DeKALB — Redshirt sophomore Brit Wilson secured a pair of takedowns Sunday in the final period to lock up NIU’s first individual Mid-American Conference Wrestling Championship since 2011. Wilson was crowned champion at 184 lbs., while the Huskies took third place overall.
Wilson, a runner up last season at 174 lbs., beat defending 184-lbs. champion redshirt senior Dylan Wisman from the University of Missouri by a 8-5 decision after being tied at 4-4 going into the third period. Tied at 4-4 after the second period, Wilson secured a pair of takedowns in the final period to take the individual championship title.