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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

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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,...

Iowa's Spencer Lee holds the first-place trophy for the 125-pound weight class during the final session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Saturday, March 23, 2019.

Wrestling wins DI’s Men’s Team of the Year

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter May 5, 2019

The Iowa wrestling team finished its season naming six All-Americans and a national champion while placing fourth at the NCAA Championships. At the NCAAs, Spencer Lee showed up and showed out as he defended...

Iowa's Spencer Lee looks on during the Parade of All Americans at the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Six of Iowa’s wrestlers earned the distinction.

Hawkeye wrestling’s Lee to be recognized at Iowa State Capitol

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 8, 2019

Iowa 125-pounder Spencer Lee will be recognized in the House and Senate Chambers at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday. Lee, who won the national title at 125 pounds on March 23, will be honored for...

Iowa’s 165-pound Alex Marinelli wrestles Virginia Tech’s Mekhi Lewis during the third session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Friday, March 22, 2019. Lewis won by decision, 3-1.

Marinelli looking to bounce back next season

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter March 25, 2019

Of the six Hawkeye wrestlers who were ranked in the top 10 heading into the NCAA Championships, four did better than their seeding suggested. Spencer Lee improved from bronze seeding to the NCAA champion...

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.

Hawkeye wrestling looks to be better in 2020

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 23, 2019

PITTSBURGH – The Hawkeyes named six All-Americans and one national champion over the course of the weekend, and now the focus is to the future. Spencer Lee won his second national championship on...

Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee celebrates defeating 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 faced adversity, renewed confidence in NCAA title run

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 23, 2019

PITTSBURGH – NCAA Champion Spencer Lee was lifted off his feet and carried out of the interview room by his teammates following a 5-0 finals match win on Saturday night. A match that, without his...