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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 145-pound Reese Larramendy looks at the score during the Grand View Open at the Johnson Wellness Center in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.

Iowa women’s wrestler Ava Bayless secures second open championship at Grand View Open

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter February 2, 2025

DES MOINES — After winning the 2024 National Collegiate Women's Wrestling championship, Iowa second-year women’s wrestler Ava Bayless couldn’t have drawn up a better start to her 2024-25 campaign.  Bayless...

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.

No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling notebook | Hawkeyes look to close out regular season strong at Grand View Open

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter January 31, 2025

After dismantling three opponents at the Journeyman Duals last weekend, the Iowa women’s wrestling team looks to keep the momentum going as they make the 90-minute trek to Des Moines for the Grand View...

Iowa no. 1 117-pound Brianna Gonzalez celebrates after winning a match during Iowa Duals II at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2024. Iowa defeated Augustana College and no. 4 Grand Valley State, 44-1 and 35-7, respectively.

No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling tops four ranked opponents at Journeyman Duals

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter January 25, 2025

It was another pristine weekend for the No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling team, as they steamrolled four NWCA top-20 teams at the 2025 Journeyman College Duals in Albany, New York, on Saturday afternoon.  The...

Iowa no. 1 160-pound Kennedy blades throws Augustana College Maryam Ndiaye during a Iowa Duals II at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2024. Iowa defeated Augustana College and no. 4 Grand Valley State, 44-1 and 35-7, respectively.

Photos: 2025 Iowa Duals II

Isabella Tisdale, Visuals Editor January 20, 2025

The no. 1 Iowa Women’s Wrestling team defeated Augustana College and no. 4 Grand Valley State University during Iowa Duals II at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday. The Hawkeyes entered the...

Iowa 131-pound Alexandra Badhuin wins a match against Life University Jordyn Chrisco during session two of Soldier Salute at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. The tournament hosted men’s and women’s matches from top-ranked schools.

Iowa women’s wrestling closes out Iowa Duals with easy triumph over Grand Valley State

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter January 19, 2025

Following their dominating victory over Augustana in the opening dual of the Iowa Duals, the No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling showed no signs of slowing down, defeating Grand Valley State 35-7 to maintain...

Iowa 160-pound Kennedy Blades celebrates after defeating Dubque’s Alexandra Hofritcher during day two of Soldier Salute at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. The tournament hosted men’s and women’s matches from top-ranked schools. Blades won 10-0.

Iowa women’s wrestling dominates Augustana in opening dual of Iowa Duals

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter January 19, 2025

The Iowa women’s wrestling team continued its winning ways on Saturday evening, defeating the Augustana Vikings 44-1 in the second edition of the Iowa Duals inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  Sterling...

Iowa’s No. 12 116-pound Brianna Gonzalez wrestles Lindenwood’s Sienna Caruso 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. Gonzalez defeated Caruso by tech fall, 10-0. The Hawkeyes defeated Presbyterian, 44-1, Lindenwood, 43-0, and Sacred Heart, 40-4.

Three key comeback victories power Iowa women’s wrestling to second straight NWCA National Dual title

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter January 12, 2025

CEDAR FALLS - If there is one observation that women’s college wrestling fans have concluded this season, it may be the consistent dominance of the Iowa Hawkeyes, a team that seems to quickly take care...

Iowa 110-pound Ava Bayless wrestles Life University Kaci Brice during session one of Soldier Salute at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. The tournament hosted men’s and women’s matches from top-ranked schools. Bayless won by fall at 1:01.

Iowa women’s wrestling rolls through day one of NWCA National Duals

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter January 10, 2025

CEDAR FALLS- The Iowa Women’s Wrestling team competed at the NWCA National Duals in Cedar Falls, Iowa, on Friday, claiming dominating victories in both duals against Aurora and Wartburg.  Iowa began...

Iowa 149-pound Miguel Estrada wrestles Northern Iowa Connor Thorpe during session one of Soldier Salute at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. The tournament hosted men’s and women’s matches from top-ranked schools.

Photos: 2024 Soldier Salute

Isabella Tisdale, Visuals Editor December 30, 2024

  The Iowa Men’s and Women’s Wrestling teams competed in the 2024 Soldier Salute at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Sunday and Monday. Both teams placed first in their divisions following two...

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...