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Redshirt freshman Justin Ortega (right) wrestles Ed Ruth in practice Wednesday. Coach Cael Sanderson is looking to move Ortega to 174 pounds.

Ortega to drop to 174 pounds

Looking at the scoring from the Penn State wrestling team's first two dual meets, something sticks out.


Penn State announces 2011 seating program for Beaver Stadium

Penn State's plan for reseating Beaver Stadium in 2011 will require some donation levels of $2,000 per seat and will realign the visiting team's fan section. Updated 5:30 PM

Odrick named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year

For the fourth time since 1998, Penn State has a conference defensive player of the year.
• Visit the Footblog for more on the all-conference awards and three Lions being named Academic All-Americans
Updated 9:01 PM

Women finish 14th at NCAAs, Franek earns All-American honors

The Penn State women's cross country team capped off a memorable season with a 14th-place finish at the NCAA Cross Country Championships. Updated 4:07 PM


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Updated November 23, 2009 11:57 AM
Football

Last Word: Drake makes case for more playing time

The play call that sprung Penn State to its win against Michigan State was thrown into the playbook last Monday -- practiced just four to five times a day. Updated 11:57 AM

Updated November 22, 2009 11:08 PM
Wrestling

Lions beat No. 13 Edinboro

The Nittany Lions wrapped up Sunday's Sprawl and Brawl Duals in dominating fashion, defeating No. 13 Edinboro 22-9. Updated 11:08 PM

Men's Soccer

Men's soccer knocked out of NCAA tournament in final minutes

For the second time in a week, the Penn State men's soccer team met disappointment in the final five minutes. Updated 6:02 PM

Men's Soccer

Lions end season with first home loss

Nine times they boarded the white vans from Rec Hall and traveled down Curtin Road to Jeffrey Field. Updated 5:59 PM

Lady Lions

Lady Lions can't stage comeback, fall to Gamecocks

The Penn State women's basketball team struggled to score consistently during the first half and after falling behind early was unable to stage a comeback. Updated 5:55 PM

Men's Fencing

Men's fencing falls short in Garrett Open

The Penn State men's fencing team fell just short of coming out on top at the Garrett Open on Sunday at the White Building. Updated 5:47 PM

Men's Swimming and Diving

Men's swimmers fall to No. 8 Virginia

The Penn State men's swimming "A" relay team was neck and neck with Virginia's "A" relay, matching each other stroke for stroke through the first two legs of the 400-yard freestyle relay. Updated 4:26 PM

Men's Soccer

Men's soccer knocked out of NCAA Tournament

The Penn State men's soccer team lost to Maryland 2-1 Sunday at Jeffrey Field. Updated 3:41 PM

Wrestling

Lions roll past Harvard, 36-6

Brad Pataky's pin just more than a minute into Sunday's dual with Harvard was a sign of things to come for the Penn State wrestling team. Updated 3:25 PM

Ice Lions

Ice Lions top Rowan

The Penn State Ice Lions (8-7) defeated the Rowan University Owls (7-6), 2-0, Saturday night in the Greenberg Ice Pavilion. Updated 1:10 PM

Women's Volleyball

Women's volleyball clinches Big Ten title

The Penn State women's volleyball team won its 94th consecutive match on Saturday, sweeping Indiana, and in the process clinched its seventh-consecutive Big Ten crown. Updated 12:59 PM

Women's Fencing

Women's fencers perform well at Garrett Open

The Penn State women's fencing team got off to a strong start by taking two of three events on Saturday in the annual Garrett Open. Updated 12:51 PM

Men's Basketball

Lions snap losing streak, knock off Davidson

The Penn State men's basketball team snapped a two-game skid and managed to salvage one victory from an otherwise disppointing Charleston Classic. Updated 12:34 PM

Wrestling

Erwin victory sparks Lions' win over Rutgers

In a tightly contested dual Sunday, the Penn State wrestling team came away with an 18-17 win over Rutgers at the Sprawl and Brawl Duals. Updated 12:26 PM

Wrestling

Lions steal show at ESU Open

The East Stroudsburg Open turned into a Penn State wrestling team exhibition Saturday as 11 Nittany Lion grapplers placed at the event. Updated 11:22 AM

Updated November 21, 2009 9:45 PM
Penn State linebacker Sean Lee (45) looks for an open spot to run down thefield after intercepting the ball during the third quarter ofSaturday's 42-14 win.
Football

Lions rout Spartans in regular season finale

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Daryll Clark threw for 310 yards and four touchdown passes -- including three in the third quarter -- and the Nittany Lions routed the Spartans, 42-14, Saturday.
• Photo Gallery: PSU v. Michigan State
Updated 9:45 PM

Penn State quarterback Daryll Clark high-fives fans after Saturday'swin over Michigan State.
Football

PSU to play waiting game for BCS

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Minutes after Daryll Clark and his teammates sent a message with an emphatic victory, the small contingent of Penn State fans hoped to do the same. Updated 9:42 PM

Penn State wide receiver Graham Zug runs into the end zone for hissecond touchdown in the third quarter of Saturday afternoon's game. The pass gave Daryll Clark the Penn State record for career touchdown passes.
Football

Clark's record-setting day fueled by criticism

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Daryll Clark made Todd McShay eat his words. ESPN's NFL draft expert said on an early Saturday morning program Clark was an interception machine in big games. Updated 9:34 PM

Matt Fortuna is a junior majoring in journalism and is a Collegian football reporter. His e-mail address is mjf5217@psu.edu.
Football

Column: Success is in the eye of the beholder

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- The captain watched his successor plunge over the goal line for Penn State's final score of 2009 and stood on the sideline with both arms stoically raised over his head. Updated 9:30 PM

Icers

Icers' win streak hits double digits

The Penn State Icers dominated Navy for the second time in as many days, defeating the Midshipmen 8-0 Saturday afternoon. Updated 6:52 PM

Football

Lions beat Spartans behind big third quarter

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Penn State reached 10 wins and put its BCS bowl hopes in the hands of the bowl representatives with a 42-14 win over Michigan State Saturday at Spartan Stadium. Updated 6:44 PM

Women's Swimming and Diving

Women's swimmers drop meet to Virginia

The No. 24 women's swimming and diving teams fell to No. 11 Virginia this weekend in a two-day meet, 183-156. Updated 4:30 PM

Men's Swimming and Diving

Men's swimmers lose to Virginia

The No. 25 Penn State men's swimming and diving team lost to Virginia 210-135 in a meet contested on Friday night and Saturday morning at the McCoy Natatorium. Updated 2:16 PM

Club Sports

Women's club soccer advances in national tournament

The women's club soccer team advanced to the semifinals of the NIRSA NCCS National Soccer Championships Friday by beating Arizona 2-1 in the quarterfinals. Updated 12:39 AM

Icers

Icers dominate Navy, extend win streak

The Penn State Icers extended their winning streak to nine games Friday night by defeating Navy 9-0. Updated 12:02 AM

Updated November 20, 2009 4:49 PM
Men's Basketball

Men's basketball drops second straight

The Penn State men's basketball team dropped its second-straight game at the Charleston Classic, losing a close 63-60 game with Tulane on Friday afternoon at the Carolina First Arena. Updated 4:49 PM

Sports

Seat requirements change

Associate Athletic Director Greg Myford said Thursday the proposed seating plan for Beaver Stadium will reward committed alumni with improved seat locations. But Penn State's student body president said that may come at the cost of students.

Sports

Lions to end Big Ten play against MSU

A Penn State win over Michigan State will give the Nittany Lions a 4-0 road record, potentially clinch a berth in a BCS bowl game and salvage a two-loss season that began with national title-aspirations.

Football

Spartans stand in way of possible BCS bid

Penn State is down to its last chance to prove it belongs among college football's best.

Penn State quarterback Daryll Clark (17) throws a pass during the Lions' 28-7 victory over Syracuse Sept. 12 at Beaver Stadium.
Football

Clark, Cousins ready for battle of top passers

If there's one thing Daryll Clark learned from mostly watching on the sidelines two years ago, it's that the point spread doesn't matter until the final snap.

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