The Nittany Lions secured eight individual victors in nine matches during session one of the NCAA Wrestling Championships.
Ever since the tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985, No. 10 seeds have gone 52-75 in first-round games, which is good for just a 40.9 win percentage.
"You don't look at the postseason and just decide to get ready. You have to be ready and get better every day."
Sanderson is the Big Ten Coach of the Year, while Haines earned Freshman of the Year honors.
Roman Bravo-Young, Carter Starocci, Aaron Brooks, and Levi Haines all took home individual Big Ten titles on Sunday.
Roman-Bravo Young, Levi Haines, Carter Starocci, Aaron Brooks, Max Dean, and Greg Kerkvliet will all represent Penn State in the Big Ten individual finals.