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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

Wrestling: Wildcats collapse in sixth-straight loss against a ranked opponent

February 10, 2014

Despite improved individual efforts, No. 21 Northwestern’s losing streak hit six Sunday at No. 18 Illinois. The Wildcats (6-7, 1-7 Big Ten) have now lost six straight matches, all against nationally...

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’...

Redshirt freshman Jason Tsirtsis circles his University of Chicago opponent during a match in November. Tsirtsis’ performance was a highlight of an otherwise dreary weekend for Northwestern, which fell to conference foes Ohio State and Penn State.

Wrestling: Northwestern falls to conference foes Ohio State, Penn State in weekend contests

January 20, 2014

No. 14 Northwestern’s losing streak extended to three matches Sunday after No. 1 Penn State beat the Wildcats 39-8. The Cats (6-4, 1-4 Big Ten) also fell to No. 12 Ohio State (7-2, 2-2) on Friday. “No...

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: 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...

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