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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’s NCAA No. 1 170-pound Kylie Welker and Iowa’s NCAA No. 4 143-pound Ella Schmit celebrate 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 notebook | Hawkeyes dominate in the Hoosier State

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter January 28, 2024

Following a stellar performance at the Iowa Duals on Jan. 21, the Iowa women’s wrestling squad headed east to Fort Wayne, Indiana, for a busy weekend.  On Jan. 26, the Hawkeyes competed in the...

Iowa 191-pound Jaycee Foeller walks off the mat during the finals round of the NWCA National Duals between No. 2 Iowa and North Central College on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. Iowa defeated North Central College , 21-20. (Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan)

After two transfers, Iowa women’s wrestler Jaycee Foeller has finally found a home

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter January 23, 2024

Despite success at McKendree University and Central Methodist University, Jaycee Foeller knew that it was time for a change. After exploring several options, she decided to transfer to the...

Iowa head coach Clarissa Chun and assistant coach Tonya Verbeek celebrate Iowa’s 130-pound Lilly Luft after her win 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 wrestler Lilly Luft stepping up in first year

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter January 21, 2024

Though the Iowa women’s wrestling squad had never taken the mat until last November, wrestling fans and media knew that the Hawkeyes posed one of the most intimidating lineups in the country.  Iowa...

Iowa celebrates a win 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.

Photos: No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling hosts Iowa Duals

Grace Smith and Isabella Tisdale January 21, 2024

NCAA-ranked No. 1 Iowa women's wrestling hosted the Iowa Duals at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, defeating Missouri Valley, 42-0, and NAIA-ranked No. 1 Life University, 35-6. Against Missouri Valley,...

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 wrestler Reese Larramendy avenges loss to Life University’s Jamilah McBryde

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 21, 2024

Iowa women's wrestler Reese Larramendy got her revenge. On Sunday, the 143-pounder took on Life University's Jamilah McBryde, whom she lost to earlier this season at the 2023 Soldier Salute. This...

Iowa 170-pound Kylie Welker wins a match between North Central College 170-pound Yelena Makoyed during the finals round of the NWCA National Duals between No. 2 Iowa and North Central College on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. Iowa defeated North Central College, 21-20.

Iowa women’s wrestling closes home slate with duals against Life University and Missouri Valley College

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 21, 2024

The top-ranked Iowa women's wrestling team is back in Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the last time this season hosting the Iowa Duals, featuring Life University, the 2024 NAIA Duals Champions, and Missouri...

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.

No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling looks to keep momentum rolling at Iowa Duals

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter January 19, 2024

Following a historic championship win at the NWCA National Duals in Cedar Falls on Jan. 6, the No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling team returns home to Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the Iowa Duals on Jan 21.  This...

Iowa’s No. 2 136-pound Nanea Estrella waves 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.

Iowa women’s wrestler Nanea Estrella announces season-ending injury

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 11, 2024

Iowa women's wrestler Nanea Estrella announced Thursday via Instagram that she suffered a season-ending leg injury. The third-ranked 136-pounder opened the season with a tech fall over East Stroudsburg's Zoe...

Iowa wrestlers embrace after winning the NWCA National Duals title during the finals round of the NWCA National Duals between No. 2 Iowa and North Central College on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. Iowa defeated North Central College, 21-20.

Photos: Women’s wresting NWCA National Duals

Isabella Tisdale, Photojournalist January 6, 2024

CEDAR FALLS-  Iowa claimed the title of NWCA National Dual Champion in Cedar Falls on Saturday.  After coming off a strong 49-1 win over Adrian College, the Hawkeyes continued to dominate in the semifinal...

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 women’s wrestling advances to semifinals at NWCA National Duals

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter January 5, 2024

Following a dominating team victory at the Soldier Salute, the Iowa women’s wrestling squad had a strong outing at the NWCA National Duals in Cedar Falls, Iowa.  Iowa faced off against Adrian College...

Iowa’s 130-pound Emily Frost grapples with Presbyterian’s 130-pound Cassia Zammit 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 team rolls through Soldier Salute

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter December 30, 2023

After an extended break for the holidays, the Iowa women’s wrestling squad returned to action in the Soldier Salute on Dec. 29-30. The Hawkeyes didn’t have to travel very far, as the 11-team event...

Fire is set ablaze during day two of the 2022 Soldier Salute College Wrestling Tournament at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022.

Iowa men’s and women’s wrestling teams to compete in Soldier Salute

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor December 28, 2023

The Iowa men's and women's wrestling squads will be back in action on Friday and Saturday in the second annual Solider Salute at Xtream Arena. The tournament, which recognizes and honors former,...