Zac Brunson in lineup against top-ranked Penn State

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Illinois’ Zac Brunson wrestles against No. 1 James Green of Nebraska in a meet Saturday at Huff Hall. Brunson lost 10-3, and the Illini lost 22-13.

By Stephen Cohn
January 22, 2016

Undefeated and nationally-ranked 174-pound Illinois wrestler Zac Brunson returned last week and picked up a technical fault against Michigan State. His next challenge is against the number three wrestler in his class when Illinois takes on Penn State Saturday.