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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 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...

Iowa’s 165-pound Alex Marinelli wrestles Wisconsin’s Evan Wick during a wrestling match between No.1 Iowa and No. 6 Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. Marinelli won by decision, 4-2, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 32-3.

Marinelli honors family with a win against Wisconsin

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor December 1, 2019

For No. 2 Alex Marinelli, Iowa’s dual meet against No. 6 Wisconsin was about more than getting up for his match with No. 3 Evan Wick. Following the win, a documentary titled “Alex and Eli” aired...

Iowa’s 285-pound Tony Cassioppi wrestles Wisconsin’s Trent Hillger during a wrestling match between No.1 Iowa and No. 6 Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. Cassioppi won by decision, 3-2, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 32-3. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

No. 1 Iowa wrestling swept its ranked Wisconsin opponents

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor December 1, 2019

When the final buzzer went off on No. 1 Iowa’s dual meet against No. 6 Wisconsin, the crowd at Carver-Hawkeye Arena drowned it out. No. 12 Tony Cassioppi had just upset the reigning Big Ten Wrestler...

Iowa’s 133-pound Austin DeSanto wrestles Wisconsin’s Seth Gross 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.

Iowa’s DeSanto outlasts Wisconsin’s Gross

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter December 1, 2019

No. 1 Iowa’s dual meet against No. 6 Wisconsin featured two of the nation’s best 133-pounders. No. 2 Austin DeSanto, who placed fifth at the NCAA Championships last season and took home the title...

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.

No. 1 Iowa wrestling dominates No. 6 Wisconsin, 32-3

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor December 1, 2019

Head coach Tom Brands earned his 100th Big Ten dual meet on Sunday night as the No. 1 Hawkeyes took down No. 6 Wisconsin, 32-3. Iowa had two bonus points matches, including a third-period fall by No....

Iowa's 149-pound Pat Lugo wrestles Iowa State's Jarrett Degen during a wrestling dual meet between Iowa and Iowa State at the Hilton Coliseum in Ames on Sunday, November 24, 2019. Lugo won by decision, 4-3, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 29-6. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Lugo wins nail-biter at 149

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter November 24, 2019

Momentum often plays a determining role in sports of every kind. Wrestling is no different. The man that has the momentum tries to keep it, and the man who does not tries to steal it. On Sunday, Iowa’s...