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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Members of the men’s Iowa wrestling team react during a Cy-Hawk men’s wrestling dual between No. 4 Iowa and No. 8 Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 18-14.

Live updates | Iowa men’s wrestling hosts dual meet against Purdue

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 19, 2024

Iowa men's wrestling is back at home for a conference showdown with Purdue. Friday's dual between the No. 3 Hawkeyes and unranked Boilermakers will start at 7 p.m. and be broadcast on Big Ten Network. Iowa...

City High tight end Ben Kueter sees the scoreboard during a football game between City High and Liberty at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.

Two-sport athlete Ben Kueter prevails in Iowa wrestling debut

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter January 15, 2024

Iowa football player and heavyweight Ben Kueter made his highly anticipated Hawkeye wrestling debut during the third-ranked Iowa men’s wrestling team’s home dual against No. 10 Minnesota on Monday...

Columbia’s 149-pound Richard Fedalen takes on Iowa’s 149-pound Caleb Rathjen during a meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023.

Iowa men’s wrestling head coach Tom Brands talks Ben Kueter’s arrival, solidifying starting lineup ahead of Big Ten opener

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter January 11, 2024

The No. 3 Iowa men’s wrestling team has its first Big Ten dual on Friday against No. 6 Nebraska at 6:30 p.m. The Hawkeyes will have a quick turnaround after Friday’s dual, as they wrestle Minnesota...

Iowa’s 197-pound Zach Glazier wrestles Columbia’s Jack Wehmeyer at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023.

Iowa men’s wrestling secures eight individual champions, team title at Soldier Salute

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter December 31, 2023

Eight Hawkeyes claimed individual titles at the second annual Soldier Salute at Xtream Arena over the weekend. Iowa tallied 251.50 total points to win the team title. Coming into the tournament,...

Fire is set ablaze during day two of the 2022 Soldier Salute College Wrestling Tournament at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022.

Iowa men’s and women’s wrestling teams to compete in Soldier Salute

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor December 28, 2023

The Iowa men's and women's wrestling squads will be back in action on Friday and Saturday in the second annual Solider Salute at Xtream Arena. The tournament, which recognizes and honors former,...

No. 7 seeded 174-pound Iowa's Nelson Brands walks off the mat after a loss to Minnesota’s No. 4 Bailee O’Reily during session three of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Saturday, March. 4, 2023. O’Reily defeated Brands, 3-1.

Iowa men’s wrestler Nelson Brands’ suspension appeal denied by NCAA, ending his Iowa career

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor December 19, 2023

Iowa men's wrestler Nelson Brands' collegiate career is over. The 174-pounder and several of his teammates were suspended in May by the NCAA for sports gambling. The All-American appealed his suspension,...

No. 1 seeded 125-pound Iowa's Spencer Lee looks to the crowd after wrestling No. 16 seeded 125-pound Michigan's Jack Medley during session two of the NCAA Wrestling Championships at BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla. on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Lee defeated Medley by technical fall, 17-0.

Six Hawkeyes place in top five at Senior Nationals, earn berth to 2024 Olympic Trials

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor December 17, 2023

The Iowa men's and women’s wrestling programs will be represented at the 2024 Olympic Trials. Spencer Lee, Tony Cassioppi, Austin DeSanto, Alex Marinelli, Marlynne Deede, and Rose Cassioppi each...

Iowa’s 197-pound Zach Glazier wrestles Columbia’s Jack Wehmeyer at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023.

Photos: Men’s wrestling vs. Columbia

Sara Stumpff, Photojournalist December 9, 2023

No. 4 Iowa men’s wrestling defeated Columbia, 38-3, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday. In an overtime match, Iowa’s Cullan Schriever defeated Columbia’s Angelino Rini at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena...

Iowa's Cullan Schriever wrestles No. 11 Angelino Rini during a wrestling dual between No. 4 Iowa and Columbia at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions, 38-3. Schriever defeated Rini in overtime, 9-6.

Iowa men’s wrestling continues to figure out lineup in final non conference dual

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter December 9, 2023

Iowa men’s wrestler Cullan Schriever pulled off a 9-6 upset against Columbia’s No. 11 Angelino Rini in the 133-pounder’s season debut.  Schriever confirmed after Iowa’s 38-3 win over Columbia...

Iowa men’s wrestling head coach Tom Brands signals for stalling during a Cy-Hawk men’s wrestling dual between No. 4 Iowa and No. 8 Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 18-14.

Iowa men’s wrestling notebook | Hawkeyes head to The Palestra to battle Penn Quakers

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor December 1, 2023

Iowa men’s wrestling will continue its season at a historical site on Friday. The No. 4 Hawkeyes will take on the Penn Quakers at 6 p.m. in The Palestra, the oldest major college arena still in...

The Penn State wrestling team poses for a picture after session six of the NCAA Wrestling Championships at BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla. on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Penn State finished first in team standings with 137.5 points.

Point/Counterpoint | Who will win the men’s wrestling NCAA Tournament title?

Matt McGowan and Brad Schultz November 28, 2023

PENN STATE  First off, I just wanted to say that I covered Iowa men’s wrestling last year and was thoroughly impressed with what I saw. For Hawkeye wrestlers, coaches, and fans, dominance is expected,...

Iowa head coach Tom Brands signals for a takedown during a men’s wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and No. 16 Oregon State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Beavers, 25-11.

Iowa men’s wrestling notebook | Hawkeyes prepare for historic matchup against Iowa State in Ames

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter November 25, 2023

The No. 4 Iowa men’s wrestling team will face off against No. 8 Iowa State on Sunday at Hilton Coliseum in Ames. The contest, set for 2 p.m., will make history as the first regular-season wrestling...