Penn State Wrestling Claims Big Ten Title, Sets Record 70 Consecutive Wins

Penn State wrestling achieved a historic 29-9 victory over Illinois, marking their 70th consecutive dual meet win, which breaks Iowa's previous Big Ten record of 69. This victory solidified Penn State's fifth straight Big Ten regular season championship and extended their undefeated conference record to 8-0. Key performances included Luke Lilledahl's technical fall victory and Carter Starocci's disqualification win, highlighting the team's dominance with a significant advantage in takedowns. Despite dealing with injuries to some of their top wrestlers, Penn State continues to focus on improvement and maintaining their competitive edge. The Illini, while struggling against the Nittany Lions, had notable performances from Lucas Byrd and Beau Bartlett. Illinois had previously secured an eight-game winning streak against Big Ten opponents, showcasing their competitive spirit in the conference.