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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 165-pound Alex Marinelli grapples with Oklahoma State’s Travis Wittlake 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 Marinelli defeated No. 6 Wittlake by decision, 3-2, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys, 34-6.

Hawkeye wrestling begins Big Ten title bid

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor March 5, 2020

All-American Alex Marinelli has never been one to shy away from the grandest stages in wrestling. The brighter the lights, the better the 165-pounder seems to get. Last year’s Big Ten Tournament...

Iowa’s 174-pound Michael Kemerer grapples with Oklahoma State’s Joe Smith 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 Kemerer defeated No. 13 Smith by major decision, 12-2, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys, 34-6.

Kemerer looking to finish successful comeback season

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor March 2, 2020

Before his career at Iowa even began, senior Michael Kemerer’s story was as compelling as any. Of the five Pennsylvania products in the Hawkeyes’ 2019-20 starting lineup, Kemerer was the first...

Iowa’s 174-pound Michael Kemerer grapples with Oklahoma State’s Joe Smith 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 Kemerer defeated No. 13 Smith by major decision, 12-2, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys, 34-6.

By the numbers: Hawkeye wrestling’s regular season success

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor February 24, 2020

An undefeated 2019-20 regular season has officially ended for Iowa wrestling. As the Hawkeyes push toward the postseason, it is worth looking back at their remarkable regular season achievements....

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...

Iowa's Spencer Lee wrestles Penn State's 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...

Iowa's 133-pound Paul Glynn wrestles UTC's 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...