![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 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
![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
![Wrestlers from NIU and Ohio University grapple during Fridays dual meet in Mount in Athens, Ohio. (Courtesy Ohio Athletics)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/01_20_2023_MW_CS__2-min-900x600.jpg)
Lightweight match momentum propels Huskies over Ohio
By Skyler Kisellus and Adrien De La Peña
| January 21, 2023
![Central Michigan redshirt freshman Chandler Amaker (left) and NIU redshirt senior Izzak Olejnik battle at 165 during a dual meet Friday. (Courtesy Central Michigan Athletics)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/JTR3892-900x600.jpg)
Winless Chips stun MAC-unbeaten Huskies
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| January 13, 2023
![NIU redshirt junior Jaivon Jones wraps up Kent State University redshirt junior Louis Newell during the 141 match Sunday. Jones defeated Newell in a 3-1 decision to give NIU its first points of the dual. (David Dermer)](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/DWD_68701-900x600.jpg)
Wrestling overpowers Kent State with major-decision wins
By Skyler Kisellus, Sports Reporter
| December 18, 2022
![Wrestling vs. SIUE](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Z62_2493-900x600.jpg)
NIU wrestling releases 2022-23 schedule
By Northern Star Sports Staff
| October 12, 2022
Wrestling ends season with its best record since 2004-05 season
By James Krause
| February 23, 2020
![Redshirt first-year Caleb Brooks tangles with a Central Michigan University Chippewa on Jan. 5 at Victor E. Court.](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/3cb2f1483ce918135bd6f65ddf0dcb29-900x600.jpg)
Wrestling begins road trip with a convincing win over Cleveland State
By James Krause
| February 8, 2020
![Wrestling falls short of upset win against Illinois](https://northernstar.info/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/f78893d10206e05d50671b2f1cd7021e.png)
Wrestling falls short of upset win against Illinois
By James Krause
| December 7, 2019
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