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The Daily Iowan

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 174-pound Michael Kemerer wrestles Wisconsin’s Jared Krattiger during a wrestling match between No.1 Iowa and No. 6 Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. Kemerer won by a fall in 5:46, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 32-3.

Hawkeye wrestling embracing tough stretch ahead

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor January 21, 2020

Wrestling is not a race. The brutal nature of the season suits individuals that enjoy a grind, rather than a sprint, to the finish line. Iowa wrestlers are as familiar with the season-long grind as...

Iowa's 125-pound Spencer Lee wrestles Nevraska's Alex Thomsen during a wrestling dual meet between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. Lee won by technical fall in 2:56, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 26-6. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Lee’s early dominance key to Iowa’s success

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor January 18, 2020

In sporting events of any kind, momentum is often something each team tries to gain and maintain. Wrestling is no exception, and the pursuit of momentum often drives teams to victory. For the Hawkeyes,...

Iowa's 184-pound Abe Assad wrestles Nebraska's Taylor Venz during a wrestling dual meet between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. Assad won by decision, 6-4, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 26-6.

Assad impresses in his Carver debut

Robert Read, Sports Editor January 18, 2020

There’s no environment to wrestle in like the one at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa freshman Abe Assad found that out first hand Saturday night. Iowa head coach Tom Brands lifted Assad's redshirt prior...

Iowa's Spencer Lee wrestles Nebraska's Alex Thomsen during Saturday's wrestling meet between Iowa and Nebraska.

Hawkeye wrestling continues dominant stretch, takes down Nebraska at Carver

Robert Read, Sports Editor January 18, 2020

The Iowa wrestling team competed on its home mat at Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the first time since Dec. 1 on Saturday night. The result did not disappoint the home fans. The Hawkeyes took eight of 10...

Iowa’s 165-pound Alex Marinelli wrestles Virginia Tech’s David McFadden during the fourth session of the 57th Annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, IL, on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. Marinelli won by decision, 5-3, and placed first in the weight class.

Iowa wrestling continues to roll in Indiana, defeating Purdue 41-0

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter January 12, 2020

Few things have slowed Iowa wrestling down this season. A weekend road trip that featured two Big Ten foes didn’t seem to faze the Hawkeyes either. As winter weather rolled through Iowa City, the...

Iowa’s 184-pound Abe Assad wrestles Northern Iowa’s Taylor Lujan during the fourth session of the 57th Annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, IL, on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. Lujan won by decision, 4-0, and placed first in the weight class.

Iowa wrestling blanks Indiana in Bloomington

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter January 10, 2020

The first leg of Iowa wrestling’s trip to the Hoosier state proved to be a success. The No. 1 Hawkeyes imposed their will on a seemingly helpless Indiana team, winning 41-0 Friday night in Bloomington. The...

Iowa’s 165-pound Alex Marinelli wrestles Bucknell’s Zachary Hartman during the third session of the 57th Annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, IL, on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. Marinelli won by decision, 8-3.

Iowa wrestling sets team scoring record, crowns five champions at Midlands

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter December 30, 2019

For the seventh season in a row, Iowa wrestling brought home the Midlands team championship. This time around, it was in historic fashion. Iowa overpowered the field on its way to the 29th Midlands...

Iowa’s 133-pound Austin DeSanto wrestles Penn’s Carmen Ferrante during the second session of the 57th Annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, IL, on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. DeSanto won by major decision, 20-8.

Hawkeyes launch 10 wrestlers into Midlands semifinals

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter December 29, 2019

The mantra for bracket-style tournaments is often survive and advance. At the 2019 Midlands Championships, the Hawkeyes have thrived and advanced. Iowa entered the second session of the tournament in...