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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 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...

Iowa 184-pound Angelo Ferrari puts on his shoes during men’s wrestling media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, on Thursday Oct. 31, 2024. Last season, Iowa placed fifth in the NCAA Wrestling Championships with five all-Americans.

Iowa men’s wrestler Angelo Ferrari takes advantage of a surprising start against Iowa State

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter December 10, 2024

When Angelo Ferrari first stepped foot on campus in August, he had visions of becoming one of the all-time Iowa men’s wrestling greats.  Ferrari, who experienced the Iowa City campus numerous...

Iowa’s No.2 165-pound Mikey Caliendo stares down Iowa State’s Connor Euton before 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.

Photos: Iowa vs Iowa State – Cy-Hawk Men’s Wrestling Dual

Ethan McLaughlin, Photojournalist November 24, 2024

Wrestling fans from across the state of Iowa filled the seats of Carver-Hawkeye Arena to watch the annual Cy-Hawk men’s wrestling dual between the No. 2 ranked Iowa Hawkeyes and the No. 12 ranked Iowa...

Iowa no. 4 149-pound Kyle Parco celebrates after winning a matcha against Stanford 149-pound Jaden Abas 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. Parco defeated Abas, 15-0.

Photos: No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling vs. No. 20 Stanford

Isabella Tisdale and Logan Mccaw November 9, 2024

No. 2 Iowa defeated No. 20 Stanford, 32-9, for the first home dual of the season at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday.  The win advanced Iowa’s record to 2-0, while Stanford sits at 3-1.  Iowa ended...

Iowa head coach Tom Brands answers questions during men’s wrestling media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, on Thursday Oct. 31, 2024. Last season Iowa placed fifth in the NCAA Wrestling Championships with five all-Americans.

Photos: 2024 Iowa Men’s Wrestling Media Day

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor October 31, 2024

The Iowa men's wrestling media day was held at the Feller Club room and the brand new Goschke Wrestling Training Center at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Oct. 31. Iowa head coach Tom Brands answered...

Wrestlers interact with one another during men’s wrestling media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, on Thursday Oct. 31, 2024.

No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling notebook | Hawkeyes return with roster adjustments, new faces

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor October 31, 2024

The No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling team returns to the mat on Saturday, this time featuring the same faces in new spots and new faces filling the old ones. The Hawkeyes, landing in second in the NCAA...

Spencer Lee answers questions from the media during a press conference held in the Goschke Family Wrestling Training Center on Thursday, July 18, 2024.

Former Hawkeye wrestling great Spencer Lee concludes Olympic journey, unsatisfied with silver

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor August 27, 2024

The Olympic journey of former Hawkeye wrestling great Spencer Lee has come to a close — but not quite how he had hoped. Competing at 57 kilograms, Lee’s journey to the Olympics began with a...

Thomas Gilman (left) wrestles Spencer Lee in the 57 kilogram best-of-three championship series during the U.S. Olympic Team Trials at the Bryce Jordan Center April 20, 2024, in State College. Lee won the first bout, 6-3.

Hawks in the Olympics | Lee grabs silver in men’s freestyle wrestling

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor August 8, 2024

Former Hawkeye wrestling legend Spencer Lee began his journey for the gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics today, competing in the 57-kilogram weight class of the men’s freestyle wrestling event. Round...

Spencer Lee answers questions from the media during a press conference held in the Goschke Family Wrestling Training Center on Thursday, July 18, 2024.

Lee takes world tour to 2024 Olympics, follows familiar path

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor July 30, 2024

Legendary Iowan Dan Gable overcame unbelievable adversity to make history at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. Some 50 years later, in the 2024 Paris Games, Spencer Lee looks to do the same. While...

Thomas Gilman (left) wrestles Spencer Lee in the 57 kilogram best-of-three championship series during the U.S. Olympic Team Trials at the Bryce Jordan Center April 20, 2024, in State College. Lee won the first bout, 6-3.

Former Iowa men’s wrestler Spencer Lee wins Olympic Team Trials

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor April 20, 2024

Spencer Lee is one step closer to representing the United States in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The former Iowa wrestler and current Hawkeye Wrestling Club member won the Olympic Team Trials at 57...

Penn State 174-pound Carter Starocci prepares to wrestle Ohio State Rocco Welsh during the final session of the NCAA men’s wrestling championships at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Starocci defeated Welsh by decision, 2-0, and became a four-time champion.

Photos: Session six of the NCAA Wrestling Championships

Cody Blissett, Visuals Editor March 24, 2024

Iowa 125-pound Drake Ayala lost in the finals in his first NCAA championship after the fifth session of the NCAA Wrestling Championships at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO. on Friday. Penn State...