hands full. This match was much more exciting to watch. Erwin quickly got a good takedown early, and let Murphy up to his feet. Murphy chose defense for the second period and was able to escape to tie the match up. Erwin ended up winning the match by riding time, 5-4. The Spartans still had the lead 6-3.
The 184 pound match was very exciting. Phil Bomberger of Penn State barely captured the win from Nick Palmieri. The beginning of the bout was very even with several take downs and escapes. In the final round, with five seconds remaining, Palmieri seems to have the victory in the bag, but Bomberger shows a great display of effort and skill by stringing together four moves to get the takedown to win the match at the last moment. The Nittany Lions tied up the overall score 6-6. The picture is Bomberger (blue) in his last effort to win the match.
I missed the 197 pounders, the heavyweights, the 125, 133, and 141 pounders and when I returned the score was 19-13 in favor of Penn State.
Bubba Jenkins of Penn State proved his number five ranking to Eddie Skowneski in the 149 pound weight class. Skowneski kept things close in the first round, but Jenkins took over soon after. Skowneski just couldn’t find any weaknesses to exploit. Jenkins’ victory gave Penn State a lead of 22-13.
Dan Vallimont, ranked number 3 nationally at 157 pounds, took on Michigan State’s John Fulger. Vallimont was able to take down Fulger at will and racked up six takedowns. He won 15-3.
The Nittany Lions defeated the Spartans 26-13, winning 7 of 10 bouts.
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I attended the wrestling match verse Air Force. It was one of the craziest experiences ever watching such big people throwing each other around. I didn't realize that Purdue wasn't highly ranked in conference but it would be awesome to see them do well.
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