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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Jason Tsirtsis squares off against his Iowa opponent. The freshman, who is ranked No. 4 in his weight class, won by major decision Sunday against Stanford to improve to 22-3 on the season.

Wrestling: Late rally pushes Northwestern past Stanford for first win in over a month

February 16, 2014

No. 23 Northwestern (7-7, 1-7 Big Ten) completed its home season Sunday with a 20-19 win over No. 22 Stanford (17-5). The Wildcats erased a 19-11 deficit with victories in the three final bouts. The...

Wrestling: Wildcats collapse in sixth-straight loss against a ranked opponent

February 10, 2014

Despite improved individual efforts, No. 21 Northwestern’s losing streak hit six Sunday at No. 18 Illinois. The Wildcats (6-7, 1-7 Big Ten) have now lost six straight matches, all against nationally...

Despite a resounding victory from redshirt freshman Jason Tsirtsis at 149 pounds, No. 16 Northwestern fell to No. 19 Wisconsin on Sunday, 23-15. The loss was the Wildcats’ fourth straight against a fierce Big Ten schedule.

Wrestling: Northwestern fails to overcome slow start in loss to No. 19 Wisconsin

January 27, 2014

No. 16 Northwestern (6-5, 1-5 Big Ten) fell to No. 19 Wisconsin (10-4, 4-1) on Sunday, the team’s fifth straight dual match against a ranked opponent. The 23-15 defeat stretched the Wildcats’...

Junior Pierce Harger recorded an 8-0 major decision Sunday as No. 19 Northwestern lost to No. 13 Nebraska. “It was definitely a step up in competition from our first two weekends,” Harger said.

Wrestling: Northwestern falls to Nebraska in Big Ten opener

November 20, 2013

In its Big Ten opener Sunday, No. 19 Northwestern (4-1, 0-1 Big Ten) fell to No. 13 Nebraska (1-0, 1-0), 25-16. The Wildcats lost the first three matches at 125 pounds, 133 pounds and 141 pounds, and...

Junior Alex Polizzi takes down Jeffrey Tyburski in Northwestern’s clean sweep of Chicago on Saturday. Polizzi sealed off the match with a win by major decision and kept the Wildcats perfect in their opening match.

Wrestling: Northwestern starts season with two dominating victories

November 4, 2013

Northwestern took care of business to begin its 2013-14 campaign. The Wildcats were missing their returning national runner-up Mike McMullan, but that didn’t stop the team from cruising to a 38-0...

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