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First day of MAC Wrestling Championships see two Huskies move on to the finals

First day of MAC Wrestling Championships sees two Huskies move on to finals

By James Krause | April 11, 2020

DeKALB — The wrestling team will have two representatives in the Mid-American Conference championship finals tomorrow at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. Redshirt first-year Izzak Olejnik will head to his first career championship final at 165 lbs....

Then-redshirt sophomore Brit Wilson grapples with his opponent March 7, 2021 during his Semifinal match at the 2020 MAC Wrestling Championships at the NIU Convocation Center.

NIU wrestlers reflect on cancellation of NCAA Tournament

By James Krause | March 25, 2020

DeKALB — Redshirt sophomore Brit Wilson had his ticket punched for Minneapolis, Minnesota and the NCAA Wrestling Championship after winning the Mid-American Conference 184-pound championship March 8 in DeKalb. Instead of wrestling at U.S. Bank Stadium...

Brit Wilson takes home individual MAC Championship

Brit Wilson takes home individual MAC Championship

By James Krause | March 9, 2020

DeKALB — Redshirt sophomore Brit Wilson secured a pair of takedowns Sunday in the final period to lock up NIU’s first individual Mid-American Conference Wrestling Championship since 2011. Wilson was crowned champion at 184 lbs., while the Huskies...

Then-redshirt sophomore Brit Wilson grapples Feb. 14 with his Bull opponent during NIUs 19-16 win at Victor E. Court.

Huskies prepare to host 2020 MAC wrestling Championships on home court

By James Krause | March 5, 2020

DeKALB — After one of its strongest regular seasons in program history, the wrestling team will start its postseason Saturday with the start of the Mid-American Conference Wrestling Championships at the Convocation Center. Head Coach Ryan Ludwig said...

Associate Head Coach Dominick Moyer coaches the wrestling team Feb. 14 during NIUs 19-16 win over the University at Buffalo. The meet took place at Victor E. Court.

Moyer’s impact helps fuel wrestling’s successful season

By James Krause | February 26, 2020

DeKALB — Wrestling Associate Head Coach Dominick Moyer has already paved an amazing career in wrestling with a decade of coaching following a college career during which he competed on a national stage. It all started with a childhood accident and...

Wrestling ends season with its best record since 2004-05 season

By James Krause | February 23, 2020

DeKALB — NIU’s wrestling team capped off one of its best seasons in recent memory with a dominating 35-3 win Friday over Drexel University.The Huskies allowed the fewest dual points in the win on the season, only giving up a decision win at 133 lbs.Head...

Redshirt sophomore Bryce West (left) grapples with his Chippewa opponent Jan. 5 during NIUs 19-12 win over Central Michigan University at Victor E. Court.

NIU wrestling defeats Ohio University in 31-6 win Sunday

By James Krause | February 10, 2020

Redshirt sophomore Bryce West (left) grapples with his Chippewa opponent Jan. 5 during NIU's 19-12 win over Central Michigan University at Victor E. Court.

NIU wrestling falls to defending MAC champion Mizzou

By James Krause | January 26, 2020

DeKALB — The wrestling team couldn’t keep up with the reigning Mid-American Conference Champions in a 32-6 loss to the University of Missouri Tigers on Jan. 25 in Columbia.The Huskies were down by 12 points after a pair of pinfalls by the Tigers in...

Redshirt first-year Anthony Gibson (top) attempts to pin his opponent Jan. 5 during NIUs 19-12 win over Central Michigan University at Victor E. Court.

NIU’s wrestling team has found its identity in midst of successful season

By James Krause | January 24, 2020

DeKALB — Head Wrestling Coach Ryan Ludwig said the early part of the 2019-2020 season has been about finding an identity as a team, and now he feels they’ve found one.In a sport where control is key, Ludwig said the team’s brand of wrestling is...

First-year Izzak Olejnik (top) attempts to pin his opponent Friday during NIUs 38-4 win against the University of Arkansas–Little Rock at the Convocation Center. 

NIU puts on a dominating display against the University of Arkansas–Little Rock at the Beauty and the Beast event

By James Krause | January 18, 2020

DeKALB —There was no caging “The Beast” for the University of Arkansas–Little Rock Trojans, as the NIU wrestling team won its dual 38-4 as part of Friday’s “Beauty and the Beast” event.After a loss in the second contest of the meet, NIU...

NIU to host The Beauty and the Beast at the Convocation Center, featuring the gymnastics and wrestling teams

NIU to host The Beauty and the Beast at the Convocation Center, featuring the gymnastics and wrestling teams

By James Krause & Maddie Barrett | January 15, 2020

DeKALB — Friday gymnastics will host the Western Michigan University Broncos and wrestling will host the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Trojans at the Convocation Center for the ninth annual Beauty and the Beast meet. The Beauty and The Beast...

Wrestling ties its largest win of the season, Anthony Gibson remains undefeated in dual meets

Wrestling ties its largest win of the season, Anthony Gibson remains undefeated in dual meets

By James Krause | January 13, 2020

DeKALB — The wrestling team picked up a dominant 23-9 road win Friday against California Polytechnic State University, with the Huskies winning seven of 10 matchups against the Mustangs.Redshirt senior Kenny Moore and redshirt first-year Caleb Brooks...