DeKALB — The wrestling team split its 10 matchups Friday against the University of Illinois, but two major decision losses and a forfeit in the Illini’s favor kept the Huskies from taking an upset win.Despite the loss, Head Coach Ryan Ludwig said...
DeKALB — Winning two of three matchups isn’t bad for the wrestling team, who came out of the Purdue Duals with a 4-2 overall record, and its first win in Mid-American Conference play, on Sunday.The Huskies won their conference matchup with Clarion...
DeKALB — As part of the Huskie Duals, NIU suffered a loss Sunday in its first conference meet of the season to Rider University, 26-6, before picking up a win over Harper College, 46-6."That was a tough match [with] very hard fought battles," Head Coach...
DeKALB — A pinfall victory by redshirt sophomore Brit Wilson Friday helped seal the wrestling team’s 24-10 victory over Bucknell University.Wilson put the win out of Bucknell’s reach with the only fall of the night, at 1:01 in the third round over...
DeKALB — March 7 and March 8 are booked for the 2020 Mid-American Conference Championships at the Convocation Center. The MAC is now home to 15 wrestling programs, split into two divisions.“Hosting the MAC Championship this year will be special because...
DeKALB — The wrestling team cruised its way to a 28-6 win Sunday over in-state opponent Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville.The win over the Cougars marked the first conference victory of the year for NIU, putting the team at 1-3 in Mid-American...
DeKALB — The wrestling team dropped its second home loss of the season Friday against the University of Illinois 24-9.“The guys competed hard,” Head Coach Ryan Ludwig said. “They have a good mindset, and we are always looking for more.”NIU won...
The wrestling team kicked off their home opener with two victories in the Huskie Duals before Thanksgiving break.The Huskies were quick to establish their presence when they faced in-state opponent Harper College in their first matchup, defeating the...
