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Penn State wrestling claims Big Ten title for first time since 2016 with 4 champs

Penn State wrestling fans can breathe a sigh of relief — the Nittany Lions were finally able to claim their first Big Ten title since 2016.

Penn State coach Cael Sanderson, who was named the conference’s coach of the year, chuckled Sunday night when asked if the monkey was off the back after not winning the conference the previous two seasons.

“This is a tough tournament,” Penn State coach Cael Sanderson said. “It depends on the makeup of your team. There have just been some outstanding teams. It’s a honor to be a part of this conference and add to the depth to a tough conference.