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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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Iowa No.11 285-pound Ben Kueter walks out to face Northwestern 285-pound Dirk Morley during a mens wrestling dual between the No.3 Iowa Hawkeyes and the Northwestern Wildcats at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 16. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 37-3 in a dominating performance, winning nine out of ten matches. Kueter defeated Morley 20-4.

Opinion | A look at where Iowa men’s wrestling is and where it’s going

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor March 25, 2025

It takes armies to dismantle dynasties. And it’s going to take something like that for the Iowa men’s wrestling program to dethrone Penn State’s grip over the college wrestling world. The...

The Iowa women’s wrestling cheers during a Iowa Duals II at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2024. Iowa defeated Augustana College and no. 4 Grand Valley State, 44-1 and 35-7, respectively.

Opinion | Iowa women’s wrestling is a dynasty in the making

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter March 25, 2025

The purpose of establishing a program at any level of college athletics is to achieve consistent, repeated success year after year. Showing the rest of the respected sport that one year of winning isn’t...

A referee holds up Iowa No. 2 197-pound Stephen Buchanans hand after defeating Penn State No. 4 Josh Barr during finals of the NCAA Men's Wrestling Championship at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, March. 22, 2025. The NCAA Championships ended with Penn States fourth consecutive victory at 177.0, Nebraska in second 117.0, Oklahoma State in third 102.5, and Iowa in fourth 81.0.

How Iowa men’s wrestling helped Stephen Buchanan find his love for wrestling, capture national title

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 23, 2025

PHILADELPHIA – An emotional Stephen Buchanan walked into the media with glossy eyes, sat at the press table, closed his eyes, and exhaled. The exhale was a synonym of relief. Like the weight of the...

A referee holds up Iowa No. 2 197-pound Stephen Buchanans hand after defeating Penn State No. 4 Josh Barr during finals of the NCAA Men's Wrestling Championship at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, March. 22, 2025. The NCAA Championships ended with Penn States fourth consecutive victory at 177.0, Nebraska in second 117.0, Oklahoma State in third 102.5, and Iowa in fourth 81.0.

Iowa men’s wrestling leaves 2025 NCAA Championships with one champion and two runner-ups

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 23, 2025

PHILADELPHIA — The Iowa men’s wrestling team is leaving the 2025 NCAA D-I men’s wrestling championships with one national champion, two runner-ups, and a fourth place team finish.  Stephen Buchanan...

A referee holds up Iowa No. 11 174-pound Patrick Kennedys hand during Session four of the NCAA Men's Wrestling Championship at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA on Friday, March. 21, 2025. Session four ended with Penn State in the lead 135.5, Nebraska second 101.5, Oklahoma State in third 91.0, and Iowa in fourth 73.5.

Iowa’s Patrick Kennedy leaves 2025 NCAA Championships with first medal

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 22, 2025

PHILADELPHIA - Five years.  Iowa men’s wrestling’s Patrick Kennedy spent five years pouring his blood, sweat, and tears into his craft at one of the great wrestling programs in the country with...

Iowa 180-pound No. 1 Kylie Welker celebrates after winning a title match during session four of the National College Women’s Wrestling Championship at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, March 8, 2025. The Hawkeyes scored 201.5 team points, securing their second consecutive NCWWC National Championship.

Iowa women’s wrestler Kylie Welker named USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week following second-straight national title

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter March 13, 2025

After winning her second-consecutive national title last Saturday, Iowa redshirt second-year women’s wrestler Kylie Welker was named USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week on Thursday. Welker finished...

Iowa 180-pound No. 1 Kylie Welker wrestles McKendree University Lydia Krauss during session two of the National College Women’s Wrestling Championship at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, March 7, 2025. 2025 marks the last year before Iowa transitions to the NCAA tournament with it’s first year sanctioned being 2026.

Iowa Women’s Wrestling Progress Report | Hawkeyes finish 2024-25 season with an undefeated duals record, while claiming second straight national title

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter March 11, 2025

Iowa Hawkeyes women’s wrestling finished its second season as a program as back-to-back national champions. The Hawkeyes claimed three individual titles, while all 15 wrestlers who competed earned...

Iowa No.7 285-pound Ben Kueter wrestles Michigan No.3 285-pound Joshua Heindselman during session four of the 2025 Men's Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Ill on Saturday, Mar. 9, 2025. Kueter defeated Heindselman 2-1.

Hawkeye wrestler Ben Kueter prevails as lone bright spot during Big Ten championships

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter March 9, 2025

EVANSTON, Ill. — Ben Kueter was the lone bright spot for the Hawkeyes at the Big Ten championships on Sunday, but he was still dissatisfied. Following a narrow 2-1 victory over Michigan’s Josh...

Penn State celebrates with the championship trophy during session four of the 2025 Men's Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Ill on Saturday, Mar. 9, 2025.

No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling underperforms in third-place finish at Big Ten championships

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor March 9, 2025

EVANSTON, Ill. — The No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling program underperformed at the Big Ten championships over the weekend, finishing third with not one champion. But it was not the usual Penn State...

Iowa 180-pound No. 1 Kylie Welker wrestles Grand Valley Sabrina Nauss during session four of the National College Women’s Wrestling Championship at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, March 8, 2025. The Hawkeyes scored 201.5 team points, securing their second consecutive NCWWC National Championship.

Photos: 2025 NCWWC day two

Emma Calabro, Visuals editor March 9, 2025

Day two of the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championship started at 10 a.m. at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday. The championship lasted until 9 p.m. with the two remaining sessions resulting...

Iowa 145-pound No. 1 Macey Kilty wrestles  North Central College Sydney Perry during session two of the National College Women’s Wrestling Championship at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, March 7, 2025. 2025 marks the last year before Iowa transitions to the NCAA tournament with it’s first year sanctioned being 2026.

Iowa women’s wrestling secures second consecutive NCWWC National Championship

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter March 9, 2025

The Iowa women’s wrestling team totaled 201.5 team points and secured its second consecutive NCWWC National Championship on Saturday evening. The Hawkeyes ended the weekend with 15 All-Americans and...

Iowa 124-pound no. 4 Cali Leng wrestles Wartburg College Liannette Ortiz during the NCWWC Women’s Region 7 Championships at Cowles Fieldhouse at Simpson College in Indianola on Saturday, Feb. 22. Iowa had champions in every weight class, with all 15 Iowa wrestlers making the first place matches.

Cali Leng surging through the postseason in her bounce-back year

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter March 4, 2025

Iowa women’s wrestler Cali Leng stood atop the podium as the 124-pound champion at the NCWWC Region VII Championships in Indianola on Feb. 22, a position some believed she wouldn’t be in just a...