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Fanta taking advantage of his latest opportunity

By Mike Romor | February 15, 2012

Entering his senior season at Lake Zurich High School, Kevin Fanta's name was not even a whisper through college wrestling recruiters' ears.In fact, it wasn't until after Fanta had won the Illinois State championship at 135 that he made a significant...

NIU wrestling defeats Tiffin, SIU-Edwardsville

By Mike Romor | February 12, 2012

After four-straight road losses, NIU wrestling returned home and defeated Tiffin University and SIU-Edwardsville at Victor E. Court Sunday. Facing Tiffin (2-11), the Huskies (8-8, 0-4 MAC) jumped out to an early lead, grabbing their most dominant victory...

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Wrestling pushing towards .500 mark

By Mike Romor | February 8, 2012

With two weeks left in its regular season, NIU wrestling has a chance to do something it has not achieved since the 2007-2008 season: finish with an above .500 record. NIU (6-8, 0-4 MAC) enters this weekend's home duals with the chance to even up its...

Northern Star File Photo - Redshirt sophomore Matt Mougin tries to escape from the grasp of Stanfords Garrett Schaner in the 165-pound match earlier this season.

NIU wrestling falls to Northwestern Friday

By Mike Romor | February 5, 2012

After getting an 11 day break, NIU wrestling could not contain No. 19 Northwestern in Evansville Friday.After last year's 38-0 drubbing, NIU (6-8, 0-4 MAC) put up a close fight against one of the nation's top lineups, falling to Northwestern (8-4, 3-4...

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Wrestling set to take on Northwestern

By Mike Romor | February 1, 2012

NIU wrestling looks to turn its struggles into success Friday in Evansville against in-state rival Northwestern.After last year's 38-0 loss, NIU (6-7, 0-4 MAC) hopes for a drastically different outcome against Northwestern (7-4, 3-4 Big Ten)."We have...

Five minutes with Dominick Moyer

By Mike Romor | January 31, 2012

Coming out of college, Dominick Moyer expected to never competitively wrestle again. His interest in wrestling never faded, however, and he now enters his fourth season as an assistant coach for the Huskies wrestling program. Moyer found time to talk...

NIUs Jared Torrence concentrates on keeping hold of a Stanford wrestler in a match earlier this season.

NIU wrestling falls to Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan

By Mike Romor | January 22, 2012

Despite Nick Smith's return to the lineup, NIU wrestling failed to pick up wins against two MAC foes over the weekend. NIU (6-7, 0-4 MAC) lost its first match of the weekend Friday at no. 19 Central Michigan (12-3, 4-0 MAC) before stumbling against Eastern...

NIU volleyball falls to Miami, Fla. in NCAA Tournament

NIU volleyball falls to Miami, Fla. in NCAA Tournament

By Mike Romor | December 4, 2011

NIU volleyball's season came to an end Friday with a loss to Miami (Fla.) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Huskies (28-7, 14-2 MAC) lost in four up-and-down sets to the No. 25 Hurricanes (26-4, 16-4 ACC), 25-17, 21-25, 25-12 and 26-24. "We...

File Photo NIUs Justine Schelpler (1) dives for a dig while Coach Ray Gooden watches the play closely in a game earlier this season.

Miami on tap for NIU in NCAA tournament

By Mike Romor | December 1, 2011

With its entire 2011 campaign on the line, NIU volleyball will face No. 25 Miami (Fla.) in tonight's opening round match of the NCAA Tournament.NIU (28-6, 14-2 MAC) enters the match winning 15 of its last 16 matches, while Miami (25-4, 26-4 ACC) has won...

Wrestling set to host Purdue for NIU Showcase

By Mike Romor | December 1, 2011

The bright lights of the Convocation Center will be shining on NIU wrestling tonight.NIU (3-2) will take on Purdue (2-4) in its annual NIU Showcase meet and its first home meet in nearly a month."It feels great to be back home," said NIU head coach Ryan...

Huskies know Hurricane season isn’t over

By Mike Romor | November 29, 2011

At the end of last season, NIU volleyball had its heart broken.After their tremendous run through the regular season, the Huskies watched their chance at an NCAA Tournament bid slip away as they lost in the MAC Championship match to Ohio before falling...

Jerry Burnes, Northern Star File Photo-NIUs Jared Torrence concentrates on keeping hold of a Stanford wrestler in a match earlier this season.

NIU wrestling defeats Campbell, SIU-Edwardsville, falls to Indiana

By Mike Romor | November 27, 2011

NIU wrestling headed to Bloomington, Ind. for Saturday's annual Hoosier Duals.NIU ended the day with positive results, defeating Campbell (4-4) and Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (0-3) before falling to Indiana (6-0).The Huskies (3-2) showed...

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