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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


Pierce Harger goes on the offensive. The senior captured his 100th career victory as a Wildcat on Friday with a pin against Maryland.

Wrestling: Wildcats, Harger earn big victories on senior night

February 14, 2015

Wrestling The feel-good story played out to perfection on Friday against Maryland. In his final home meet ever, on senior night in front of his family and friends, Pierce Harger earned his...

Northwestern takes the initiative against Nebraska. The Wildcats’ home advantage did the team little good on Friday night, as NU won just three bouts on the way to a 25-11 overall loss.

Wrestling: Pariano frustrated following Northwestern’s third straight Big Ten loss

February 1, 2015

Wrestling No. 22 Northwestern’s run of frustrating Big Ten dual meets continued Friday with a 25-11 loss to No. 10 Nebraska, its fifth defeat in the past six matches. “Quite honestly, it’s...

Wrestling: Wildcats strike out opposition at Eastern Michigan Duals

November 17, 2014

Wrestling Three up, three down. Northwestern continued rolling through its nonconference schedule — advancing to 4-0 — with three dominant performances Saturday at the Eastern Michigan Duals...

No. 1 heavyweight Mike McMullan wrestles former No. 1 Bobby Telford of Iowa, whom McMullan beat Jan. 31 to take his current ranking. The junior lost to No. 6 Nick Gwiazdowski on Saturday and will likely drop in the rankings this coming week.

Wrestling: After wins against Duke and North Carolina State, Northwestern heads to Big Tens on 3-game streak

February 23, 2014

No. 21 Northwestern (9-7) finished the regular season Saturday with victories against North Carolina State (14-7) and Duke (6-15) in Durham, N.C. The Wildcats defeated the Wolfpack 24-15 and the Blue Devils...

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...

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