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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

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Iowa’s Sam Brooks has his hand raised as the victor during the Big Ten Wrestling Championships in the Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana on Sunday, March 5, 2017. Sam Brooks successfully defended his title of the Big Ten Champion with a victory. Ohio State was named the Big Ten Champion at the end of the two day event.(The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Gilman, Brooks win, Hawks third

March 6, 2017

By Courtney Baumann [email protected] BLOOMINGTON, Indiana – A placard in Iowa Gold will be added under “Big Ten Champions” in the Iowa wrestling room. Another will be taken down and...

Thomas Gilman works on Michigan wrestler Conor Youtsey in the semifinal match of the Big Ten Championships in Bloomington, Indiana March 4, 2017. (Anthony Vazquez/ The Daily Iowan)

More work to do after Session II

March 4, 2017

By Pete Ruden | [email protected] BLOOMINGTON, Indiana – Saturday at the Big Ten Championships was a roller coaster-like day of up and downs for the Iowa wrestling team. While four grapplers...

Iowa 184-pounder Sammy Brooks wrestles with Indiana's Nate Jackson in Bloomington, Indiana for the Big Ten Championships on March 4, 2017. (Anthony Vazquez/ The Daily Iowan)

Two reigning Big Ten champions set to defend title

March 4, 2017

By Courtney Baumann | [email protected] BLOOMINGTON, Indiana – In just five combined matches, defending Big Ten champions Cory Clark and Sammy Brooks are on their way back to fight for first...

Iowa's Brandon Sorensen is declared the victor against Nebraska's Shayne Oster during the Big Ten Wrestling Championships in Bloomington, Indiana on Saturday, March 4, 2017. Big Ten wrestlers compete for a chance to be named Big Ten Champion of their weight class. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

What happened, what’s next: Big Ten Championships Session I

March 4, 2017

By Courtney Baumann | [email protected] BLOOMINGTON, Indiana  – After the first rousing session of the 2017 Big Ten wrestling championships, all 10 Iowa wrestlers are still alive. Five of...

Iowa's Sammy Brooks fends off Ohio State's Myles Martin during the Iowa v. Ohio State Wrestling match, in Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa  on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017. The Hawkeyes beat the Buckeyes with a team score of 21-13. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Wrestlers pumped for b1g test

March 3, 2017

By Pete Ruden [email protected] Even though the Iowa wrestling team has had 15 duals to this point, the most important part of the season is starting Saturday, when the Hawkeyes head to Bloomington,...

Iowa’s Thomas Gilman holds down Ohio State’s Jose Rodriguez in Carver-Hawkeye on Jan. 27. Gilman is 19-0 this season. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Wrestling readies for ‘real’ season

March 2, 2017

By Courtney Baumann [email protected] The Big Ten wrestling championships are just days away, along with the opportunity to qualify for the national championships. Competing in what is undoubtedly...

Iowa's Thomas Gilman tires to takedwon Wisconsin's Jens Lantz 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/Anthony Vazquez)

Wrestlers fitted for seedings

February 28, 2017

By Courtney Baumann [email protected] The seedings for the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament have been released, and the first nine Iowa wrestlers in the lineup all received a number. Thomas Gilman,...

Iowa 165 pound Joey Gunther wrestles Nebraska's Dustin Williams during the Iowa-Nebraska match in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb 12, 2017. Gunther defeated Nebraska's Williams 4-1 with a decision. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 27-9. (The Daily Iowan/James Year)

Point/ Counterpoint: Wrestlers try to scale championship mountain

February 20, 2017

When Iowa heads to Bloomington for the Big Ten Championships, two of its prized competitors will be crowned champion of the best conference in college wrestling. While guys such as Cory Clark, Michael...

Iowa 141-pounder Topher Carton is thrown down by Nebraska's Anthony Abidin during the Iowa-Nebraka match in the Devaney Center in Lincoln, Nebraska on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 21-11. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Wrestlers ground Flying Scots

February 20, 2017

By pete ruden [email protected] The Iowa wrestling team wrapped up its dual season with an impressive 28-9 win over No. 23 Edinboro on Feb. 18. Last time the two teams faced off, Dec. 5, 2013,...

Iowa 157-pounder Michael Kemerer looks to take down Michigan State's Austin Thompson during the Iowa-Michigan State duel at Jenison Field House in East Lansing on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. Kemerer defeated Thompson with a major decision of 10-2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 44-0. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Wrestlers head for a dual in Pennsylvania

February 17, 2017

By Courtney Baumann | [email protected] Iowa wrestling’s dual season is just about over, but it has one more trip before the Big Ten Tournament in the beginning of March. The Hawkeyes are...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle sprints towards the basket for a fast break during the meeting between the Northwestern Wildcats and Iowa Hawkeyes in Carver Hawkeye on Thursday, February 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes pulled away in the second half beating the Wildcats 78-59. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Hoops maintains home grit

February 17, 2017

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] So far this season, the Iowa women’s basketball team has protected Carver-Hawkeye in conference play; witness the 4-1 record heading into Thursday’s...

Iowa's Thomas Gilman tires to takedwon Wisconsin's Jens Lantz 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/Anthony Vazquez)

Once again, tough Edinboro

February 15, 2017

By Pete Ruden [email protected] In just a few days, the Iowa wrestling team will be on a bus to Edinboro, Pennsylvania. That’s where the No. 3 Hawkeyes will take on No. 23 Edinboro in the National...