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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

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

The Daily Northwestern


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...

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...

Wrestling: Northwestern picks up first Big Ten win in Michigan

January 27, 2013

Not all those who wander are lost. Traveling through snow and sleet to and from Michigan, No. 23 Northwestern (6-6, 1-4 Big Ten) finally found its first Big Ten win of the season on Friday. The Wildcats...

Redshirt senior Jason Welch battles an opponent during a recent home dual. Welch notched his 100th and 101st career victories on Sunday.

Wrestling: Wildcats go one-for-two in Edwardsville

January 22, 2013

No. 21 Northwestern continued its up-and-down season Sunday, splitting two nonconference duals against SIU-Edwardsville and Northern Iowa. The Wildcats (5-5) fell in the day's first match 21-13 against...

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