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May 10

NLWC Wrestlers have Outstanding Weekend at U.S. National Championships

From the desk of the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club The NLWC had two gold medalists, two silver medalists, and one bronze medalist at the U.S. Open National Championships in Las Vegas this past weekend. It was an outstanding showing by the Club wrestlers! Ben Provisor Wins Gold ...

Apr 10

David Taylor Undefeated at World Cup, USA Gold

NLWC Resident Athlete David Taylor went undefeated at 86 kg/189 lbs. in helping the USA Team to a World Cup Championship this past weekend. This was the first United States World Cup title since 2003. The U.S. defeated India, Japan, Georgia, and Azerbaijan to win the championship. David ...

Apr 2

Gomez Competes at Bill Farrell

Resident Athlete Franklin Gomez had a nice tournament and finished with a bronze at the Bill Farrell Memorial International Tournament held at the New York Athletic Club this past weekend. Franklin started the tournament with an 11-0 win over J. Peralta (unnattached) followed by a 9-0 win over T. ...

Feb 28

Successful Weekend for NLWC Athletes

Matt Brown (representing the U.S. Army WCAP) had a very successful weekend at MCB Camp Lejeune, N.C. Matt won a gold medal at 79 kg/174.1 lbs., leading the U.S. Army team to its 17th straight U.S. Armed Forces freestyle title. As a member of the ...

Jan 31

David Taylor Dominates Yarygin

NLWC Resident Athlete David Taylor (86 kg/189 lbs.) captured gold earlier today at the Yarygin Grand Prix in Krasnoyarsk, Russia! David became only the 12th U.S. men's freestyle wrestler to ever win a Yarygin title. This accomplishment is especially noteworthy since the Yarygin is considered the toughest ...

Nov 13

Dave Schultz Memorial Results 2017

Brown wins Silver and Lefever Bronze at Dave Schultz Memorial Tournament U.S. Army WCAP athlete Matt Brown (79 kg/174.2 lbs.) had a strong performance defeating Y. Lee or Korea, 10-0, and 2016 Junior World Bronze Medalist Nikita Suchkov of Russia, 7-5, before dropping a decision to American Jon Reader in the ...

Oct 23

U-23 World Team Trials

Josh Rodriguez (57 kg/125.5 lbs.) and Riley Lefever (97 kg/213 lbs.) had strong performances, both finishing 3rd earlier today at the U23 World Team Trials. Josh had a bye and a technical fall before dropping an 8-3 decision in the semifinals. He then scored two more technical falls to wrestle ...

Aug 1

Mark Hall Wins Junior World Championships!

Current Penn State wrestler Mark Hall who competed under the NLWC banner when he won the U.S. Junior National Championships and the U.S. Junior World Team Trials won his second consecutive Junior World Championship today.

May 17

David Taylor and Zain Retherford Dominate at Beat the Streets!

NLWC Resident Athlete David Taylor and Zain Retherford (representing the NLWC at this event) both won last evening in Times Square at the New York City "Beat the Streets" event. David won by first period fall, and Zain won a by decision, 8-2. Both David ...

Apr 30

David Taylor wins U.S. Open National Freestyle Championship

David Taylor wins U.S. Open National Freestyle Championship/Earns Outstanding Wrestler Award and Mark Hall wins Junior Freestyle National Championship/Earns Outstanding Wrestler Award NLWC Resident Athlete David Taylor dominated the 86 kg/189 lbs. weight class on his way to a National Title and Outstanding Wrestler award. David defeated ...