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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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...

Sisters Brianna and Emilie Gonzalez pose for a portrait during the inaugural Iowa women’s wrestling media day in the Feller Club Room and the Dan Gable Wrestling Complex at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2023. The duo wrestled at Arroyo High School in their hometown of El Monte, California.

Iowa women’s wrestling dominates to start inaugural season, excited for Carver-Hawkeye Arena debut

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 7, 2023

The Iowa women’s wrestling team’s performance showed the Hawkeyes will be a force to be reckoned with in its inaugural season. Eighth-ranked Iowa traveled to Pennsylvania to take on No. 7 East...

Iowa graduates 197-pound Jacob Warner and 125-pound Spencer Lee acknowledge the camera during the Iowa mens wrestling media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena a Iowa on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.

Photos: Iowa Mens Wrestling Media Day

Cody Blissett and Isabella Tisdale October 26, 2023

The Iowa men’s wrestling team hosted their media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday. Coaches and wrestlers spoke with members of the media in the Dan Gable Wrestling Complex after a press conference...

Iowa’s 143-pound Bella Mir poses for a portrait during the inaugural Iowa women’s wrestling media day at the Dan Gable Wrestling Complex in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.

Iowa women’s wrestler Bella Mir uses MMA background to her advantage

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 18, 2023

Iowa women’s wrestler Bella Mir is no stranger when it comes to combat sports. Her father, Frank Mir, was a two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion and fought in the promotion for 16 years.  Following...