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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 Wrestler #5 Jacob Warner grapples with Maryland Wrestler Niko Cappello in the 197lb weight class during a wrestling dual meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. Warner won via tech fall 24-9 and the Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 48-0.

Warner looks to continue hot streak against Oklahoma State

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor February 20, 2019

Jacob Warner started his Hawkeye wrestling career with a bang in a drama-filled dual win over Iowa State on Dec. 1, and he hasn’t slowed down since. Except for one weekend, that is. At the Midlands...

Iowa wrestler Spencer Lee grapples with Michigan wrestler Drew Martin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018.

Hawkeye wrestling readies for lightweight battle at Oklahoma State

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter February 19, 2019

When Hawkeye wrestling faced Wisconsin on Sunday, the featured 165-pound match of No. 3 Evan Wick and No. 2 Alex Marinelli didn’t come until after intermission. But when No. 3 Iowa takes on No. 2 Oklahoma...

Iowa's No. 3 Austin DeSanto wrestles Indiana's Paul Konrath at 133lb 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.

Hawkeye wrestling takes share of Big Ten title with win over Wisconsin

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor February 17, 2019

Iowa wrestling continues to prove that a top-25 matchup is no challenge, leaving the weekend with a share of the Big Ten title after a dominant 35-2 win over No. 16 Wisconsin on Sunday. Spencer Lee set...

Iowa's Mitch Bowman wrestles Indiana's Jacob Covaciu during a wrestling match between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, February 19, 2019. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior night, defeated the Hoosiers 37-9.

Hawkeye wrestling handles first weekend test

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter February 15, 2019

With the help of seniors Mitch Bowman and Sam Stoll on Friday night, Iowa wrestling beat Indiana and took one more step toward an undefeated record in Big Ten dual meets. “[Our seniors are] great...

Iowa Wrestler #2 Alex Marinelli waves to the crowd after defeating Maryland Wrestler Phillip Spadafora in the 165lb weight class during a wrestling dual meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. Marinelli won via pin at 3:50 and the Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 48-0.

Hawkeye wrestling eyes undefeated Big Ten dual season

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter February 14, 2019

The No. 3 Hawkeye wrestling squad will try to finish its undefeated season this weekend against Indiana today in Carver-Hawkeye and No. 16 Wisconsin on Feb. 17 in Madison. The Hoosier dual will be Iowa’s...

Iowa's Perez Perez and Purdue's Devin Schroder wrestle during Iowa's dual meet against Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, November 24, 2018. Schroder defeated Perez by 4-2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 26-9.

Iowa wrestling teaching more than a sport

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter February 12, 2019

Friday’s dual will be the last home meet of the season for Iowa wrestling, which means it will be the last match at Carver-Hawkeye for the squad’s seniors.   Although there are only two seniors in...

Iowa Wrestler Paul Glynn grapples with Maryland Wrestler Orion Anderson in the 133lb weight class match during a wrestling dual meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. Glynn won via pin at 1:46 and the Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 48-0.

Ready in the wings, ready on the mat

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter February 10, 2019

On every sports team, there are athletes who must fight for the same position, the same spot in the starting lineup. On the Iowa wrestling team, Austin DeSanto and Paul Glynn both compete to be the Hawkeye...

Iowa wrestler No. 12 Pat Lugo grapples with Maryland Wrestler Pete Tedesco in the 149-pound weight class match during a wrestling dual meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. Lugo won via tech fall, 23-8, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 48-0.

Iowa wrestling uses bonus points to glide past Maryland

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter February 8, 2019

Hawkeye wrestling has rocked its Big Ten competition this season, holding a record of 6-0 going into Friday’s dual meet. The Hawkeyes’ previous largest win margin against Big Ten competition was 25...

Minnesota's 133-pound Mitch McKee competes against Iowa's Paul Glynn during the NCAA wrestling match between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018.

Hawkeye wrestling leans on ‘next man up’ mentality ahead of Maryland dual

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter February 7, 2019

After losing his third team point in a dual meet this season, 133-pounder Austin DeSanto was suspended from wrestling in Iowa’s matchup with Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye tonight. The Hawkeyes are always...