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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 walks off the mat after defeating Purdue's Luke Welch during Session 2 of the NCAAs Wrestling Championships at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH on Thursday, March 15, 2018.

Lee ready for rematch with Rivera

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter January 23, 2019

Going into the 2018 Midlands Championships, Iowa’s Spencer Lee was the favored 125-pounder. But rankings only mean so much, and in the championship match, Lee fell to Northwestern’s second-seeded...

Iowa's #2 Alex Marinelli wrestles Rutgers' Anthony Oliveri during the Iowa/Rutgers wrestling meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, January 18, 2019. Marinelli defeated Oliveri, 6-0.The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-6.

Hawkeye wrestling displays prominent stats, as record suggests

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter January 22, 2019

Coming off wins against two ranked opponents — No. 7 Minnesota and No. 20 Rutgers — Hawkeye wrestling hopes to continue its excellence. With its success, there are a few statistics Iowa will try to...

Iowa's No. 8 Austin DeSanto wrestles Rutgers' No. 3 Nick Suriano at 133 during the Iowa/Rutgers wrestling meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, January 18, 2019. DeSantos defeated Suriano, 6-4. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-6.

Photos: Iowa wrestling vs. Rutgers (01/18/19)

Lily Smith, Photojournalist January 19, 2019

Iowa's No. 2 Spencer Lee wrestles Rutgers' Nick Denora at 125 during the Iowa/Rutgers wrestling meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, January 18, 2019. Lee defeated Denora, 6-0. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-6. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye wrestling handles Rutgers, 30-6

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter January 18, 2019

After Spencer Lee lost to Northwestern’s Sebastian Rivera at the Midlands Championships and defeated his Minnesota opponent, 4-0, fans started to raise questions and concerns about what was wrong with...

Iowa's No. 8 Austin DeSanto wrestles Rutgers' No. 3 Nick Suriano at 133 during the Iowa/Rutgers wrestling meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, January 18, 2019. DeSantos defeated Suriano, 6-4. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-6.

DeSanto shows growth in win over Suriano

January 18, 2019

Iowa head coach Tom Brands said earlier this week that the Austin DeSanto-Nick Suriano match at 133 pounds should be pay-per-view. He wasn’t lying. No. 8 DeSanto picked up a 6-4 win over No. 3...

Iowa's No. 4 ranked Alex Marinelli celebrates defeating Princeton's Dale Tiongson in a 165-pound wrestling match at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018.

Hawkeye wrestling eyes unbeaten streak vs. Rutgers

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter January 18, 2019

After over a month without a home meet, the No. 4 Hawkeye wrestlers will host No. 20 Rutgers tonight. The Hawkeyes have never lost to the Scarlet Knights, so naturally, they are determined to continue...

Iowa's Austin DeSanto reacts to his victory during Iowa's dual meet against Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, November 24, 2018. DeSanto defeated Thornton 5-2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 26-9.

DeSanto looks to be third Hawkeye to top Rutgers’ Suriano

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter January 16, 2019

Austin DeSanto has been a key pickup for Hawkeye wrestling, and he proved it in Iowa’s 24-10 win over Minnesota when he upset No. 6 Ethan Lizak, 6-1. RELATED: Iowa wrestling dominates Minnesota, 24-10 “DeSanto...

Iowa's No. 4 ranked Alex Marinelli celebrates defeating Princeton's Dale Tiongson in a 165-pound wrestling match at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018.

Iowa wrestling dominates Minnesota, 24-10

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor January 14, 2019

After taking the team title at the Midlands, No. 3 Iowa traveled into Big Ten enemy territory on Sunday for the first time this season and dominated No. 8 Minnesota, 24-10. Iowa started the meet jumping...

Alex Marinelli exits the mat after pinning Iowa State's Brady Jennings during Iowa's dual meet against Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Iowa defeated the Cyclones 19-18. (Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye wrestling crowns two champions at Midlands

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter December 31, 2018

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. - Twelve Iowa wrestlers advanced to the Midlands quarterfinals. Eight found spots in the semifinals. Six wrestled in the finals. But only two - Austin DeSanto and Alex Marinelli -...

Iowa's Alex Marinelli wrestles Lehigh's Cole Walter during a wrestling dual-meet between Iowa and Lehigh at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. Marinelli, who is ranked fourth at 165, defeated Walter 20-5, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Mountain Hawks, 28-14.

Iowa wrestling sends six to Midlands finals

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter December 30, 2018

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. - Iowa wrestling has six wrestlers - Spencer Lee, Austin DeSanto, Max Murin, Kaleb Young, Alex Marinelli, and Cash Wilcke - competing for a first-place finish at the 56th Midlands...

Iowa's Spencer Lee wrestles Lehigh's Luke Resnick during a wrestling dual-meet between Iowa and Lehigh at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. Lee, who is top ranked at 125, defeated Resnick 15-0, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Mountain Hawks, 28-14.

Hawkeye wrestling launches eight into Midlands semifinals

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter December 30, 2018

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. - The Hawkeye wrestling team dominated their Midlands quarterfinal matches, winning eight of their first nine matches. Defending national champion Spencer Lee got Iowa rolling...

Iowa's Pat Lugo wrestles Lehigh's Jimmy Hoffman during a wrestling dual-meet between Iowa and Lehigh at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. Lugo, who is ranked tenth at 149, defeated Hoffman 12-3, as the Hawkeyes defeated the Mountain Hawks, 28-14.

What happened, what’s next: Midlands Championships Session 1

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter December 29, 2018

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. - The Iowa wrestling team sent 22 wrestlers to Midlands this year, including three defending champions. Alex Marinelli, Cash Wilcke, and Sam Stoll are looking to defend their titles,...