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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 Kaleb Young points towards Iowa's bench after pinning Purdue's Griffin Parriott in 3:22 during Iowa's dual meet against Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, November 24, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated Boilermakers, 26-9.

Kaleb Young snags Big Ten honor

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 27, 2018

Hawkeye wrestling started the day with bad news - that 174-pounder Michael Kemerer is scheduled to have surgery this week and would miss the season. But Iowa got a little glimmer to lighten the load. Iowa...

Iowa's Michael Kemerer defeats Oklahoma State's Jonce Blaylock 9-2 in the 157-pound weight class during the NCAA wrestling meet between Iowa and Oklahoma State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 14. The #7 ranked Hawkeyes beat the #3 ranked Cowboys 20-12. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Kemerer to miss 2018-19 season after surgery

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 27, 2018

Iowa 174-pounder Michael Kemerer is scheduled to have surgery this week, forcing him to miss the rest of the 2018-19 season. He will seek a medical hardship waiver at the end of the season. “I’m...

Iowa's Carter Happel takes down Purdue's Parker Filius during Iowa's dual meet against Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. Happel defeated Filus 2-0 and The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 26-9.

Iowa wrestling uses depth to fill big lineup holes

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor November 25, 2018

Iowa wrestling proved its depth on Nov. 24 against Purdue, going without five of its usual starters — including three All-Americans — in its first Big Ten win. Most notably, No. 1 Spencer Lee was...

Iowa’s Carter Happell wrestles with Purdue’s Parker Filius during Iowa’s dual meet against Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. Happel defeated Filius 2-0 and the Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 26-9.

Wrestling dominates No. 14 Purdue

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor November 24, 2018

The No. 3 Iowa wrestling team continued its home stretch by taking seven out of 10 matches for a 26-9 win against No. 14 Purdue. The Hawkeyes’ first Big Ten meet started off at 197 with the question...

Iowa's #11 ranked Austin DeSanto grapples with Princeton's Jonathan Gomez in a 125-lb weight class bout at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018. DeSanto pinned Gomez in 3:27. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye wrestling smacks Princeton in season-opener

November 16, 2018

Coming off two dual wins against Cal State-Bakersfield and Kent State, Iowa wrestled Princeton in its opener at Carver-Hawkeye. Spencer Lee got the night started off right for the Hawkeyes. Lee, ranked...

Iowa's #1 ranked Spencer Lee grapples with Princeton's #14 ranked Patrick Glory in a 125-lb weight class bout at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018. Lee won via Technical Fall, 17-2. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Spencer Lee shines in Iowa wrestling’s home-opener

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 16, 2018

Spencer Lee captivated Hawkeye fans last season once he was freed from his redshirt. He finished that freshman year with a 22-2 record wrestling at 125 pounds, including a third-place finish at the...

Iowa wrestler Spencer Lee grapples with Michigan wrestler Drew Martin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 19-17.

Iowa wrestling preps for Princeton in home-opener

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter November 16, 2018

The Iowa wrestling team will take on Princeton in its home-opener today in the teams’ second time in history to meet. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 36-7, in 2001. “I think that anytime you have...

Austin DeSanto answers questions during Wrestling Media Day at the Dan Gable Wrestling Complex on Monday, November 5, 2018. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Austin DeSanto switches to Black and Gold

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter November 13, 2018

The Iowa wrestling team includes a handful of new faces this season, one of them being sophomore Austin DeSanto. “He’s a new face,” head coach Tom Brands said. “He brings an energy and a competitiveness...

Iowa's Spencer Lee competes against Rutgers's Nick Suriano in the 125-pound final bout of the NCAA Wrestling Championships in Cleveland, OH. Lee defeated Suriano by decision, 5-1, placing first in the tournament. This is Lee's first national title. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes dominate for win No. 1,000

Anna Kayser, Sports Reporter November 12, 2018

Iowa wrestling emerged from the offseason dominant in a sweep against Cal State-Bakersfield and Kent State on Nov. 9, recording program wins No. 1,000 and 1,001. The No. 3 Hawkeyes only lost one match...

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, Ohio on Thursday, March 15, 2018.

Iowa wrestling faces off in first dual meets

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor November 8, 2018

Iowa wrestling’s motto going into regular season competition is simple. “If you want to be the champion, be the champion,” head coach Tom Brands said. The Hawkeyes head into the season with one...