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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 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...

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...