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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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197 pounder, No. 17 Massoma Endene fights for escape points against opponent, Andrew Liber, during a wrestling dual between the No. 3 Iowa Hawkeyes and the Bellarmine Knights at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. Endene defeated Liber 3-0 with an early takedown in the first period. Endene won U23 Pan-American Champion at 97 KG in 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Knights 40-0.

Iowa men’s wrestling’s Massoma Endene decision paid off

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter November 11, 2025

Inside the cement walls of the Goschke Family Training Center during Iowa men’s wrestling’s media day, chatter between athletes and reporters filled the windowless room.  Media scrums featuring...

157 pounder, No.11 Jordan Williams screams in celebration after defeating his opponent, Jeb Prechtel during a wrestling dual between the No. 3 Iowa Hawkeyes and the Bellarmine Knights at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. Williams defeated Prechtel with a first period pin. Williams is the 2025 PAC-12 Champion at 149 pounds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Knights 40-0.

Photos: Iowa men’s wrestling vs. Bellarmine

Ethan McLaughlin and Reece Schrader November 7, 2025

Meeting for the second time in history, the No.3 Iowa Hawkeyes hosted the Bellarmine Knights at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025. In the 2024-2025 season, the Hawkeyes...

University of Iowa wrestlers Bella Williams and Karlee Brooks compete for their weight class championship at the Luther Hill/Simpson College Open on Nov. 1, 2025, in Indianola, Iowa. Brooks defeated Williams 4-0 and took first place of their weight class at the competition.

Iowa men’s and women’s wrestling teams look to secure more hardware in 2025-26

Trey Benson and Jackson Miller November 4, 2025

The formation of the Iowa women’s wrestling program has transformed Hawkeye wrestling into a powerhouse, as both the men’s and the women’s squads rank among the best in the country.  Leading...

Iowa head coach Tom Brands watches during Session Three of the NCAA Men's Wrestling Championship at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA on Friday, March. 21, 2025. Session three ended with Penn State in the lead 90.5, Nebraska second 65.6, Oklahoma State in third 63.0, and Iowa in fourth 42.0.

Iowa men’s wrestling releases Big Ten schedule

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter September 29, 2025

The Iowa men’s wrestling Big Ten conference schedule was announced by the team’s social media on Monday. The Hawkeyes will host big-time matchups against Penn State and Minnesota, as well as travel...

Iowa men’s wrestling adds Little Rock transfers Jordan Williams and Nasir Bailey

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor March 30, 2025

Iowa men’s wrestling head coach Tom Brands has already made his first dip into the transfer portal on Saturday. The one-two punch of Little Rock in Jordan Williams at 149 pounds and Nasir Bailey...

A referee holds up Iowa No. 2 197-pound Stephen Buchanans hand after winning a match during Session Three of the NCAA Men's Wrestling Championship at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA on Friday, March. 21, 2025. Session three ended with Penn State in the lead 90.5, Nebraska second 65.6, Oklahoma State in third 63.0, and Iowa in fourth 42.0.

Iowa men’s wrestling notebook | Hawkeyes advance three to title matches, boast five All-Americans

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 22, 2025

PHILADELPHIA — All five Hawkeye wrestlers from session four have secured All-American status.  Three of those wrestlers — 133-pounder Drake Ayala, 165-pounder Michael Caliendo, and 197-pounder...

Iowa No. 2 197-pound Stephen Buchanan wrestles Ohio State No. 23 Seth Shumate during Session Three of the NCAA Men's Wrestling Championship at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA on Friday, March. 21, 2025. Session three ended with Penn State in the lead 90.5, Nebraska second 65.6, Oklahoma State in third 63.0, and Iowa in fourth 42.0.

Iowa men’s wrestling’s Stephen Buchanan in a class of his own after semifinal victory

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 21, 2025

PHILADELPHIA — Stephen Buchanan is in a category of his own.  He raced through his first two opponents at the 2025 NCAA Division-I National Championships with a 22-9 major decision over Michigan...

Iowa No. 11 174-pound Patrick Kennedy wrestles Binghamton Brevin Cassella during the NCAA Men's Wrestling Championship at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA on Thursday, March. 20, 2025. Session two ended with Penn State leading with 39.5, Nebraska in second with 28.0, Oklahoma State in third with 27.0, and Iowa in fourth with 18.0.

Iowa men’s wrestling notebook | Drake Ayala, Michael Caliendo, Stephen Buchanan remain standing after session three of the 2025 NCAA Championships

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 21, 2025

PHILADELPHIA — Three Iowa men’s wrestlers — 133-pounder Drake Ayala, 165-pounder Michael Caliendo, and 197-pounder Stephen Buchanan — have won their respective quarterfinal matchups and will advance...

Iowa No. 18 157-pound Jacori Teemer wrestles Carnegie Mellon Johnny Lovett during the NCAA Men's Wrestling Championship at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA on Thursday, March. 20, 2025. Session one ended with Penn State leading with 24.0, Oklahoma State in second with 15.5, Michigan in third with 12.0, and Iowa in sixth with 10.5.

Iowa men’s wrestling notebook | Five Hawkeyes continue push for NCAA individual crowns

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 20, 2025

PHILADELPHIA — Five Iowa men’s wrestlers have moved on to day two of the 2025 NCAA championships still in contention for individual crowns. As a team, the Hawkeyes fueled a late push for the fourth...

A referee holds up Iowa No. 2 197-pound Stephen Buchanans hand after defeating Michigan State Remy Cotton during the NCAA Men's Wrestling Championship at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA on Thursday, March. 20, 2025. Session one ended with Penn State leading with 24.0, Oklahoma State in second with 15.5, Michigan in third with 12.0, and Iowa in sixth with 10.5.

Iowa’s Stephen Buchanan avoids first-round upset in quest for first national title

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 20, 2025

PHILADELPHIA — March Madness is here. It’s famously used to describe the NCAA basketball tournament, but the same goes for the NCAA wrestling championships.  The slogan goes as follows: anything...

Michigan State Remy Cotton wrestles Iowa No. 2 197-pound Stephen Buchanan during the NCAA Men's Wrestling Championship at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA on Thursday, March. 20, 2025. Session one ended with Penn State leading with 24.0, Oklahoma State in second with 15.5, Michigan in third with 12.0, and Iowa in sixth with 10.5.

Iowa men’s wrestling notebook | Hawkeyes move to second round of NCAA championships with seven victors

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 20, 2025

PHILADELPHIA — The Iowa men’s wrestling team walked into Wells Fargo Center on Thursday morning with nine NCAA-qualified wrestlers and will walk into the evening session with seven individual victors...

Iowa head coach Tom Brands talks with Iowa No.4 149-pound Kyle Parco following his 3-2 win over Nebraska No.2 Ridge Lovett during a wrestling dual between the No.2 Iowa Hawkeyes and the No.7 Nebraska Cornhuskers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers 19-16.

Slogans fuel No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling success through postseason

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter March 11, 2025

Walking through the bright halls of the Goschke Family Wrestling Training Center, streaks of black marker on Tom Brands’ white and gold shoes catch the eye. “Kata Ashi,” he announced, his...