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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa 170-pound Kylie Welker wins a match between North Central College 170-pound Yelena Makoyed during the finals round of the NWCA National Duals between No. 2 Iowa and North Central College on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. Iowa defeated North Central College, 21-20.

Iowa women’s wrestling closes home slate with duals against Life University and Missouri Valley College

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 21, 2024

The top-ranked Iowa women's wrestling team is back in Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the last time this season hosting the Iowa Duals, featuring Life University, the 2024 NAIA Duals Champions, and Missouri...

Iowa’s No. 11 125-pound Drake Ayala looks down the tunnel during a men’s wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and No. 16 Oregon State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. Last year, Spencer Lee was the starting 125-pound wrestler for Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Beavers, 25-11.

Iowa men’s wrestler Drake Ayala continues win streak against Minnesota, prepares for prime time matchup with Matt Ramos

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 15, 2024

Iowa men's wrestler Drake Ayala continues to cement himself as one of the top wrestlers at 125 pounds. After securing his highest-ranked win of the season against Nebraska's seventh-ranked Caleb...

Iowa’s 165-pound Michael Caliendo wrestles Columbia’s Kyle Mosher at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023.

Live updates | No. 3 Iowa men’s wrestling returns home to battle No. 10 Minnesota

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 15, 2024

The third-ranked Iowa men's wrestling squad will face No. 10 Minnesota on Monday at 7 p.m. at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. For those who can't make it due to the dangerous wind chill, the dual meet will be...

Iowa’s 174-pound Patrick Kennedy wrestles Columbia’s Garrett Bilgrav at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023.

Iowa men’s wrestling prevails over Nebraska in Big Ten opener

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 12, 2024

A blizzard didn't stop the No. 3 Iowa men's wrestling team from going into Lincoln and taking care of business. Iowa opened its Big Ten schedule with a 22-10 win against sixth-ranked Nebraska, marking...

Iowa’s No. 2 136-pound Nanea Estrella waves to the crowd during the Trailblazer Duals between No. 3 Iowa, No. 6 Sacred Heart, No. 13 Presbyterian, and No. 11 Lindenwood at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. Iowa women’s wrestling made history on Sunday, hosting the first women’s wrestling dual in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated Presbyterian, 44-1, Lindenwood, 43-0, and Sacred Heart, 40-4.

Iowa women’s wrestler Nanea Estrella announces season-ending injury

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 11, 2024

Iowa women's wrestler Nanea Estrella announced Thursday via Instagram that she suffered a season-ending leg injury. The third-ranked 136-pounder opened the season with a tech fall over East Stroudsburg's Zoe...

Iowa’s 130-pound Lily Luft shows off the tigerhawk during the Trailblazer Duals between No. 3 Iowa, No. 6 Sacred Heart, No. 13 Presbyterian, and No. 11 Lindenwood at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. Iowa women’s wrestling made history on Sunday, hosting the first women’s wrestling dual in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated Presbyterian, 44-1, Lindenwood, 43-0, and Sacred Heart, 40-4.

Iowa women’s wrestling advances to semifinals at NWCA National Duals

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter January 5, 2024

Following a dominating team victory at the Soldier Salute, the Iowa women’s wrestling squad had a strong outing at the NWCA National Duals in Cedar Falls, Iowa.  Iowa faced off against Adrian College...

Iowa’s 197-pound Zach Glazier wrestles Columbia’s Jack Wehmeyer at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023.

Iowa men’s wrestling secures eight individual champions, team title at Soldier Salute

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter December 31, 2023

Eight Hawkeyes claimed individual titles at the second annual Soldier Salute at Xtream Arena over the weekend. Iowa tallied 251.50 total points to win the team title. Coming into the tournament,...

Fire is set ablaze during day two of the 2022 Soldier Salute College Wrestling Tournament at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022.

Iowa men’s and women’s wrestling teams to compete in Soldier Salute

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor December 28, 2023

The Iowa men's and women's wrestling squads will be back in action on Friday and Saturday in the second annual Solider Salute at Xtream Arena. The tournament, which recognizes and honors former,...

No. 7 seeded 174-pound Iowa's Nelson Brands walks off the mat after a loss to Minnesota’s No. 4 Bailee O’Reily during session three of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Saturday, March. 4, 2023. O’Reily defeated Brands, 3-1.

Iowa men’s wrestler Nelson Brands’ suspension appeal denied by NCAA, ending his Iowa career

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor December 19, 2023

Iowa men's wrestler Nelson Brands' collegiate career is over. The 174-pounder and several of his teammates were suspended in May by the NCAA for sports gambling. The All-American appealed his suspension,...

Members of the Iowa women’s wrestling team signal for two points during teammate 143-pound Reese Larramendy against Life wrestler Jamilah McBryde during day two of the 2022 Soldier Salute College Wrestling Tournament at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. Larramendy defeated McBryde, 13-5.

Iowa women’s wrestling notebook | Hawkeyes stay unbeaten in Vegas

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter December 17, 2023

After a solid showing at the North Central Collegiate last week, the Iowa women’s wrestling squad headed eastbound to beautiful Las Vegas, Nevada, for the Desert Duals. The event was held at the...

No. 1 seeded 125-pound Iowa's Spencer Lee looks to the crowd after wrestling No. 16 seeded 125-pound Michigan's Jack Medley during session two of the NCAA Wrestling Championships at BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla. on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Lee defeated Medley by technical fall, 17-0.

Six Hawkeyes place in top five at Senior Nationals, earn berth to 2024 Olympic Trials

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor December 17, 2023

The Iowa men's and women’s wrestling programs will be represented at the 2024 Olympic Trials. Spencer Lee, Tony Cassioppi, Austin DeSanto, Alex Marinelli, Marlynne Deede, and Rose Cassioppi each...

Iowa women’s wrestling head coach Clarissa Chun claps during the Trailblazer Duals between No. 3 Iowa, No. 6 Sacred Heart, No. 13 Presbyterian, and No. 11 Lindenwood at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. Iowa women’s wrestling made history on Sunday, hosting the first women’s wrestling dual in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated Presbyterian, 44-1, Lindenwood, 43-0, and Sacred Heart, 40-4.

Iowa women’s wrestling notebook | Two Hawkeyes earn silver medals at North Central Collegiate Invitational

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter December 15, 2023

After nearly a month away from the mat, the Iowa women’s wrestling squad traveled to Naperville, Illinois on Dec. 10 for the North Central Collegiate Invitational. The tournament was hosted by local...