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The Daily Iowan

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’s No. 11 184-pound Abe Assad wins over Oklahoma State’s No. 10 Travis Wittlake by decision 3-2 during a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and No. 6 Oklahoma State in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday Feb. 19, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys, 28-7.

Iowa men’s wrestler Abe Assad returns to mat, earns stingy victory in win over Oklahoma State

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter February 19, 2023

Iowa men’s wrestler Abe Assad made his return to the mat on Sunday in the No. 2 Hawkeyes’ 28-7 victory over the No. 10 Oklahoma State Cowboys at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  In his first match back...

Iowa women’s wrestling head coach Clarissa Chun, associate head coach Gary Mayabb, and assistant coach Tonya Verbeek lead the team in a huddle during practice at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 28, 2022. Mayabb was named associate head coach in May of 2022 and comes to Iowa following his membership status in the Missouri Wrestling Association, National Wrestling Coaches Association, Collegiate Wrestling Officials Association, National Wrestling Officials Association, and United States Wrestling Officials Association.

‘You live in exciting times’: Gary Mayabb brings complementary coaching style to Iowa women’s wrestling program

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor February 19, 2023

About once a week, Iowa women’s wrestling associate head coach Gary Mayabb gives an extended statement before the Hawkeyes begin practice. His statement is rarely about the sport of wrestling....

Sixth-ranked 149-pounder Max Murin cheers with his team during a wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 9 Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 33-8.

Live results: Iowa men’s wrestling closes out regular season against Oklahoma State

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter February 19, 2023

The No. 2 Iowa men's wrestling squad will close out their regular season slate against No. 10 Oklahoma State on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Sunday's dual meet will start at 165...

Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee celebrates a victory over Iowa State's 125-pound Corey Cabanban during a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 18-15.

Iowa men’s wrestling to honor seniors against Oklahoma State

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter February 16, 2023

Iowa men’s wrestling’s dual against Oklahoma State will hold special meaning for sixth-year seniors Spencer Lee, Max Murin, and Jacob Warner as they trot out to the mat in Carver-Hawkeye Arena for...

Chun coaches her team during practice at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Monday, Nov. 28, 2022. Chun coaches 15 wrestlers and continues to recruit each day. Although the team is still growing, it consists of strong and gritty wrestlers. Felicity Taylor, who transferred to Iowa in June to wrestle, is the first Iowan to win a National Collegiate Women's Wrestling Championship title. “We have a small team this year, so we have plenty of space on the mat,” Chun said. “We’re looking to double the size.”

‘Building a plane as the plane is flying’: Clarissa Chun building Iowa women’s wrestling program from ground up

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor February 12, 2023

Three days a week, 15 women’s wrestlers trot into the Carver-Hawkeye Arena strength and conditioning room. On a typical day, the Iowa women’s wrestling team works through medicine ball circuits...

Iowa’s No.13 157-pound Cobe Siebrecht defeats Michigan’s No.10 Will Lewan during a wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 9 Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines 33-8. Siebrecht defeated Lewan, 3-1.

Photos: No. 2 Iowa wrestling vs. No. 9 Michigan

No.2 Iowa Wrestling defeated No.9 Michigan, 33-8, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Feb. 10, 2022. The Hawkeyes won 8 of 10 matchups against the Wolverines. Iowa’s No. 1 125-pound Spencer...

Iowa’s No.13 157-pound Cobe Siebrecht defeats Michigan’s No.10 Will Lewan during a wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 9 Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines 33-8. Siebrecht defeated Lewan, 3-1.

Iowa men’s wrestler Cobe Siebrecht uses distinct style in Hawkeyes’ win over Michigan

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter February 11, 2023

Junior Cobe Siebrecht found himself in unchartered waters during the Iowa men’s wrestling team’s 33-8 victory over ninth-ranked Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday.  After battling the...

Iowa wrestler Jacob Warner (197) tackles Wyoming wrestler Tyce Raddon during session one of the Soldier Salute Wrestling tournament at Xtream arena at Iowa River Landing on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022.

Iowa men’s wrestler Jacob Warner snaps two-match losing skid in victory over Michigan

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter February 11, 2023

Iowa men’s wrestler Jacob Warner snapped his two-match losing skid in the No. 2 Hawkeyes’ 33-8 victory over the No. 9 Michigan Wolverines on Friday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  The 11th-ranked...

Iowa head coach Tom Brands holds up Iowa’s No. 5 285-pound Tony Cassioppi’s arm to celebrate a victory during a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and No. 7 Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 18-15.

Live Results: Iowa takes on Michigan in Pioneer Showdown

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter February 10, 2023

Iowa looks to keep its momentum going against 9-3 Michigan. The Hawkeyes lead the all-time series against the Wolverines, 33-26-1, and have won nine of the last 10 meetings. Tonight's dual is headlined...

Iowa’s No. 9 165-pound Patrick Kennedy shoves Nebraska’s Bubba Wilson’s head into the mat during a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and No. 11 Nebraska in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday Jan. 20, 2023. Kennedy won by major decision, 12-4. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 34-6.

Iowa men’s wrestling prepped for matchup against Michigan

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter February 9, 2023

The No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling squad will host No. 9 Michigan on Friday at 8 p.m. at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The dual meet will be televised live on BTN with Jon Gibbons and Shane Sparks on the call. Iowa...

Iowa’s No. 12 165-pound Patrick Kennedy shoots for a takedown on Illinois' No. 16 165-pound Danny Braunagel during a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023.  Kennedy defeated Braunagel by major decision, 16-13. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini, 25-19.

Iowa men’s wrestling rows to victory at Minnesota

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter February 3, 2023

The No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling team defeated No. 12 Minnesota, 18-13, on Friday at a sold-out Maturi Pavilion in Minneapolis. The Hawkeyes are now 13-1 on the season and 6-1 in the Big Ten. Hawkeyes...