![Redshirt sophomore heavyweight wrestler Jacobi Jackson scans his opponent in an NIU wrestling home match. Jackson suffered two major injuries before finishing his 2023-2024 season as a ranked wrestler. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/jackson-1200x675.jpg)
From rehabilitation to ranked: the triumph of Jacobi Jackson
By Zack Rodriguez, Sports Reporter
| April 10, 2024
![NIU redshirt sophomore Blake West grapples on the back of Lock Haven freshman Logan Sallot on Feb. 9. West was eliminated in the first round at the 2024 NCAA Championships. (Northern Star File Photo)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Blake-West-2-9-24.png)
West makes earl departure from Nationals
By Zack Rodriguez, Sports Reporter
| March 24, 2024
![Redshirt sophomore Blake West eyes his Kent State University opponent in Day 1 of the MAC Championships Friday. West qualified for the NCAA Tournament after falling in the championship round of the MAC Championships. (Elsye Jones | Courtesy of NIU Athletics)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/blakewest2-1200x800.jpg)
Wrestling places 7th at MAC Championships
By Zack Rodriguez, Sports Reporter
| March 12, 2024
![Redshirt freshman Jacob Brya celebrates a victory in an NIU wrestling home dual against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Friday. Brya was named the MAC West Wrestler of the Week on Monday. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_8769-1200x1072.jpg)
Brya secures MAC West Wrestler of the Week honors
By Zack Rodriguez, Sports Reporter
| February 27, 2024
![A graphic shows redshirt sophomore Jacobi Jackson as the Huskie of the Week. Jackson defeated his Southern Illinois University Edwardsville opponent Friday to clinch NIU wrestlings MAC West division title. (Eddie Miller | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/HOTWJJACKSON.png)
Jackson nabs Huskie of the Week after conference-clinching victory
By Northern Star Sports Staff
| February 26, 2024
![Redshirt sophomore Blake West attempts to pin Southern Illinois University Edwardsville redshirt sophomore Davian Guanajuato on Fridays Senior Day event for NIU wrestling. West defeated Guanajuato 4-3 on Friday to finish the season undefeated in dual matchups. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Blake-West-vs-SIUE-1200x877.jpg)
Return of the MAC: Wrestling champions the West
By Zack Rodriguez, Sports Reporter
| February 24, 2024
![Freshman Sean Carroll (right) locks together with Lock Haven sophomore Cael Black. Carroll kept up with Black into overtime to win the match. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/BeautyBeast-09-1200x863.jpg)
Beauty and the Beast: Wrestling vanquishes defending champs
By Zack Rodriguez, Sports Reporter
| February 10, 2024
![Redshirt sophomore Jacobi Jackson studies his opponent in an NIU wrestling home meet against Kent State University on Dec. 19, 2023. Jackson was named the MAC Co-Wrestler of the Week Tuesday. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/JacobiJackson_KentState-1200x675.jpg)
Jackson nabs MAC Co-West Wrestler of the Week
By Zack Rodriguez, Sports Reporter
| February 6, 2024
![Sophomore Blake West grapples a Northwestern University wrestler at the Convocation Center on Dec. 19 2023. West won his match on Saturday against the University at Buffalo by technical fall, making him 6-0 in MAC play this season. (Courtesy of NIU Athletics)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/23-IAWR-NU-1219-SW-007-1200x807.jpg)
Jackson’s late heroics win it for wrestling
By Zack Rodriguez, Sports Reporter
| February 3, 2024
![NIU wrestling head coach Ryan Ludwig screams at his wrestler in a home dual against Central Michigan University on Saturday. Ludwig eclipsed the 100 career-win mark on Dec. 19, 2023. (Elyse Jones | Courtesy of NIU Athletics)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ludwig_Photo-Credit-Elsye-Jones-1200x948.jpg)
From the Mat to Mentorship: Ludwig paving the path to 100 wins
By Zack Rodriguez, Sports Reporter
| January 30, 2024
![Redshirt freshman Tommy Bennett holds off Central Michigan University redshirt sophomore Tyler Swiderski in a dual against the Chippewas on Saturday. Bennett defeated Swiderski 5-4 in a decision victory. (Tim Dodge | Northern Star)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Wrestler-2-smaller-1200x990.jpg)
2 wrestlers shine in return, program clinches 10th win
By Zack Rodriguez, Sports Reporter
| January 28, 2024
![Redshirt sophomore Blake West pins his Kent State University opponent on Dec. 19. West recorded his 20th victory of the 2023-2024 season on Saturday against Cleveland State University. (Scott Walstrom | Courtesy of NIU Athletics)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Blake-West-courtesy-3-1-1200x800.jpg)
Wrestling owns East tiebreaker, garners first road victory
By Zack Rodriguez, Sports Reporter
| January 20, 2024
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