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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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,...

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, Dec. 1, 2018. Parker defeated Murin 5-4. Iowa defeated the Cyclones 19-18.

Iowa wrestling focuses on closing out matches

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor December 3, 2018

Coming off a narrow victory over Iowa State, a strong focus for Iowa wrestling has to be on finishing matches and wrestling for a full seven minutes. Against Iowa State, Iowa had four matches decided...

Iowa's Jacob Warner wrestles Iowa State's Willie Miklus during Iowa's dual meet against Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. Warner defeated Miklus 5-4. Iowa defeated the Cyclones 19-18.

Hawkeye wrestling’s No. 11 Warner comes up clutch with upset of three-time All-American in début

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor December 2, 2018

Down 15-9 through six matches against Iowa State, Iowa wrestling needed a momentum shift with No. 11 Jacob Warner on the mat for his first career match. Up until that point, Iowa State had taken the...

Sam Stoll walks off the mat defeating Iowa State's Gannon Gremmel 5-1 during Iowa's dual meet against Iowa State in Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, December 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 19-18. (Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan)

Stoll’s return boosts Hawkeye wrestling to Cy-Hawk victory

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor December 1, 2018

Getting back on the mat has been a long time coming for Iowa heavyweight Sam Stoll. After a long offseason in which he suffered a gunshot wound in June and was charged with lying to police about the...

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)

Iowa wrestling narrowly escapes Iowa State

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor December 1, 2018

In the middle of Carver-Hawkeye, Iowa State made its presence known despite a 19-18 Iowa win. The focus for Iowa all season has been on wrestling a full seven minutes, something that was lacking on...

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.

Cy-Hawk battle continues on the wrestling mat

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter November 29, 2018

A Hawkeye win over Iowa State in football? Check. Another victory in wrestling? That’s still up in the air. The No. 3 Hawkeyes and Iowa State will continue the Cy-Hawk Series at Carver-Hawkeye at 2...