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Iowa’s Jacob Warner returns Michigan’s Myles Amine to the mat during the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Amine won the match by decision 3-1. The Hawkeyes ended the Semifinals  with a team score of 126.5, putting them in first place ahead of Penn State with a score of 111.5.

Recap from State College: Iowa competes in Session 3 of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 7, 2021

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Three Iowa wrestlers are still alive in the consolation bracket and will take the mat during the third session of the 2021 Big Ten Wrestling Championships. Nelson Brands (184),...

Iowa’s Nelson Brands wrestles against Minnesota’s Owen Webster during the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Saturday, March 6, 2021. The Hawkeyes ended the Semifinals  with a team score of 126.5, putting them in first place ahead of Penn State with a score of 111.5.

Photos: Big Ten Wrestling Tournament Semifinals

Ryan Adams, Photojournalist March 7, 2021

With the first day of wrestling in the 2021 Big Ten Wrestling Tournament in the books, the Hawkeyes lead with a team score of 126.5, advancing 6 wrestlers to the finals.

Iowa’s Spencer Lee works for a takedown against Michigan’s Dylan Ragusin during the opening session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Lee won by tech fall in the third period 19-4. The Hawkeyes ended the first session with a team score of 75.5, putting them in first ahead of second place, Nebraska, with a score of 63.

Scouting report: Looking at the six Hawkeye finals matchups

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 7, 2021

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Champions will be crowned at the Bryce Jordan Center on Sunday. And for Iowa, it’s not so much if the team will win individual titles, but how many it will win. Spencer...

Iowa’s Tony Cassiopi shoots a single leg on Wisconsin’s Trent Hillger during the opening session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Cassiopi won the match by major decision 9-1. The Hawkeyes ended the first session with a team score of 75.5, putting them in first ahead of second place, Nebraska, with a score of 63.

By the Numbers: The stats that stand out from Iowa’s first day at Big Tens

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 7, 2021

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The No. 1 Iowa wrestling team had a successful first day competing at the 2021 Big Ten Wrestling Championships. Or at least that’s what the numbers say. The Hawkeyes lead...

Iowa’s Nelson Brands struggles for control in the neutral position against Penn State’s Aaron Brooks during the opening session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Brooks won the match by decision 14-8. The Hawkeyes ended the first session with a team score of 75.5, putting them in first ahead of second place, Nebraska, with a score of 63.

Nine Hawkeye wrestlers earn automatic berths to NCAA Championships

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 7, 2021

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — All nine Hawkeye wrestlers still competing in the 2021 Big Ten Wrestling Championships have earned automatic bids to the 2021 NCAA Wrestling Championships. Spencer Lee (125...

Iowa’s Jacob Warner works for inside control against Purdue’s Thomas Penola during the opening session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Warner won the match by decision 4-0. The Hawkeyes ended the first session with a team score of 75.5, putting them in first ahead of second place, Nebraska, with a score of 63.

Twitter reactions: Iowa wrestling team on top after day one of Big Ten Championships

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 7, 2021

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The top-ranked Iowa wrestling team is on top after day one of the 2021 Big Ten Wrestling Championships, and Twitter users have taken notice. The Hawkeyes have nine wrestlers...

Iowa’s Jaydin Eierman attempts a fall against Purdue’s Parker Filius during the opening session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Eierman won by fall in the second period. The Hawkeyes ended the first session with a team score of 75.5, putting them in first ahead of second place, Nebraska, with a score of 63.

What happened, what’s next: Hawkeyes in the lead after first day of Big Ten Wrestling Championships

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 6, 2021

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The Iowa wrestling team's performance on Saturday set up Sunday to be a day full of potential milestones. Alex Marinelli is going for his third Big Ten title. Spencer Lee...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) goes for the basket during the Iowa women’s basketball game v. Nebraska in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 6, 2021. Iowa defeated Nebraska with a score of 83-75 .

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa women’s basketball to important win over Nebraska

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 6, 2021

It was senior night for the Iowa women’s basketball team, but once again it was Iowa’s youth that stole the headlines as Iowa came from behind to beat Nebraska, 83-75.  Clark finished with...

Iowa seniors Alexis Sevillian (left) and Zion Sanders (right) embrace during senior night after the Iowa women’s basketball game v. Nebraska in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 6, 2021. Iowa defeated Nebraska with a score of 83-75 .

Iowa women’s basketball seniors honored for contributions on and off court

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 6, 2021

Senior captains Alexis Sevillian and Zion Sanders had their last game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday night when Iowa women’s basketball took on the Nebraska Cornhuskers. While neither of...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark attempts a free throw at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on December 31 2020.

Rapid Recap: Iowa women’s basketball defeats Nebraska in final regular-season game

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 6, 2021

Iowa women's basketball wrapped up its regular season on Saturday night by defeating the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 83-75, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena for its 15th win of the season. Iowa ends the regular...

Iowa’s Spencer Lee works for a takedown against Michigan’s Dylan Ragusin during the opening session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Lee won by tech fall in the third period 19-4. The Hawkeyes ended the first session with a team score of 75.5, putting them in first ahead of second place, Nebraska, with a score of 63.

Watch: Spencer Lee pins opponent to advance to 125-pound finals

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 6, 2021

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Spencer Lee did Spencer Lee things in his semifinals match at the Big Ten Wrestling Championships Saturday night. Lee, the top-ranked wrestler at 125 pounds, pinned Michigan...