Penn State Wrestling Battles Indiana Friday, Faces Maryland Sunday
Penn State Wrestling is set for an exciting weekend, facing Indiana and Maryland in dual meets. The Nittany Lions, boasting a 9-0 record and 3-0 in Big Ten action, will take on the Hoosiers at home in Rec Hall on Friday, January 23, before traveling to Maryland on Sunday, January 25.
Penn State vs. Indiana: Dual Meet Details
The matchup against Indiana, which has a record of 6-2 overall and 1-1 in the Big Ten, will begin at 7 p.m. The Nittany Lions have historically dominated this rivalry, leading the all-time series 24-0-1, with the last victory being a 46-0 shutout in January 2024.
Indiana’s Ranked Wrestlers
- Jacob Moran – Ranked 11th at 125 lbs
- Henry Porter – Ranked 25th at 141 lbs
- Tyler Lillard – Ranked 19th at 165 lbs
- Derek Gilcher – Ranked 29th at 174 lbs
- Sam Goin – Ranked 15th at 184 lbs
- Gabe Sollars – Ranked 14th at 197 lbs
Penn State vs. Maryland: What to Expect
Following the duel with Indiana, Penn State will face Maryland, which holds a 4-5 overall record and is winless in conference play at 0-4. The Terrapins feature three ranked wrestlers:
- Braxton Brown – Ranked 15th at 133 lbs
- Carter Young – Ranked 7th at 149 lbs
- Branson John – Ranked 13th at 197 lbs
Historically, Penn State has a strong advantage over Maryland as well, leading the series 48-1-2 and winning the last 32 encounters. Their last meeting resulted in a decisive 35-10 victory for the Nittany Lions in February 2025.
Recent Performance of Penn State Wrestling
The Nittany Lions are coming off a remarkable performance last weekend. They defeated Iowa 32-3 in a significant away match, marking Iowa’s worst home defeat in 60 years. Two days later, Penn State achieved a historic 51-0 shutout against Northwestern.
Current Statistics
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall Record | 9-0 |
| Big Ten Record | 3-0 |
| Bout Record in Duals | 84-6 |
| Average Points Per Dual | 42.3 |
| Shutouts | 4 |
Penn State Wrestling is primed for these important matchups this weekend. Fans can follow the action on social media and tune in to the B1G Network for the latest updates and live coverage of the events.
