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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowas No. 2 Jaydin Eierman pauses after an injury in a match with Michigans No. 24 Stevan Micic grapple during session three at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., on Friday, March 18, 2022. Micic defeated Eierman in a 141-pound match by injury forfeit.

Photos: Session three of the 2022 NCAA Wrestling Championships

Jerod Ringwald, Photo Editor March 18, 2022

Iowa sits in fourth place after session three’s action at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., on Friday, March 18, 2022. The Hawkeyes went 4-of-12 in this session’s...

Iowas No. 3 Alex Marinelli throws down Virginias No. 19 Justin McCoy  during session two at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Marinelli defeated McCoy in a 165-pound match, 8-2.

Live results | Iowa men’s wrestling team competes in Session III of 2022 NCAA Championships

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 18, 2022

DETROIT — All 10 of the Iowa men's wrestling team's starters will hit the mat Friday morning at Little Caesars Arena. Six Hawkeyes will compete in the 2022 NCAA Championship Quarterfinals: senior...

Iowas No. 3 Alex Marinelli celebrates a win over Virginias No. 19 Justin McCoy  during session two at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Marinelli defeated McCoy in a 165-pound match, 8-2.

Iowa men’s wrestling notebook | NCAA Championships Session II recap, Session III preview

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 18, 2022

DETROIT — Iowa men's wrestling won eight of the 10 matches it competed in during Session II of the 2022 NCAA Championships Thursday night at Little Caesars Arena. Seniors Kaleb Young and Jaydin Eierman...

North Carolina States No. 18 Ryan Jack takes down down Iowas No. 2 Jaydin Eierman during session two at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Jack defeated Eierman in a 141-pound match by sudden victory, 4-2.

Photos: Session two at the 2022 NCAA Wrestling Championships

Jerod Ringwald, Photo Editor March 17, 2022

All ten Iowa wrestlers remain after session two at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., on Thursday, March 17, 2022. The Hawkeyes finished the day in fifth place...

Iowa States No. 1 David Carr takes down Northern Iowas No. 33 Derek Holschlag during session one at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Little Caesers Arena in Detroit, Mich., on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Carr, a defending national champion, defeated Holschlag in a 157-pound match by tech fall in seven minutes.

Iowa State men’s wrestler David Carr upset by Oregon State’s Hunter Willits at NCAA Championships

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 17, 2022

DETROIT — Oregon State men's wrestler Hunter Willits upset Iowa State's David Carr in the second round of the 2022 NCAA Championships Thursday night at Little Caesars Arena. Carr was the nation's...

Iowas No. 3 Tony Cassioppi grapples Oklahomas No. 30 Josh Heindselman during session one at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Little Caesers Arena in Detroit, Mich., on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Cassioppi defeated Heindselman in a 285-pound match by fall in three minutes.

Live Results | Iowa men’s wrestling participates in Session II of 2022 NCAA Championships

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 17, 2022

DETROIT — Eight Iowa men's wrestlers will compete in the second round of the 2022 NCAA Championships Thursday night at Little Caesars Arena: 133-pounder Austin DeSanto, 141-pounder Jaydin Eierman,...

Iowas No. 2 Jaydin Eierman celebrates a win over Franklin and Marshalls No. 31 Wilfredo Gil during session one at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Little Caesers Arena in Detroit, Mich., on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Eierman defeated Gil in a 141-pound match, 11-4.

Iowa men’s wrestling notebook | NCAA Tournament Session I recap, Session II preview

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 17, 2022

DETROIT — The Iowa men's wrestling team won eight of its 10 bouts in Session I of the 2022 NCAA Championships Thursday afternoon. True freshman Drake Ayala and junior Abe Assad were the lone Hawkeyes...

Iowas No. 5 Michael Kemerer holds down Armys No. 28 Benjamin Pasiuk during session one at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Little Caesers Arena in Detroit, Mich., on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Kemerer defeated Pasjuk in a 174-pound match, 4-0.

Photos: Session one of the 2022 NCAA Wrestling Championshps

Jerod Ringwald, Photo Editor March 17, 2022

Iowa won eight matches during session one of the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Iowa ranks second in team scoring with 12.5 points....

Iowa’s No. 12 125-pound Drake Ayala wrestles Nebraska’s Jeremiah Reno during a wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 10 Nebraska at the Bob Devany Center in Lincoln, NE on Sunday, Feb 20, 2022. Ayala defeated Reno by decision 13-6. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 20-15 in their final regular season dual.

Iowa men’s wrestling, Penn State suffer 125-pound losses in Session I of NCAA Championships

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 17, 2022

DETROIT — Iowa men's wrestling and Penn State both suffered losses at 125 pounds in the first session of the 2022 NCAA Championships. The Hawkeyes' Drake Ayala, who was seeded 13th, was upset by...

Iowa’s No. 2 Alex Marinelli raises his hand after earning first place during session five of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Marinelli defeated Michigan’s No. 4 Cameron Amine  in a 165-pound match, 2-1.

Live results | Iowa men’s wrestling competes in Session I of 2022 NCAA Championships

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 17, 2022

The No. 3 Iowa men's wrestling team will compete in Session I of the 2022 NCAA Division I Championships on Thursday at 11 a.m. The Hawkeyes enter the event fresh off a third-place finish in the Big...

Iowa’s No. 4 Michael Kemerer battles Ohio State’s No. 5 Ethan Smith during session one of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Kemerer defeated Smith in the 174-pound weight class, 5-4.

Iowa men’s wrestling to kick off NCAA team title defense in Detroit

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 16, 2022

DETROIT — The No. 3 Iowa men’s wrestling team will begin competing in the 2022 NCAA Championships Thursday at 11 a.m. inside Little Caesars Arena. All 10 wrestlers in the Hawkeyes’ starting...

Iowa head wrestling coach Tom Brands watches a match during a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and No. 9 Wisconsin in Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 29-6.

Iowa men’s wrestling head coach Tom Brands receives contract extension through 2029 season

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor March 14, 2022

Iowa Athletics extended the contract of head men's wrestling coach Tom Brands on Monday. Brands is now under contract through the 2029 season. Brands is currently in his 16th year as the Hawkeyes'...

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