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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa 110-pound Valarie Solorio looks at McKendree University’s Samantha Miller during the 2024 NCC Open Tournament at the North Central College Recreation Center in Naperville, Ill, on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. Iowa finished second place just behind North Central with a team score of 148.5 points. Solorio finished in third place North Central’s Kendra Ryan.

Photos: No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling at North Central College Open Tournament

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor December 17, 2024

The No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling team finished second in the 2024 NCC Open tournament at the North Central College Recreation Center in Naperville, Ill. on Sunday. The tournament grew from 283 athletes...

Iowa 207-pound Jaycee Foeller wrestles William Jewell College Sydni Scott during the Luther Hill Open Titles at the Blake Field House in Indianola, Iowa, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Iowa ended the tournament with six champions and an overall record of 58-17.

No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling notebook | Hawkeyes set to compete in NCC Open

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter December 14, 2024

The No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling team will compete in the NCC Open on Sunday, Dec 15 in Naperville, Illinois. North Central College will play host to the 38 other schools traveling to Merner Field House. The...

Iowa  No. 1 145-pound Reese Larramendy throws Cornell College Jasmine McCaskel during  the Trailblazer duals between No. 1 Iowa, No. 25 William Jewell College, and Cornell College at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Iowa defeated Cornell, 47-0 and William Jewell, 43-3.

Iowa women’s wrestling notebook | Hawkeyes prepare for Jewell Duals

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter December 6, 2024

The Iowa women's wrestling team is set to compete in the Jewell Duals on Dec. 7 in Liberty, Missouri. The event will be hosted by William Jewell and will feature five teams vying for the title in a round-robin...

No. 1 Nanea Estrella wrestles Alanis Cedeno during the Trailblazer duals between No. 1 Iowa, No. 25 William Jewell College, and Cornell College at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Iowa defeated Cornell, 47-0 and William Jewell, 43-3.

Iowa women’s wrestler Nanea Estrella dominates in return to the mat

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter November 16, 2024

Iowa women’s wrestling fourth-year grappler Nanea Estrella dominated her opponents in the Iowa Duals at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, going a perfect 2-0 and helping the Hawkeyes to a resounding home triumph.  No....

Iowa  No. 2 160-pound Kennedy Blades throws William Jewell College 160-pound Nylease Yzagere during  the Trailblazer duals between No. 1 Iowa, No. 25 William Jewell College, and Cornell College at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Iowa defeated Cornell, 47-0 and William Jewell, 43-3.

Photos: Iowa hosts Trailblazer duals

Isabella Tisdale and Ava Neumaier November 16, 2024

The No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling team defeated Cornell College and No. 25 William Jewell College at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday. The Hawkeyes entered the matchup 2-0, coming off of...

Iowa’s NCAA No. 2 143-pound Reese Larramendy shows off the tiger hawk after winning a match during the Iowa Duals between NCAA-ranked No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling, NAIA-ranked No. 1 Life University, and Missouri Valley at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Big Reds, 42-0, and the Running Eagles, 35-6.

Iowa women’s wrestling dominates in home opener, defeating Cornell and William Jewell

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter November 16, 2024

The Iowa women’s wrestling team hosted the second edition of the Iowa Duals at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday. The Hawkeyes dominated both duals, defeating Cornell 47-0 and topping William Jewell 43-3. Iowa...

Iowa 180-pound Naomi Simon wrestles Lindenwood University’s Alana Duggan during the Luther Hill Open Titles at the Blake Field House in Indianola, Iowa, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Iowa ended the tournament with six champions and an overall record of 58-17.

Photos: No. 2 Iowa women’s wrestling at Luther Hill Open Titles

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor November 3, 2024

The No. 2 Iowa women's wrestling team competed in the Luther Hill Open Titles at the Blake Field House in Indianola, Iowa, on Saturday, Nov. 2. The meet featured 28 teams, with Iowa ending overall with...

The Iowa Women’s wrestling team poses for a portrait during Iowa Women’s Wrestling media day at the Gosche Family Wrestling Facility in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.  The team took questions and took photos with the media.

Photos: 2024 Iowa Women’s Wrestling Media Day

Isabella Tisdale and Cody Blissett October 15, 2024

The Iowa Women's wrestling team hosted their second annual media day at the Feller Club room and the brand new Goschke Wrestling Training Center at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Iowa head...

An official holds up Iowa 170-pound Kylie Welker's arm after she defeated North Central College Yelena Makoyed during the second day of the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Welker defeated the three-time defending champion by technical fall, 11-0.

How the Iowa women’s wrestling program approaches weight management

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor April 30, 2024

For centuries, the pressure to “make weight” has been a norm in wrestling. The number on the scale determines one’s ability to compete and live out their dream on the mat. Weighing in an ounce...

Iowa 116-pound Felicity Taylor talks to Iowa head coach Clarissa Chun before the semi-final round of the NWCA National Duals between No. 2 Iowa and King University on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. Iowa defeated King University, 39-4.

Iowa women’s wrestling’s Clarissa Chun named USA Women’s Wrestling Coach of the Year

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter April 21, 2024

After a historic inaugural campaign, the awards continue to pile up for the Iowa women’s wrestling team. Head coach Clarissa Chun was named the USA Women’s Wrestling Coach of the Year on April...

An official holds up Iowa 170-pound Kylie Welker's arm after she defeated North Central College Yelena Makoyed during the second day of the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Welker defeated the three-time defending champion by technical fall, 11-0.

Recap | Kylie Welker defeats three-time defending champ, clinches national title for Iowa women’s wrestling

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter March 10, 2024

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA – In its inaugural season, the Iowa women’s wrestling team had several wrestlers reach the finals of the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships, including a pair...

Iowa wrestlers and staff pose for a portrait after winning the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Iowa women’s wrestling reflects on historic season, future of sport after winning national title

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter March 9, 2024

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA — When Clarissa Chun was introduced as the first head coach in the history of the Iowa women’s wrestling program in 2021, her goal was to “build a winning program in Wrestling...