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

Mitch Sliga pins an opponent. The junior will look to lead his team against a Michigan lineup headlined by a former teammate.

Wrestling: Wildcats face transfer for first time since Northwestern departure

January 18, 2017

Wrestling In 2014, Northwestern’s recruiting class was the fifth best in the nation, featuring highly-touted prospects such as No. 3 overall recruit Bryce Brill, No. 12 prospect Johnny Sebastian and...

Conan Jennings wrestles an opponent. The sophomore heavyweight secured Northwestern’s comeback against Michigan State on Friday.

Wrestling: Conan Jennings completes comeback as Wildcats snap drought

January 17, 2017

Wrestling Entering Friday’s match against Michigan State, Northwestern hadn’t won a Big Ten dual in nearly two years and coach Matt Storniolo was winless in conference play. But sophomore heavyweight...

Conan Jennings grapples with an opponent. The sophomore’s victory Sunday wasn’t enough for the Wildcats.

Wrestling: Northwestern’s first-half lineup secures fate in Purdue loss

January 9, 2017

Wrestling Northwestern experienced growing pains Sunday, as the team’s young lineup dug an insurmountable hole, leading to a 20-16 loss to Purdue. The Wildcats (5-3, 0-2 Big Ten) front-loaded their...

(Daily file photo by Keshia Johnson) Jacob Berkowitz grapples with an opponent. The senior has emerged as a key wrestler for NU this season.

Wrestling: Northwestern off to hot start following Midlands

January 5, 2017

Nearly halfway through the season, Northwestern has more than doubled its win total from last year. And in addition to the Wildcats’ early success as a team, individual wrestlers made an impact last...

Jason Tsirtsis prepares for his match. After being shut out against No. 2 Iowa last weekend, the Wildcats’ road doesn’t get easier in a matchup with No. 1 Penn State.

Wrestling: Northwestern looks to redeem itself after last week’s landslide defeat

January 15, 2016

Wrestling After coming off of their worst defeat of the last decade, a 54-0 loss to No. 2 Iowa on Sunday, Northwestern’s road ahead won’t get any easier. Just one week after being shut out...

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