Naperville's North Central College grows into women's wrestling powerhouse
Since the program was established a few years ago, it's grown from nine wrestlers to 55. As of this year, it's the largest team in the NCAA.
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Since the program was established a few years ago, it's grown from nine wrestlers to 55. As of this year, it's the largest team in the NCAA.
Coleman Hawkins and Ty Rodgers also scored 15 points apiece for the Illini.
Da'Sean Nelson and Jaden Henley each scored 12 points for the Blue Demons.
Jayden Dawson finished with 16 points, eight rebounds and two steals for the Ramblers (10-6, 2-1).
Illinois dropped to 0-9 against No. 1 teams.
Justin Harmon had 20 points, Quincy Guerrier scored 14 and Coleman Hawkins had 13 for the Illini (11-2, 2-0), who never trailed.
Wisconsin gained separation early with a 14-1 run, taking a 20-5 lead on a pair of free throws by Crowl with 11:24 left in the half.
The Flames (7-5) were led by Jaden Brownell, who posted 16 points and three blocks.
Chris Collins' Wildcats (9-2) shook off a shaky start with runs of 13-2 and 16-2 to build a 23-point halftime lead.
The Cardinals had won 29 straight games coming in.
Cardet shot 13 of 21 and Jahsean Corbett added 17 points for the Cougars, a Division I independent.
A U.S. District Court judge in West Virginia issued a ruling against the NCAA's transfer restrictions.
Noah Reynolds scored 31 points for Green Bay, and Elijah Jones tipped in the game-winning shot with 0.5 seconds.
Rivera shot 4 of 6 from the field and 5 for 7 from the line for the Flames (6-3).
The Blue Demons lost their fifth straight.
Jayden Dawson led the way for the Ramblers (5-4) with 26 points.
CSU was without a conference to call its own since leaving the WAC last year.
Ty Berry also scored seven points in OT and finished with 21, and Ryan Langborg added 20 points.
The Flames (5-3) were led in scoring by Filip Skobalj, who finished with 17 points.
Buie sandwiched two 3-pointers around one from Berry in a 9-0 run that gave Northwestern a 57-48 lead in 16:09 left to play and the Huskies never threatened from there.
Illinois has won five of its first six games with only a loss to No. 4 Marquette.
Des Watson had 15 points to lead the Ramblers (2-3). Braden Norris finished with 14.
Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 22 points and Dain Dainja had 16 for the Illini.
This is a very experienced Northwestern team that will be making the trip to North Carolina.
Terrence Shannon Jr. had 21 points for Illinois (2-1).
