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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 141-pound Max Murin wrestles Minnesota's 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,...

Iowa's 174-pound Michael Kemerer wrestles Minnesota's 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 15, 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...

Iowa's 133-pound Austin DeSanto wrestles Minnesota's 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...

Iowa’s 141-pound Carter Happel wrestles Penn State’s Nick Lee during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 2 Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Jan. 31. No. 2 Lee defeated Happel by technical fall in 5:53, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 19-17.

Regular season crown within reach for Iowa wrestling

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor February 11, 2020

The 2019-20 season is shaping up to be a historic one for Iowa wrestling. In their next meet on Saturday, the Hawkeyes will have a chance to add to their already impressive résumé. With a win...

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.

Hawkeye wrestling topples Michigan

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor February 9, 2020

This season has been full of lopsided victories for Iowa wrestling. With the exception of their matchup against Penn State on Jan. 31, the Hawkeyes have won every dual they’ve wrestled by double...

Iowa’s 285-pound Tony Cassioppi wrestles Wisconsin’s Trent Hillger during a wrestling match between No.1 Iowa and No. 6 Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. Cassioppi won by decision, 3-2, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 32-3.

Cassioppi, Hawkeyes hope to slow down Michigan in Ann Arbor

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor February 6, 2020

Likable by nature, Iowa wrestling’s Tony Cassioppi always seems to have a smile on his face. That doesn’t stop him from being mean on the mat, where he’s stood out as a dominant heavyweight this...

Iowa’s 133-pound Austin DeSanto wrestles Ohio State’s Jordan Decatur 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 DeSanto defeated No. 18 Decatur by technical fall in 5:59, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 24-10. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye wrestling not fazed by mid-season injuries

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor February 4, 2020

Iowa wrestling has looked nearly unstoppable this season. The Hawkeyes are 10-0 and have by an average margin of 28.7 points per dual. One opponent Iowa hasn’t completely vanquished this year has...

Iowa's 174-pound Michael Kemerer wrestles Penn State's Mark Hall during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 2 Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. No. 2 Kemerer defeated No. 1 Hall by decision, 11-6, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 19-17. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Kemerer named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 4, 2020

Iowa senior Michael Kemerer has been named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week, the conference announced Tuesday. Kemerer climbed to the top of the 174-pound national rankings following a pair of wins...

University of Iowa athletic director Gary Barta discusses former Iowa basketball player Megan Gustafson's career during the retirement ceremony for her number 10 jersey following the Iowa women's basketball game against Michigan State University on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 at Caver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 74-57.

Barta speaks on new role in CFP and more

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor February 3, 2020

For the first time since being named the chair of the College Football Playoff committee, Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta took to the podium to discuss his new role among other items. Barta,...

Iowa’s 165-pound Jeremiah Moody wrestles Northwestern’s Shayne Oster during the first session of the 57th Annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, IL, on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. Oster won by major decision, 13-5.

Hawkeye wrestling blows by Spartans in East Lansing

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor February 2, 2020

Following a bruising, 19-17, victory over Penn State on Jan. 31, Iowa wrestling traveled to East Lansing, Michigan, for a matchup with the Spartans. Unlike their dual with the Nittany Lions, this did...