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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa's 149-pound Brandon Sorensen wrestles Old Dominion's Kevin Budock during the first 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)

Steadfast Sorensen sees a new level

James Geerdes, [email protected] January 17, 2018
Hawkeye wrestler Brandon Sorensen is on a familiar stage this season, and he is excelling.
Iowa's Brandon Sorenson wrestles Oklahoma State's Boo Lewallen during the Iowa-Oklahoma State dual meet on Sunday Jan. 14, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys 20-12. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)brandon sorenson boo lewallen

Iowa’s wrestling puzzle falling into place

James Geerdes, [email protected] January 15, 2018
With a win over Oklahoma State, the Hawkeyes are one step closer to the nation’s best.
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)

Hawkeyes save a horse and ride the Cowboys for the upset

James Geerdes, [email protected] January 14, 2018

Iowa wrestling made a statement on the afternoon of Jan. 14 with a 20-12 upset win over third-ranked Oklahoma State. Carver-Hawkeye hosted 15 ranked wrestlers, nine of whom belonged to Oklahoma State,...

Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee pins Michigan State’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’s six pins lead to pummeling of Michigan State

James Geeredes, [email protected] January 5, 2018

Iowa hammered Michigan State, 49-6, in Carver-Hawkeye on Jan. 5 for head coach Tom Brands’ 200th dual win. Fittingly, the match included six Hawkeye pins, two major decisions, and a tech fall. Spencer...

Iowa's 149-pound Brandon Sorensen has his arm raised after winning during the fourth session of the 55th Annual Midlands Championships in the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Five-for-five makes five Midlands Championships in a row

James Geerdes, [email protected] December 30, 2017

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — The final round of the Midlands Championships was turned into a Hawkeye stomping ground on Dec. 30 when all five of Iowa’s finalists won titles, marking the first time in...

Iowa's 157-pound Michael Kemerer faces off against Justin Staudenmayer during the first session of the 55th Annual Midlands Championships in the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Semifinals give Iowa even more Midlands wins

James Geerdes, [email protected] December 30, 2017

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — In the Midlands semifinals, five of seven Hawkeyes advanced to championship matches on Dec. 28. Here’s how it happened: 125 College wrestling finally gave Hawkeye...

Iowa's 184-pound Cash Wilcke wrestles during the first 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)

‘Let the best man win’ as Iowa faces off at Midlands

James Geerdes, [email protected] December 30, 2017

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Some of the top wrestlers in the country will meet today in the final portion of the Midlands Championships. Returning Midlands champions Brandon Sorensen and Michael Kemerer...

Iowa's 125 pound Spencer Lee wrestles 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)

Hawkeyes enjoy more success in Midlands’ 2nd Session

James Geerdes, [email protected] December 29, 2017

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Iowa wrestling continued its onslaught on Dec. 29 at the Midlands Championship in Session 2, running its team score to 91.0. Arizona State was a distant second at 75.0, followed...

Iowa's 133-pound Paul Glynn smiles after a victory during the first 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)

Dominant returners and strong newcomers highlight Session 1

James Geerdes, [email protected] December 29, 2017

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — The first session of the annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships has come to a close, and Iowa wrestlers — for the most part — did what they do. With five weights seeded...

Iowa's 157-pound Michael Kemerer wrestles Arizona State's Gene Ol Pierce during the first 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)

Midlands Session 1: What Happened

James Geeredes, [email protected] December 29, 2017
51.0 team points later, Iowa sits atop of the Midlands Championship after Session I.
Iowa’s Michael Kemerer wrestles with North Dakota State’s Clay Ream in the 157lb weight class on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. Kemerer defeated Ream 18-2. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Midlands Championships hosts a loaded Hawkeye squad

James Geerdes, [email protected] December 28, 2017

The 55th -annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championship is finally here, and Iowa has an impressive résumé. New faces dot the lineup for the Hawkeyes as well seasoned veterans. Every weight class has...

Iowa’s Michael Kemerer wrestles with North Dakota State’s Clay Ream in the 157lb weight class on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. Kemerer defeated Ream 18-2. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Midlands waits for the Hawkeyes

James Geerdes, [email protected] December 15, 2017

A new opportunity waits for the Hawkeyes in the form of the Midlands Championships on the weekend of Dec. 29 at the Sears Center Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The tournament-style format allows...