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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 Oklahoma State’s Nicholas Piccininni during the fourth session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Friday, March 22, 2019. Lee won by decision, 11-4.

Spencer Lee, from heartbreak to the NCAA Finals

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 22, 2019

According to Spencer Lee, the last time he was pinned was when he was nine years old. And then, on Feb. 24, Nick Piccininni pinned Lee in 4:55 to open Iowa’s final regular season dual meet at Oklahoma...

Iowa’s 141-pound Max Murin wrestles Nebraska’s Chad Red during the fourth session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Friday, March 22, 2019. Red won by decision, 4-1.

What happened, what’s next: NCAA Wrestling Championships Session 4

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 22, 2019

PITTSBURGH – The Hawkeyes crowned four more All-Americans in the fourth session of NCAAs. Spencer Lee began the night with a bid to the finals on Saturday, and the rest of the Hawkeyes followed him...

Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee defeats Oklahoma State’s Nicholas Piccininni during the fourth session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Friday, March 22, 2019. Lee won by decision, 11-4, and earned a spot in the finals of his weight class.

Lee claims NCAA Wrestling Championship Finals bid

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 22, 2019

Spencer Lee dominated, 11-4, against his No. 2-seed opponent, Nick Piccininni (Oklahoma State), for a bid to the NCAA Championship Finals. Lee started out the match on top, 2-0, with a takedown. Piccininni...

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 falls in quarterfinals, vies for All-American honors

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 22, 2019

Iowa’s lone Big Ten Champion and the 165 No. 1-seed will compete for a spot on the podium on Friday night after losing his quarterfinal match. Alex Marinelli lost on a late third-period takedown to...

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.

What happened, what’s next: NCAA Wrestling Championships Session 3

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 22, 2019

PITTSBURGH – The slate separated in the quarterfinals, and only two Hawkeyes remain with a chance at a National Title. Before the semifinals start at 8 p.m. ET, take a look back at what happened in...

Iowa’s 157-pound Kaleb Young wrestles Northwestern’s Ryan Deakin during the third session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Friday, March 22, 2019. Young won by sudden victory, 7-5.

Scoring points key for Iowa wrestling’s first 2019 All-Americans

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 22, 2019

PITTSBURGH – The Hawkeyes named two All-Americans in the third session on Friday after they advanced to the semifinals. Spencer Lee and Kaleb Young won their quarterfinal matches by taking shots and...

Iowa’s 149-pound Pat Lugo wrestles Virginia Tech’s Ryan Blees during the second session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Lugo won in the second overtime period by sudden victory, 4-2.

Mixed results come from Iowa wrestling’s seeding and match types

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 21, 2019

PITTSBURGH – The Hawkeyes saw some mixed results in the second session between overtime wins and losses, tight matches and major decisions. Redshirt freshman Max Murin battled back from a 2-0 deficit...

Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee wrestles NC State’s Sean Fausz during the second session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Lee won by major decision, 10-1.

What happened, what’s next: NCAA Wrestling Championships Session 2

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 21, 2019

PITTSBURGH – With session two in the books, Iowa is looking towards Friday with seven of its wrestlers in the quarterfinals. On Thursday night, the Hawkeyes focused in on their aggressive tactics...

Iowa’s 133-pound Austin DeSanto wrestles Appalachian State’s Cody Russell during the first session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Russell was disqualified, advancing DeSanto.

What happened, what’s next: NCAA Wrestling Championships Session 1

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 21, 2019

PITTSBURGH – The Hawkeyes dominated their opponents and went a perfect 9-0 to begin the NCAA Championships. Two technical falls and a stalling disqualification gave the Hawkeyes bonus points they needed...