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Posted on Fri, Jan 21, 2011 : 7:13 p.m.

Michigan wrestling team hands Northwestern its first loss; U-M women's swim team tops Ohio State and more

By AnnArbor.com Staff

The No. 11-ranked University of Michigan wrestling team handed No. 19 Northwestern its first loss of the season, 22-12, in a Big Ten Conference dual meet Friday at Cliff Keen Arena in Ann Arbor.

The Wolverines clawed back from a 12-6 deficit at the intermission. From there, U-M went on a five-match winning streak, started by Dan Yates, who won a 5-2 decision at 165 pounds.

Justin Zeerip, who missed the last two weeks with an injury, made the most of his return with a 10-1 major decision at 174 pounds.

WOMEN'S SWIMMING Michigan 160, Ohio State 135: The No. 15-ranked Wolverines nab first in the opening event, the 200-yard medley relay, and never look back in a Big Ten win at home over the Buckeyes.

WOMEN'S TENNIS U-Illinois Chicago 6, Eastern Michigan 1: Miriam Westerink provides the Eagles' lone win at No. 3 singles in a road loss to the Flames.