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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

The Daily Iowan

Spencer Lee poses for a portrait during Wrestling Media Day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017.   (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Will wrestling stick with Iowa’s Stickley?

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] December 14, 2017

Coming off years of the McDonough/Clark/Gilman legacy at the 125 weight class, true freshman Justin Stickley has big shoes to fill. Now three matches into the Big Ten season, fellow true freshman Spencer...

Iowa's Head Coach Tom Brands watches from the corner during the 2017 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri on Friday, March 17, 2017. Day two of the National Championships shrinks the number of competitors down to the final competition for the Championship match on Saturday. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Changing faces emerge on the mat

James Geerdes, [email protected] December 13, 2017
Coach Tom Brands shifted the lineup last weekend against Rutgers and Maryland, and something clicked, but his adjustments aren’t over.
Iowa’s Sam Stoll wrestles with the University of Buffalo’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)

Almost good Knight, then turtle hunting

December 11, 2017

Wrestling dominated Maryland and squeaked by Rutgers, ending their weekend with very different wins. By James Geerdes [email protected] Iowa hit the road this past weekend for meets against...

Iowa wrestler Michael Kemerer wrestles against Illinois’ Kyle Langenderfer during a meet at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 18-17. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Second half saves Iowa wrestling

James Geerdes, [email protected] December 8, 2017

Iowa sealed a 23-15 victory over Rutgers on Dec. 8 in Piscataway, New Jersey, but not after some early disappointments. Head coach Tom Brands’ squad had its proverbial back against an immovable...

Iowa wrestler Michael Kemerer wrestles against Illinois’ Kyle Langenderfer during a meet at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 18-17. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

A Big Ten weekend away from home for Iowa wrestling

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] December 8, 2017

Walking away from a closer-than-comfortable victory over No. 14 Illinois, the Iowa wrestling program has its eyes on the road trip ahead of it; it will face No. 16 Rutgers today and, with little turnaround,...

Unattached 165-pounder Alex Marinelli wrestles Oklahoma's Clark Glass during the 54th Annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships in Welsh-Ryan Arena on Friday, Dec. 30, 2016. Marinelli defeated Glass by decision, 9-4. Iowa won first place in the team completion with 150.5 points. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Young steps aside for Marinelli to claim 165

December 7, 2017

Marinelli will make his début after taking Young’s spot at 165. By Taylor McNitt [email protected] A record of 3-2 isn’t a bad way to start the season, especially when the only two losses...

Iowa wrestler Michael Kemerer wrestles against Illinois’ Kyle Langenderfer during a meet at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 18-17. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye wrestling looks to rebuild

James Geerdes, [email protected] December 5, 2017
Rebuilding is the question surrounding Iowa wrestling, and Illinois may have hinted at the answer.
Iowa coaches react as Sam Stoll pins Illinois' Duece Rachal for the win during the Big Ten opener in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 18-17. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa grabs the pin and win

James Geerdes, [email protected] December 1, 2017

It all came down to Sam Stoll. The Hawkeye heavyweight strode onto the mat and into the tipping point in Iowa wrestling’s conference home-opener against Illinois on the evening of Dec. 1 when he...

Iowa wrestling head coach Tom Brands watches his team wrestle on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Illini will be Iowa wrestling’s first Big Ten test

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] December 1, 2017

This evening marks the beginning of Big Ten competition for the Hawkeye wrestlers. The questions remains: Are the Hawkeyes ready for it? Of course. “It’s early and we are excited,” head coach...

Iowa's No. 2 ranked Michael Kemerer (157 lbs.) competes against Buffalo's Alex Leone during the Iowa City Duals wrestling match at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated Iowa Central 48-0, Buffalo 33-6, and North Dakota State 38-6. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Nationally known, touring the top

November 30, 2017

How does Iowa stack up with the nation’s best in wrestling? By James Geerdes [email protected] Iowa has long been regarded as a wrestling powerhouse, and this year seems to be no different. Last...

Jacob Warner poses for a portrait during Wrestling Media Day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017.   Hawkeye Wresling begins Iowa City duels on Friday, Nov. 17 against Iowa Central Community College. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Warner becoming demon of the mats

November 29, 2017

Freshman Jacob Warner is more than adjusting to college wrestling, he is dominating it. By James Geerdes [email protected] A semester into his freshman school year, Jacob Warner has done what...

Iowa’s Brandon Sorensen wrestles with North Dakota State’s Kyle Gliva in the 149lb weight class on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. Sorenson defeated Gliva 11-3. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Early season takeaways for Iowa wrestling

James Geerdes, [email protected] November 28, 2017

Two weeks of Iowa wrestling have given Hawkeye fans a lot to be excited for and some things to be nervous about. Meets against Iowa Central, Buffalo, North Dakota State, and Rider, as well as two open...