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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

No. 3 junior heavyweight Mike McMullan wrestles former No. 1 Bobby Telford of Iowa. In addition to Telford, McMullan may meet another top heavyweight, defending NCAA champion Tony Nelson of Minnesota, at Big Tens.

Wrestling: Eyes on McMullan, Harger, Tsirtsis as Northwestern starts Big Tens

March 6, 2014

No. 19 Northwestern (9-7, 1-7 Big Ten) begins postseason wrestling Saturday and Sunday in Madison, Wis., for the Big Ten Championships. The Wildcats enter the tournament with six pre-seeded wrestlers,...

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...

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...

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...

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