The University of Northern Iowa wrestling team will take to the mat Saturday at 10 a.m. in the West Gym for its annual intra-squad scrimmage. The event is free and open to the public.
The Panthers are coming a 20th-place finish at the 2008 NCAA Championships. Head coach Brad Penrith's squad also return six national qualifiers from last year including All-American Moza Fay. UNI will begin the regular season Nov. 8 at the Loras Open, followed by the Kaufman-Brand Open in Omaha, Neb., on Nov. 22. UNI's first home dual meet of the season is Dec. 11 against the No. 1-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes.