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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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 15, 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 13, 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 30, 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 29, 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,...

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’s Young and Marinelli take reins after undefeated starts

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter December 10, 2018

As the No. 4 Iowa wrestlers extended their so-far undefeated record to 6-0 after beating Lehigh, two Hawkeyes have won every match they have competed in so far — 157-pounder Kaleb Young and 165-pounder...

Iowa's Max Murin wrestles Iowa State's Ian Parker during Iowa's dual meet against Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Iowa wrestling shifts from late losses to bonus points

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor December 10, 2018

For the past two weeks, bonus points have played big roles in two very different Iowa wrestling wins. On Dec. 1 against Iowa State, a pin by No. 4 Alex Marinelli and a major decision by No. 1 Spencer...

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.

No. 4 Iowa takes down No. 16 Lehigh, 28-14

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter December 9, 2018

As “We Will Rock You” filled the Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday night, No. 1 Spencer Lee ran out of the tunnel to do his part in No. 4 Iowa’s 28-14 dominating win over No. 16 Lehigh. Lee defeated...

Iowa's Sam Stoll informs Head Coach Tom Brands that he will be wrestling against Iowa State's Gannon Gremmel during Iowa's dual meet against Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Stoll defeated Gremmel 5-1. Iowa defeated the Cyclones 19-18.

Iowa wrestling preps for Lehigh by looking back

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor December 7, 2018

Following a 1-point win against in-state rival Iowa State, Iowa wrestling dropped one spot in the rankings. Now, facing No. 16 Lehigh on Saturday, the No. 4 Hawkeyes have a chance to reclaim their dominance....

Iowa's Myles Wilson wrestles Iowa State's Marcus Coleman during Iowa's dual meet against Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Wilson lost to Coleman after an injury default. Iowa defeated the Cyclones 19-18. (Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan)

Problems arise for Hawkeye wrestling at 174

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter December 4, 2018

Last season, Michael Kemerer registered a record of 27-3, won Midlands, and placed fourth at the NCAA Championships at 157 pounds. Iowa head coach Tom Brands had a plan to move him up to 174 this season,...