EVANSTON, Ill. – UNI Wrestling fell just short on the road in the dual season opener at Northwestern. The Panthers recorded a pair of major decisions and a pin by Taylor Lujan at 184, but an injury forfeit at 197 sealed a 24-20 victory for the Wildcats.
Northwestern started the match with a 7-0 lead after Michael DeAugustino topped No. 7 Jay Schwarm 5-1 at 125 and No. 3 Sebastian Rivera earned a 13-4 major decision over Jack Skudlarczyk at 133.
UNI responded with a 13-3 major decision win by Michael Blockhus over Jack Tolin at 141.