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Eierman breezes into 2020 USA Wrestling Senior Nationals quarterfinals

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 10, 2020

In what is perhaps his most notable appearance on the mat since the 2019 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in Cleveland, Ohio, Iowa's Jaydin Eierman showed no signs of rust to open the 2020 USA...

The main floor is seen during Xtream Arena's opening media tour in Coralville on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020.

USA Wrestling’s 2020 Senior Nationals will come to Coralville this weekend

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 8, 2020

On Jan. 28, University of Iowa wrestling head coach Tom Brands declared Iowa City, Iowa, to be the mecca of the wrestling world. The Iowa City-Coralville area will have its chance to prove Brands...

Iowa's 165-pound Alex Marinelli celebrates after defeating Northwestern's  Shayne Oster during session two of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament in Piscataway, NJ on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Marinelli won by fall in 2:41.

Six Hawkeyes to compete in Hawkeye Wrestling Club Showdown Open

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor October 2, 2020

Six Iowa wrestlers will compete in the Hawkeye Wrestling Club Showdown Open at Xtream Arena on Nov. 1. Those wrestlers are Spencer Lee, Austin DeSanto, Jaydin Eierman, Alex Marinelli, Michael Kemerer,...

Iowa head coach Tom Brands watches his team in action during a wrestling match between No.1 Iowa and No. 6 Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeater the Badgers, 32-3.

Hawkeye Wrestling Club Showdown Open coming to Xtream Arena Nov. 1

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 24, 2020

Trackwrestling, in partnership with the Hawkeye Wrestling Club, announced a new event coming to Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, Thursday. The Hawkeye Wrestling Club Showdown Open will take place...

Iowa assistant coach Ryan Morningstar reacts to a match during session three of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament in Piscataway, NJ on Sunday, March 8, 2020.

Assistant Iowa wrestling coach Ryan Morningstar: ‘I feel great’ after suffering stroke in August

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 16, 2020

The University of Iowa athletics department announced Wednesday that assistant wrestling coach Ryan Morningstar suffered a medical emergency on Aug. 17. He was admitted and treated for a stroke at...

The main floor is seen during Xtream Arena's opening media tour in Coralville on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020.

Xtream Arena to serve as star attraction for Iowa corridor communities

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 9, 2020

Just off of East Second Avenue in Coralville sits a new sports and entertainment complex that will bring Hawkeye sports to the Iowa River Landing. Xtream Arena is a new 6,800-capacity venue, boasting...

America's Jordan Burroughs (red) celebrates his victory over Gasjimurad Omarov (blue) of Azerbaijan at 74 kg during the final round of the 2018 Men's Freestyle World Cup at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, April 7. Team USA placed first, defeating Azerbaijan 6-4 in the finals. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

USA Wrestling to host 2020 Senior Nationals at Xtream Arena in Coralville

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 23, 2020

One of the most prestigious wrestling events of the year will take place in Iowa this October. USA Wrestling has announced that it will host its 2020 Senior Nationals, featuring the nation’s top...

Fans storm the field during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 23-19, ending Minnesota's undefeated season.

Year in review: The top contests of 2019-20 at each Iowa athletic facility

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter July 13, 2020

After spring sports were canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is still uncertainty surrounding whether Iowa will be back in action in the fall. Before sports were canceled, it was a...

Iowa coaches Terry (left) and Tom Brands gesture toward the officials during a wrestling dual meet between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 26-6.

Iowa wrestling program announces Carver Circle Alumni Advisory Group

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 13, 2020

The Iowa wrestling program announced Monday that it has launched an alumni advisory group to assist fundraising efforts for the Carver Circle facility campaign. The 12-member group includes head...

Iowa's 149-pound Pat Lugo bites his gold medal during the final session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament in Piscataway, NJ, on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Lugo won by decision 2-1, securing the 149-pound championship, and Iowa won the team title with 157.5 points.

Pat Lugo named USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 30, 2020

After his senior season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Pat Lugo is back on the wrestling mat, and he's already earning accolades. The former All-American Hawkeye and current member...

Iowa's 125-pound Spencer Lee grapples with Purdue's  Devin Schroder during the final session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament in Piscataway, NJ, on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Lee won by major decision 16-2, securing the 125-pound championship, and Iowa won the team title with 157.5 points.

Highlighting Spencer Lee’s impressive Iowa career through three seasons

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter June 29, 2020

Few wrestlers can say that they had the career Iowa senior Spencer Lee has had so far. With a 63-5 record, two NCAA National Championships, a Hodge Trophy, and numerous other accomplishments, Lee...

Iowa’s 174-pound Michael Kemerer wrestles Ohio State’s Kaleb Romero during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 4 Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. No. 2 Kemerer defeated No. 8 Romero by decision, 6-1, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 24-10.

Iowa wrestler Michael Kemerer determined heading into final year as a Hawkeye

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor May 5, 2020

For Iowa wrestling’s Michael Kemerer, 2019-20 was shaping up to be a comeback season for the ages. After missing the entirety of 2018-19 with knee and shoulder injuries, Kemerer hit the mat in a...