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    Davis and Lang share Big Ten Wrestler of the Week honors

    State College, Pa. -- Penn State Nittany Lion wrestler Phil Davis (Harrisburg, Pa.) has been named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week. The sophomore 197-pounder shares the honor with Northwestern 141-pounder Ryan Lang.

    Davis, a returning All-American, was a perfect 3-0 last Sunday, recording falls in each of his matches to help lead Penn State to the title at the 2005 Pennsylvania State Dual Championships. His pin of Lehigh's Paul Weibel in 3:30 to spark a Penn State rally and help the Lions to an 18-17 win over the No. 8 Mountain Hawks.

    The Harrisburg native was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Wrestler and won the Most Pins in the Fastest Time Award, getting three in 13:35. Davis is now 3-0 on the year as are the No. 12 Nittany Lions.

    Head coach Troy Sunderland and the Nittany Lions will host No. 15 Wisconsin on Sunday, Nov. 20., at 1 p.m. in Rec Hall. Free schedule magnets will be given to the first 2,500 fans showing up for the 1 p.m. match with the Badgers, courtesy of the Penn State Wrestling Booster Club. Also, Penn State Wrestling T-Shirts will be given to the first 1,000 fans, courtesy of Penn State Athletics.

    Single match tickets can be purchased by visiting the BJC Ticket Center or by calling 814-865-5555 or 800-863-3336. Prices are $5 for adults and $3 for youth and senior citizens. Tickets will also be available at the door beginning one hour prior to match time.

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