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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa 184-pounder Sammy Brooks throws Illinois' Nikko Reyes during the Iowa-Illinois duel in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 16, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 25-12. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Brooks, Burak huge on the mat

December 1, 2015

Iowa’s 184- and 197-pound wrestlers have been excellent for the Hawkeyes so far this season. By Jordan Hansen jordan-hansen@uiowa.edu Sammy Brooks and Nathan Burak showed once again how dominant they’ve...

Iowa 133-pounder Cory Clark takes down Iowa State's Earl Hall start the Cy-Hawk series in Hilton Coliseum on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. Clark won by a 9-2 decision over Hall. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 33-6. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

No. 3 Hawkeye wrestlers dominate Iowa State

November 30, 2015

The Iowa wrestling team continued its unbeaten, albeit early, season with a win over the Cyclones on Sunday. By Courtney Baumann |  courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu AMES — As the Iowa State wrestling...

Hawkeyes win four-straight at Iowa City Duals

Hawkeyes win four-straight at Iowa City Duals

November 20, 2015

Iowa racks up 33 bonus points en-route to four victories at the Iowa City Duals. By: Jordan Hansen Jordan-Hansen@uiowa.edu The Hawkeye wrestling team competed in four-straight dual meets on Nov....

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 jordan-hansen@uiowa.edu 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, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu 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 jordan-hansen@uiowa.edu 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, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu 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, courtney-baumann@uiowa.edu 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 Jordan-Hansen@uiowa.edu 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, Jordan-Hansen@uiowa.edu 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...