Northern Star · Mar 6, 2019
MAC Wrestling adds seven teams
Northern Star Staff NIU wrestling will have more competition next season with seven teams being added to the Mid-American Conference.
The MAC announced Tuesday they will be expanding to 15 programs with the addition of teams from the Eastern Wrestling League. The expansion makes the MAC the second-largest conference in Division 1 wrestling.
Head Coach Ryan Ludwig told the MAC in an interview that the expansion shows a growing interest in wrestling in the Midwest.
“The strength of our sport throughout these geographic regions creates more opportunity for fan interest and the overall growth of wrestling,” Ludwig said.