Penn State Wrestling Radio Network Expands Coverage as 2012-13 Season Begins

The Penn State Wrestling Radio Show airs statewide as well

 

            UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; October 23, 2012 – Fans all across Pennsylvania will be treated to the full season of the nation’s best collegiate wrestling once again as up to six stations will be airing Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling in the 2012-13 season.  In addition, the Penn State Wrestling Radio Show will air weekly all across the Commonwealth on Wednesday nights on the PA Sports Network.

            Forever Broadcasting’s WRSC-AM, 1390, will once again serve as the flagship station for the full season of duals and tournament action, beginning with the Intrasquad dual on Nov. 1 at 7 p.m.  When conflicts arise, WRSC-FM, 103.1, will carry the action.  Joining WRSC to carry the full season of Nittany Lion wrestling will be WLAK-FM, 103.5, in Huntingdon and WMRF-FM, 97.5, in Lewistown.  WIEZ-AM, 670, will also carry select Sunday matches.  WPBZ-AM, 1230, will also carry the entire season to Lock Haven and the Clinton County area.

            Jeff Byers, longtime voice of Nittany Lion wrestling, will once again call the action as head coach Cael Sanderson and the Nittany Lions embark on another national title chase.  In addition, Byers will host the weekly Penn State Wrestling Radio Show.  The show, which will feature Byers and a rotating line-up of guest coaches and wrestlers, will air live on Wednesday evenings beginning Nov. 7.  The broadcast runs from 6:05-6:30 p.m. on over 10 outlets of the PA Sports Network.  The full list of affiliates for duals and the weekly show is as follows:

Penn State Wrestling 2012-13 Season Coverage

WRSC             1390 AM         State College

WLAK            103.5 FM        Huntingdon

WMRF            97.5 FM          Lewistown

WPBZ             1230 AM         Lock Haven

*WRSC           103.1 FM        State College

#WIEZ            670 AM           Lewistown

(*select dates based on conflicting schedules on WRSC; #select Sunday dates)

 

Penn State Wrestling Radio Show

3WZ                95.3 FM          State College/Bellefonte

WMRF            97.5 FM          Lewistown

WLAK            103.5 FM        Huntingdon

WLYC            104.1 FM       Jersey Shore/Lock Haven

WLYC            1050 AM         Williamsport

WTZN             1320 AM        Troy/Canton

WTTC             1550 AM         Towanda/Elmira, NY

WCPA            900 AM           Clearfield/Dubois

WLPA             1490 AM         Lancaster/Reading

WKQW           1120 AM         Oil City/Clarion

Comcast Channel 4 in State College, Huntingdon and surrounding markets

Comcast Channel 2 and 12 in Lewistown, Reedsville and surrounding markets

 

            Penn State will begin the new season on Nov. 1 when it hosts its Intrasquad Scrimmage at 7 p.m. in Rec Hall. Ticket information for the 2012-13 season is forthcoming very soon.  The season ticket package will include seven home duals (the Intrasquad is a free event and the package does not include the Nittany Lion Open).  For information on Penn State wrestling tickets simply call 1-800-NITTANY or check online at  www.GoPSUsports.com/tickets/m-wrestl-tickets.html.  Fans are encouraged to follow Penn State wrestling via twitter at www.twitter.com/pennstateWRES and on Penn State Wrestling’s facebook page at www.facebook.com/pennstatewrestling.   The 2012-13 Penn State Wrestling season is presented by The Family Clothesline.