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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

Junior Pierce Harger battles University of Chicago’s Steven Franke. Harger said he is looking forward to wrestling Friday at his alma mater, Cincinnati’s Archbishop Moeller High School, but is preparing for this match just like any other.

Wrestling: Cats test toughness this weekend against two ranked foes

January 17, 2014

No. 15 Northwestern (6-2, 1-2 Big Ten) continues its difficult stretch Friday against No. 10 Ohio State (6-2, 1-2). NU struggled its last time out against No. 2 Minnesota in a 26-12 defeat. The Wildcats...

Wrestling: Wildcats heavy underdogs against second-ranked Golden Gophers

January 9, 2014

Northwestern will face one of its stiffest challenges of the season Friday night. The Wildcats (6-1, 1-1 Big Ten) will continue their homestand against No. 2 Minnesota (4-0, 1-0) at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Although...

Wrestling: Wildcats look promising after strong showing at Midlands and Big Ten opener

January 7, 2014

After a commanding victory against No. 23 Indiana in its Big Ten opener Saturday, Northwestern (6-1, 1-1 Big Ten) clocked in at No. 16 in the nation this week. The Wildcats defeated Indiana 27-12,...

Redshirt freshman Jason Tsirtsis grapples with his Chicago opponent during Northwestern’s opening weekend. Tsirtsis was the only member of the Wildcat squad to claim his weight class’ title in the Keystone Classic last weekend.

Wrestling: Northwestern disappoints at Keystone Classic, finishes third

November 25, 2013

The Wildcats' reign of dominance at the Keystone Classic in Philadelphia came to an end Sunday with a third-place finish. With 100.5 total points, Northwestern came in behind Bloomsburg and Indiana. Redshirt...

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...

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