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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 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...

Spencer Lee stands for a portrait during Wrestling Media Day at the Dan Gable Wrestling Complex on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018.

Iowa wrestling focused on two major points for the season

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor November 5, 2018

Wrestling season is officially in full swing following Iowa’s media day on Monday, and head coach Tom Brands had a few points of emphasis. New faces Iowa’s goal this year is to build a complete...

Alex Marinelli answers questions during Wrestling Media Day at the Dan Gable Wrestling Complex on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018.

Hawkeye wrestler Alex Marinelli prepped for season with new mindset

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter November 5, 2018

The Iowa wrestling team returns seven starters and four All-Americans from last season, and sophomore Alex Marinelli is one of the key returners. “Fans get excited about those guys returning,” Iowa...

Wrestlers warm up before Iowa Wrestling wrestle offs at the Dan Gable Wrestling complex on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018.

Hawkeye wrestling finishes wrestle-off competition

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor November 2, 2018

Iowa wrestling will begin its season Nov. 9 in Kent, Ohio, after concluding its annual wrestle-offs on Nov. 2. To start the afternoon on Nov. 2 at 125, Spencer Lee pinned Aaron Cashman. Cashman later...

Wrestlers warm up before Iowa Wrestling wrestle offs at the Dan Gable Wrestling complex on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018.

Iowa wrestling concludes first day of wrestle-offs

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor November 1, 2018

The Iowa wrestling team hosted 14 matches on the first day of wrestle-offs in preparation for the opening of the season. Competition opened with the only match for the day at 197, where Cade Brownlee...