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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa 184-pound Gabe Arnold prepares to wrestle Bellarmine Devan Hendricks during session two of Soldier Salute at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. The tournament hosted men’s and women’s matches from top-ranked schools.

No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling’s back-half lineup dominates Wisconsin, boasts strength at heavier weights

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor January 13, 2025

MADISON, Wisconsin — Creeping onto the mat, loosening the bulging muscles around his black singlet, Gabe Arnold dropped to his knees at the “W” in the middle, closed his eyes, and took a deep...

Iowa No. 2 197-pound Stephen Buchanan flips Stanford No. 17 197-pound Nick Stemmet while wrestling during No. 2 Iowa’s first home dual against No. 20 Stanford at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tree, 32-9. Buchanan defeated Stemmet, 18-1.

Live updates | No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling opens Big Ten slate at Wisconsin

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor January 12, 2025

MADISON, Wisconsin — The No. 2 Iowa men's wrestling program is back in action on Sunday to begin its Big Ten dual meet slate with Wisconsin at Wisconsin Field House. The dual meet will kick off...

Iowa No. 2 165-pound Michael Caliendo reacts after defeating Stanford No. 7 Hunter Garvin during No. 2 Iowa’s first home dual against No. 20 Stanford at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Nov. 9. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trees, 32-9. Caliendo defeated Garvin, 17-12.

No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling notebook | Hawkeyes execute at Soldier Salute, kick off Big Ten dual season at Wisconsin

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor January 12, 2025

With seven of its wrestlers winning individual titles at the Soldier Salute, the No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling team is heating up as Big Ten competition kicks off this weekend. The tournament, held...

Iowa 149-pound Miguel Estrada wrestles Northern Iowa Connor Thorpe during session one of Soldier Salute at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. The tournament hosted men’s and women’s matches from top-ranked schools.

Photos: 2024 Soldier Salute

Isabella Tisdale, Visuals Editor December 30, 2024

  The Iowa Men’s and Women’s Wrestling teams competed in the 2024 Soldier Salute at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Sunday and Monday. Both teams placed first in their divisions following two...

An official holds up Iowa 184-pound Gabe Arnold’s arm after defeating Wisconsin No. 16 Shane Lieg during a men’s wrestling dual between No. 4 Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. Arnold won via decision 8-6. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 34-7.

Iowa wrestling notebook | Hawkeye men and women end break with Soldier Salute

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor December 28, 2024

After a lengthy break for the holidays, the Iowa men’s and women’s wrestling programs will return to the mat on Sunday and Monday for the Soldier Salute at Xtream Arena in Coralville. An undefeated...

Stanford No. 23 133-pound Tyler Knox wrestles Iowa No. 7 Drake Ayala during No. 2 Iowa’s first home dual against No. 20 Stanford at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tree, 32-9. Ayala was defeated by Stanford No. 23 Tyler Knox.

Opinion | Big Ten Conference remains premier men’s wrestling destination

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter December 17, 2024

It’s been 17 years since the last time a Big Ten wrestling program was not crowned champion at the NCAA national championships. The last non-Big Ten team to win that coveted title was the Big...

Iowa’s No. 9 133-pound Drake Ayala is congratulated by head coach Tom brands and asst. athletic trainer Jesse Donnewerth following his match during a Cy-Hawk men’s wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 12 Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 21-15.

Live updates | No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling finishes Army in tight 23-16 win at “Uncivil War”

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor December 6, 2024

The No. 2 Iowa men's wrestling team finished Army in a 23-16 win at Journeymen Wrestling's "Uncivil War" in St. Louis, Missouri, on Friday night. After a 39-3 defeat of Princeton at 6 p.m., head...

Iowa No. 2 197-pound Stephen Buchanan wrestles Stanford No. 17 Nick Stemmet during No. 2 Iowa’s first home dual against No. 20 Stanford at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tree, 32-9. Buchanan defeated Stemmet, 18-1.

No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling cruises to 39-3 victory over Princeton in “Uncivil War”

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter December 6, 2024

The No. 2 Hawkeye men’s wrestling squad made the short trip south to St. Charles, Missouri, to compete in the Journeymen Wrestling “Uncivil War” on Friday evening— defeating Princeton in the...

Iowa No.1 157-pound Jacori Teemer wrestles Stanford 157-pound Grigor Cholakyan during No. 2 Iowa’s first home dual against No. 20 Stanford at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tree, 32-9. Teemer defeated Cholakyan, 13-3.

No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling notebook | Hawkeyes survive Cyclones, find back-to-back duals in Missouri

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor December 6, 2024

The No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling team survived a battle with No. 12 Iowa State before back-to-back dual meets in St. Louis this Friday. The Hawkeyes are still ranked second behind Penn State with...

Campbell University 174-pound Austin Murphy walks off the mat after being defeated by Iowa Patrick Kennedy during the second session of the NCAA men’s wrestling championships at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

Iowa men’s wrestler Patrick Kennedy remains loyal to Hawkeyes in era of transfer portal and NIL

Trey Benson and Colin Votzmeyer December 3, 2024

Even national champions are not guaranteed a starting spot on the No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling team.  Patrick Kennedy — a U23 National Champion at the 2024 World Team Trials at Spire Academy...

Stanford No. 23 133-pound Tyler Knox wrestles Iowa No. 7 Drake Ayala during No. 2 Iowa’s first home dual against No. 20 Stanford at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tree, 32-9. Ayala was defeated by Stanford No. 23 Tyler Knox.

Iowa men’s wrestling 133-pounder No. 9 Drake Ayala passes No. 5 Evan Frost in Cy-Hawk dual

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter November 23, 2024

Bringing Carver-Hawkeye Arena to its feet in the first match win of the night, Iowa men's wrestling 133-pounder No. 9 Drake Ayala pulled off a third-period 11-7 comeback win over Iowa State's No. 5...

Iowa’s No. 31 141-pound Ryder Block throws Iowa State’s Zach Redding during a Cy-Hawk men’s wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 12 Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 21-15.

No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling escapes Iowa State in 21-15 rivalry win

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor November 23, 2024

The No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling team escaped the Iowa State Cyclones in a 21-15 win inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday night — its 20th-straight against the rival. Both No. 9 Drake Ayala...