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News from March 2024

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Matt Majkrzak honored as GLIAC Coach of the Year

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 8, 2024

Head coach Matt Majkrzak of Northern Michigan University's men's basketball team has been recognized as the GLIAC Coach of the Year. This accolade comes after leading the Wildcats to a 21-9 regular season and a 14-4 conference record, marking their first GLIAC regular season championship since 1992-93. Additionally, the Wildcats are hosting the GLIAC Tournament semifinals and final for the first time since that same season.

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Men's golf finishes sixth at Sea Trail Intercollegiate

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 8, 2024

The men's golf team concluded its participation in the Sea Trail Intercollegiate, securing a sixth-place finish. Over the course of the weekend, the team collectively shot +27. Their performance on par 3 holes was notable, finishing second among competitors with a score of +12. On par 4 and par 5 holes, they recorded scores of +52 and -2 respectively, placing them seventh in both categories. The team also made 117 pars and 26 birdies.

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Dylan Kuehl earns repeat All-GLIAC First Team and Defensive honors

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 8, 2024

The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) has announced its men's basketball All-GLIAC awards. Dylan Kuehl was named to the First Team and All-Defensive Team for the second consecutive season.

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Women's Nordic concludes competition at NCAA Championships

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 7, 2024

The women's Nordic team recently concluded their participation in the 7.5km freestyle event at the NCAA Championships held in Steamboat, Colorado. Henriette Nilssen led the team with a finish time of 24:30.9, securing a position within the top 30.

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Men’s golf finishes fifth after first round at Sea Trail Intercollegiate

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 7, 2024

The men's golf team completed the first round of the Sea Trail Intercollegiate, placing tied for fifth out of nine teams with a score of +12. Eric Yun leads the team individually, standing at T7.

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Olli and Kirk achieve all-American honors at Lake Placid slalom

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 7, 2024

Reagan Olli and Ainsley Kirk have earned All-American honors in the slalom event, leading their team to a fourth-place finish. The competition took place in Lake Placid, New York.

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Men's Nordic team competes on first day of NCAA Skiing Championships

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 7, 2024

The men's Nordic ski team concluded their first day at the NCAA Skiing Championships in Steamboat, Colorado. Kristoffer Karsrud led the Wildcats with a finish time of 21:35.2, placing him 31st overall.

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Northern Michigan to host GLIAC semifinals against Grand Valley State

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 7, 2024

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) men's basketball team is set to host the remainder of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Tournament this weekend following their victory over Purdue Northwest in the quarterfinals. The Wildcats, who are ranked No. 1, secured a 71-63 win against Purdue Northwest and will face No. 4 Grand Valley State University (GVSU) on Saturday, March 9 at the Berry Events Center.

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Northern Michigan wrestlers ready for Nationals in Iowa

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 6, 2024

Three wrestlers from Northern Michigan University's women's wrestling team are set to compete at the National Championships in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The event will take place on March 8-9, with preliminaries starting at noon Eastern Time on Friday.

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Northern Michigan advances to GLIAC semifinals after victory over Purdue Northwest

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 6, 2024

Northern Michigan University's men's basketball team emerged victorious in the GLIAC Quarterfinals, defeating Purdue Northwest 71-63. The Wildcats will now host the semifinals and finals of the tournament this weekend, facing No. 4 Grand Valley State in their semifinal match.

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Men's giant slalom halted; Grzelak leads 'Cats after first run

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 6, 2024

The men's giant slalom event in Lake Placid, New York, was halted after the first run due to adverse weather conditions. Race officials decided to cancel the remainder of the event for safety reasons as rain and fog made the course unsafe, leading to 44 racers not finishing (DNF) their runs.

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Northern Michigan men's golf team to compete in Sea Trails Invitational

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 5, 2024

The Northern Michigan men's golf team is preparing for their first spring event of the 2024 season at the Sea Trails Invitational in Sunset Beach, North Carolina. The competition will take place over two days, from Thursday, March 7 to Friday, March 8, at the Sea Trails Golf Resort on the Jones Course.

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NMU women’s ski team secures second place at USCSA Nationals giant slalom

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 5, 2024

The NMU women's alpine ski team concluded the first day of competition at the USCSA Nationals in Lake Placid, New York, focusing on the giant slalom event. Ainsley Kirk led the Wildcats with a top-10 finish.

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Wildcats head to national swimming championship with strong representation

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 4, 2024

The NCAA Division II Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Committee has announced the qualifiers for the 2024 NCAA Division II Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Championships. Among those selected are 19 Wildcats, including nine women.

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Busy week ahead for NMU athletics with multiple competitions across sports

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 4, 2024

Northern Michigan University (NMU) is gearing up for a busy week in athletics, with several teams competing in key events. The NMU Women's Lacrosse team is set to play three games in Missouri during spring break, following recent wins at home. They will face Rockhurst on Monday, William Jewell on Wednesday, and Missouri Western State on Friday.

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Northern Michigan Wildcats to face Purdue Northwest in GLIAC tournament quarterfinals

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 4, 2024

The Northern Michigan men's basketball team has clinched the GLIAC regular season title with a 21-9 overall record and a 14-4 conference record. The Wildcats will host Purdue Northwest in the quarterfinals of the GLIAC Tournament on March 6 at the Berry Events Center. The Pride enters the game with a 13-15 overall record, having lost their last three games.

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NMU athletics sees success across multiple sports over weekend

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 4, 2024

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) Wildcats had a significant weekend in athletics, marked by notable achievements across men's basketball, women's basketball, and hockey.

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Northern Michigan University skiers head to NCAA Championships

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 4, 2024

The Northern Michigan University Men's Nordic Ski team is set to compete in the NCAA Skiing Championships this week in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The events are scheduled for Thursday, March 7, and Saturday, March 9.

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Northern Michigan University's Nordic ski team heads to NCAA Championships

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 4, 2024

The Northern Michigan University Men's Nordic Ski teams are set to compete in the NCAA Skiing Championships this week in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The event will take place on Thursday, March 7, and Saturday, March 9.

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NMU wins GLIAC regular season title after defeating Davenport Panthers

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 2, 2024

Northern Michigan University's men's basketball team claimed the GLIAC regular season title after defeating Davenport University 83-64. This marks NMU's first outright conference title since the 1992-93 season. The Wildcats ended their regular season with a 21-9 overall record and a 14-4 mark in conference play.