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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 180-pound Kylie Welker wrestles North Central’s Brittyn Corbishley during the 2024 NCC Open Tournament at the North Central College Recreation Center in Naperville, Ill, on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. Iowa finished second place just behind North Central with a team score of 148.5 points. Welker finished in first place.

Iowa women’s wrestler Kylie Welker shines in tournament debut

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter December 22, 2024

Iowa women’s wrestling head coach Clarissa Chun knew the roster she would bring to the North Central College Open on Dec. 15 would be lighter than previous competitions.  With finals week right...

An official holds up Iowa 170-pound Kylie Welker's arm after she defeated North Central College Yelena Makoyed during the second day of the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Welker defeated the three-time defending champion by technical fall, 11-0.

No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling takes home six top-three finishers at NCC Open

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter December 16, 2024

The No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling team brought home six top-three finishers at the NCC Open at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, on Sunday. Among them were Kylie Welker, Macey Kilty,...

Iowa No. 1 117-pound Briana Gonzalez wins a match against William Jewell College No. 9 117-pound Alex Waitsman during  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.

Iowa women’s wrestler Brianna Gonlazez credits patience, high school tactics for her success

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter December 10, 2024

In women's wrestling, each athlete carries different styles and techniques throughout their career that they consistently use. These wrestling styles are constant as athletes tweak and change different...

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...