ST LOUIS — Eight University of Iowa wrestlers will compete in the 2021 NCAA Championship Session III quarterfinals Friday morning, and two others will wrestle in the consolation bracket.

No. 1 Spencer Lee vs. No. 9 Devin Schroder

In a match that saw Purdue’s 125-pound Devin Schroder trail by just one point in the second period, a dominant third period catapulted Iowa’s Spencer Lee to the 2021 NCAA Championship semifinals.

Lee scored six points in the the third period to down Schroder, 10-2.

No. 4 Austin DeSanto vs. No. 5 Micky Phillippi

For the second-straight match, a dominant third period clinched a semifinal berth and All-American status for an Iowa wrestler, as 133-pound Austin DeSanto scored five points in the third period after a six-point second period.

No. 1 Jaydin Eierman vs. No. 9 Dresden Simon

Clinging to a 1-0 lead early in the second period, it appeared Iowa’s 141-pound Jaydin Eierman was in for a close match with Central Michigan Dresden Simon.

“The Riddler,” however, quickly turned the tables, pinning Dresden before period two ended.

The victory is the 100th of Eierman’s career and clinches All-American status for him.

No. 12 Max Murin vs. No. 4 Boo Lewallen

After a back-and-forth match through three periods, Iowa’s 149-pound Max Murin fell to Oklahoma State’s Boo Lewallen in sudden victory.

Murin earned a third-period takedown to force the overtime session. He then surrendered a takedown just 32 seconds into sudden victory period.

Murin pounded his fist on the mat and threw his headgear down before he exited the mat.

Murin would’ve clinched All-American status and a spot in the semifinals with a win.

“I’m willing to to do whatever it takes to win,” Lewallen said after the match. “[In that match] it was getting a takedown in overtime.”

157-pound consolation: Kaleb Young vs. Benjamin Barton

Wrestling for a chance to earn All-America honors out of the consolation bracket, Iowa’s Kaleb Young defeated Campbell’s Benjamin Barton via 8-2.

157-pound consolation: Kaleb Young vs. Hunter Willits

After a win over Campbell’s Benjamin Barton in his first consolation match, Iowa’s Kaleb Young continued to work his way toward the third-place match and All-American status in his second consolation match with Oregon State’s Hunter Willits.

Young defeated Willits, 5-1. Young is now just three matches away from the third-place match.

This is a developing story. Check back throughout the day for updates