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Originally from Iowa, now the anchor of the Iowa Hawkeye lineup.

  1. Iowa Hawkeyes Reload For 2023-24 NCAA Season

    Iowa Hawkeyes Reload For 2023-24 NCAA Season

    Aug 16, 2023

    This fall, Tom Brands will enter his 18th year as head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes, and his first season in Iowa City as head coach in the post-Spencer Lee era.
  2. 125kg World Team Trials Challenge Tournament Preview

    125kg World Team Trials Challenge Tournament Preview

    May 15, 2023

    As one of the four men's freestyle weight classes with no returning medalist waiting in Final X, the 125kg division will be contested at the World Team Trials Challenge Tournament. And, unsurprisingly, in the year before the Olympics, a cavalcade of quality heavies will be rumbling onto the mats in Colorado Springs to try and earn the Team USA starting gig.
  3. List Of Men's Freestyle World Team Trials Qualifiers

    List Of Men's Freestyle World Team Trials Qualifiers

    May 3, 2023

    Below is a list of every men's freestyle wrestler that is qualified for the World Team Trials Challenge Tournament on May 20 - 21 and how they qualified. This gives us a good idea of what the field will look like. You can see who is already registered HERE. You can read the full World Team proceeders HERE.
  4. NCAA Champions & All-Americans At The 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championships

    NCAA Champions & All-Americans At The 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championships

    Mar 14, 2023

    The 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championships will feature an insanely deep field with the best wrestlers in the country at every weight! Just how deep is this tournament? Of the 330 wrestlers in the field, there are 70 wrestlers competing who have earned All-American honors, 10 runner-ups, and 11 NCAA Champions. Check out a complete breakdown of all the accolades, by weight, in the below article.
  5. NCAA Week 16 Roundup: It's All Over

    NCAA Week 16 Roundup: It's All Over

    Feb 20, 2023

    The last FULL weekend of duals (there are still 2 duals next week). No time to hold back, we’re going full throttle, full bore, and full swing. What can I say, when it comes to wrestling, I’m quite fulsome!
  6. Iowa Wrestling vs Oklahoma State Wrestling Dual Match Notes

    Iowa Wrestling vs Oklahoma State Wrestling Dual Match Notes

    Feb 19, 2023

    Get a full breakdown of Iowa's 28-7 win over Oklahoma State on Sunday, February 19.
  7. Iowa Wrestling Hosts Oklahoma State In Historic NCAA Rivalry Dual

    Iowa Wrestling Hosts Oklahoma State In Historic NCAA Rivalry Dual

    Feb 16, 2023

    Iowa wrestles Oklahoma State Sunday in a rivalry dual that's long been an annual tradition. They Hawkeyes are heavily favored this year, but college wrestling fans know that anything can happen when these two programs collide. If you need a refresher on this rivalry, check out this article Andy Hamilton wrote a year ago about the Five Duals That Shaped The Iowa-Oklahoma State Rivalry.
  8. The 5 Most Important Storylines When Michigan Faces Iowa

    The 5 Most Important Storylines When Michigan Faces Iowa

    Feb 9, 2023

    The B10 dual schedule concludes for Iowa this Friday when the Hawkeyes take on the Michigan Wolverines in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. There are several key matchups as both teams push toward conference and national titles.
  9. Iowa vs Penn State Wrestling Predictions, Preview and complete breakdown

    Iowa vs Penn State Wrestling Predictions, Preview and complete breakdown

    Jan 27, 2023

    It doesn’t get any bigger and better than Penn State and Iowa. The dual is back in State College for the first time since 2018 where Penn State won 28-13. Things get started Friday at 8:30 PM Eastern on the Big Ten Network. If you’re looking for a fun and casual second-screen viewing experience give the watch party a try!
  10. Cassioppi & Kerkvliet To Renew Rivalry At Iowa vs Penn State Dual

    Cassioppi & Kerkvliet To Renew Rivalry At Iowa vs Penn State Dual

    Jan 24, 2023

    Two of the nation's top heavyweights are scheduled to renew their rivalry on Friday night in the most significant dual meet on the NCAA wrestling calendar. For #1 Penn State, this is a chance to prove that Kerkvliet's 8-5 decision at the All-Star Classic was no fluke while #2 Iowa will look to re-establish Cassioppi as the better heavyweight in this rivalry, a distinction he had after winning his first three matches with Kerkvliet.
  11. Wild Iowa vs Wisconsin Dual Comes Down To Criteria!

    Wild Iowa vs Wisconsin Dual Comes Down To Criteria!

    Jan 22, 2023

    Follow along as the #2 Iowa Hawkeyes take on #10 Wisconsin in Madison at 2 p.m. CT.
  12. The 5 Most Important Stories For Iowa Against Nebraska & Wisconsin

    The 5 Most Important Stories For Iowa Against Nebraska & Wisconsin

    Jan 19, 2023

    Iowa’s dual schedule doesn’t let up after a solid 27-9 win over Northwestern last weekend. The undefeated Hawkeyes face Nebraska at home on Friday, January 20 at 8 p.m. CT, and on the road against Wisconsin on Sunday, January 22 at 2 p.m. CT.
  13. 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.
  14. Iowa Dominates Inaugural Soldier Salute

    Iowa Dominates Inaugural Soldier Salute

    Dec 30, 2022

    The University of Iowa sent 11 wrestlers to the finals and won eight titles, highlighted by Spencer Lee's pin over Drake Ayala at 125 pounds. Full results are available here.
  15. Semis For Soldier Salute Are Set

    Semis For Soldier Salute Are Set

    Dec 30, 2022

    Iowa dominated the first day of the inaugural Soldier Salute by sending 13 wrestlers to the semifinals. Three-time NCAA champion Spencer Lee won his first two matches by fall and technical fall and will face U20 World Champion Jore Volk in the semifinals.