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Austin Hanson

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor

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Austin Hanson is the Pregame Editor at The Daily Iowan. He is a senior at the University of Iowa studying journalism and mass communication and sport and recreation management. Austin has been on The Daily Iowan’s sports staff since 2019. During that time, he’s been in a number of roles from reporter to Sports Editor. Austin has covered more than 15 different Hawkeye sports over the last three years.

All content by Austin Hanson

Sam LaPorta

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
October 21, 2020

Joe Wieskamp

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
October 20, 2020
Swimmers compete during the second session of the the 2020 Big Ten Women's Swimming and Diving Championship at the the HTRC on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020.

Women’s swimmers amend Title IX complaint

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
October 19, 2020
Iowa Head Coach Fran McCaffery laughs at a call during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 77-68.

Depth a strength for Iowa basketball

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
October 18, 2020
Iowa's 165-pound Alex Marinelli celebrates after defeating Northwestern's Shayne Oster during session two of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament in Piscataway, NJ on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Marinelli won by fall in 2:41.

Hawkeye Wrestling Club to allow fans at Showdown Open

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
October 16, 2020
Iowa offensive lineman Tristan Wirfs runs a drill during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Feb. 28, 2020. (Joe Robbins/Getty Images/TNS)

Former Hawkeyes struggle in Week 5 of the NFL season

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
October 14, 2020
Former Iowa wrestler Barry Davis (left) talks with former Iowa wrestling head coach Dan Gable during the intermission of a wrestling dual meet between Iowa and Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arean on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 48-0.

Gable to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
October 14, 2020
Contributed

Eierman finishes fifth at USA Wrestling Senior Nationals

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
October 11, 2020
Contributed

Eierman falls in semifinals at USA Wrestling Senior Nationals

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
October 10, 2020
Contributed

Eierman breezes into 2020 USA Wrestling Senior Nationals quarterfinals

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
October 10, 2020
The main floor is seen during Xtream Arena's opening media tour in Coralville on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020.

USA Wrestling’s 2020 Senior Nationals will come to Coralville this weekend

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
October 8, 2020
Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon prepares to tackle during the Iowa football game against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks 38-14. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Revamped Hawkeye defense aims to make impact in 2020

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
October 7, 2020
Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery draws up plays during a timeout during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 77-68.

McCaffery navigates complexities of pandemic

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
October 6, 2020
The Nebraska defense jumps on a loose ball during the game against Nebraska on Friday, November 29, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Corn Huskers 27-24.

Opinion | The Hawkeyes can make the 2020-21 College Football Playoff

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
September 30, 2020
Gonzalo Leal putts during a golf invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Iowa came in first with a score of 593 against 12 other teams.

Gonzalo Leal Montero wins Zach Johnson Invitational

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
September 29, 2020

Sam LaPorta

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
September 27, 2020
Swimmers warm up before competition begins during the Thursday preliminary round of competition of the 2020 Women’s Women Big Ten Swim & Dive Championships on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. Swimmers competed in the 500 Yard Freestyle, the 200 Yard Individual Medley, and the 50 Yard Freestyle.

Title IX complaint filed by Iowa women’s swim and dive student-athletes

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
September 25, 2020

Iowa

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
September 24, 2020
Iowa head coach Tom Brands watches his team in action during a wrestling match between No.1 Iowa and No. 6 Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeater the Badgers, 32-3.

Hawkeye Wrestling Club Showdown Open coming to Xtream Arena Nov. 1

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
September 24, 2020

7-1

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
September 22, 2020
In this triptych, Women’s Swimming, Men’s Gymnastics, and Men’s Tennis are seen during their 2019-2020 season. (Daily Iowan Photo Staff)

Student-athletes comment on program cuts, history of sports at Iowa

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
September 22, 2020
Mark Kaufman speaks at the save swim meeting outside the IMU on Aug. 29, 2020. He is an alumni and was a student athletic trainer at the University of Iowa.

Save Iowa Sports fundraising campaign hits $1.65 million in pledges

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
September 22, 2020
Mark Kaufman speaks at the save swim meeting outside the IMU on Aug. 29, 2020. He is an alumni and was a student athletic trainer at the University of Iowa.

Pledge campaign to save four discontinued Hawkeye sports started

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
September 21, 2020
Mark Kaufman speaks at the save swim meeting outside the IMU on Aug. 29, 2020. He is an alumni and was a student athletic trainer at the University of Iowa.

Efforts to revive Iowa swim and dive continue

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
September 20, 2020
The main floor is seen during Xtream Arena's opening media tour in Coralville on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020.

Coralville officially lands professional hockey team

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
September 17, 2020

No, Iowa State can’t bounce back after it’s embarrassing loss to Louisiana

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
September 13, 2020
Courtney Buzzerio and Hannah Clayton try to stop the Huskers from scoring during the Iowa and Nebraska volleyball game. The Huskers defeated the Hawkeyes in three sets on November 9, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Iowa volleyball aims to take step forward in 2020-21

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
September 10, 2020
The main floor is seen during Xtream Arena's opening media tour in Coralville on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020.

Xtream Arena to serve as star attraction for Iowa corridor communities

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
September 9, 2020
Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy looks to pass during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17.

College football returns to the Power Five this weekend

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
September 8, 2020
Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren speaks about the cancellation of the men's basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind., on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Opinion | Time for the Big Ten to get its act together

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
September 2, 2020
Mark Kaufman speaks at the save swim meeting outside the IMU on Aug. 29, 2020. He is an alumni and was a student athletic trainer at the University of Iowa.

Council established to save Iowa swimming and diving programs

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
September 1, 2020
Swimmers compete in the 200 backstoke during a swim meet at the CRWC on January 11, 2020 between Iowa, Illinois, and Notre Dame. The Hawkeye men's team defeated the fighting Irish 159.50 to 140.50 while the Hawkeye women's team defeated the fighting Illini 223 to 86 and lost to the fighting Irish 99.50 to 209.50.

Questions surround 2021 NCAA men’s swimming and diving championship at Iowa

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
August 27, 2020

No, they made the wrong decision

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
August 25, 2020
Swimmers warm up before competition begins during the Thursday preliminary round of competition of the 2020 Women’s Women Big Ten Swim & Dive Championships on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. Swimmers competed in the 500 Yard Freestyle, the 200 Yard Individual Medley, and the 50 Yard Freestyle.

Members of Iowa swimming and diving programs reflect on ‘heartbreaking’ sports cuts

Robert Read and Austin Hanson
August 24, 2020
Austin Hanson/Contributed

Opinion | NCAA Football video games can still make a comeback

Austin Hanson and Isaac Goffin
July 13, 2020
Iowa sophomore Alex Schaake poses for a portrait at Hoak Family Golf Complex on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

John Deere Classic Tournament Director Clair Peterson reflects on cancellation of 2020 event

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
July 8, 2020
Iowa Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz speaks at a press conference at the Kenyon Football Practice Field on Friday, June 12th, 2020. Ferentz and along with players Ivory Kelly-Martin, Kaevon Merriweather, and Keith Duncan spoke to the press about political standings and solidarity in the current state of civil unrest. (Tate Hildyard/ The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes begin voluntary workouts with two days of ‘powerful’ meetings

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
June 12, 2020
Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

Iowa’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to resume activities June 1

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
May 22, 2020
Iowa's Will Davies hits a forehand during a men's tennis match between Iowa and Texas Tech at the HTRC on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. The Red Raiders defeated the Hawkeyes, 4-3.

Allaf, Davies earn All-Big Ten honors

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
May 20, 2020
Iowa Volleyball Head Coach Bond Shymansky watches his team play against the Indiana Hoosiers on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 3-0.

Shymansky, Iowa volleyball officially penalized for NCAA rule infractions

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
May 20, 2020
Iowa's Kareem Allaf hits a forehand during a men's tennis match between Iowa and Nebraska-Omaha at the HTRC on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mavericks, 6-1.

Allaf, Kerst earn postseason honors

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
May 18, 2020
Iowa's Elise Van Heuvelen Treadwell celebrates a point during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Indiana at the HTRC on Sunday, March 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 4-3. .

Van Heuvelen Treadwell earns ITA honor

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
May 18, 2020
Iowa’s 174-pound Michael Kemerer wrestles Ohio State’s Kaleb Romero during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 4 Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. No. 2 Kemerer defeated No. 8 Romero by decision, 6-1, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 24-10.

Iowa wrestler Michael Kemerer determined heading into final year as a Hawkeye

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
May 5, 2020
Members of the Iowa wrestling team pose for a photo after winning the team title during the final session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament in Piscataway, NJ, on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Iowa won the team title with 157.5 points.

Eight Hawkeyes named NWCA Academic Honorees

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
April 30, 2020
Iowa's 125-pound Spencer Lee grapples with Purdue's Devin Schroder during the final session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament in Piscataway, NJ, on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Lee won by major decision 16-2, securing the 125-pound championship, and Iowa won the team title with 157.5 points.

Lee named co-winner of AAU James E. Sullivan Award

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
April 29, 2020
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Jarrod Uthoff (20) shoots a three point shot against Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) in the Barclays Center on Sunday, March 20, 2016 in Brooklyn, New York. Uthoff ended the game with 6 rebounds, 16 points, and 2 assists. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 87-68.

Jarrod Uthoff’s G League journey halted by COVID-19

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
April 28, 2020
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley calls out assignments during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl between Iowa and USC in San Diego on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. This was Stanley's final game in an Iowa uniform.

Stanley, Greenlee named Big Ten Medal of Honor winners

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
April 28, 2020
Members of the Iowa wrestling team pose for a photo after winning the team title during the final session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament in Piscataway, NJ, on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Iowa won the team title with 157.5 points.

Iowa wrestling earns three postseason awards

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
April 24, 2020
Iowa's Alex Marinelli prepares to wrestle during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 4 Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 24-10.

Iowa wrestling sets NCAA attendance record

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
April 24, 2020
Iowa's 174-pound Michael Kemerer looks out at the crowd while grappling with Minnesota's Devin Skatzka during session two of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament in Piscataway, NJ on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Kemerer won by major decision, 22-9.

NCAA grants Kemerer another year of eligibility

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
April 19, 2020
Iowa's 125-pound Spencer Lee grapples with Purdue's Devin Schroder during the final session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament in Piscataway, NJ, on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Lee won by major decision 16-2, securing the 125-pound championship, and Iowa won the team title with 157.5 points.

Lineup preview: The 2020-21 Iowa wrestling team

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
April 16, 2020
Luka Garza flexes during a huddle before a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 77-68.

Garza to undergo NBA Draft process

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
April 10, 2020
Iowa's 197-lb Jacob Warner hugs head coach Tom Brands during the fourth session of the 2019 Big Ten Wrestling Championships in Minneapolis, MN on Saturday, March 9, 2019. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Brands nabs NWCA National Coach of the Year honor

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
April 8, 2020
Iowa's 149-pound Pat Lugo grapples with Ohio State's Sammy Sasso during the final session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament in Piscataway, NJ, on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Lugo won by decision 2-1, securing the 149-pound championship, and Iowa won the team title with 157.5 points.

Pat Lugo reflects on 2019-20 wrestling season, Hawkeye career

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
April 6, 2020
Iowa's 125-pound Spencer Lee grapples with Purdue's Devin Schroder during the final session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament in Piscataway, NJ, on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Lee won by major decision 16-2, securing the 125-pound championship, and Iowa won the team title with 157.5 points.

Hawkeye wrestling denied ending to dominant 2019-20 season

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
April 5, 2020
Iowa coaches Terry (left) and Tom Brands gesture toward the officials during a wrestling dual meet between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 26-6.

Brands self-quarantining amid COVID-19 pandemic

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
March 31, 2020
Iowa's 125-pound Spencer Lee grapples with Purdue's Devin Schroder during the final session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament in Piscataway, NJ, on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Lee won by major decision 16-2, securing the 125-pound championship, and Iowa won the team title with 157.5 points.

Wrestling named DI’s Men’s Team of the Year

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
March 30, 2020
Iowa Center Luka Garzais blocked by Illinois Center Kofi Cockburn during a game against the University of Illinois on Sunday, March, 8, 2020 at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. The Hawkeyes lost to the Fighting Illini, 76-78.

Garza named Big Man of the Year

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
March 30, 2020
Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee wrestles Ohio State’s Hunter Lucas during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 4 Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. No. 1 Lee defeated Lucas by technical fall in 2:32, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 24-10.

Lee named NCAA Division I Most Dominant Wrestler

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
March 24, 2020
Fans leave the game after the men's basketball game against Western Carolina at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Catamounts 78-60.

NCAA postseason events, Big Ten events canceled

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
March 12, 2020
University of Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta dresses Faculty Senate members during a Faculty Senate meeting on Oct. 29, 2019.

Big Ten to conduct winter and spring sporting events without fans

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
March 11, 2020
Iowa center Luka Garza prepares to make a free throw during a game on March 8 at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

2020 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament to be played without fans

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
March 11, 2020
A basketball is seen on the court during a game between Iowa and Wisconsin on Jan. 27 at Carver Hawkeye Arena.

NCAA bars fans from its postseason events

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
March 11, 2020
Iowa's Benton Weinberg walks towards the clubhouse during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.

Lineup consistency key for Iowa men’s golf

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
March 10, 2020
Iowa pitcher Trenton Wallace takes his turn on the mound during a game against Ontario at Duane Banks Field on Friday, September 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Jays 30-6 in 14 innings.

Hawkeyes bring heat to Sunshine State

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
March 8, 2020
Iowa thrower Laulauga Tausaga competes in the women’s shot put premiere during the fourth annual Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Friday, Jan 17, 2020. Tausaga’s 16.72m throw earned her sixth place, behind five throwers who surpassed the previous meet record of 17.13m.

Tausaga named Midwest Field Athlete of the Year

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
March 6, 2020
Iowa’s 165-pound Alex Marinelli grapples with Oklahoma State’s Travis Wittlake during a wrestling dual meet between No 1. Iowa and No. 9 Oklahoma State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. No. 2 Marinelli defeated No. 6 Wittlake by decision, 3-2, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys, 34-6.

Hawkeye wrestling begins Big Ten title bid

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
March 5, 2020

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Austin Hanson
March 4, 2020
Iowa’s 174-pound Michael Kemerer grapples with Oklahoma State’s Joe Smith during a wrestling dual meet between No 1. Iowa and No. 9 Oklahoma State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. No. 1 Kemerer defeated No. 13 Smith by major decision, 12-2, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys, 34-6.

Kemerer looking to finish successful comeback season

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
March 2, 2020

Michael Kemerer

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
February 26, 2020
Zeitler proving to be superstar for Iowa golf

Zeitler proving to be superstar for Iowa golf

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
February 24, 2020
Iowa’s 174-pound Michael Kemerer grapples with Oklahoma State’s Joe Smith during a wrestling dual meet between No 1. Iowa and No. 9 Oklahoma State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. No. 1 Kemerer defeated No. 13 Smith by major decision, 12-2, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys, 34-6.

By the numbers: Hawkeye wrestling’s regular season success

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
February 24, 2020
Iowa’s 149-pound Pat Lugo grapples with Oklahoma State’s Boo Lewallen during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 9 Oklahoma State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. No. 2 Lugo defeated No. 6 Lewallen by fall in 2:22, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys, 34-6. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Lugo steals the show on Senior Night

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2020
Iowa's Spencer Lee wrestles Penn State's Brandon Meredith during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 2 Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020.

Historic rivalry renewed as Hawkeyes meet Cowboys at Carver

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
February 20, 2020
Iowa's 133-pound Paul Glynn wrestles UTC's Wade Cummings during a wrestling dual-meet between Iowa and Tennessee-Chattanooga at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Glynn won by decision, 11-7, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Mocs, 39-0.

Hawkeye seniors ready for final act at Carver

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
February 18, 2020
Iowa head coach Tyler Stith walks on the green during the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Sunday, April 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes finished second, behind Texas Tech, in the tournament after three rounds scoring 859 (-5; 289, 285, 285).

Quality coaching key to Iowa golf’s success

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
February 17, 2020
NBA Associate VP for Basketball Operations Garth Glissman speaks in 116 IMU on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020. Glissman spoke about the league's business operations to a room of Sports Management students.

NBA league office member Garth Glissman visits UI campus

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
February 17, 2020
Iowa's 141-pound Max Murin wrestles Minnesota's Mitch McKee during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 13 Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020.The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 35-6.

Murin, DeSanto return to propel Hawkeyes past Minnesota

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
February 16, 2020
Iowa’s 149-pound Pat Lugo wrestles Penn State’s Jarod Verkleeren during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 2 Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on 2020. No. 1 Lugo defeated Verkleeren by decision, 6-1, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 19-17.

Lugo brings leadership, consistency to Hawkeye wrestling room

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
February 13, 2020
Iowa’s 141-pound Carter Happel wrestles Penn State’s Nick Lee during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 2 Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Jan. 31. No. 2 Lee defeated Happel by technical fall in 5:53, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 19-17.

Regular season crown within reach for Iowa wrestling

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
February 11, 2020

Iowa

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
February 10, 2020
Iowa sophomore Alex Schaake poses for a portrait at Hoak Family Golf Complex on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

Iowa surges late in Big Ten Match Play

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
February 10, 2020
Iowa’s 149-pound Pat Lugo wrestles Penn State’s Jarod Verkleeren during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 2 Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on 2020. No. 1 Lugo defeated Verkleeren by decision, 6-1, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 19-17.

Hawkeye wrestling topples Michigan

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
February 9, 2020
Wieskamp heats up, propels Hawkeyes past Cornhuskers

Wieskamp heats up, propels Hawkeyes past Cornhuskers

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
February 8, 2020
Iowa’s 285-pound Tony Cassioppi wrestles Wisconsin’s Trent Hillger during a wrestling match between No.1 Iowa and No. 6 Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. Cassioppi won by decision, 3-2, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 32-3.

Cassioppi, Hawkeyes hope to slow down Michigan in Ann Arbor

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
February 6, 2020
Iowa infielder Nia Carter slides to home plate at the Iowa softball game against Indian Hills at Pearl Field on Sunday, October 6th, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Warriors 21-2.

Hawkeyes fired up ahead of 2020 campaign

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
February 5, 2020
Iowa’s 133-pound Austin DeSanto wrestles Ohio State’s Jordan Decatur during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 4 Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. No. 2 DeSanto defeated No. 18 Decatur by technical fall in 5:59, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 24-10. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye wrestling not fazed by mid-season injuries

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
February 4, 2020
Infielder Mia Ruther bunts during the Iowa softball fall opener against Des Moines Area Community College. The Hawkeyes beat the Bears 4-1 in 10 innings.

Ruther, Hawkeyes ready to right the ship in 2020

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
February 3, 2020
Iowa’s 165-pound Jeremiah Moody wrestles Northwestern’s Shayne Oster during the first session of the 57th Annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, IL, on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. Oster won by major decision, 13-5.

Hawkeye wrestling blows by Spartans in East Lansing

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
February 2, 2020
Iowa's Austin DeSanto lays injured during a bout against Penn State's Roman Bravo-Young during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 2 Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes rally to beat Nittany Lions following DeSanto injury

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
January 31, 2020
Iowa’s 174-pound Michael Kemerer wrestles Ohio State’s Kaleb Romero during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 4 Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. No. 2 Kemerer defeated No. 8 Romero by decision, 6-1, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 24-10.

Hawkeyes looking to stay on top against No. 2 Penn State

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
January 30, 2020
Iowa's Pat Lugo is introduced during a wrestling dual meet between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 26-6.

Carver houses storied Hawkeye wrestling tradition

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
January 28, 2020
Iowa’s 141-pound Carter Happel wrestles Ohio State’s Luke Pletcher during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 4 Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020. No. 1 Pletcher defeated Happel by major decision, 14-5, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 24-10. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes tweak lineup, defeat Buckeyes to stay perfect

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
January 24, 2020
Iowa's 165-pound Alex Marinelli defeats Nebraska's Isaiah White during a wrestling dual meet between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Jan. 18. Marinelli won by decision, 4-3, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 26-6.

Top-ranked Hawkeyes ready for clash at Carver

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
January 23, 2020
Iowa’s 174-pound Michael Kemerer wrestles Wisconsin’s Jared Krattiger during a wrestling match between No.1 Iowa and No. 6 Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. Kemerer won by a fall in 5:46, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 32-3.

Hawkeye wrestling embracing tough stretch ahead

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
January 21, 2020
Iowa's Elise Van Heuvelen Treadwell hits a forehand during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Maryland at the HTRC on Sunday, April 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 6-1.

Women’s tennis completes first leg of southeast action

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
January 20, 2020
Iowa's 125-pound Spencer Lee wrestles Nevraska's Alex Thomsen during a wrestling dual meet between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. Lee won by technical fall in 2:56, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 26-6. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Lee’s early dominance key to Iowa’s success

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor
January 18, 2020
Iowa’s 165-pound Alex Marinelli wrestles Virginia Tech’s David McFadden during the fourth session of the 57th Annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, IL, on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. Marinelli won by decision, 5-3, and placed first in the weight class.

Iowa wrestling continues to roll in Indiana, defeating Purdue 41-0

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
January 12, 2020
Iowa’s 184-pound Abe Assad wrestles Northern Iowa’s Taylor Lujan during the fourth session of the 57th Annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, IL, on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. Lujan won by decision, 4-0, and placed first in the weight class.

Iowa wrestling blanks Indiana in Bloomington

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
January 10, 2020
Iowa’s 165-pound Alex Marinelli wrestles Bucknell’s Zachary Hartman during the third session of the 57th Annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, IL, on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. Marinelli won by decision, 8-3.

Iowa wrestling sets team scoring record, crowns five champions at Midlands

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
December 30, 2019
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