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The Daily Iowan

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 165-lb Alex Marinelli wrestles Penn State's Vincenzo Joseph during the fourth session of the 2019 Big Ten Wrestling Championships in Minneapolis, MN on Sunday, March 10, 2019. Marinelli won by decision, 9-3, and finished 1st in his weight class.

Numbers suggest mixed reviews for Iowa wrestling at Big Tens

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter March 11, 2019

Going into the Big Ten Tournament, Alex Marinelli was seeded second, and Kaleb Young sat at fifth. Both finished higher than their seeds suggested, but Austin DeSanto and Sam Stoll moved dropped lower...

Iowa's 133-lb Austin DeSanto wrestles Minnesota's Ethan Lizak during the fourth session of the 2019 Big Ten Wrestling Championships in Minneapolis, MN on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Lizak won by decision, 6-2, and earned third in his weight class.

Hawkeye wrestling finds areas to improve on for NCAAs

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter March 10, 2019

MINNEAPOLIS – After crowning just one champion with one second-place finish and two bronze medals, the Iowa wrestling team will need to step up its overall performance if it wants to improve its results...

Iowa's Alex Marinelli is awarded first in the 165-lb weight class during the fourth session of the 2019 Big Ten Wrestling Championships in Minneapolis, MN on Sunday, March 10, 2019.

Marinelli uses knowledge from past matches in Big Ten title run

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 10, 2019

MINNEAPOLIS - Alex Marinelli’s post-match interview with Big Ten Network after becoming a Big Ten champion on Sunday was the only silent one out of 10. The award ceremony following his monumental victory?...

Iowa's 165-lb Alex Marinelli wrestles 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.

Marinelli becomes Iowa’s 200th Big Ten champion

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 10, 2019

MINNEAPOLIS - Alex Marinelli finished the 2019 Big Ten Championships as Iowa’s only individual title holder.  The 165-pounder became Iowa’s 200th individual champion by defeating top-seeded Vincenzo...

Iowa's 125-lb Spencer Lee wrestles Minnesota's Sean Russell during the second session of the 2019 Big Ten Wrestling Championships in Minneapolis, MN on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Lee won by major decision, 8-0.

Northwestern’s Rivera beats Lee in Big Ten finals

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 10, 2019

MINNEAPOLIS - After falling short at the Big Ten Championships last season, Spencer Lee had a similar result this year. Sebastian Rivera of Northwestern toppled Lee, 6-4, in sudden victory of the 125-pound...

Murin wins “next best thing” at Big Ten Championships

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter March 10, 2019

With seven wrestlers in consolation matches to begin Session 3 of the Big Ten Championships,  Iowa had to look forward to the next best thing during Day 2. The Hawkeyes won four of their five consolation...

Iowa's 149-lb Pat Lugo wrestles Minnesota's Thomas Thorn during the third session of the 2019 Big Ten Wrestling Championships in Minneapolis, MN on Sunday, March 10, 2019. Lugo won by decision, 6-4.

What happened, what’s next: Big Ten Championships Session 3

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 10, 2019

Three sessions of the Big Ten Championships have concluded, leaving only the most important session yet. The Hawkeyes fought through the consolation bracket and now have four competing to bring a bronze...

Iowa's 165-lb Alex Marinelli wrestles Wisconsin's Evan Wick during the second session of the 2019 Big Ten Wrestling Championships in Minneapolis, MN on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Marinelli won by decision, 2-1.

Marinelli finds redemption at Big Ten Championships

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter March 10, 2019

Last season, Alex Marinelli was the No. 2 seed at 165 pounds, but his journey to a Big Ten title was cut short when he faced Michigan’s Logan Massa in the quarterfinals, his first match of the tournament. The...