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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa head coach Tom Brands signals for a takedown during a men’s wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and No. 16 Oregon State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Beavers, 25-11.

Iowa men’s wrestling notebook | Hawkeyes prepare for historic matchup against Iowa State in Ames

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter November 25, 2023

The No. 4 Iowa men’s wrestling team will face off against No. 8 Iowa State on Sunday at Hilton Coliseum in Ames. The contest, set for 2 p.m., will make history as the first regular-season wrestling...

Iowa’s No. 3 141-pound Real Woods points at Iowa State's No. 7 Casey Swiderski during a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and No. 7 Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. Multiple matches throughout the meet sparked tension between both teams. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 18-15.

Point/Counterpoint | Will Iowa or Iowa State win the Cy-Hawk wrestling matchup?

Kenna Roering and Cayden Storm November 25, 2023

Iowa The Cy-Hawk wrestling dual meet on Sunday will be one for the history books in a few different ways. The rivalry matchup inside Hilton Coliseum will not only feature two top-10 teams but will...

Iowa enters the arena during the Trailblazer Duals between No. 3 Iowa, No. 6 Sacred Heart, No. 13 Presbyterian, and No. 11 Lindenwood at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. Iowa women’s wrestling made history on Sunday, hosting the first women’s wrestling dual in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated Presbyterian, 44-1, Lindenwood, 43-0, and Sacred Heart, 40-4.

Iowa women’s wrestling notebook | Six Hawkeyes win titles at Missouri Valley Open

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter November 19, 2023

Following their Carver-Hawkeye Arena debut on Nov. 12, the Iowa women’s wrestling squad traveled to Marshall, Missouri, to compete in the Missouri Valley College Open on Nov. 17-18. Missouri Valley...

Iowa’s 174-pound Gabe Arnold wrestles Oregon State’s No. 11 Travis Wittlake during a men’s wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and No. 16 Oregon State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. Arnold defeated Wittlake by decision, 4-2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Beavers, 25-11.

Photos: No. 3 Iowa men’s wrestling vs No. 16 Oregon State

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor November 19, 2023

No. 3 Iowa men’s wrestling defeated No. 16 Oregon State, 25-11, during a men’s wrestling dual at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. The 2023-24 season marks the third straight sellout season...

Iowa’s 174-pound Gabe Arnold wrestles Oregon State’s No. 11 Travis Wittlake during a men’s wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and No. 16 Oregon State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.

Iowa men’s wrestler Gabe Arnold earns upset win in Carver-Hawkeye Arena debut

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter November 19, 2023

Iowa men’s wrestler Gabe Arnold made his Carver-Hawkeye Arena debut in No. 3 Iowa’s 25-11 win over No. 16 Oregon State on Sunday. The unranked true freshman pulled off a 4-2 upset victory against...

Iowa’s No. 9 133-pound Brody Teske wrestles Oregon State’s No. 22 Gabe Whisenhunt during a men’s wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and No. 16 Oregon State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.

Iowa men’s wrestler Brody Teske displays offensive prowess against Oregon State after medically forfeiting Luther Open

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 19, 2023

Iowa men’s wrestler Brody Teske medically forfeited his quarterfinal match at the Luther Open last weekend.  But the ninth-ranked 133-pounder showed no signs of injury in his dominating win over...

Iowa head coach Tom Brands watches a 141-pound match between No.2 Real Woods and No.6 Frankie Tal-Scharar during a dual between Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Jan. 14, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 27-9.

Live updates | Iowa men’s wrestling opens home slate against Oregon State

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 19, 2023

No. 3 Iowa men's wrestling will open its home slate against No. 16 Oregon State on Sunday at noon. The Hawkeyes are 1-0 while the Beavers sit at 3-0 on the season. It will be a packed crowd on...

Iowa head coach Tom Brands speaks at a press conference during the Iowa mens wrestling media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena a Iowa on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.

Iowa men’s wrestling notebook | Head coach Tom Brands reflects on gambling scandal, Hawkeyes prepare for home opener against Oregon State

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 17, 2023

The reigning national runner-up Iowa men's wrestling squad will be without a few key starters this season. Nelson Brands, Tony Cassioppi, Abe Assad, and Cobe Siebrecht are involved in the sports...

Iowa’s No. 10 149-pound Max Murin wrestles Oklahoma State’s No. 18 Victor Voinovich during a wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 6 Oklahoma State in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday Feb. 19, 2023. Murin won by decision, 4-3. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys, 28-7.

Iowa men’s wrestler Victor Voinovich III transfers from one powerhouse program to another

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 14, 2023

From one powerhouse program to another, Victor Voinovich III transferred from Oklahoma State wrestling to Iowa head coach Tom Brands and the Hawkeyes over the summer. The second-year 149-pounder adds...

Iowa’s 130-pound Lily Luft shows off the tigerhawk during the Trailblazer Duals between No. 3 Iowa, No. 6 Sacred Heart, No. 13 Presbyterian, and No. 11 Lindenwood at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. Iowa women’s wrestling made history on Sunday, hosting the first women’s wrestling dual in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated Presbyterian, 44-1, Lindenwood, 43-0, and Sacred Heart, 40-4.

Iowa first-year wrestler Lilly Luft inspired by late brother

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter November 14, 2023

The Iowa women’s wrestling program took the mat on Nov. 4 for the first time in program history. Iowa is the first Power Five university to implement a women’s wrestling team, and others are...

Iowa’s No. 5 109-pound Ava Bayless gives love to the crowd during the Trailblazer Duals between No. 3 Iowa, No. 6 Sacred Heart, No. 13 Presbyterian, and No. 11 Lindenwood at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. Iowa women’s wrestling made history on Sunday, hosting the first women’s wrestling dual in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated Presbyterian, 44-1, Lindenwood, 43-0, and Sacred Heart, 40-4.

Photos: No. 3 Iowa hosts first women’s wrestling dual in Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge November 12, 2023

No. 3 Iowa women’s wrestling made history on Sunday, hosting the first women’s wrestling dual in Carver-Hawkeye Arena against No. 6 Sacred Heart, No. 13 Presbyterian, and No. 11 Lindenwood during the...

Suspended Iowa football player Noah Shannon stands in a huddle during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 26-16.

NCAA adjusts wagering reinstatement guidelines for student-athletes, ending Noah Shannon’s Hawkeye career

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 8, 2023

Several Iowa athletes received disappointing news on Wednesday, including defensive lineman Noah Shannon. After delaying the decision two weeks, the NCAA Division I Council Coordination Committee...