Nittany Lion Wrestling Club
The Nittany Lion Wrestling Club (NLWC) is an amateur wrestling club and nonprofit organization. It was designated by USA Wrestling as a U.S. Olympic Regional Training Center and it hosts its practices at the Penn State wrestling room.[1][2]
Resident athletes[]
- Bekzod Abdurakhmonov
- Jordan Conaway
- Jaime Espinal
- Franklin Gómez
- Nick Nevills
- Bo Nickal
- Jason Nolf
- Josh Rodriguez
- Zain Retherford
- David Taylor
- Thomas Gilman
- Vincenzo Joseph
- Kyle Snyder
- Anthony Cassar
- Riley Lefever
Coaching staff[]
- Cael Sanderson
- Cody Sanderson
- Casey Cunningham
- Jake Varner
- Mark McKnight
- Eric Thompson
Key people[]
- Board of Directors
- Jim Martin; President
- Judd Arnold; Vice President
- Bob Noll
- Mary Noll
- Matt Gaul
- Dave Becker
- Darrel Zaccagni
- Bill Buckley
- Management
- Rich Lorenzo; Executive Director of Treasurer
- Nick Fanthorpe; Co-director and coach
- Dave Hart; Director / Business Chair / Membership Chair and Secretary
- Commentators (events)
- David Taylor
- Jeff Byers
- Vincenzo Joseph
Events[]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the NLWC has managed to put on a series of dual meets due to the current lack of wrestling events.[7] Streamed on Rofkin, the first card took place on September 19, 2020, at State College, PA.[8]
Event list[]
NLWC I[]
The NLWC I took place on September 19, 2020 in State College, Pennsylvania.[8]
Results
NLWC I | ||||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | ||||
190lbs | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
1-1 | 2 | 3:00 | |
99kg | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TF 12-0 | 2 | 0:16 | |
59kg | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TF 14-4 | 2 | 2:20 | |
62kg | WFS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
6-6 | 2 | 3:00 | |
77kg | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
4-3 | 2 | 3:00 | |
125kg | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TF 10-0 | 1 | 2:43 | |
77kg | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
5-0 | 2 | 3:00 | |
79kg | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
5-2 | 2 | 3:00 | |
157lbs | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
3-2 | 2 | 3:00 | |
196lbs | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
7-2 | 2 | 3:00 | |
62kg | WFS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
14-10 | 2 | 3:00 | |
125kg | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
6-4 | 2 | 3:00 | |
74kg | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TF 10-0 | 1 | 1:40 |
NLWC II[]
The NLWC II took place on October 20, 2020 in State College, Pennsylvania.[9]
Results
NLWC II | ||||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | ||||
167lbs | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TF 10-0 | 1 | 2:59 | |
140lbs | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TF 11-0 | 2 | 0:48 | |
67kg | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
8-6 | 2 | 3:00 | |
68kg | WFS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
3-0 | 2 | 3:00 | |
HWT | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TF 10-0 | 1 | 0_46 | |
205lbs | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
10-9 | 2 | 3:00 | |
182lbs | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Fall | 1 | 2:59 | |
60kg | WFS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TF 13-2 | 2 | 2:02 | |
77kg | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TF 12-2 | 2 | 0:31 | |
196lbs | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TF 10-0 | 2 | 2:31 | Espinal replaced Aaron Brooks on short notice. |
155lbs | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TF 15-4 | 2 | 2:58 | |
155lbs | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
15-9 | 2 | 3:00 |
NLWC III[]
The NLWC III took place on November 24, 2020 in State College, Pennsylvania.[10]
Results
NLWC III | ||||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | ||||
86kg | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
6-2 | 2 | 3:00 | |
65kg | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TF 10-0 | 2 | 2:48 | |
57kg | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Fall | 1 | 2:23 | |
59kg | WFS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
10-4 | 2 | 3:00 | |
79kg | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
4-2 | 2 | 3:00 | |
176lbs | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
7-0 | 2 | 3:00 | Beard replaced Bo Nickal on short notice. |
86kg | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
13-4 | 2 | 3:00 | |
74kg | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
7-4 | 2 | 3:00 | |
165lbs | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Fall | 1 | 0:21 | |
125kg | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TF 12-2 | 2 | 2:58 | |
67kg | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TF 10-0 | 2 | 1:25 |
NLWC IV[]
The NLWC IV (also known as NLWC vs. WWC) took place on December 22, 2020 in State College, Pennsylvania.[11] Unlike previous cards, this event featured a dual meet between the NLWC and the Wolfpack RTC.[12]
Results
NLWC IV | ||||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | ||||
Main card | ||||||||
65kg | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
6-0 | 2 | 3:00 | |
150lbs | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
6-4 | 2 | 3:00 | |
WFS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
4-4 | 2 | 3:00 | ||
FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
14-10 | 2 | 3:00 | ||
FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
5-0 | 2 | 3:00 | ||
79kg | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TF 13-2 | 2 | 2:54 | |
74kg | WFS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
2-1 | 2 | 3:00 | |
97kg | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TF 10-0 | 2 | 2:02 | |
FS | Santa Claus | def. | Grinch | Fall | 1 | 3:00 | ||
74kg | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
5-2 | 2 | 3:00 | |
Undercard | ||||||||
285lbs | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TF 10-0 | 1 | 0:43 | |
145lbs | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
9-3 | 2 | 3:00 | |
285lbs | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TF 12-2 | 2 | 1:06 | |
188lbs | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
3-1 | 2 | 3:00 | |
178lbs | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TF 10-0 | 1 | 1:17 | |
169lbs | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
8-4 | 2 | 3:00 | |
169lbs | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TF 10-0 | 2 | 0:54 | |
161lbs | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
7-4 | 2 | 3:00 | |
153lbs | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Fall | 2 | 1:27 | |
153lbs | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
6-4 | 2 | 3:00 | |
153lbs | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
10-8 | 2 | 3:00 | |
145lbs | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TF 13-3 | 1 | 2:30 | |
285lbs | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
6-1 | 2 | 3:00 | |
145lbs | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TF 10-0 | 1 | 2:51 | |
137lbs | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TF 12-1 | 1 | 2:19 | |
137lbs | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TF 12-2 | 2 | 1:46 | |
137lbs | FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
5-4 | 2 | 3:00 |
NLWC V[]
The NLWC V took place on February 23, 2021 in State College, Pennsylvania.[13]
Results
NLWC III | ||||||||
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Weight Class | Method | Round | Time | Notes | ||||
FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
5–0 | 2 | 3:00 | ||
FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TF 13–2 | ||||
FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
6–2 | 2 | 3:00 | ||
FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
8–2 | 2 | 3:00 | ||
WFS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TF 12–2 | ||||
FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TF 11–0 | 2 | 3:00 | ||
FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
6–0 | 2 | 3:00 | ||
FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
3–2 | 2 | 3:00 | ||
FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TF 11–0 | ||||
FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
5–5 | 2 | 3:00 | ||
WFS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
8–0 | 2 | 3:00 | ||
WFS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
6–1 | 2 | 3:00 | ||
FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TF 10–0 | ||||
FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TF 10–0 | ||||
FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
TF 14–3 | ||||
FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
Fall | 1 | 1:47 | ||
FS | ![]() |
def. | ![]() |
6–1 | 2 | 3:00 |
References[]
- ^ "About | Nittany Lion Wrestling Club". www.nittanylionwrestlingclub.com. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
- ^ "Olympic Regional Training Center Participation | Nittany Lion Wrestling Club". www.nittanylionwrestlingclub.com. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
- ^ "Resident Athlete Program | Nittany Lion Wrestling Club". www.nittanylionwrestlingclub.com. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
- ^ "Information | Nittany Lion Wrestling Club". www.nittanylionwrestlingclub.com. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
- ^ "Staff | Nittany Lion Wrestling Club". www.nittanylionwrestlingclub.com. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
- ^ "Message from Coach Cael about the NLWC event tomorrow, September 19, on Rokfin | News & Updates | Nittany Lion Wrestling Club". www.nittanylionwrestlingclub.com. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
- ^ "Penn State Wrestling Well Represented in Upcoming NLWC Online Event". Penn State University Athletics. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
- ^ a b "NLWC Event Match Notes And Takeaways". www.flowrestling.org. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
- ^ "Nittany Lion Wrestling Club To Host Second Live Freestyle Event October 20". Onward State. 2020-10-19. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
- ^ Collegian, Jake Aferiat | The Daily. "Latest Nittany Lion Wrestling Club event sees Penn State rising stars, established veterans shine". The Daily Collegian. Retrieved 2020-11-25.
- ^ "Cael Sanderson on Twitter: "Dec 22"". Twitter. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Star-studded lineup highlights Nittany Lion Wrestling Club's 4th live streamed event". Centre Daily. December 22, 2020.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Snyder wins 3 bouts; Dake, Arujau take two wins each in loaded NLWC 5 card". InterMat. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
- Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling
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- Freestyle wrestling
- Recurring sporting events established in 2020
- Sporting events in the United States
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- Wrestling clubs