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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 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...

Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee wrestles Indiana’s Liam Cronin 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. Lee won by a fall in 54 seconds.

Hawkeyes send 12 to the quarterfinals at Midlands

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter December 29, 2019

The first session of the 57th annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships has officially concluded, and the Hawkeyes took their first steps toward a seventh-straight Midlands team title. A total of 12 Hawkeyes...

Iowa's 125-pound Spencer Lee wrestles UTC's Fabian Gutierrez at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Lee won by major decision, 16-5.

Lee captures U.S. Senior Nationals title

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor December 22, 2019

Iowa 125-pound standout Spencer Lee earned a US Senior Nationals title by beating No. 1 seed Nathan Tomasello 8-2 in the 57-kilogram finals on Sunday. Lee, the tournament's No. 3 seed, took a 5-0 lead...

Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee wrestles Wisconsin’s Michael Cullen during a wrestling match between No.1 Iowa and No. 6 Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. Lee won by technical fall in 3:13, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 32-3.

Lee advances to finals at U.S. Senior Nationals

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor December 21, 2019

Iowa junior wrestler Spencer Lee wasted no time on his way to advancing to the 57 kg finals of the 2019 U.S. Senior Nationals. Lee recorded four technical falls and outscored his opponents 44-4 on Dec....

Iowa's 125-pound Spencer Lee wrestles UTC's Fabian Gutierrez at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Lee won by major decision, 16-5.

Wrestling’s success evident in early-season numbers

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter December 9, 2019

The early portion of Iowa wrestling’s 2019-20 campaign is dwindling down. The Hawkeyes’ dual against Princeton was their last until after winter break, their next appearance on the mat coming at the...

Iowa's 197-pound Jacob Warner wrestles UTC's Rodney Jones during a wrestling dual-meet between Iowa and Tennessee-Chattanooga at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Warner won by decision, 5-4, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Mocs, 39-0.

Iowa wrestling dominates in the Garden State

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter December 8, 2019

Before the 285-pound match between Tony Cassioppi and Princeton’s No. 12 Aiden Conner began, Iowa had already secured a victory, leading 26-9 after the 197-pounders wrestled. While the final score...