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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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 wins National Duals championship for second-consecutive year

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter January 12, 2025

CEDAR FALLS — No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling executed through two challenging days of competition to win the NWCA National Duals title on Saturday for the second-straight season. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa’s No. 13 285-pound Ben Kueter faces off against Iowa State’s No. 4 Longer Bastida during a Cy-Hawk men’s wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 12 Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 21-15.

Iowa men’s, women’s wrestling put best foot forward after dominant Soldier Salute tournament

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter January 3, 2025

The annual Soldier Salute wrestling tournament concluded with the Iowa Hawkeyes dominating most of the individual matches for both men’s and women’s brackets.  Held at Xtream Arena in Coralville...

An official signals Iowa 180-pound Kylie Welker’s victory over North Central’s Tatum Heikkila 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 placed first place in the tournament

Iowa men’s and women’s wrestling programs take home 12 total champions at Soldier Salute

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter December 30, 2024

The Iowa men’s and women’s wrestling teams took home 12 total champions between both programs at the Soldier Salute inside Xtream Arena in Coralville on Monday. The No. 2 men sent nine wrestlers...

Iowa No. 2 197-pound Stephen Buchanan wrestles Stanford No. 17 Nick Stemmet 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.

Iowa men’s and women’s wrestling strengthen leads, advance big names in third session of Soldier Salute

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter December 30, 2024

The Iowa men’s and women’s wrestling squads continued their success in the third session of the Soldier Salute at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Monday, advancing nine and 10 wrestlers to the finals,...

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. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling sends 10 wrestlers to semifinals, No. 1 women continue dominance through second session of Soldier Salute

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter December 30, 2024

The Iowa men’s and women’s wrestling teams returned to competition for the second session of the Soldier Salute at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Sunday afternoon, only improving on their marks...

Iowa’s No. 13 285-pound Ben Kueter faces off against Iowa State’s No. 4 Longer Bastida during a Cy-Hawk men’s wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 12 Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 21-15.

Iowa men’s, women’s wrestling squads dominate first session at Soldier Salute

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter December 29, 2024

The Iowa men’s and women’s wrestling program opened competition in dominant fashion at the Soldier Salute inside Xtream Arena in Coralville on Sunday. The tournament, held over two days, pits...

An official holds up Iowa 184-pound Gabe Arnold’s arm after defeating Wisconsin No. 16 Shane Lieg during a men’s wrestling dual between No. 4 Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. Arnold won via decision 8-6. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 34-7.

Iowa wrestling notebook | Hawkeye men and women end break with Soldier Salute

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor December 28, 2024

After a lengthy break for the holidays, the Iowa men’s and women’s wrestling programs will return to the mat on Sunday and Monday for the Soldier Salute at Xtream Arena in Coralville. An undefeated...

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...