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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


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...

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’...

Wrestling: Mike McMullan’s revenge a bright spot in difficult Northwestern loss

January 11, 2014

No. 16 Northwestern (6-2, 1-2 Big Ten) fell short against No. 2 Minnesota (5-0, 2-0) on Friday, losing 26-12 at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The Wildcats lost four of their first five bouts to create a deficit...

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...

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