Iowa Takes Out Minnesota, 27-11

Iowa Takes Out Minnesota, 27-11

Live updates from the #3 Iowa Hawkeyes at #10 Minnesota Gophers Big Ten Dual

Feb 5, 2017 by Wrestling Nomad
Iowa Takes Out Minnesota, 27-11
Another week, another Big Ten Super Dual. The Iowa Hawkeyes take this one 27-11 over Minnesota at the Williams Arena and Sports Pavilion. Iowa improves to 10-2 overall, 6-1 in conference duals. Minnesota falls to 6-4 overall and 5-3 in Big Ten matches. Check out how it all went down below.

Iowa 27, Minnesota 11
149: #4 Brandon Sorensen (Iowa) majors Brandon Kingsley (Minnesota), 13-2
157: #2 Michael Kemerer (Iowa) majors #9 Jake Short (Minnesota), 13-5
165: Joey Gunther (Iowa) decision #10 Nick Wanzek (Minnesota), 5-2
174: #8 Alex Meyer (Iowa) majors Chris Pfarr (Minnesota), 10-1
184: #4 Sammy Brooks (Iowa) majors Bobby Steveson (Minnesota), 10-2
197: #2 Brett Pfarr (Minnesota) techs Mitch Bowman (Iowa), 19-4
285: #8 Michael Kroells (Minnesota) decision Steven Holloway (Iowa), 7-0
125: #1 Thomas Gilman (Iowa) pins #4 Ethan Lizak (Minnesota), 5:58 [Iowa deducted one team point]
133: #3 Cory Clark (Iowa) decision #20 Mitch McKee (Minnesota), 10-3
141: #11 Tommy Thorn (Minnesota) decision #20 Topher Carton (Iowa), 3-2

149 - #4 Brandon Sorensen (IOWA) vs Brandon Kingsley (MINNESOTA)

1st period: Back in 2015, when Iowa came to Minnesota the dual also started with Brandon Kingsley, but that was up at 165. Sorensen is 19-2 on the year, while Kingsley is 6-8 this season. Sorensen working a front head and hand fighting hard, only one shot so far. Hanging out in collar ties, and another shot from Sorensen but Kingsley squares up, goes front head and gets the stalemate. Two shot attempts from Sorensen, in on the right leg, gets Kingsley draped and finishes for 2. Kingsley keeping his base well but can't free his wrists agains Sorensen. Sorensen gets up to 1:06 of riding time and leads 2-0.

2nd period: They start neutral on Sorensen's choice. Similar to the first period, handfighting but a Kingsley shot. Sorensen breaks the lock and wants a go-behind, able to finish it for the 4-0 lead. Sorensen cuts him quickly looking for more points. Under a minute and Kingsley takes a half shot. Little ankle pick from Sorensen for his third takedown of the match. Riding with a bar now is Sorensen and looking to finish out this period on top. Stall warning against Kingsley as Iowa has a 6-1 lead and 1:55 of riding time.

3rd period: Kingsley starts on top and Sorensen out, 1:44 of riding time. Sorensen finishes the takedown with a dump and you could hear Brands the entire time. Cuts him and it's 9-2 now. Hawkeye goes back to the front head, another go behind and riding time is locked with an 11-2 lead. One more stalling and Sorensen rides him out for the 13-2 major.

157 - #2 Michael Kemerer (IOWA) vs #9 Jake Short (MINNESOTA)

1st period: Midlands champ Kemerer enters this match 21-1 and CKLV champ Short is 18-9 thus far. Iowa leads 4-0 entering this feature match of top-10 opponents. Kemerer immediately in on a right side single and chases around for the finish just 20 seconds in. Short up to his feet on the restart and gets the escape, 13 seconds of RT. Flash takedown for Short and Kemerer out immediately. Pace slowing down a little here as Brands saying "head hands." Stalemate as they lock up, under a minute now. Kemerer finishes once again for the 5-3 lead and rides out the period.

2nd period: Kemerer on bottom and out quickly once again for the 6-3 lead. Fast shot by Short and they are stuck in a whizzer position as the ref blows it dead. Halfway through now and collar tie in the center. Short working a front head and stalemate. Re-shot and finish from Kemerer for another takedown. Has short flat and working a tilt. Rides out the period for an 8-3 lead and 1:08 of RT.

3rd period: Short out but Kemerer immediately shoots and finishes for the 10-4 lead, close to a major now. Kemerer has RT locked and cuts him hoping to get the major. Scramble/leg pass doesn't work out for Shot and trails 12-5 with RT locked. Kemerer working a bar/tilt here to close out the match 13-5 for another major and 8-0 Hawkeyes lead.

165 - Joey Gunther (IOWA) vs #10 Nick Wanzek (MINNESOTA)

1st period: Gunther is 14-5 and Wanzek has a 21-8 record. This is the first match the Gophers will be favored in and need bonus here from the junior Wanzek. Like Kingsley, Wanzek is down from where he started the year. Gunther wants to collar tie and Wanzek wants space. Gunther controlling the mat and taking ground in these first 50 seconds. Ref says fingers as they two keep handfighting and Gunther works collar ties. Shot from Gunther fought off by Wanzek. Still no score two minutes in. Gunther continues to hang on the head and finally shoots, finishes on the edge and out of bounds. Wanzek can't get out on the restart, and they head to the edge once again. Another lift and return for Gunter to ride out the period, 26 seconds of riding time.

2nd period: Wanzek starts down. Gunther chases the ankle and sucks him back to the mat, out of bounds 18 seconds in. Wanzek finally out but Gunther has 51 seconds of RT. Gopher keeping his butt to the middle and taking ground as Gunther digs an underhook and spins toward the center. Trying to cut off the mat and shoot but Wanzek is fended off. Gunther has done an excellent job controlling the ties. Wanzek playing with the head but can't score, 2-1 entering the third.

3rd period: Gunther goes down, and is out holding 44 seconds of RT and a 3-1 lead. Gunther pumping his feet toward the edge and Wanzek clears a front head position. Wanzek has made space and shot a couple times but couldn't get through Gunther's elbows. Under a minute and Gunther still taking ground, but a low shot from Wanzek. Gunther narrowly avoids giving up a takedown but gives up the stall call. Wanzek again in on the low left ankle and Gunther kicks out, re-shot and OOB 13 to go. That's it, Gunther wins 5-2 after a last second takedown. 11-0 lead for Iowa.

174 - #8 Alex Meyer (IOWA) vs Chris Pfarr (MINNESOTA)

1st period: Meyer is 16-5 and Pfarr is 15-9. Stalemate 21 seconds in, but Meyer is bleeding. Back to action as Meyer tries to control Pfarr's wrist. Meyer goes back to the 2 on 1 but more blood. No score in the first minute. Blood yet again for Meyer. They're going to need to plug this up or go Gable wrap as Meyer uses blood time for the 4th time already. Pfarr tapping the head and into a collar tie now. Under a minute and no committed shots yet, Meyer working another 2 on 1. Stopped 18 seconds left, looks like Meyer is bleeding... again. No score in the first period.

2nd period: ​Meyer chooses down. Escape 6 seconds in. Knee pull but Meyer fights out of Pfarr's shot attempt. Hard snap to  clear a tie, and right back to the collar tie. Meyer shoots now, gets the leg up. Tries to trip, shelfs it, gets it up again and finally runs through it. Long time to convert, but Meyer leading 3-0 and slowly building RT. Meyer working on the right wrist but Pfarr finally frees it, goes tight waist now. Meyer rides out the period.

3rd period: Pfarr starts on bottom. Up to his feet and fighting hands, turns in but Meyer body locks. Out though and 3-1 lead as RT is juusstt over a minute for the Hawkeye. Stoppage as the ref doesn't like the finger caught in a singlet. Meyer goes 2 on 1, catches Pfarr and turns the corner on a double. Meyer has Pfarr on his back now with the leg turked. Ref holding 4 and a 9-1 lead with riding time locked to seal the major. 15-0 lead for Iowa after four matches.

184 - #4 Sammy Brooks (IOWA) vs Bobby Steveson (MINNESOTA)

1st period: Brooks enters 18-2 with Steveson looking at a 10-12 record. Brooks goes 2 on 1 early and Steveson counters with a hard collar tie. No score in the first minute as Brooks starts a lefty underhook. Shot on the left leg, working to shelf it, working towards the edge. Brooks pulls  him back in all the way to the center and finishes. Holds him down, 2 backs and a 4-0 lead as they head toward the edge. Steveson tries to knee slide but can't clear wrist control. 4-0 lead and a minute of RT for Brooks.

2nd period: Steveson starts down. Brooks has Steveson belly down and working on the right wrist. Steveson clears it but can't get to his base. Brooks keeps working the right wrist but Bobby finally up after 1:50 of riding time. Brooks again in on the left leg and comes around for the 6-1 lead. Brooks working a butt drag and right wrist lock as Steveson gets stalling called against him. A switch and hip clear gets Bobby out right at the end of the period.

3rd period: Brooks goes down, has 2:34 of RT banked. Up to his feet and out in 7 seconds. High c to the right leg this time and circling on the mat. Steveson fighting hard with a whizzer and back squared up. Another go behind gives Brooks the 9-2 lead and RT is locked, in position for a major. Brooks rides him out for the 10-2 major and a 19-0 lead for Iowa at halftime.

197 - Mitch Bowman (IOWA) vs #2 Brett Pfarr (MINNESOTA)

1st period: Bowman is just 4-1 on the year, while Pfarr is 21-1. Gopher fans are rooting for Pfarr to get his first pin on the season and get Minnesota back into this match. Not sure why Cash Wilcke is out, but Bowman's only results are from the Luther Open and the Iowa CC dual. Early takedown and cut for Pfarr, 2-1 lead. Drag, kicks the leg up and finishes the single for another takedown. 4-2 lead as they come back to the center.nHard club for Bowman and a sweep single attempt for Pfarr, finishes on the other leg on a second shot to go 6-2 and immediately into a tilt. Gets the 2 count, cuts him and gets a go behind for the 10-3 lead. Under a minute and Pfarr getting riding time now. Working a wrist and bar. Over a minute of riding time. 

2nd period: ​Bowman goes down and out early. Pfarr goes hi c, doesn't panic in the short scramble, gets the 12-4 lead and has a cradle locked. Bowman breaks the grip as Pfarr gets over 2 minutes of RT. Pfarr clearly more concerned with the pin than a tech, finally gets the tilt and holds for 4. Goes power half here and Bowman goes over but not far enough to give up backs. RT up over 3.

3rd period: Pfarr picks neutral and swing single right away. 18-4 lead with RT locked. Another cradle attempt, has the leg trapped. Plenty of time to turn the cradle. Bowman using his elbow well to fight the lock. Finally breaks it but down to 20. Pfarr wins 19-4 to get the Gophers on the board.

285 - Steven Holloway (IOWA) vs #8 Michael Kroells (MINNESOTA)

1st period: Holloway is 5-6 and Kroells is 21-7. Holloway takes ground early. Noticeable size advantage for Kroells. Holloway wants an underhook. No score in the first 90 seconds. Kroells taking his time here as Holloway wants to continue collar tying. Holloway not backing down but the period ends 0-0.

2nd period: Kroells chooses bottom. Holloway goes thigh pry, but gives up the reversal as they go out of bounds. Kroells will need his fourth fall of the year to pull Minnesota within 8. Holloway staying on his base here. Kroells RT up over a minute now. Kroells working a turk but can't turn the Hawkeye.

3rd period: Holloway goes down. Riding time up over 2 minutes as Kroells works out to the side. Weight starting to an issue here as Kroells gets him flat. RT is locked now. Doesn't look like Kroells is going to get this pin, great job staying strong on bottom by Holloway. Kroells finally breaks through and gets 4 on a tilt. 7-0 final and 19-8 lead for Iowa as we head back down to the little guys.

125 - #1 Thomas Gilman (IOWA) vs #4 Ethan Lizak (MINNESOTA)

1st period: Top-ranked Gilman is still undefeated at 20-0 taking on "backpack" Lizak at 20-3 this season. Any win from Gilman seals the dual. These two met twice in the 2015 season, with Gilman winning by tech and 11-4 decision. Marquee match of the dual, two top-5 guys. Swing single and Lizak has it locked, but Gilman whizzers down hard. Lizak fighting hard to shelf it as Gilman grabs the leg and wants a leg pass, but Gilman gives up the takedown! This crowd is finally finally into it off the restart. Lizak getting swipes on the claw and leads 4-0 now. Lizak earning his nickname and Gilman is having trouble with those boots and Lizak GETS FOUR! Over a minute of RT and Lizak in major position leading 8-0 over undefeated and top ranked Gilman. Lizak keeps those boots in and Gilman's head is down, but a stalemate. Minnesota is NOT happy with that. Lizak rides out the period, 8-0 lead and 2:18 of riding time.

Watch entire 1st period:


2nd period: ​Lizak on top here, stalemate 19 seconds in. Gilman finally in a position to kick out, but Lizak hangs on the ankle to get the stall but over 3 mins of RT. Lizak's right hand has given Gilman problems on the left wrist and still that awkward leg ride, but Gilman finally comes around for the reversal. 8-2 entering the last period, 3:28 of riding time.

3rd period: Gilman takes neutral and immediately takes him down. Wasn't able to cut him, finally out and another go behind from Gilman. Playing catch and release and GILMAN GOES COW CATCHER! Gilman has him on the mat, trailing 10-8 but with four backs holding. AND GILMAN GETS THE FALL! What a match. Crazy comeback and Gilman stays undefeated. Iowa seals the dual. The Hawkeyes had a warning early, and lose a team point here for second control of mat warning.

Watch Gilman Pin Lizak Here

133 - #3 Cory Clark (IOWA) vs #20 Mitch McKee (MINNESOTA)

1st period: Clark is 10-1 and hopefully back to 100% from his shoulder injury. True freshman McKee is 17-11 hoping to knock off the two-time NCAA finalist. Not a lot of time to catch our breath after that insane match at 125. Mckee working a front head but Clark hanging heavy on the elbow. Clark clears and in on the single as McKee tries to get heavy. McKee draping hard and earns a stalemate halfway through this period. Under a minute now as Clark is working front head this time, trying to get his head in the hole. McKee comes up and clears it. McKee once again draped as Clark works backward but no score.

2nd period: Clark on bottom, out quick and FAST single to go up 3-0. Clark with a bar half now but McKee fight out of it. Clark in on it again and driving hard through McKee's shoulder. Last 30 here and Clark is really wearing on McKee on top. Great job from McKee not giving up backs but a lot of pressure from Clark.

3rd period: On their feet and Mckee shoots first. Merkle position into a butt drag and Clark leads 5-0 with over two minutes of RT. Continues to work that left armbar. Restart under a minute and Clark goes Merkle just lick he tried against Kaid Brock. Gets 4 backs but McKee is up and out. Clark loses the major as McKee finishes off with a quick takedown. Clark wins 10-3.

141 - #20 Topher Carton (IOWA) vs #11 Tommy Thorn (MINNESOTA)

1st period: Carton and Thorn close out the dual. Carton is 18-5, Thorn enters 12-4. Not a lot of action early on. Statemate 1:16 to go, still scoreless. Thorn finishes the single and throws boots in late in his period. Ref checking the time now to confirm the score as Carton was working an escape or reversal late in the period.

2nd period: Carton starting on bottom, working a reversal again. Thorn locking around the arm and head as Carton rolls through it. Carton comes to his feet and lifts Thorn's leg, but stalemate 1:02 left in the period. Thorn over 1:20 of RT. Awkward leg ride again for Thorn as Carton is able to finish the reversal this time. 

3rd period: Thorn down, RT down to 1:09 for him. Carton gets riding time under a minute.Thorn up to his feet, but Carton works him back down to the mat. Hard chop from Carton to work a rightside armbar. Thorn breaks the bar but is flat now, trying to work up to his feet and finally does, 35 to go. Carton shoots Thorn out of bounds and there's a stall call. Carton has Thorn flat, trying to come around and fight off the lock but can't. Thorn wins 3-2, Iowa wins 27-11.