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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 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 is a two-time National Champion

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 23, 2019

PITTSBURGH – Iowa's 125-pound Spencer Lee defeated Jack Mueller from Virginia, 5-0, to earn the second NCAA Championship of his career. Lee grabbed ahold of Mueller's leg to bring him down to the...

Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee wrestles Northern Illinois’ Bryce West during the first session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Lee won by technical fall, 18-0.

The numbers on Spencer Lee vs. Jack Mueller, the 125-pound NCAA final

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 23, 2019

PITTSBURGH – Iowa’s Spencer Lee and Virginia’s Jack Mueller will meet for the first time on Saturday night as they each try for the 125-pound NCAA Championship. Mueller is an undefeated junior...

Iowa’s 133-pound Austin DeSanto celebrates becoming an All-American during his match against Iowa State’s Austin Gomez during the fourth session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Friday, March 22, 2019. DeSanto won by major decision, 16-5.

All-American Austin DeSanto matures through being a Hawkeye

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 23, 2019

PITTSBURGH – Iowa’s 133-pounder Austin DeSanto might not have seen the results he wanted in the consolation bracket or the NCAA Championships overall, but through his first season as a Hawkeye he has...

Iowa’s 157-pound Kaleb Young wrestles Michigan’s Alec Pantaleo during the fifth session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Pantaleo won by decision, 6-2.

What happened, what’s next: NCAA Wrestling Championships Session 5

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 23, 2019

PITTSBURGH – The Hawkeyes have only one match remaining, and it’s the big one. Before Spencer Lee takes the mat to close out Iowa’s run at the NCAA Championships, take a look back on what his...

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...