Northwestern University Athletics
#B1GCats Head to Philly For Keystone Classic
11/21/2014 12:00:00 AM | Wrestling
Keystone Classic -- Event Information | Live Scoring
EVANSTON, Ill. -- Northwestern takes a break from dual competition this week to travel to Philadelphia for the 2014 Keystone Classic, hosted by the University of Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
Northwestern ranks as the most highly rated squad in the Keystone Classic, checking in at No. 6 in the most recent InterMat Tournament Top 25. No. 16 Pittsburgh and No. 24 Penn also are among the top 25.
Six Northwestern wrestlers currently are ranked among the top 25 in their respective weight classes, including the top-ranked 149-pounder in defending NCAA champion Jason Tsirtsis and the No. 1-rated heavyweight in senior Mike McMullan.
Sunday's event is slated to begin at 8 a.m. CT Sunday with Championship Round 1, and live streaming via the Ivy League Digital Network (subscription service) is slated to begin at 2 p.m. CT. All championship final matches will be shown on the Ivy League Digital Network regardless of competing schools.
The Wildcats are looking to reclaim the team title at the Keystone Classic after placing third in 2013 but taking home first place in both 2011 and 2012.
For a complete look at the top competitors at each weight for this year's Keystone Classic, visit PennAthletics.com.
Complete results from the event will be available on NUsports.com following the meet.
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