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Follow the Iowa Hawkeyes throughout the college wrestling season with news, notes and interviews.

  1. NCAA Considering Reduced Penalties For Gambling-Related Suspensions

    NCAA Considering Reduced Penalties For Gambling-Related Suspensions

    Oct 5, 2023

    The NCAA is reconsidering its gambling penalties for those who don’t wager on their own teams, and it could mean reduced sanctions — or perhaps none at all — for some of the Iowa and Iowa State athletes involved in the state’s sports wagering investigation.
  2. Iowa Freshman Ben Kueter Ramping Up For Wrestling Part Of Dual-Sport Duties

    Iowa Freshman Ben Kueter Ramping Up For Wrestling Part Of Dual-Sport Duties

    Sep 13, 2023

    Ben Kueter’s two-sport juggling act is underway.
  3. Victor Voinovich Is Headed To Iowa

    Victor Voinovich Is Headed To Iowa

    May 8, 2023

    NCAA qualifier Victor Voinovich, who entered the transfer portal last month after his freshman season at Oklahoma State, announced Monday that he’s headed to Iowa.
  4. Iowa Wrestling's Attendance Figures Are Staggering!

    Iowa Wrestling's Attendance Figures Are Staggering!

    Feb 23, 2023

    If numbers are your thing, then the University of Iowa's average dual attendance figures will leave you in awe. The Hawkeyes averaged over 14,000 per home dual for the second year in a row, and have averaged over 10,000 during five of the past seven seasons (not including the 2021 COVID year where fans weren't allowed).
  5. Hawkeye Insider: Walk-On Kelly Became 'A Man' At Iowa

    Hawkeye Insider: Walk-On Kelly Became 'A Man' At Iowa

    Feb 22, 2023

    For every Greg Randall, there is Mitch Kelly. For every Spencer Lee, there is Joe Kelly.
  6. Hawkeye Interviews Following Iowa's 28-7 Win Over Oklahoma State

    Hawkeye Interviews Following Iowa's 28-7 Win Over Oklahoma State

    Feb 20, 2023

    Hear from Tom Brands, Spencer Lee, and Abe Assad after Iowa's 28-7 win over Oklahoma State in the final dual of the season.
  7. Hawkeye Insider: Iowa Reaping Rewards Of Third Attempt To Reel In Real

    Hawkeye Insider: Iowa Reaping Rewards Of Third Attempt To Reel In Real

    Feb 7, 2023

    The third time’s a charm when it comes to the relationship between Real Woods and the University of Iowa wrestling program.
  8. Hear Post-Match Thoughts From The Hawkeyes And Nittany Lions

    Hear Post-Match Thoughts From The Hawkeyes And Nittany Lions

    Jan 28, 2023

    Top-ranked Penn State took down #2 Iowa 23-14 on Friday night in front of a sellout crowd at the Bryce Jordan Center, where the Nittany Lions used a pin from Roman Bravo-Young at 133 and closed the dual with four consecutive victories to rally back against the Hawkeyes.
  9. Hawkeye Insider: Cassioppi Cashing In On Pin Chase

    Hawkeye Insider: Cassioppi Cashing In On Pin Chase

    Jan 12, 2023

    It is a simple, yet challenging plan for University of Iowa senior Tony Cassioppi:
  10. 5 Big Tests For Iowa On Opening B10 Dual Weekend

    5 Big Tests For Iowa On Opening B10 Dual Weekend

    Jan 5, 2023

    Iowa kicks off its B1G schedule with a pair of weekend duals. The Hawkeyes face Illinois at home on Friday, January 6 at 7 p.m. CT then hit the road for a dual at Purdue on Sunday, January 8 at 1 p.m.
  11. Hawkeye Insider: Lineup Coming Together For Iowa Entering Big Ten Season

    Hawkeye Insider: Lineup Coming Together For Iowa Entering Big Ten Season

    Dec 28, 2022

    First-semester mat exams have concluded and second-ranked Iowa boasts a 7-0 record, despite fielding seven different dual lineups that featured 20 different Hawkeyes.
  12. Spencer Lee Among 29 Hawkeyes Competing At Soldier Salute

    Spencer Lee Among 29 Hawkeyes Competing At Soldier Salute

    Dec 28, 2022

    It appears that Spencer Lee will compete for the second time this season after the University of Iowa released 29 wrestlers that will compete at the Soldier Salute on December 29-30 in Coralville. Lee made his season debut with a 16-5 major decision over Corey Cabanban during the Iowa State dual on December 4. The Hawkeye senior is seeking his fourth NCAA championship this season.Also included are national place winners Real Woods, Jacob Warner, and Anthony Cassioppi.The full list has 16 attached and 13 unattached wrestlers. Drake Ayala, who replaced Lee last season, will compete unattached.
  13. Hear From Coaches And Athletes After Iowa St. vs Iowa Dual

    Hear From Coaches And Athletes After Iowa St. vs Iowa Dual

    Dec 4, 2022

    Iowa coach Tom Brands addresses the media after his team's 18-15 win over Iowa State
  14. Iowa's Bonus Points The Difference Against Iowa State In 5-5 Split

    Iowa's Bonus Points The Difference Against Iowa State In 5-5 Split

    Dec 4, 2022

    Iowa defeated Iowa State, 18-15, after each team won five matches. Bonus points were the difference for the Hawkeyes as they picked up major decisions from Spencer Lee, Cobe Siebrecht, and Nelson Brands. This dual also marked the season debut of Spencer Lee who kicked things off for Iowa at 125 pounds.
  15. Iowa State vs Iowa Is A Rivalry Built On History

    Iowa State vs Iowa Is A Rivalry Built On History

    Dec 2, 2022

    Who? Iowa State vs IowaWhen? Sunday, December 4 at 1:30 p.m. CentralWhat? The Cy-Hawk SeriesWhere? Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa CityHow to watch it? Big Ten NetworkHow to experience it? FloWrestling Watch Party