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The Daily Iowan

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 City Duals feature Terps

Iowa City Duals feature Terps

November 20, 2015

The Hawkeyes will face four dual opponents today, including Maryland. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Historically, the Iowa City Duals have brought in lower division teams or schools that...

Referee signals two point scored for the Hawkeyes at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pistol Pete, 18-16. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

Few things have changed for Iowa


Courtney Baumann, [email protected] November 19, 2015

Not much could top the way the Iowa wrestling team opened up its season. The Hawkeyes began their 2015 campaign 1-0 after topping Oklahoma State in front of 42,287 people, the most an NCAA dual meet has...

Iowa's Sammy Brooks wrestles against Oklahoma State's Jordan Rogers in the 184-pound match in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015. Brooks defeated Rogers by technical fall in 4:09, 17-2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys, 18-16. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Brooks wins Wrestler of the Week

November 18, 2015

A day after Iowa’s Sammy Brooks was named the USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week, the Big Ten announced the 184-pounder was also the conference’s Wrestler of the Week. Both awards are the first in...

Iowa's Cory Clark wrestles against Oklahoma State's Gary Wayne Harding in the 133-pound match in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015. Clark defeated Harding by decision, 8-2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys, 18-16. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Wrestlers’ pedestal: strong start, strong finish

November 17, 2015

Thomas Gilman and Cory Clark got things started, and Nathan Burak and Sammy Brooks got them finished. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] With all the pomp and circumstance surrounding the Iowa...

Wrestlers come up big on big day

Wrestlers come up big on big day

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] November 16, 2015

The Grapple on the Gridiron was nothing short of a success for the Iowa wrestling team, which set an NCAA record for attendance at 42,287 spectators. Oh, and Iowa topped No. 4 ranked Oklahoma State,...

Iowa's Sammy Brooks runs off the mat after defeating Oklahoma State's Jordan Rogers in the 184-pound match in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015. Brooks defeated Rogers by technical fall in 4:09, 17-2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys, 18-16. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Wrestlers come up big on big day

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] November 16, 2015

The Grapple on the Gridiron was nothing short of a success for the Iowa wrestling team, which set an NCAA record for attendance at 42,287 spectators. Oh, and Iowa topped No. 4 ranked Oklahoma State,...

Iowa's Cory Clark wrestles against Oklahoma State's Gary Wayne Harding in the 133  pound match in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015. Clark defeated Harding by decision, 8-2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys, 18-16. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Iowa tops Oklahoma State, 18-16, in Grapple on the Gridiron

November 14, 2015

Iowa starts strong, guts out several late wins during 18-16 win over Oklahoma State By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Despite the absolutely gorgeous day on Nov. 14, things were looking...

Iowa 125-pounder Thomas Gilman stands during media day in the Dan Gable complex in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015. Gilman is one of the four All-Americans returning to the team this season. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

All-Americans will lead wrestlers

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] November 13, 2015

Last year, six Hawkeyes reached All-American status. Four will return to the mat this season, which is a huge bonus for a team that lost starters at five weights because of graduation. The junior...

Illinois 174-pounder Zac Bruson and Iowa's Alex Meyer react to the last second pin during the Iowa-Illinois duel in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 16, 2015. Meyer pinned Brunson in 6:59. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 25-12. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Wrestlers try to fill spots

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] November 13, 2015

Iowa lost some big names last year:Josh Dwieza,Michael Kelly,Nick Moore,Mike Evans,and Bobby Telford are just a few.There are holes to fill. While141,157,and165are still up for grabs,two Hawkeyes—...

Iowa 197-pounder Nathan Burak warmups during practice in the Dan Gable complex in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015. The Hawkeyes welcomed the media in to talk and take photos of the coaches and players. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Grappling with greatness 

November 13, 2015

By Courtney Baumann [email protected] What could be better than the 50th matchup between two storied NCAA wrestling rivals? Well, wrestling in Kinnick Stadium, of course. Iowa will face Oklahoma...

Iowa 125-pounder Thomas Gilman stands during media day in the Dan Gable complex in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015. Gilman is one of the four All-Americans returning to the team this season. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Iowa wrestlers gear up

November 6, 2015

With the 2015 wrestling season-opener just a week away, the Iowa wrestling team held its first media availability of the weekendon Thursday afternoon. Hawks need Gilman to lead team Iowa 125-pounder...