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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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...

Iowa's 149-pounder Brandon Sorenson holds off Ohio State's Cody Burcher during the first round of the Big Ten Championships at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, March 5, 2016. This year marks the 102nd annual Big Ten Wrestling Championship since its inception in 1913. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Iowa tops ranked opponent in early dual

James Geerdes, [email protected] November 24, 2017

Iowa wrestling had a good Thanksgiving. The team meal Nov. 23 previewed its sweet dessert: a win against No. 22 Rider. In their first taste of ranked competition this year, the Hawkeyes didn’t...

Brandon Sorenson and Stephen Alvarez compete in the 149 weight class during the Wrestle-Off at the Dan Gable Wrestling Complex inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017. Sorenson went on to beat Alvarez. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Wrestling sends 12 to Lindenwood Open

James Geerdes, [email protected] November 17, 2017

Iowa wrestling is sending 12 of its athletes to the Lindenwood Open on Saturday in St. Charles, Missouri. The tournament is Iowa’s second open event of the year, following a successful Luther Open...

Iowa's Kaleb Young (165 lbs.) competes against Buffalo's Derek Holcomb 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)

Wrestling sweeps at Iowa City Duals

James Geerdes, [email protected] November 17, 2017

The Iowa City Duals told Hawkeye fans what they wanted to hear: Iowa wrestling is good. As team, the Hawkeyes dominated, and Iowa secured three wins to start the season. Its morning began with...

FILE - Iowa's Brandon Sorenson tries to stop Wisconsin's Andrew Crone during the Iowa v. Wisconsin wrestling bout, in Carver-Hawkeye  in Iowa City, Iowa  on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers with a team overall of 33-8. (The Daily Iowan/file)

Hawkeyes kick off tourney with tentative lineup

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] November 17, 2017

Today, Iowa wrestling will host the 10th-annual Iowa City Duals, facing off against Iowa Central, Buffalo, and North Dakota State. Are the Hawkeyes ready for it? Maybe. “We still have things to...

Iowa's Sam Stoll holds onto Oklahoma's Austin Marden at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pistol Pete, 18-16. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

Iowa’s heavyweight Sam Stoll is back for business

November 16, 2017

Heavyweight Sam Stoll returns to Iowa’s lineup following a slew of injuries. He’s ready to make his mark. By James Geerdes [email protected] Three years ago, Sam Stoll came into Iowa’s...