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Head Coach Ryan Ludwig (right) coaches from the sidelines in 2018.

What we learned from wrestling this season

By Rick Green | March 22, 2018

Head Coach Ryan Ludwig (right) coaches from the sidelines in the Huskies’ 34-3 home loss Jan. 28 against South Dakota State. NIU finished 3-10 this season. 

Redshirt freshman Max Ihry battles his opponent in the Huskies 9-24 loss Saturday to Kent State. 

Wrestling drops regular season finale

By Rick Green | February 18, 2018

Redshirt freshman Max Ihry battles his opponent in the Huskies' 9-24 loss Saturday to Kent State. 

Buffalo trampled by Huskies

By Rick Green | February 12, 2018

DeKALB — The wrestling team ended its five-meet losing streak Sunday after earning its first Mid-American Conference win of the season, defeating the University at Buffalo Bulls 19-16.Redshirt sophomore Caden McWhirter led off for the Huskies with a...

Wrestling gets shutout in loss

By Rick Green | February 11, 2018

DeKalb — The wrestling team was shut out for the first time in a dual since 2014 when the University of Missouri defeated the Huskies 31-0. The Huskies fell to the Binghamton Bearcats 35-0 Friday.The Huskies did not get going against the Bearcats and...

Wrestling falls to No. 3 Missouri

By Rick Green | February 4, 2018

DeKalb — The Huskies wrapped up their two-dual homestand on Friday as they took on the undefeated Missouri Tigers, who are ranked No. 3 in the country.The wrestling team scored 12 points, the most given up by Missouri in the Mid-American Conference....

Wrestling falls big at home

By Rick Green | January 29, 2018

DeKALB — The wrestling team faced off against the North Dakota State University Bisons Sunday and struggled to get going against the Big-12 opponent, falling 34-3 in the match.“We need to work on closing out periods and keeping our foot on the gas...

Senior wrestler Quinton Rosser sits down with Rick Green, Northern Star sports contributor, to discuss the team’s success this season, along with their goals for the rest of the year. Rosser finished with a 14-5 record this past season.

Q-and-A with Quinton Rosser

By Rick Green | December 7, 2017

Senior wrestler Quinton Rosser sits down with Rick Green, Northern Star sports contributor, to discuss the team’s success this season, along with their goals for the rest of the year. Rosser finished with a 14-5 record this past season.

Wrestling excels in Eastern Michigan Open

By Rick Green | November 13, 2017

DeKALB — Three Huskies finished in the top-two of their respective weight classes Saturday when the team traveled to Ypsilanti, Michigan for its second match of the season at the Eastern Michigan Open.“It was a great step forward; our mindset was...

Huskies wrestlers compete against each other in the Red/Black Dual Oct. 27. NIU will continue the season Saturday at the Eastern Michigan Open.

Wrestling opens season at Iowa

By Rick Green | November 6, 2017

Huskies wrestlers compete against each other in the Red/Black Dual Oct. 27. NIU will continue the season Saturday at the Eastern Michigan Open.

Sophomore Brock Hudkins faces his opponent in the Red/Black Dual Friday. The Huskies will begin the season 9 a.m. Saturday at the Iowa State Open.

Wrestling set for new season

By Rick Green | November 2, 2017

Sophomore Brock Hudkins faces his opponent in the Red/Black Dual Friday. The Huskies will begin the season 9 a.m. Saturday at the Iowa State Open.

Wrestling takes loss in first home contest

By Raven Boyd | December 7, 2015

Wrestling (2-3, 0-1 MAC) took a loss against undefeated Central Michigan (3-0, 1-0 MAC) in its home opener Thursday.Redshirt senior Shawn Scott, ranked 16th in the nation, brought home the Huskies’ only win of the night. Scott secured his 10th win of...