This season has been a struggle for the NIU wrestling team—a struggle for respect. The 2-7 Huskies dropped dual meets to nationally ranked Nebraska and Northwestern teams this weekend, but Coach Ed Vatch said his squad may have taken a couple more steps...

NIU's record falls to 1-5-0 on the season while Purdue starts the dual meet season at 1-0-0. Vatch said the reason for his team's slow start is a combination between its youth and the expertise of its opponents. "Inexperience is a big part of it (the...