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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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No. 3 197-pound Iowa’s Zach Glazier wrestles No. 1 Penn State’s Aaron Brooks in the championship match during session four of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at the Xfinity Center in College Park, MD, on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Brooks defeated Glaizer by technical fall.

Iowa men’s wrestler Zach Glazier falls in Big Ten title match, Hawkeyes finish fourth in team race

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 10, 2024

COLLEGE PARK, Md.— On his knees looking down at the mat in disappointment, Zach Glazier heard the pro-Penn State crowd roar for their four-time Big Ten champion. Top-ranked Aaron Brooks, just...

Iowa’s No. 1 125-pound Drake Ayala wrestles Purdue’s No. 2 Matt Ramos 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. Ramos defeated Ayala by decision, 4-1.

Iowa’s No. 2 Drake Ayala avenges loss to Purdue’s No. 1 Matt Ramos, places third at Big Ten Tournament

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 10, 2024

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — After dropping his quarterfinals match on Saturday, Iowa's Drake Ayala battled his way through the consolation bracket en route to a third-place finish. He did so by avenging...

No. 2 125-pound Iowa’s Drake Ayala  wrestles No. 9 Rutgers’ Dean Peterson during session three of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at the Xfinity Center in College Park, MD, on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Live updates | Iowa men’s wrestler Zach Glazier competes for Big Ten title, four teammates wrestle for third place

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 10, 2024

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Tonight, 10 Big Ten champions will be crowned. Iowa's 197-pounder Zach Glazier was the lone Hawkeye to advance to the finals. He will face Penn State's top-seeded Aaron Brooks,...

No. 4 157-pound Iowa’s Jared Franek wrestles No. 1 Penn State’s Levi Haines during session two of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at the Xfinity Center in College Park, MD, on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Live updates | Iowa men’s wrestling competes in Session III of Big Ten Championships

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 10, 2024

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – It's Championship Sunday. But first, wrestlers must continue to battle through the blood round. Session III of the Big Ten Tournament — consolation semifinals (winner...

No. 3 197-pound Iowa’s Zach Glazier defeats No. 2 Maryland's Jaxon Smith for a spot in the championship during session two of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at the Xfinity Center in College Park, MD, on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Iowa men’s wrestler Zach Glazier advances to Big Ten title match

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 9, 2024

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — It came down to sudden death. With a Big Ten finals berth on the line, Iowa's Zach Glazier answered the call. Glazier, with the home crowd rooting against him, scored a takedown...

Wrestlers warm up before the men's Big Ten Wrestling Championships at the Xfinity Center in College Park, MD, on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Live updates | Iowa men’s wrestling competes in Session II of Big Ten Championships

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 9, 2024

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Iowa men's wrestling will compete in Session II of the Big Ten Championships beginning with consolations at 4 p.m. followed by the semifinals. Six Hawkeye wrestlers — Brody...

A referee holds up Iowa's No. 14 133-pound Brody Teske’s hand after a match with No. 11 Purdue’s Dustin Norris during session one of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at the Xfinity Center in College Park, MD, on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Six Iowa men’s wrestlers advance to Big Ten Tournament semifinals, punch ticket to nationals

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 9, 2024

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Guts. That's what it takes to win in March. Walking back to the center of the mat to get his hand raised, hitting the part of his chest that's inked with "FEAR NO EVIL PSALM...

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...