EIGHTY universities field NCAA Division I wrestling teams. Of the Top 10 in that select group, six call the Big Ten home.
That is one reason why many observers call the Big Ten Wrestling Championships the toughest tournament in the country. Ohio State begins its title defense at that tournament Saturday at 11 a.m.
The Buckeyes are not only the defending tournament champions – they have three of the past tour tournament titles to their credit. While Penn State has dominated the NCAA Championships, Tom Ryan's teams have been Kings in the North more frequently of late.