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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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Iowa’s 149-pound Pat Lugo grapples with Oklahoma State’s Boo Lewallen during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 9 Oklahoma State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. No. 2 Lugo defeated No. 6 Lewallen by fall in 2:22, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys, 34-6. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Lugo steals the show on Senior Night

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor February 23, 2020

Iowa wrestling’s dual on Sunday belonged to its 11 seniors, and All-American Pat Lugo stole the show. The senior’s final act at Carver-Hawkeye Arena lasted just 2:22. No. 2 Lugo pinned a worthy...

Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee grapples with Oklahoma State’s Nick Piccininni during a wrestling dual meet between No 1. Iowa and No. 9 Oklahoma State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020.  No. 1 Lee defeated No. 4 Piccininni by major decision, 12-3, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys, 34-6.

Hawkeyes focused on Big Tens after dominant regular season

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 23, 2020

With a 34-6 dual meet victory over rival Oklahoma State, Iowa wrestling clinched an undefeated dual meet season and tied its largest margin of victory over the Cowboys since 1995. There are still...

IowaÕs 149-pound Pat Lugo grapples with Oklahoma StateÕs Boo Lewallen during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 9 Oklahoma State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020.

Hawkeyes finish regular season undefeated after win over Cowboys

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 23, 2020

Iowa closed its regular season out with a bang Sunday against Oklahoma State. The Hawkeyes dominated from the start and will head into postseason competition undefeated after a 34-6 victory over...

Iowas Spencer Lee wrestles Penn States Brandon Meredith during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 2 Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020.

Historic rivalry renewed as Hawkeyes meet Cowboys at Carver

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor February 20, 2020

Since they last met in Stillwater, Oklahoma, many things have changed for both Iowa and Oklahoma State wrestling. Oklahoma State was ranked second in the nation last year at this time, boasting...

Iowas 133-pound Paul Glynn wrestles UTCs Wade Cummings during a wrestling dual-meet between Iowa and Tennessee-Chattanooga at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Glynn won by decision, 11-7, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Mocs, 39-0.

Hawkeye seniors ready for final act at Carver

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor February 18, 2020

The end of the regular season is now in sight for Iowa wrestling. The Hawkeyes will close their 2019-20 campaign at Carver-Hawkeye Arena against Oklahoma State. The dual will also mark the end of the...

Iowas 141-pound Max Murin wrestles Minnesotas Mitch McKee during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 13 Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020.The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 35-6.

Murin, DeSanto return to propel Hawkeyes past Minnesota

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor February 16, 2020

After much speculation and anticipation, Max Murin and Austin DeSanto returned to action for Iowa wrestling on Saturday night. Murin had not hit the mat since the Hawkeyes’ Jan. 18 dual with Nebraska,...

Iowas 174-pound Michael Kemerer wrestles Minnesotas Devin Skatzka during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 13 Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020.The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 35-6.

Iowa set to ‘move on’ after Big Ten duals title

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 16, 2020

Some milestones deserve serious recognition. A Big Ten regular season title doesn’t quite do it for Iowa wrestling. The Hawkeyes clinched the conference dual title with a dominant 35-6 victory...

Iowas 133-pound Austin DeSanto wrestles Minnesotas Boo Dryden during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 13 Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020.

Hawkeye wrestling clinches Big Ten regular season title

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 15, 2020

The Iowa wrestling team clinched the Big Ten regular season title with a 35-6 dual win over the Golden Gophers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena Saturday night. Minnesota won two of the first three matches...

Iowa’s 149-pound Pat Lugo wrestles Penn State’s Jarod Verkleeren during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 2 Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on  2020. No. 1 Lugo defeated Verkleeren by decision, 6-1, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 19-17.

Lugo brings leadership, consistency to Hawkeye wrestling room

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor February 13, 2020

In a lineup that features the likes of reigning national champion Spencer Lee, No. 1 Michael Kemerer, and No. 3 Tony Cassioppi, All-American Pat Lugo is often overlooked. His track record suggests that...

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 extends contracts for Tom Brands, two assistants

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 12, 2020

Iowa wrestling coaches Tom Brands, Terry Brands, and Ryan Morningstar have agreed to contract extensions to remain in Iowa City through the 2026 wrestling season, Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta...

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