AMES, Iowa – The University of Northern Iowa’s upset bid over Iowa State Friday night in Hilton Coliseum fell just short as the Cyclones picked up a 3-2 decision at the heavyweight slot to earn the 21-20 dual win. The Panthers picked up wins from Caleb Flores (125 lbs.), Ryan Jauch (141 lbs.), Joey Lazor (141 lbs.), David Bonin (157 lbs.) and Ryan Loder (184 lbs.). Bonin and Loder earned bonus team points for the Panthers, both winning by major [...]

OREM, Utah – University of Northern Iowa sophomore 157-pounder David Bonin (Broussard, La./Comeaux HS) has been named the Western Wrestling Conference’s Co-Wrestler of the Week as announced Tuesday by the league. Bonin shares the honor with Wyoming’s junior 125-pounder Michael Martinez. Both Bonin and Martinez were recognized after defeating ranked opponents on the mat this past week. Bonin scored a big victory over Northern Illinois’ No. 18-ranked Bryan Deutsch Friday evening, picking up a 14-4 major decision win in the [...]

Jan. 28, 2011 CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The University of Northern Iowa wrestling team secured a 23-15 dual win over Northern Illinois Friday night in the West Gym. With the win, the Panthers move to 8-8 in dual matches this season. UNI won seven of the 10 matches, picking up wins from Ryan Jauch (133 lbs.), Brett Robbins (149 lbs.), David Bonin (157 lbs.), Nick Pickerell (165 lbs.), Brice Wolf (174 lbs.), Ryan Loder (184 lbs.) and Christian Brantley (285 lbs.). NIU earned a win at 125 pounds to start the match before Jauch secured [...]

OREM, Utah – University of Northern Iowa 184 pound redshirt freshman Ryan Loder was named the Western Wrestling Conference Wrestler of the Week after upending a higher ranked foe on the mat last week. The conference honor is Loder’s third of the season and was announced by the league Tuesday morning. Loder, ranked 14th nationally at the time, extended his current winning streak to seven with a 5-0 win over Nebraska’s No. 12-ranked Josh Ihnen Sunday. Loder scored a takedown [...]

BROOKINGS, S.D. – The University of Northern Iowa wrestling team picked up a 38-9 win overSouth Dakota State Saturday evening in Brookings, S.D. With the win, UNI moves to 7-7 this season and a perfect 2-0 in Western Wrestling Conference action. UNI won eight of the ten matches, with four Panthers picking up bonus points. Joey Lazor, Brett Robbins, Brice Wolf and Ryan Loder scored extra team points for UNI in the dual. UNI never trailed in the match as SDSU forfeited at the opening two weights. Lazor then gave UNI an 18-0 lead [...]