LARAMIE — A program-record crowd of 4,686 filled the Arena-Auditorium on Saturday night as the University of Wyoming wrestling team hosted top-ranked Penn State, falling 40-7 but closing the dual with two wins that gave the home fans plenty to cheer about.

“That whole dual, no matter the score in any match, the fans were screaming, and they showed out,” Wyoming junior Joey Novak said. “That might be the biggest dual I ever wrestle in, and I definitely will not forget that. It was an absolute experience.”

Penn State, which entered the night ranked No. 1, won the first eight bouts to secure the team victory. The Nittany Lions featured the top-ranked wrestler at half of the weight classes, with four additional starters ranked in the top 10.

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