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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa's Austin DeSanto lays injured during a bout against Penn State's Roman Bravo-Young during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 2 Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes rally to beat Nittany Lions following DeSanto injury

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor January 31, 2020

There was no shortage of pregame pageantry before Iowa’s 19-17 win over Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday night. A sold-out arena loaded with more than 16,000 Hawkeye fans were heard in...

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 downs top-ranked Hall, shines in victory over Penn State

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 31, 2020

A once raucous crowd turned quiet early in Iowa wrestling’s dual against Penn State on Friday. After Austin DeSanto lost by injury default at 133 pounds and Carter Happel fell to Nick Lee at 141,...

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.

Hawkeye wrestling downs Nittany Lions with late run

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor January 31, 2020

With an electric Carver-Hawkeye Arena crowd on hand, No. 1 Iowa pulled off a 19-17 victory over No. 2 Penn State on Friday. Despite two early bonus-point losses, the Hawkeyes fought back toward...

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.

Hawkeyes looking to stay on top against No. 2 Penn State

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor January 30, 2020

A Penn State-Iowa wrestling dual at Carver-Hawkeye Arena — it doesn’t get much better than that. Over the past nine years, the Penn State has dominated the landscape of college wrestling. The...

Iowa's Pat Lugo is introduced 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.

Carver houses storied Hawkeye wrestling tradition

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor January 28, 2020

Iowa City, Iowa, is sacred ground to those in the wrestling community. It’s iconic arenas — the Field House and Carver-Hawkeye Arena —  have housed some of wrestling’s most prestigious events. “There...

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.

UI asking Iowa regents to expand Hawkeye wrestling space

Robert Read, Sports Editor January 28, 2020

The University of Iowa is asking the state Board of Regents for permission to proceed with project planning to expand the practice and operations facility for the 23-time NCAA Champion and current...

Iowa’s 141-pound Carter Happel wrestles Ohio State’s Luke Pletcher during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 4 Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. No. 1 Pletcher defeated Happel by major decision, 14-5, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 24-10. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes tweak lineup, defeat Buckeyes to stay perfect

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor January 24, 2020

Iowa wrestling head coach Tom Brands is known for his colorful personality and extensive wrestling knowledge. On Friday night, the Iowa head coach of 14 years proved that he can still shock the Hawkeye...

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)

DeSanto puts on takedown clinic against the Buckeyes

Robert Read, Sports Editor January 24, 2020

There’s domination, and then there’s whatever Austin DeSanto did to his opponent on Friday night. DeSanto matched up with Ohio State’s No. 18 Jordan Decatur for a bout at 133 pounds. Decatur...

IowaÕs 165-pound Alex Marinelli wrestles Ohio StateÕs Ethan Smith 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 Marinelli defeated No. 13 Smith by decision, 14-10.

Top-ranked Hawkeyes down Buckeyes in dual at Carver

Robert Read, Sports Editor January 24, 2020

For the second week in a row, the No. 1 Iowa wrestling team welcomed a ranked Big Ten opponent into Carver-Hawkeye Arena. For the second week in a row, Iowa won. The Hawkeyes defeated No. 3 Ohio...

Iowa's 165-pound Alex Marinelli defeats Nebraska's Isaiah White during a wrestling dual meet between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Jan. 18. Marinelli won by decision, 4-3, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 26-6.

Top-ranked Hawkeyes ready for clash at Carver

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor January 23, 2020

Since 1983, Carver-Hawkeye Arena has served as one of the biggest stages in all of collegiate wrestling. For All-American Alex Marinelli, the stage will likely feel larger than ever tonight. For...