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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 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 โ€ข 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 โ€ข November 8, 2018

Iowa wrestlingโ€™s motto going into regular season competition is simple. โ€œIf you want to be the champion, be the champion,โ€ 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 โ€ข November 5, 2018

Wrestling season is officially in full swing following Iowaโ€™s media day on Monday, and head coach Tom Brands had a few points of emphasis. New faces Iowaโ€™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 โ€ข 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. โ€œFans get excited about those guys returning,โ€ 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 โ€ข 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 โ€ข 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...

Iowa wrestler Vince Turk grapples with Michigan wrestler Sal Profaci at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 19-17. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa wrestlingโ€™s Stoll, Turk suspended for season-opener

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor โ€ข October 10, 2018

Iowa heavyweight Sam Stoll and 141-pounder Vince Turk will be suspended for a violation of team policy and rules for the Hawkeyes' season-opener against Kent State on Nov. 9, Iowa head coach Tom Brands...

Iowaโ€™s Sam Stoll wrestles with the University of Buffaloโ€™s Jake Gunning in the 285-lb weight class on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. Stoll defeated Gunning by a score of 4-3. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye wrestlingโ€™s Sam Stoll suspended for season-opener

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor โ€ข September 25, 2018

Iowa wrestling head coach Tom Brands served as a guest speaker at the Grid Club in Davenport, and he brought some news with him. The Hawkeye head man said heavyweight Sam Stoll is healthy after suffering...

Iowaโ€™s 125-pound Spencer Lee wrestles Michigan Stateโ€™s Rayvon Foley during an Iowa/Michigan State wrestling matchup in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. Lee pinned Foley in 0:46. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa wrestling announces 2018-19 schedule

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter โ€ข August 31, 2018

The schedule for the Tom Brands-led Hawkeye wrestling team is set for the upcoming season. Iowa will open its slate on Nov. 9 in Kent, Ohio, against Cal State-Bakersfield and Kent State. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa wrestler Sam Stoll sizes up Michigan wrestler Adam Coon at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 19-17.
 (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Police investigation concludes into UI wrestler Sam Stoll shooting incident

June 29, 2018

The Iowa City police investigation into the events that led to Hawkeye wrestler Sam Stoll being shot has concluded. According to a police release, after consultation with the County Attorneyโ€™s Office,...

Iowa's Sam Stoll wrestles Oklahoma State's Derek White during the Iowa-Oklahoma State dual meet on Sunday Jan. 14, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys 20-12. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Wrestlers are shuffling weights and earning spots

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu โ€ข June 25, 2018

Hawkeye fans are still a long five months from wrestling season, but possible lineups are fresh in the air. With heavyweight Sam Stollโ€™s gunshot wound, rumored weight changes, and new faces in the mix,...

Nebraska's 133-pound Jason Renteria competes against Rutgers' Scott Delvecchio during Big Ten Wrestling Championships Day 2 at the Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing, MI on Saturday, Mar. 4, 2018. Renteria went on to defeat Delvecchio by decision, 3-2, placing 5th overall in the tournament. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Transfers add to wrestling mix

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu โ€ข June 20, 2018

Just two short months ago, the Iowa wrestling rosterโ€™s lone hole fell on the 133-pound weight class. Last season turned from a rebuilding year to a contending year following the removal of 125-pounder...