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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 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...

Iowa’s 194-pound Jacob Warner wrestles Wisconsin’s Taylor Watkins during a wrestling match between No.1 Iowa and No. 6 Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. Warner won by decision, 5-2, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 32-3.

Top-ranked Hawkeyes primed for top-15 showdown

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter December 5, 2019

New Jersey is Iowa wrestling’s destination this weekend. Awaiting the No. 1 Hawkeyes in the Garden State are the Princeton Tigers. The Tigers are the latest test on Iowa’s challenging schedule....

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.

Cashman prepares for first dual-meet start of season

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter December 4, 2019

As the old saying goes, patience is a virtue. This season, redshirt freshman Aaron Cashman has waited for his dual-meet debut. Now, his opportunity has now arrived. In two of Iowa wrestling’s first...

Iowa's 149-pound Brandon Sorensen beats Navy's Jared Prince during Session 1 of the NCAA Division 1 Wrestling Championships at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Sorensen won by decision 11-6. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Four-time All-American Brandon Sorensen diagnosed with leukemia

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor December 3, 2019

Four-time All-American Brandon Sorensen announced Tuesday that he has begun treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. "I am prepared to beat this disease, and there is no wait," Sorensen said in a...

Iowa’s 133-pound Austin DeSanto wrestles Wisconsin’s Seth Goss during a wrestling match between No.1 Iowa and No. 6 Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. DeSanto won by decision, 6-2, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 32-3.

DeSanto earns Big Ten Wrestler of the Week

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor December 3, 2019

Iowa junior 133-pounder Austin DeSanto was named the Big Ten Wrestler of the Week after upsetting No. 1 Seth Gross of Wisconsin on Sunday to take over his top-ranked spot. DeSanto was ranked No. 2 before...

Iowa wrestling head coach Tom Brands watches a during Iowa's dual meet against Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018.

Tom Brands leads through accountability in the Iowa wrestling room

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor December 2, 2019

In Tom Brands’ head coaching office, a photo is tacked behind the desk. In it, he is staring at a hawk perched on his arm, and the hawk is staring right back. The toughness shown in that photo combined...