Loss of Star Wrestler*: “Penn State Loses Key Wrestler to Transfer Portal, Impacting Team’s Chances for Next Season…
Penn State wrestling has seen several key wrestlers enter the transfer portal, potentially impacting their team’s chances for the next season. Here are the wrestlers who have entered the portal ¹ ²:
– *Alex Facundo*: 157 pounds, 34-10 record, looking for a new school after losing the starting job to Tyler Kasak. Facundo has since chosen a new destination.
– *Gary Steen*: 133 pounds, 19-25 record, served as a backup this season.
– *Marco Vespa*: Backup wrestler, looking for new opportunities.
– *David Evans*: 141/149 pounds, 30-9 record, with one season of eligibility left.
– *AJ Fricchione*: 197 pounds, 2-2 record in his freshman season, with three years of eligibility remaining.
– *Aurelius Dunbar*: 157/165/174 pounds, 10-10 record, with one year of eligibility left.
Additionally, former Penn State wrestler Zack Ryder entered the transfer portal and has chosen a new destination – Oklahoma State, where he’ll join forces with David Taylor. The transfer portal activity may be due to roster limitations and an influx of new talent ¹.
