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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


Zack Chakonis wrestles with an opponent. The New Jersey native was victorious in a major win for NU.

Wrestling: Northwestern beats No. 24 Illinois in second Big Ten win of the season

February 17, 2019

Wrestling The message was clear. In the immediate aftermath of Northwestern’s 25-12 win over No. 24 Illinois, senior Zack Chakonis wanted one thing known: Don’t mess with Jersey. Of the seven...

Conan Jennings spars with an opponent. On Friday, NU could beat Illinois for the first time in his career.

Wrestling: Northwestern set to end historic poor run of form against Illinois on Friday

February 14, 2019

Wrestling The disappointment was palpable last year when a 6-0 Northwestern took on Illinois with sky-high momentum and an undefeated season on the line. The Wildcats lost an 18-17 heartbreaker. The...

Sebastian Rivera wrestles with an opponent. The sophomore lost his first match of the season this weekend

Wrestling: Northwestern falls to Michigan State, No. 4 Michigan

February 11, 2019

Wrestling After a season full of major decisions and easy victories, sophomore Sebastian Rivera, the top ranked 125-pound wrestler in the country, knew it was time for a challenge. In the lead...

Conan Jennings prepares to take down an opponent. The senior won his bout against Ohio State last weekend.

Wrestling: Amid rough stretch, Northwestern set to face Michigan State and No. 4 Michigan

February 6, 2019

Wrestling Northwestern hasn’t won since beating Wisconsin in Madison on January 18. Since then, the Wildcats have dropped three straight by a combined total of 55 points. Mired in a tough stretch...

Ryan Deakin wrestles an opponent. The sophomore won his bout Sunday against Ohio State’s Ke-Shawn Hayes, but the Wildcats came up short.

Wrestling: Northwestern falls to No. 6 Ohio State

February 4, 2019

Sophomores Ryan Deakin and Sebastian Rivera continued their dominant starts to the season on Sunday, but Northwestern fell 27-15 against No. 6 Ohio State (9-1, 5-1 Big Ten) — its fifth loss in the past...

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