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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa 165-pound Alex Marinelli shakes hands after a match during the second session of the 55th Annual Midlands Championships in the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

The heavyweights have work to do

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] March 2, 2018
Going into the Big Ten Championships, the heavyweights have work to do before going to battle.
Iowa's #2 ranked Michael Kemerer wrestles Northwestern's Shane Oster during the Iowa vs. Northwestern dual meet on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. Kemerer won a tech fall, 17-2. The Hawkeyes defeated the wildcats 33-2. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa wrestlers gird for Big Ten war

James Geerdes, [email protected] March 1, 2018
With the Big Ten Championships just two days away, Iowa’s top end is ready for the war.
Iowa's 174-pound Joey Gunther competes during the NCAA wrestling match between Iowa and Oklahoma State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2018. The Hawkeyes beat No. 3 OSU 20-12. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Post-season train leaves Iowa’s station

James Geerdes, [email protected] February 28, 2018
The 141-pound and 174-pound weight classes were finally decided for the Hawkeyes with wrestle-offs last week.
Iowa’s 133-pound Paul Glynn has his hand raised after defeating Michigan State’s Matt Santos during an Iowa/Michigan State wrestling matchup in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. Glynn pinned Santos in 6:13. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

33 Might Just Be Glynn’s Spot

February 22, 2018
Heading into the Big Ten Championships and the NCAA Championships, 133-pounder Paul Glynn might have secured his place in Iowa's lineup.
Iowa's #7 ranked 165 pound Alex Marinelli takes down Northwestern's Michael Sepke during the Iowa vs. Northwestern dual meet on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the wildcats 33-2. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Five lead Hawkeyes into Big Tens

James Geerdes, [email protected] February 21, 2018
Iowa wrestling closed out the regular season with a powerful win over Iowa State; now, the Hawkeyes follow their leaders for Big Tens and Nationals.
Iowa wrestling clobbers the Cyclones - again

Iowa wrestling clobbers the Cyclones – again

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] February 19, 2018
A highly anticipated Iowa/Iowa State wrestling match turns out very much in the Hawkeyes’ favor.
Iowa;s #2 ranked Brandon Sorenson wrestles Northwestern's #5 ranked Ryan Deakin during the Iowa vs. Northwestern dual meet on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. Sorenson won a decision 5-4. The Hawkeyes defeated the wildcats 33-2. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

In-state wrestling rivals clash in Ames

James Geerdes, [email protected] February 16, 2018
The annual in-state meeting between Iowa and Iowa State is upon us, and Iowa wrestling head coach Tom Brands is looking for win No. 13.
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. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Spencer Lee: A Lot Of Boom Boom Boom

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] February 15, 2018
Spencer Lee, a true freshman, has started off his wrestling career with a bang, and he’s still burning bright.
Iowa's #7 ranked 165 pound Alex Marinelli takes down Northwestern's Michael Sepke during the Iowa vs. Northwestern dual meet on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the wildcats 33-2. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Point/Counterpoint: How many, if any, Big Ten wrestling titles for Hawks?

James Geerdes, [email protected] February 15, 2018
It’s been an entertaining wrestling season with many twists and turns along the way. With the Big Ten Championships on the horizon and the regular season nearing its end, there’s a question that needs to be answered: How many Hawkeyes will take home a Big Ten title?
Iowa wrestler Alex Marinelli grapples with Michigan wrestler Logan Massa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 19-17. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

‘The Bull’ still has work to do

James Geerdes, [email protected] February 14, 2018

This season’s wrestling stories seem to be the dazzling efforts from true freshman Spencer Lee, the senior season of Brandon Sorensen, or even the hot start of sophomore Michael Kemerer. But Iowa’s...

Penn State's Zain Retherford puts Iowa's Brandon Sorenson in a hold during the match at the Bryce Jordan Center on Satuday, Feb. 10.

Penn State still too much for Iowa

James Geerdes, [email protected] February 12, 2018
Defending NCAA champion Penn State felt Iowa’s punch, but that was not enough for the Black and Gold.
Iowa's #7 ranked 165 pound Alex Marinelli takes down Northwestern's Michael Sepke during the Iowa vs. Northwestern dual meet on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 33-2. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa wrestling falls to top-ranked Penn State.

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] February 10, 2018

While the score didn’t change much from last season’s result, Iowa wrestling still gave powerhouse Penn State a shock in University Park on Feb. 10. True freshman Spencer Lee, the third-ranked...