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NIU wrestling: Seniors Tyler Argue, Derek Elmore ready for final home duals

By Frank Gogola | February 19, 2015

Seniors Tyler Argue and Derek Elmore will wrestle their final home matches this weekend.The Huskies (9-11, 1-5 MAC) take on the Buffalo Bulls (5-13, 0-7 MAC) 7 p.m. Friday at the Convocation Center for Senior Night. Head coach Ryan Ludwig said Argue and...

NIU wrestling: Kent State hands Huskies big loss

By Frank Gogola | February 16, 2015

What happenedWrestling (9-11, 1-5 MAC) couldn’t hold its own against the Kent State Golden Flashes (8-12, 4-4 MAC) as it lost 27-6 Friday at the M.A.C. Center in Kent, Ohio.How it happenedThe Huskies jumped out to a 3-0 lead as senior Derek Elmore won...

NIU wrestling: Huskies need ‘total team effort’ against Kent State

By Frank Gogola | February 13, 2015

What’s happeningWrestling (9-10, 1-4 MAC) will look to string together wins for the first time since a 3-0 day Nov. 29 when it takes on the Kent State Golden Flashes (7-12, 3-4 MAC) 6 p.m. Friday at the M.A.C. Center in Kent, Ohio.BreakdownThe Huskies...

Junior Andrew Morse (157) looks for an opening to shoot in on Eastern Michigan’s Brandon Zeerip during Friday’s dual at Victor E. Court. Morse lost by a 3-2 decision, but the Huskies beat the Eagles, 21-12.

NIU wrestling: Huskies surge to 1st MAC win

By Frank Gogola | February 9, 2015

What happenedWrestling (9-10, 1-4 MAC) notched its first conference victory of the season Friday with a 21-12 win over the Eastern Michigan Eagles (7-9, 0-4 MAC) at the Convocation Center.How it happenedComing out of intermission knotted 9-9, the Huskies...

NIU wrestling: Huskies return to action against Eastern Michigan

By Northern Star staff | February 6, 2015

Wrestling will hit the mats for the first time in nearly two weeks when the Huskies return home this weekend.The Huskies (8-10, 0-4 MAC) host the Eastern Michigan Eagles (7-8, 0-3 MAC) 7 p.m. Friday at the Convocation Center. The dual will be broadcast...

NIU wrestling: Huskies devoured by Bobcats, Tigers

By Northern Star staff | January 26, 2015

Wrestling failed to pick up its first MAC win, coming up short against the Ohio Bobcats and the No. 3 Missouri Tigers this weekend.The Huskies (8-10, 0-4 MAC) fell to the Bobcats (7-4, 3-3 MAC), 21-16, Friday at the Convocation Center. Sunday, the Huskies...

NIU wrestling: Shawn Scott ranked 3rd in MAC’s 197 weight class

By Northern Star staff | January 23, 2015

Redshirt sophomore wrestler Shawn Scott is ranked third in the 197-pound weight class in the MAC’s second January wrestling rankings, released today.Scott is ranked behind Missouri Tigers sophomore J’Den Cox and Ohio Bobcats junior Phil Wellington,...

NIU wrestling: Huskies set for ‘huge’ weekend

By Frank Gogola | January 22, 2015

There’s no “just another dual” mindset for wrestling this weekend. The pair of conference duals are big for several reasons, and the team knows it.The Huskies (8-8, 0-2 MAC) return home for the first time since Dec. 5 when they host the Ohio Bobcats...

NIU wrestling: Huskies rally for 19-15 victory at State Capital Clash

By Northern Star Staff | January 20, 2015

Wrestling ran the table in its final three matches Saturday to down the Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars.The Huskies (8-8) claimed a 19-15 win over the in-state rival Cougars (3-13) in the State Capital Clash in Springfield. The win avenges a 20-18...

Wrestling dropped by Michigan State

By Northern Star Staff | December 7, 2014

Wrestling failed to find a rhythm Friday against the Michigan State Spartans, dropping eight of its 10 matches.The Huskies (7-6) fell to the Spartans, 27-6, at the Chick Evans Field House.Senior Tyler Argue (141) and redshirt sophomore Shawn Scott (197)...

Wrestling hosts Michigan State

By Danny Albers | December 3, 2014

Wrestling hosts its first home solo dual of the season when the Michigan State Spartans come to DeKalb this weekend.The Huskies (7-5) take on the Spartans (2-3) 7 p.m. Friday. The matchup will be held in the Chick Evans Field House due to scheduling conflicts...

Wrestling wins trio of duals on road

By Danny Albers | November 30, 2014

Wrestling swept away its competition at the Journeymen/ASICS Northeast Duals to move above .500 for the first time this season.The Huskies (7-5) defeated the West Virginia Mountaineers (0-4), 18-17, the Binghamton Bearcats (1-5), 27-13, and the Sacred...