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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

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Iowa head coach Tom Brands embraces Iowa's No. 5 Austin DeSanto after his final collegiate match against Arizona State's No. 3 Michael McGee in session five at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., on Saturday, March 19, 2022. DeSanto defeated McGee in a 133-pound match, 7-4. DeSanto finished his collegiate career as a four-time All-American. DeSanto is Iowa’s 23rd four-time All-American.

Rapid Recap | Four Iowa men’s wrestlers compete in medal round of 2022 NCAA Championships

Chris Werner and Austin Hanson March 19, 2022

DETROIT —Four Iowa men’s wrestlers competed in the medal round of the 2022 NCAA Championships Saturday morning at Little Caesars Arena. Hawkeye 133-pounder Austin DeSanto earned third place,...

Penn State's No. 4 Greg Kerkvliet throws down Michigan's No. 7 Mason Parris during session five at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Kerkvliet defeated Parris in a 285-pound match, 6-1. Kerkvliet later medically forfeited in a match with Lehigh's No. 6 Jordan Wood.

Photos: Session five of the 2022 NCAA Wrestling Championships

Jerod Ringwald, Photo Editor March 19, 2022

Four Iowa wrestlers competed during session five at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Iowa’s 133-pound Austin DeSanto, 165-pound...

Iowa's No. 5 Austin DeSanto jumps up before semifinal match with Penn State's No. 1 Roman Bravo-Young during session four at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., on Friday, March 18, 2022. DeSanto entered the match having already lost to Bravo-Young twice on the season. Bravo-Young defeated DeSatno by decision in a 133-pound match, 3-2.

Live results | Four Iowa men’s wrestlers compete in NCAA consolation semifinals, medal round

Austin Hanson and Chris Werner March 19, 2022

DETROIT — Four Iowa men's wrestlers will participate in Session V of the 2022 NCAA Championships Saturday morning. Seniors Austin DeSanto, Alex Marinelli, and Michael Kemerer will compete in the...

Iowa's No. 6 Jacob Warner celebrates a win over Wyoming's No. 2 Stephen Buchanan during session four at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., on Friday, March 18, 2022. Warner upset Buchanan to earn a trip to a championship match with Penn State's No. 1 Max Dean. Warner and Dean have faced each other once this year. Dean won the match in Iowa City, 8-3.

Iowa men’s wrestler Jacob Warner qualifies for national finals

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 19, 2022

DETROIT — In his post-match press conference Friday night at Little Caesars Arena, Iowa men’s wrestler Jacob Warner told reporters that he’s had more than his fair share of ups and downs in 2021-22. On...

Penn State's No. 1 Roman Bravo-Young attempts to take down Iowa's No. 5 Austin DeSanto during session four at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., on Friday, March 18, 2022. DeSanto entered the match having already lost to Bravo-Young twice on the season. Bravo-Young defeated DeSatno by decision in a 133-pound match, 3-2.

Rapid Recap | Five Iowa men’s wresters survive Session IV of 2022 NCAA Championships

Austin Hanson and Chris Werner March 18, 2022

DETROIT — Six Iowa men's wrestlers participated in Session IV of the 2022 NCAA Championships at Little Caesars Arena Friday night. Five Hawkeyes advanced to the tournament's fifth and sixth sessions,...

Michigan's No. 7 Mason Parris grapples Iowa's No. 3 Tony Cassioppi during session four at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., on Friday, March 18, 2022. Parris defeated Cassioppi in a 285-pound match, 4-0. Cassioppi suffered his second loss of the tournament, eliminating a chance for All-American honors and a third place match.

Photos: Session four of the 2022 NCAA Wrestling Championships

Jerod Ringwald, Photo Editor March 18, 2022

Iowa has five remaining wrestlers after session three’s action at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., on Friday, March 18, 2022. Iowa’s 149-pound Max Murin suffered...

Iowa's No. 5 Austin DeSanto sticks his tongue out before a match with Virginia Tech's No. 4 Korbin Myers during session three at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., on Friday, March 18, 2022. DeSatno defeated Myers by major decision in a 133-pound match, 9-0. DeSanto advances to the semifinals to face Penn State's No. 1 Roman Bravo-Young.

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

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 18, 2022

DETROIT — Six Iowa men's wrestlers will hit the mat for Session IV of the 2022 NCAA Championships at Little Caesars Arena Friday night. Senior 133-pounder Austin DeSanto and 197-pounder Jacob Warner...

Iowa's No. 5 Austin DeSanto celebrates a win over Virginia Tech's No. 4 Korbin Myers during session three at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., on Friday, March 18, 2022. DeSatno defeated Myers by major decision in a 133-pound match, 9-0. DeSanto advances to the semifinals to face Penn State's No. 1 Roman Bravo-Young.

Jacob Warner, Austin DeSanto slated to compete in 2022 NCAA Championship Semifinals for Iowa men’s wrestling

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 18, 2022

DETROIT— Iowa men’s wrestlers Austin DeSanto and Jacob Warner advanced to the 133-pound and 197-pound NCAA Championship Semifinals, respectively, Friday afternoon at Little Caesars Arena. The...

Cornell's No. 1 Yianni Diakomihalis lifts up Iowa's No. 8 Max Murin during session three at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., on Friday, March 18, 2022. Diakomihalis defeated Murin in a 149-pound match, 6-3. Diakomihalis advanced to the semifinals. Muring moved to the constellation bracket, setting up a match with Appalachian State's No. 6 Jonathan Millner.

Rapid Recap | Iowa men’s wrestling falters in Session III of NCAA Championships

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 18, 2022

DETROIT — Ten Iowa men's wrestlers hit the mat Friday afternoon at Little Caesars Arena for Session III of the 2022 NCAA Championships. At the end of the round, four Hawkeyes were completely eliminated:...

Iowa's No. 2 Jaydin Eierman pauses after an injury in a match with Michigan's 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...

Iowa's No. 3 Alex Marinelli throws down Virginia's 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...

Iowa's No. 3 Alex Marinelli celebrates a win over Virginia's 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 17, 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...