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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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The Iowa wrestling team walks down the tunnel before a wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and No. 1 Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 29-6. Before the dual, Iowa’s record sat at 10-1.

Iowa men’s wrestling prepares for Big Ten Championships

Isaac Elzinga February 27, 2024

After finishing the dual season, the Iowa men’s wrestling team is turning its attention to the Big Ten Championships. The Big Ten continues to be one of the deepest wrestling conferences in the country,...

Iowa head coach Tom Brands observes a men’s wrestling dual between No. 4 Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 34-7.

Iowa men’s wrestling hands Oklahoma State its first loss of season

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 25, 2024

A rowdy Gallagher-Iba Arena didn't phase the Iowa men's wrestling team on Sunday. The Hawkeyes made the trip to Stillwater, Oklahoma, and handed Oklahoma State its first loss of the season. The...

Iowa’s No. 1 141-pound Real Woods wrestles Purdue’s No. 32 Greyson Clark during a wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Area on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 34-6. Woods defeated Clark by major decision, 8-0.

Iowa men’s wrestler Real Woods keeping calm approach amid struggles

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter February 20, 2024

Iowa men’s wrestler Real Woods was undefeated and in the NCAA title match just over a year ago, but it’s a different story this season for the 141-pounder. Woods, who started the season ranked No....

Iowa No. 7 165-pound Michael Caliendo wrestles Wisconsin No. 5 Dean Hamiti during a men’s wrestling dual between No. 4 Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. Hamiti won by decision, 14-11. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 34-7.

Photos: Iowa men’s wrestling vs. Wisconsin

Cody Blissett, Visuals Editor February 18, 2024

No. 4 Iowa defeated Wisconsin, 34-7, for the final home dual of the season at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday. Seniors were honored at the end of the dual for the annual senior day. Following Iowa’s...

Iowa 133-pound Brody Teske gestures after defeating Wisconsin Nicolar Rivera during a men’s wrestling dual between No. 4 Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 34-7. (Cody Blissett/ The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s wrestling’s seniors shine in final home meet against Wisconsin

Kenna Roering and Isaac Elzinga February 18, 2024

It was the final dual meet inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena for several Iowa wrestlers on Sunday.  Headlined by Brody Teske and Real Woods, the Hawkeyes rebounded from back-to-back losses and defeated...

Iowa’s 174-pound Gabe Arnold walks onto the mat during a men’s wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and No. 16 Oregon State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. Arnold, a true freshman, made his Carver debut. The Hawkeyes defeated the Beavers, 25-11.

Iowa men’s wrestling closes out home slate against Wisconsin

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 18, 2024

The Iowa men's wrestling squad will close out its home slate against Wisconsin on Sunday. The dual will start at 1 p.m. and be broadcast on Big Ten Network. After the meet, 15 Hawkeye seniors, including...

Iowa head coach Tom Brands watches a match during a wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 34-6. Brands has been the head coach for 17 seasons.

Two Iowa men’s wrestlers shine despite a disappointing home loss to Penn State

Isaac Elzinga and Brad Schultz February 10, 2024

The Iowa men’s wrestling team lost, 29-6, against Penn State on Friday evening at Carver-Hawkeye Arena following a 24-11 loss last week to Michigan. It is the first time the Hawkeyes have lost...

Iowa’s 133-pound Cullan Schriever sits in a chair before a wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 34-6. Schriever defeated Purdue’s Dustin Norris, by major decision, 20-7.

Iowa men’s wrestling search continues for consistent starter at 133

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter January 30, 2024

The Iowa men’s wrestling team has had four different athletes in the lineup at 133 pounds this season, and no one has locked down the spot well into the conference schedule — but Cullan Schriever...

Iowa head coach Tom Brands points during a wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Area on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 34-6.

Iowa men’s wrestling notebook | Head coach Tom Brands speaks on latest developments in sports gambling probe

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 24, 2024

Since May 2023, select University of Iowa and Iowa State student-athletes have been involved in a sports gambling probe conducted by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation. Earlier this week,...

Iowa head coach Tom Brands points during a wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Area on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 34-6.

Photos: No. 3 Iowa men’s wrestling vs. Purdue

No. 3 Iowa men’s wrestling team defeated Purdue, 34-6, during a wrestling dual at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday. Iowa’s losses came at 125 and 184. Purdue’s No. 2 Matt Ramos defeated Iowa’s No....

Iowa’s 133-pound Cullan Schriever wrestles Purdue’s Dustin Norris during a wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and Purdue in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 34-6.

Iowa men’s wrestler Cullan Schriever takes advantage of starting role against Purdue

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 19, 2024

The 133-pound spot for Iowa men's wrestling has been wide open, with Brody Teske, Kale Petersen, Jace Rhodes, and Cullan Schriever having each seen the mat so far this season. But Schriever...

Iowa’s 149-pound Victor Voinovich III wrestles Purdue’s Marcus Polanco during a wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and Purdue in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 34-6.

Iowa men’s wrestler Victor Voinovich III impresses in return to lineup against Purdue

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter January 19, 2024

Oklahoma State transfer Victor Voinovich III had his best match in an Iowa singlet during the Hawkeyes’ dual meet inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena against Purdue on Friday. The 149-pounder got the...