Matt Brown, Jimmy Gulibon, Jordan Conaway, Morgan McIntosh and Jimmy Lawson each garnered the prestigious nod, with Penn State in sixth place heading into championship weekend.
The Nittany Lions qualified seven of ten wrestlers and are looking to make a splash in the tournament despite entering as more of an underdog than in recent years.
Pennsylvania is wrestling country. The Nittany Lions' wrestling program continued to receive strong support from its passionate fan base this season, ranking second in the NCAA in attendance, following closely behind Iowa, the leader for nine straight seasons.
No. 4 Morgan McIntosh earned another individual Big Ten crown for Penn State's wrestling program today, taking down No. 3 Kyle Snyder of Ohio State at 197 in front of Snyder's hometown crowd in Columbus.
Despite winning the last four Big Ten Championships, the Lions enter this tournament with lower expectations than in previous years, with many pundits looking towards Iowa and Ohio State as the teams to beat.
Matt Brown's character, discipline, and continued excellence has inspired Penn State wrestling throughout his career.