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The Northern Illinois wrestling team fell to No. 19 Central Michigan, 24-9, Friday night in McGuirk Arena. Despite the return of Nick Smith at 125 pounds and Matt Mougin at 165, the Huskies fell to 6-6 overall and 0-3 in the Mid-American Conference, while the Chippewas improved to 12-2 and 4-0 on the year. The...

The Northern Illinois wrestling team continues with Mid-American Conference action this weekend, as it hits the road to battle Central Michigan and Eastern Michigan. The Huskies will travel to Mt. Pleasant to take on defending MAC champion Central Michigan Friday at 6:30 p.m. NIU follows that up with a Sunday afternoon bout against the EMU...

Friday the 13th proved to be unlucky for the Northern Illinois wrestling team Friday, as the Huskies lost to the Ohio Bobcats, 27-6. The loss drops NIU’s record to 6-5 overall and 0-2 in the MAC, while Ohio improved to 2-3 overall and 1-2 in the conference. “Instead of setting the tone, we waited around,”...

The Northern Illinois wrestling team will return to Mid-American Conference action Friday, when they travel to Athens, Ohio, to face the Ohio Bobcats. The meet, which begins at 6 p.m. CT, will be a critical one for both teams, as each will be looking for their first MAC win of the season. “Anytime you head...

The Northern Illinois wrestling team scored a hard-fought non-conference victory Sunday at the NIU Convocation Center with a 22-16 win against the Lock Haven Bald Eagles. Despite trailing 16-3 at the meet’s halfway point, the Huskies stunned LHU by winning the final five matches to overtake the Bald Eagles. “It was a major gutcheck,” said...

Members of the Northern Illinois wrestling team gets the second half of their season under way Sunday, Jan. 8, inside the NIU Convocation Center when they face Eastern Wrestling League foe Lock Haven. The 2 p.m. meet will be a part of the inaugural Beauty and the Beast Meet, where the Huskies will compete alongside...

After a month away from home, members of the Huskie wrestling team will host their annual Showcase Meet Thursday when they face the Purdue Boilermakers. The meet, which is the 25th meeting between the two schools since 1969, begins at 7 p.m. in the Convocation Center. The dual will also be the first meeting between...

NIU’s wrestling team grabbed two wins Saturday at the 2011 Hoosier Duals, defeating Campbell and SIU-Edwardsville while dropping a tough one to host Indiana. Individually, three Huskies – Nick Smith, Tyler Loethen and Brad Dieckhaus – won all three of their matches on the day. “I’m proud of our effort and competitive fire today,” said...

NIU Huskie wrestlers return to the mat after a two-week break when they travel Saturday, Nov. 26, to Bloomington, Ind., for the Hoosier Duals. The Huskies will take on Indiana, SIU-Edwardsville and Campbell inside IU’s University Gym. The meet begins at 8 a.m. with NIU taking on Campbell and Indiana battling SIUE. NIU will then...

The Northern Illinois Huskie wrestling team announced the signing of five wrestlers to their 2012 recruiting class Wednesday The five signees have combined for four state titles and nine top-three finishes in their high school careers so far. “This immediately addresses some of the needs we have in our lineup as far as depth in...

Facing some of the best teams in the nation, the Northern Illinois wrestling team placed two wrestlers in the top six Saturday at the Michigan State Open. Nick Smith advanced to the finals before taking second at 125, while Rob Jillard placed fourth in 133. “We’d like to finish with some odd numbers in championship...

The Northern Illinois wrestling team will hit the road for the first time this season Saturday, Nov. 12, when they head to the Great Lakes State for the Michigan State Open. The meet will feature 600 wrestlers from some of the best programs in the nation, including the host Spartans, Michigan, Ohio State and Central...