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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

The Daily Iowan

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...

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...