Ed Ruth Becomes First Three-Time NCAA Champ

March 22, 2014

Nittany Lion wrestler (184 lbs), Ed Ruth, becomes Penn State’s first three-time NCAA champ.  In the finals Ruth beat previously undefeated Maryland senior Jimmy Sheptock 7-2.  Ruth had a record of 136 wins to just 3 defeats in his 4 year career at Penn State.  The victory also helped lead the Nittany Lions to their fourth straight NCAA team championship.