Penn State wrestling, women's basketball start postseason quests today: Newsstand
Penn State news, notes, and updates for March 21 include a look at two Nittany Lions teams who start their postseason journeys today and more.
It’s time to dive into the top tweets and headlines about the Nittany Lions and college athletics.
Penn State tweets of the day
We start with the Penn State women’s basketball team. Head coach Carolyn Kieger‘s team had hoped to make the NCAA Tournament. Instead, it just missed the cut. Its consolation prize is being the No. 1 seed in the inaugural Women’s Basketball Invitational Tournament (WBIT). The Lady Lions play host to George Mason tonight at the Bryce Jordan Center. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. ET. ESPN+ will stream the contest.
“I’m super proud of our players and our staff for the job and improvement we made this season,” Kieger said on Tuesday, per The Daily Collegian. “To put ourselves in the conversation, put ourselves in a resume with an elite NET ranking, an elite strength of schedule. I thought our team did a really good job taking a punch, getting hit in the gut on Sunday night and coming back on Monday and having a phenomenal practice,” Kieger said. “That just speaks to our maturity and resilience, and the character of this team and the character of our leaders.”
“To play with that chip on your shoulder and prove to people that you belong, that’s why you play the game and that’s what March is all about.”
Top 10
- 1New
Saban chirped
Big 12 comes after GOAT
- 2
DJ Lagway
Fan flashes Florida QB to Pope
- 3Hot
Strength of Schedule
CFP Top 25 SOS ranking
- 4
Alabama needs a prayer
Tide can make the CFP but needs help
- 5
3 ACC teams in CFP?
Path for ACC outlined
In other news, the Penn State wrestling team starts its quest for a third consecutive NCAA team title in Kansas City, Mo., today. The Nittany Lions have competitors in all 10 weight classes, and six of them are top-two seeds. Program veteran Aaron Brooks, who competes at 197 pounds, and Carter Starocci, who wrestles at 174, aim to become the sixth and seventh college wrestlers to ever win fourNCAA titles by the time the event concludes. First-round action begins at Noon ET on ESPNU.
Headlines of the day
Penn State’s Theo Johnson on what sets him apart: ‘I can do anything you need at tight end’: Flounders, PennLive
Cooper Cousins leaves unique impression in first months: Bauer, BWI
Penn State’s New Offensive Coordinator Is Ready to Get Unique: Ralph, Daily Collegian
Florida DL Jarquez Carter checks out Penn State, talks more visits: Fitz, BWI
PSU OC Andy Kotelnicki Is a Changed Man. For the Better: Poorman, Statecollege.com
NCAA Wrestling Championships predictions: How many champs, All-Americans, will Penn State have?: Pickel, BWI
Penn State’s Kalen, Kobe King ‘handling’ separation after growing up together on gridiron: Woloson, Daily Collegian
Penn State Blue-White game to feature mobile parking passes; TV info, gates open time, more: Pickel, BWI
Quote of the day
“That’s gonna be a guy right there. You guys should lock in on him, Cooper Cousins. He’s gonna work hard. He’s in there every day. I mean, He might even be in there longer than me. I’m not even sure. He’s definitely putting in the work. A lot of work that most freshmen wouldn’t put in when they first get here. So I’m really excited about Cooper Cousins.”
—PSU defensive tackle D’Von Ellies on freshman Nittany Lions center Cooper Cousins.
