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Former Penn State wrestlers Zain Retherford and Bo Nickal advance to Final X to compete for spot on US World Team

Bo Nickal (197 lbs) celebrates his win against Pat Brucki, of Princeton University, at the semifinals of the 2019 Division 1 NCAA Wrestling Championships, at the PPG Paints Arena on Friday, March 22.

James Leavy

With the conclusion of the 2019 World Team Trials Challenge Tournament, the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club is on the verge yet again of solidifying its place in the upper echelon of freestyle programs.

Former Penn State wrestlers Zain Retherford and Bo Nickal, both of whom were three-time NCAA champions for the Nittany Lions, advanced to Final X: Rutgers on June 8 in the final leg of qualifying for the 2019 World Wrestling Championships.