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Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

The Student News Site of Northern Illinois University

Northern Star

Redshirt junior Max Ihry celebrates a win over his University at Buffalo opponent on Feb. 14 at Victor E. Court.

Wrestling seals dual victory after final match goes to six overtimes

By James Krause | February 16, 2020

DeKALB — It came down to a six overtime match in the heavyweight finale for the wrestling team to clinch a 19-16 dual victory Friday against the University at Buffalo Bulls in DeKalb.Huskie redshirt junior Max Ihry and redshirt senior Nolan Terrance...

Redshirt first-year Caleb Brooks tangles with a Central Michigan University Chippewa on Jan. 5 at Victor E. Court.

Wrestling begins road trip with a convincing win over Cleveland State

By James Krause | February 8, 2020

Redshirt first-year Caleb Brooks tangles with a Central Michigan University Chippewa on Jan. 5 at Victor E. Court.

Wrestling dominates SIUE in road victory

By James Krause | February 2, 2020

DeKALB — The wrestling team set a quick pace Saturday with a 29-9 win over the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars, highlighted by a pair of first-round pinfall wins.Redshirt sophomores Bryce West and Brit Wilson both picked up first-round...

Redshirt junior Caleb Gossett grapples Jan. 27 in a 21-18 loss to Ohio University.

Wrestling to face Bucknell before hosting Huskie Duals

By James Krause | November 14, 2019

Redshirt junior Caleb Gossett grapples Jan. 27 in a 21-18 loss to Ohio University.

Two Huskie wrestlers face off Oct. 24 during NIU's Red Black Dual at the Convocation Center. 

Wilson and West post top performances at MSU open

By James Krause | November 4, 2019

Two Huskie wrestlers face off Oct. 24 during NIU's Red Black Dual at the Convocation Center. 

Wrestlers earn national championship bids

By Northern Star staff | March 7, 2016

Four wrestlers secured berths to the NCAA Championships at the 2016 MAC Championships on Sunday, according to an NIU Athletics news release.Redshirt freshman Austin Eicher won an individual MAC title Sunday and ended the tournament as the No. 4 seed.Redshirt...

NIU wrestling to take on Harper College

By Ed Rietveld | January 30, 2013

Wrestling takes a break from dual meet action this weekend, but there will not be a break from competition. Saturday, the Huskies will make the short drive to Palatine, Ill., and compete in the Harper Open at Harper College. In open tournaments wrestlers...

Sophomore Parker Settecase ties up with an opponent from Eastern Michigan University at the meet on Saturday.

NIU Wrestling to face tough competition this season

By Ed Rietveld | January 29, 2013

The 2012-13 season for NIU wrestling has had more twists and turns than a roller coaster at Six Flags Great America. The Huskies (7-7, 0-5 MAC) started the year 5-0 and then lost three straight dual meets. After that, NIU won two in a row, followed by...

Gabriel Morse

Morse twins: NIU’s rising wrestlers

By Ed Rietveld | January 16, 2013

Growing up, brothers may occasionally wrestle each other as a way to release some aggression. To a certain extent, two members of the NIU wrestling team are still doing that; however, instead of wrestling against each other, they are now wrestling with...

Wrestlers work hard to make weight

By Ed Rietveld | November 13, 2012

In the sport of wrestling every pound matters. There are 10 different weight classes that wrestlers compete in. The 10 different weight classes are; 125 pounds, 133 pounds, 141 pounds, 149 pounds, 157 pounds, 165 pounds, 174 pounds, 184 pounds, 197 pounds...

Brad Dieckhaus

No.3 for top 10 NIU athletes: Brad Dieckhaus

By Mike Romor | May 2, 2012

NIU wrestler Brad Dieckhaus may come in at No. 3 on the Northern Star’s top 10 ’11-’12 athletes, but if there was a list for NIU’s most inspiring athletes, he would grace the top spot. Dieckhaus missed the beginning of his senior season after...

No. 4 Story of the year: NIU wrestler Brad Dieckhaus' undefeated season

No. 4 Story of the year: NIU wrestler Brad Dieckhaus’ undefeated season

By Mike Romor | May 1, 2012

NIU wrestler Brad Dieckhaus entered his final season with one goal in sight: winning the NCAA Championships to become the national champion at the 184-lb weight class. A wide range of injuries hampered Dieckhaus from before the season even started through...

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