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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. 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'...

Iowa’s 141-pound No. 2 Jaydin Eierman waves to the crowd after a match with Nebraska’s No. 10 Chad Red Jr. during a wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 10 Nebraska in Bob Devaney Center in Lincoln, NE on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022. Eierman defeated Red, 6-3, by decision. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 20-15.

Iowa men’s wrestlers receive seeds for NCAA Championships

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 9, 2022

Ten Iowa men's wrestler received their seeds for the 2022 NCAA Championships Wednesday. Five Hawkeyes are seeded in the top five of their respective weight classes. Iowa finished the 2022 Big Ten...

Michael Kemerer fights an injury during a match against Ohio State’s No. 5 Ethan Smith in session one of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Kemerer defeated Smith in a 174-pound match, 5-4.

Banged up Iowa men’s wrestling team plays it safe at Big Tens, eyes NCAA Tournament

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 6, 2022

The Iowa men’s wrestling team finished the 2022 Big Ten Championships with one individual champion: 165-pounder Alex Marinelli. The Hawkeyes placed third in the team standings with 129.5 points. Four...

Michigan’s No. 5 Patrick Brucki holds up the Big Ten Championship trophy after session five of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Michigan won the Big Ten Championship with 143.

Photos: Session five of the 2022 Big Ten Wrestling Championships

Grace Smith and Jerod Ringwald March 6, 2022

No. 3 Michigan won the 2022 Big Ten Wrestling Championships overall team score with 143 points at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday. The Wolverines toppled No. 1 Penn State and No. 2 Iowa...

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.

Iowa men’s wrestler Alex Marinelli claims fourth individual Big Ten Championship

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 6, 2022

As Michigan hoisted the 2022 Big Ten Men’s Wrestling Championship trophy, Iowa’s Alex Marinelli stood by himself matside. When the Wolverines were done celebrating, “The Bull” disappeared down...

Big Ten trophies sit near the mat during the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday, March 6, 2022.

Live results | Four Iowa men’s wrestlers compete in 2022 Big Ten Championship Finals

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 6, 2022

Seven Iowa men's wrestlers will compete is Session V of the 2022 Big Ten Championships Saturday afternoon. Senior 133-pounder Austin DeSanto, 141-pounder Jaydin Eierman, 165-pounder Alex Marinelli,...

Michigan’s No. 11 Kanen Storr drives down Penn State’s No. 7 Beau Bartlett  during session four of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Barlett defeated Storr in a 149-pound match by decision to earn seventh place, 3-1.

Photos: Session four of the 2022 Big Ten Wrestling Championships

Grace Smith and Jerod Ringwald March 6, 2022

Big Ten wrestlers hit the mat for Session four of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday. Michigan leads in points with 132. Iowa follows in second at 122.5...

Iowa head coach Tom Brands laughs at Iowa’s No. 4 Jacob Warner over Michigan State’s No. 3 Cameron Caffey after a victory during session four of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Warner defeated Caffey in a 197-pound match, 5-1.

Live results | Iowa men’s wrestling competes in Session IV of 2022 Big Ten Championships

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 6, 2022

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nine Iowa men's wrestlers will hit the mat at Pinnacle Bank Arena Sunday. Senior 133-pounder Austin DeSanto, 141-pounder Jaydin Eierman, 165-pound Alex Marinelli, and heavyweight...