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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa No. 2 160-pound Kennedy Blades pats William Jewell College 160-pound Nylease Yzagere on the back after  the Trailblazer duals between No. 1 Iowa, No. 25 William Jewell College, and Cornell College at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Iowa defeated Cornell, 47-0 and William Jewell, 43-3.

No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling replenishes talent lost, retains success

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter November 19, 2024

Establishing a culture for a college athletics program is one of the most difficult things to do in sports. Sitting in the upper echelon of programs, any given year is a challenge in and of itself....

Iowa’s NCAA No. 2 101-pound Sterling Dias takes down Life’s NAIA No. 7 101-pound Devyn Gomez during the Iowa Duals between NCAA-ranked No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling, NAIA-ranked No. 1 Life University, and Missouri Valley at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. Dias defeated Gomez by tech fall, 10-0. The Hawkeyes defeated the Big Reds, 42-0, and the Running Eagles, 35-6.

No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling notebook | Hawkeyes dominate at Life University, look to home-opener

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter November 16, 2024

The No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling team looks to continue its hot start this weekend, welcoming Cornell and William Jewell to Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday as part of the annual Iowa Duals.  The...

Campbell University 174-pound Austin Murphy walks off the mat after being defeated by Iowa Patrick Kennedy during the second session of the NCAA men’s wrestling championships at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling notebook | Hawkeyes enter Bellarmine undefeated despite questions at 174

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor November 14, 2024

The No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling team enters Bellarmine undefeated on the season with strong play at the back end of the starting lineup but some question remaining at 174 pounds. The Hawkeyes remain...

Iowa 110-pound Valarie Solorio wrestles Quincy University Sereena Baca during the Luther Hill Open Titles at the Blake Field House in Indianola, Iowa, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Iowa ended the tournament with six champions and an overall record of 58-17.

First-year Valarie Solorio proves herself in Iowa women’s wrestling debut

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter November 12, 2024

Iowa women’s wrestling head coach Clarissa Chun makes the recruiting process simple. Her goal is to find the women who want to be challenged — the athletes who aren’t particularly the most talented...

Iowa No. 2 197-pound Stephen Buchanan flips Stanford No. 17 197-pound Nick Stemmet while wrestling 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. Buchanan defeated Stemmet, 18-1.

No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling lands big-name transfers in search of national championship

Trey Benson and Colin Votzmeyer November 12, 2024

Through the murky waters of the transfer portal that rules college athletics today, the No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling team has pieced together a championship-caliber program. After a fourth-place...

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.

No. 4 Iowa men’s wrestler Kyle Parco’s 15-0 technical fall rejuvenates life back into Hawkeyes

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter November 10, 2024

Bringing Hawkeyes wrestling fans to their feet, No. 4 Kyle Parco revived Carver-Hawkeye Arena, sparking life back into thousands of fans after recording a 15-0 technical fall win over Stanford’s...

Stanford No. 23 133-pound Tyler Knox wrestles Iowa No. 7 Drake Ayala 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. Ayala was defeated by Stanford No. 23 Tyler Knox.

No. 2 Hawkeye wrestling sluggish to start but perseveres over No. 20 Stanford

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter November 10, 2024

The No. 2 Iowa wrestling team was sluggish to start against No. 20 Stanford but ultimately persevered in the end to win handedly, 32-9, in a dual inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday. Three different...

Iowa’s NCAA No. 2 143-pound Reese Larramendy looks up at the official during her match in the Iowa Duals between NCAA-ranked No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling, NAIA-ranked No. 1 Life University, and Missouri Valley at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Big Reds, 42-0, and the Running Eagles, 35-6.

No. 2 Iowa women’s wrestling dominates all weekend at top-ranked Life University

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter November 10, 2024

The No. 2 Iowa women’s wrestling team had an outstanding weekend against a big opponent this weekend, picking up wins in both of its duals meets and crowning six champions at the Eagle Madness Open...

Media members interview Iowa 157-pound Jacob Teemer during men’s wrestling media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, on Thursday Oct. 31, 2024. The Hawkeyes will begin their season on the road against the Oregon State Beavers on Saturday, Nov. 2, in Corvallis, Ore.

No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling notebook | Hawkeyes smash Oregon State, open home slate with Stanford

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor November 7, 2024

The No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling team will host Stanford in its home-opener at Carver-Hawkeye Arena at 1 p.m. on Saturday — after an optimistic start against No. 23 Oregon State last weekend. The...

Iowa 157-pound Jacori Teemer poses for a portrait 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.

No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling thumps No. 23 Oregon State in season-opening dual

Jackson, Miller November 3, 2024

The No. 2 Iowa men’s Wrestling team opened its season with a trip west to Corvallis, Oregon, for a dual with No. 23 Oregon State — and won nicely, 30-7. The Hawkeyes won eight of their 10 matches,...

An official holds up Iowa 160-pound Kennedy Blades’ arm after her win against Northerner Michigan Sophia Bassino during the Luther Hill Open Titles at the Blake Field House in Indianola, Iowa, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Iowa ended the tournament with six champions and an overall record of 58-17. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Kennedy Blades impresses in first meet as a Hawkeye women’s wrestler

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter November 3, 2024

While fans and spectators were excited to watch the Hawkeye women’s wrestling team return to action, all eyes were glued on Kennedy Blades as she stepped on the mat for the first time in her collegiate...

Iowa 145-pound Ella Schmit wrestles grand view Haidyn Snyder during the Luther Hill Open Titles at the Blake Field House in Indianola, Iowa, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Iowa ended the tournament with six champions and an overall record of 58-17. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

No. 2 Iowa women’s wrestling starts season hot at Luther Hill Open

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter November 3, 2024

No. 2 Iowa women’s wrestling returned to the mat for the 2024-25 season opener at the Luther Hill Open in Indianola, Iowa, on Saturday. The tournament was split up into two with each winner needing...