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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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No. 7 nationally ranked 165-pound Iowa’s Patrick Kennedy walks towards the mat 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 team competes in Session I of Big Ten Championships

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter March 4, 2023

ANN ARBOR — The No. 2 Iowa men's wrestling team will compete in Session I of the Big Ten Championships at 9 a.m. at the Crisler Center. The Hawkeyes are heading into the tournament 13-1 with their...

No. 2 nationally ranked 141-pound Iowa’s Real Woods wrestles No. 26 nationally ranked 141-pound Wisconsin’s Joe Zargo during a wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 16 Wisconsin at the Wisconsin Field House in Madison, Wis. on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. Woods defeated Zargo by decision, 9-2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 19-18. After the dual, one point was awarded to Iowa for criteria for most match points to break the tie.

Iowa men’s wrestling heads to Ann Arbor for Big Ten Championships

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter March 2, 2023

The No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling team will compete in the 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships on Saturday and Sunday in Ann Arbor, Michigan, at the Crisler Center. The Hawkeyes are heading into the...

Iowa wrestlers conduct team push-ups at the end of practice in the Iowa wrestling room at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Nov. 1, 2022.

Behind the Scenes | ‘Chasing Greatness: Wrestling Life’

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter February 28, 2023

The Daily Iowan Documentary Workshop’s first-released documentary gives a behind-the-scenes look into the blood, sweat, and tears of the Iowa wrestling program. “Chasing Greatness:...

Iowa’s No. 1 nationally ranked 125-pound Spencer Lee gets lifted by teammates during a wrestling dual 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.

Photos: No. 2 Iowa wrestling vs. No. 6 Oklahoma State

Matt Sindt and Cody Blissett February 19, 2023

The second-ranked Iowa men's wrestling team defeated No.6 Oklahoma State, 28-7, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2022. The Hawkeyes won 8 out of 10 matchups against the Cowboys. This...

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. (Matt Sindt/The Daily Iowan)

Spencer Lee collects pin in final home meet as No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling defeats No. 6 Oklahoma State

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter February 19, 2023

Iowa sixth-year senior Spencer Lee received simple advice prior to his final wrestling match at Carver-Hawkeye Arena: finish the way he started.  “My dad texted me, ‘Start with a pin, end with...

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...