Wrestling hosts Northern Iowa on Sunday
It’s been over a month since the Central Michigan University wrestling team (5-5) had a meet in McGuirk Arena. On Sunday, the team will face Northern Iowa University (6-4) to continue Mid-American Conference play.
The Chippewas return home after splitting last weekend’s matches against Southern Illinois University Ewardsville, and the University of Missouri. On Sunday, CMU will continue what Head Coach Tom Borrelli calls “the toughest part of the MAC schedule.”
After the long road stretch Borrelli is excited to return home. “It’s nice not having to travel. We were on the road pretty much all (winter) break. Guys sleep in their own bed so it’s easier on everyone,” Borrelli said.
NIU comes into Sunday’s match 3-0 in the MAC, sitting second behind U-M. Borrelli said he is aware of the type of attack the Panthers have and is ready to counter it.
“They have some unique things that they’re good at, so we need to be aware of those things and wrestle our style,” Borrelli said.
NIU will send out Dylan Peters to the mat, who is currently ranked sixth in the 125-pound weight class. CMU will counter with redshirt-freshman Brent Fleetwood, who will be seeking the upset.
Junior Zach Horan will look to defend his title of MAC Player of the Week when he goes up against NIU. Horan is ranked 11th in the 141-pound weight class.
CMU wrestling will return to McGuirk at 2 p.m. on Sunday when it takes on NIU.
