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Northern Illinois Huskies wrestling
Northern Illinois Huskies wrestling
The Northern Illinois Huskies wrestling team represents Northern Illinois University (NIU) in DeKalb, Illinois. NIU wrestling started competing in 1931 and currently competes in the Mid-American Conference (MAC). NIU wrestling has produced two NCAA Champions, three NAIA Champions, and currently holds a 51-year streak (1972–present) of sending at least one NCAA qualifier to the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. The Huskies are coached by Ryan Ludwig.
The Northern Illinois Huskies wrestling team represents Northern Illinois University (NIU) in DeKalb, Illinois. NIU wrestling started competing in 1931 and currently competes in the Mid-American Conference (MAC). NIU wrestling has produced two NCAA Champions, three NAIA Champions, and currently holds a 51-year streak (1972–present) of sending at least one NCAA qualifier to the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. The Huskies are coached by Ryan Ludwig.
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1975–1987, 1997–2026: Mid-American Conference
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1988–1996: Independent
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2027–future: Pac-12 Conference
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1985 – Mid-American Conference (MAC) Championship.
| Year | Name | Weight Class |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Roy Conrad | 177 |
| 1965 | Neal McDonald | HWT |
| Year | Name | Weight Class |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Dale Tessler | 177 |
| 1961 | Ray Guzak | 167 |
| 1961 | Roy Conrad | 177 |
NIU has sent 123 wrestlers to the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, including a current 54-year streak of sending at least one qualifier.
NIU wrestling has had 16 All-Americans in program history.
| Year | Name | Weight Class |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Bill Kontos | 130 |
| 1964 | Mel Schmidt | 177 |
| 1965 | Bob Furlan | 147 |
| 1965 | Mel Schmidt | 177 |
| 1966 | Bob Furlan | 147 |
| 1969 | Wes Caine | 123 |
| 1972 | Larry Johnson | 158 |
| 1973 | Johnny Johnson | 190 |
| 1975 | Mark Tiffany | 190 |
| 1997 | Jeremy Goeden | 190 |
| 1998 | Jeremy Goeden | 190 |
| 2002 | Scott Owen | 157 |
| 2003 | Scott Owen | 157 |
| 2003 | Ben Heizer | 184 |
| 2004 | Ben Heizer | 184 |
| 2021 | Brit Wilson | 184 |
NIU wrestling head coach Ryan Ludwig, who took over the position starting in the 2011–12 season, is a three-time NAIA All-American and a national finalist at 157 pounds.
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Ryan Ludwig – Head Coach
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Dominick Moyer – Assistant Coach
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Ty Prazma – Assistant Coach
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National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum
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