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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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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...

Members of the Iowa wrestling team pose for a photo after winning the team title during the final session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament in Piscataway, NJ, on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Iowa won the team title with 157.5 points.

Eight Hawkeyes named NWCA Academic Honorees

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor April 30, 2020

Iowa wrestling's 2019-20 season ended nearly two months ago, but the Hawkeyes have continued to rack up achievements. The National Wrestling Coaches Association announced Thursday afternoon that eight...

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.

Lee named co-winner of AAU James E. Sullivan Award

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor April 29, 2020

For just the second time in the award's 90-year history, two athletes have been named AAU James E. Sullivan Award recipients. Iowa wrestling's Spencer Lee and Oregon women's basketball's Sabrina Ionescu...

Members of the Iowa wrestling team pose for a photo after winning the team title during the final session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament in Piscataway, NJ, on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Iowa won the team title with 157.5 points.

Iowa wrestling earns three postseason awards

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor April 24, 2020

Despite losing the end of its 2019-20 season to the COVID-19 pandemic, Iowa wrestling has had no trouble finding postseason awards and accolades to add to its trophy case. FloWrestling announced...

Iowa's Alex Marinelli prepares to wrestle during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 4 Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 24-10.

Iowa wrestling sets NCAA attendance record

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor April 24, 2020

The 2019-20 Iowa wrestling team never got its chance to enter the record books with a national championship. However, the Hawkeyes found another way to make history this season. The National Wrestling...

Iowa's 174-pound Michael Kemerer looks out at the crowd while grappling with Minnesota's Devin Skatzka during session two of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament in Piscataway, NJ on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Kemerer won by major decision, 22-9.

NCAA grants Kemerer another year of eligibility

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor April 19, 2020

After a 15-1 2019-20 season, Michael Kemerer will be suiting up in the black and gold singlet again in 2020-21. Kemerer announced via Twitter Sunday evening that the NCAA had officially granted him...

Members of the Iowa wrestling team pose for a photo after winning the team title during the final session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament in Piscataway, NJ, on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Iowa won the team title with 157.5 points.

Ten Hawkeye wrestlers earn All-American honors

Robert Read, Sports Editor April 18, 2020

The National Wrestling Coaches Association announced Friday that 10 Iowa wrestlers have earned All-America honors for the 2020 NCAA wrestling season. Nine Hawkeyes — Spencer Lee, Austin DeSanto,...