| Quentin Wright |
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Sophomore
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| Hometown:
Wingate, Pa.
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| High School:
Bald Eagle Area
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| Weight:
165/174
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| Experience:
SO
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RETURNING ALL-AMERICAN
True sophomore Quentin Wright came to Penn State two years ago with a high school pedigree that was the envy of the nation. The talented local product met those expectations head on by soaring to All-America status as a true freshman, becoming Penn State's first true freshman All-American in a decade. The sixth place finish at 174 as a collegiate rookie has Nittany Lion fans ready for what may be next for this talented grappler.
Lion Career
2008-09:
Wright lost two close bouts to junior David Erwin in wrestle-offs, going 2-2 on the day...gained the starting spot when Erwin went down with a season-ending injury...made collegiate debut in stunning fashion, downing #6 Alton Lucas (4-3), a returning All-American from Hofstra, with a last second takedown on 11/16...went 2-2 in swing through New York on 11/21-23 (fell to #5 Steve Anceravage of Cornell and #14 Chris Henrich of Virginia, then picked up a pin and a major in Binghamton)...went 4-1, advancing to finals at 2008 Nittany Lion Open...lost tough 12-6 decision to two-time ACC Champion Mike Letts in the finals...went 7-1 to take third at Wilkes Open on 12/28...downed #14 Alex Caruso of Lehigh 7-5 on 1/4...superb 4-1 showing at National Duals on 1/10-11; only loss a 3-1 decision to #2 Brandon Browne of Nebraska, moved up to 184 and downed #11 Anthony Biondo of Michigan...lost tough 3-1 (sv) decision to #17 Trevor Perry in Big Ten dual meet debut then downed Purdue's Nick Corpe (6-4 SV) on 1/24 for first Big Ten dual win...picked up two more Big Ten wins with a TF against Minnesota on 1/30 and a victory over Wisconsin on 2/1...downed Ohio State's Dave Rella on 2/6...10-3 win over MSU's Ian Hinton on 2/13...dropped close 6-4 decision to #1 Steve Luke of Michigan on 2/14....beat Penn's Scott Giffin 11-5 on 2/20.
Big Ten Championships
(3-1, Runner-Up, National Qualifier): Entered 2009 Big Ten Tournament as the #3 seed and did that one better with a trip to the Big Ten title bout as a true freshman...wins over Nick Corpe of Purdue, Trevor Perry of Indiana and Jay Borschel of Iowa to advance to finals.
NCAA Championships
(4-3, 6th, All-American): Entered the 2009 NCAA Championships as the #11 seed and ended a true freshman run through nationals as an All-American and the sixth place finisher at 174....went 4-3 at the tournament, with five of his foes being seeded wrestlers...wrestled the #6, #3, #2, #5 and #6 seeds and grabbed wins over #6 and #2.
High School/Personal
Two-time PIAA State Champion (2007 and 2008)...PIAA Runner-Up in 2006...four-time District Champion...four-time Regional Champion...won last year's Dapper Dan tourney...went 39-0 as a high school senior with 27 pins...named 2008 PIAA Most Outstanding Wrestler...won 2008 FILA Junior Freestyle National Championship and placed second in Greco-Roman at that event...as a high school senior, won the 165 pound weight class at 2007 Nittany Lion Open against collegiate wrestlers...class Vice President at BEA...Sergeant in Arms of Business Leaders of America.
| Career Statistics |
| YEAR | OVERALL | DUALS (B10) | TRN (B10/NCAA) | F | TF | M | Pts. |
| 2008-9 | 33-13 | 15-7 (5-3) | 18-6 (3-1/4-3) | 7-1 | 2-0 | 5-1 | 55 |
| Career | 33-13 | 15-7 (5-3) | 18-6 (3-1/4-3) | 7-1 | 2-0 | 5-1 | 55 |
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