Sunday, December 29
Hoffman Estates, Ill.
All Day
Northwestern
vs
Midlands Championships
Photo by: Michelle Nartey/Northwestern Athletics
Wrestling Gears Up for 60th Annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships
12/27/2024 7:09:00 PM | Wrestling
EVANSTON, Ill. - Northwestern wrestling returns to action this weekend as they prepare to close out the 2024 calendar year at the Ken Kraft Midlands Championships at NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Ill. Sunday's action is set to start at 9:30 a.m., with the second session kicking off at 7 p.m., while Monday will feature semifinals beginning at 10:30 a.m. and podium matches at 3 p.m.
LAST TIME OUT
Northwestern wrapped up its non-conference dual season last Thursday, when they downed Cal Poly, 29-14, on the road. Six 'Cats delivered individual victories in the team win, including falls by both Massey Odiotti (133 lbs) and Giosue Hickman (141 lbs). No. 19 Maxx Mayfield (165 lbs) and No. 12 Evan Bates (197 lbs) racked up seven takedowns apiece to both remain undefeated in dual match action.
THE FIELD
The 'Cats will compete in a men's field featuring 37 universities, including eight Big Ten foes. Conference opponents Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Michigan State, Purdue, Rutgers, Ohio State and Wisconsin will all be represented in the men's division.
Last year's champions, Pennsylvania, will also be back in search of a second straight team title.
For the full field, visit the 60th Annual Ken Kraft Midlands Tournament Central page.
UP NEXT
Following the Midlands Championships, Northwestern will gear up for Big Ten dual season, which kicks off next weekend on the road at Purdue. The 'Cats will return home to Welsh-Ryan Arena for their conference home opener on Jan. 17 against Michigan.
* All individual rankings courtesy of InterMat (December 24)
LAST TIME OUT
Northwestern wrapped up its non-conference dual season last Thursday, when they downed Cal Poly, 29-14, on the road. Six 'Cats delivered individual victories in the team win, including falls by both Massey Odiotti (133 lbs) and Giosue Hickman (141 lbs). No. 19 Maxx Mayfield (165 lbs) and No. 12 Evan Bates (197 lbs) racked up seven takedowns apiece to both remain undefeated in dual match action.
THE FIELD
The 'Cats will compete in a men's field featuring 37 universities, including eight Big Ten foes. Conference opponents Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Michigan State, Purdue, Rutgers, Ohio State and Wisconsin will all be represented in the men's division.
Last year's champions, Pennsylvania, will also be back in search of a second straight team title.
For the full field, visit the 60th Annual Ken Kraft Midlands Tournament Central page.
UP NEXT
Following the Midlands Championships, Northwestern will gear up for Big Ten dual season, which kicks off next weekend on the road at Purdue. The 'Cats will return home to Welsh-Ryan Arena for their conference home opener on Jan. 17 against Michigan.
* All individual rankings courtesy of InterMat (December 24)
Players Mentioned
Wrestling - 'Cats Take Down Wisconsin, 27-11, on Senior Night (2/14/25)
Saturday, February 15
Wrestling - Seven 'Cats Claim Victory in 27-12 Win Over Michigan State (2/8/25)
Saturday, February 08
Wrestling - 'Cats Tame Mustangs, Take Down Cal Poly 29-14 (12/19/24)
Friday, December 20
Michael DeAugustino and Yahya Thomas Join 'Big Ten Wrestling & Beyond' (2/20/23)
Tuesday, February 21
