Northwestern University Athletics
Northwestern Opens Dual Competition Against Eastern Illinois, Wisconsin-Parkside
12/12/2002 12:00:00 AM | Wrestling
Dec. 12, 2002
EVANSTON, Ill. - Northwestern begins its dual meet schedule this weekend against Eastern Illinois and Wisconsin-Parkside. The Wildcats will take on the Rangers at noon and the Panthers at 1 p.m. Eastern Illinois and Wisconsin-Parkside also will begin their dual at noon.
The Panthers and the Rangers both come into the dual with an 0-1 mark. Eastern Illinois dropped its first dual to Eastern Michigan, 19-16. Despite the loss, the Panthers managed to win half of the matches.
Wisconsin-Parkside is coming off a strong 2002 season in Division II. The Rangers return four All-Americans from a squad that went 12-1. Wisconsin-Parkside dropped their season-opener to state rival Wisconsin-LaCrosse.
Northwestern is looking to build on some solid performances in individual competition this fall. Senior John Giacche (Flemington, N.J./Blair Academy) led the ?Cats in their last outing at the Northern Iowa Open. Giacche went 5-1 en route to his second-place finish at 141 pounds. Brendan Curran (Chicago, Ill./Mt. Carmel) placed third at 184 pounds and Josh Ballard (Carlsbad, N.M./Carlsbad) finished fifth at 149 pounds.
Freshman Matt Delguyd (Mayfield, Ohio/Mayfield) has had a strong start to his college career, placing twice this fall at 197 pounds.
Round One, Noon CT
Mat 1: Eastern Illinois vs. Wisconsin-Parkside (125-157 pounds)
Mat 2: Northwestern vs. Wisconsin-Parkside (165-Hwt.)
Round Two, 1 p.m.
Mat 1: Northwestern vs. Eastern Illinois (125-157)
Mat 2: Eastern Illinois vs. Wisconsin-Parkside (165-Hwt.)
Round Three, 2 p.m.
Mat 1: Northwestern vs. Wisconsin-Parkside (125-157)
Mat 2: Northwestern vs. Eastern Illinois (165-Hwt.)
