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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa's 174-pound Michael Kemerer wrestles UTC's Hunter Fortner during a wrestling dual-meet between Iowa and Tennessee-Chattanooga at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Kemerer won by technical fall, 20-0, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Mocs, 39-0. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Michael Kemerer dominated, 20-0, in his return to the wrestling mat

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor November 17, 2019

When the lights dimmed before Iowa’s 174-pound wrestler was even introduced, Carver-Hawkeye Arena was already on its feet. The match itself proved why. In the third period, senior and two-time All-American...

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.

Iowa wrestling sweeps Tennessee at Chattanooga, 39-0

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor November 17, 2019

Iowa's wrestling season started off with a dominant sweep of Tennessee at Chattanooga on Sunday, with the Hawkeyes taking all 10 matches for a team score of 39-0. Starting off with Iowa’s reigning...

Iowa’s 133-pound Austin DeSanto wrestles Michigan’s Stevan Micic during the third session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Friday, March 22, 2019. Micic won by decision, 3-2.

Iowa wrestling set for explosive season opener

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor November 14, 2019

Iowa wrestling’s journey to a run at the national championship begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. It’s not one of the top seven teams on Iowa’s 2019-20 schedule, but Tennessee...

Iowa’s 165-pound Alex Marinelli wrestles Northern Iowa’s Bryce Steiert during the fifth session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Marinelli won by decision, 9-3, and earned seventh in the weight class.

Iowa wrestling set for championship run

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter November 12, 2019

Wrestling at Iowa comes with expectations. The Hawkeyes boast a championship pedigree unlike that of any program in the NCAA. Iowa has won an unprecedented 23 national championships in its history....

Iowa's Alex Marinelli answers questions to the press during Iowa wrestling's media day in Mt. Vernon on Wednesday, October 30, 2019.

Iowa wrestling primed to dethrone Penn State in 2019-20

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter October 30, 2019

King of the hill — it’s what most people strive to be and few people actually are. In its history, Iowa’s wrestling program has been both the former and the latter. Currently, the Hawkeyes are...

Iowa's Spencer Lee answers questions to the press during Iowa wrestling's media day in Mt. Vernon on Wednesday, October 30, 2019.

Spencer Lee set to wrestle collegiately and internationally in 2019-20

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor October 30, 2019

Spencer Lee’s sights are set on an NCAA team title and an Olympic gold medal. In 2020, he’ll go for both. As was with his second NCAA title in 2019, his team plays a big factor in his journey to...

Iowa's Michael Kemerer addresses the media during Iowa wrestling's media day in Mt. Vernon on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Michael Kemerer is ready to return to Iowa wrestling’s lineup

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor October 30, 2019

After sitting out all of the 2018-19 season with corrective surgeries on both his shoulder and knee, two-time All-American Michael Kemerer has returned to the mat with a goal and a new outlook on his career. After...

Former Hawkeye named to National Wrestling Hall of Fame

Former Hawkeye named to National Wrestling Hall of Fame

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor October 22, 2019

It was announced on Tuesday that former Hawkeye national champion and current USA Wrestling National Freestyle Coach, Bill Zadick, will be inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as a Distinguished...

Iowa's 165-lb Alex Marinelli wrestle's Ohio State's Te'Shan Campbell during the first session of the 2019 Big Ten Wrestling Championships in Minneapolis, MN on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Marinelli won by decision, 6-3. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa wrestling to face Ohio State, reigning NCAA Champion Penn State at home in 2020

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor September 11, 2019

Iowa wrestling’s 2019-20 schedule was announced on Wednesday and will feature five home Big Ten meets, including matchups against wrestling powerhouses Penn State and Ohio State. The Hawkeyes’ schedule...

Iowa's 125-lb Spencer Lee wrestles Northwestern's Sebastian Rivera during the fourth session of the 2019 Big Ten Wrestling Championships in Minneapolis, MN on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Rivera won by sudden victory, 6-4, and finished first in his weight class. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Celebrating Iowa’s national champions

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor June 17, 2019

It was a busy year for Hawkeye sports, and it ended with two national champions in the final four months. Iowa wrestling’s Spencer Lee and Hawkeye track’s Laulauga Tausaga both climbed to the top...

Lights are dimmed during a wrestling match between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, February 15, 2019. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior night, defeated the Hoosiers 37-9.

Iowa women’s basketball, wrestling announce staff updates

Robert Read, Sports Reporter June 17, 2019

Iowa wrestling and women’s basketball both announced changes to their coaching staffs on June 17. On the basketball side, head coach Lisa Bluder switched several positions around. Abby Stamp has...

Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee wrestles Virginia’s Jack Mueller during the final session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Lee won by decision, 5-0, and defended his national title.

Spencer Lee wins DI’s Male Athlete of the Year

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter May 8, 2019

In March, Spencer Lee became Iowa’s 17th two-time national champion after defeating Virginia’s Jack Mueller, 5-0 ,in the 125-pound NCAA title match. Defending his national title didn’t come easily,...