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A native of Janesville, Iowa, Riggins was a runner up at the Fargo junior freestyle nationals in 2021. Wiggins showed a prowess for freestyle and greco as a youth, winning double titles at the Iowa freestyle and greco state tournament in 2016. Riggins also finished third at the Southern Plains regional that same year. Riggins success continued into middle school winning the Denver middle school tournament and finishing as the runner up  at the Conflict at Carver, and USAW preseason nationals.

  1. 2024 Big Ten Wrestling Championship Preseeds Are Out!

    2024 Big Ten Wrestling Championship Preseeds Are Out!

    Mar 5, 2024

    The Big Ten, the nation's toughest and deepest college wrestling conference will hold their championship on Saturday and Sunday, March 9-10 in the Xfinity Center on the University of Maryland's College Park campus, and no we have the pressed for the tournament!
  2. 2024 Iowa vs Oklahoma State Wrestling Dual Preview & Predictions

    2024 Iowa vs Oklahoma State Wrestling Dual Preview & Predictions

    Feb 22, 2024

    Iowa will travel to Stillwater, Oklahoma on Sunday for what is one of the best and most historic rivalries in college wrestling. Wrestling begins at 3 pm Eastern and will be televised on FS1. Oklahoma State leads the series all time 29-25-2, but Iowa has won seven of the last nine including 28-7 last season. With several toss-up matches, this one could go either way.
  3. 2024 Iowa vs Penn State Wrestling Dual Preview & Predictions

    2024 Iowa vs Penn State Wrestling Dual Preview & Predictions

    Feb 8, 2024

    The top-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions will travel to Iowa City on Friday, February 9th to take on rivals #3 Iowa. The dual is set to begin at 9:00 pm (ET) Big Ten Network. FloWrestling will also have a live blog with real-time updates. Before this premier dual goes down, check out a full preview with predictions for every match in the below article.
  4. Iowa Wrestling Faces Tough Road Test Against Michigan On Friday

    Iowa Wrestling Faces Tough Road Test Against Michigan On Friday

    Jan 31, 2024

    What: #2 Iowa (10-0, 5-0 B1G) vs #13 Michigan (5-3, 3-2 B1G)When: Friday, February 2 at 7:30 p.m. CT (8:30 p.m. ET)Where: Ann Arbor, Michigan (Crisler Center)How To Watch: Big Ten Network/Fox Sports AppSeries History: Iowa leads 34-26-1
  5. Double Digit Top 10 Upsets In College Wrestling's Week 13

    Double Digit Top 10 Upsets In College Wrestling's Week 13

    Jan 29, 2024

    Another tumultuous week of NCAA D1 wrestling produced many upsets, particularly in the top 10! All the usual caveats apply, that which looks like an upset this week may not look like one by the end of the season, or even by next week!
  6. Iowa Wrestling Cruises To 36-6 Road Win Over Illinois

    Iowa Wrestling Cruises To 36-6 Road Win Over Illinois

    Jan 26, 2024

    Iowa won eight of 10 matches during a 36-6 win over Illinois on Friday, January 26 in Champaign, Illinois.
  7. Match Notes: Iowa vs Purdue - More 125 Pound Madness

    Match Notes: Iowa vs Purdue - More 125 Pound Madness

    Jan 19, 2024

    The Boilermakers of Purdue will enter hostile territory and Carver-Hawkeye Arena to take on #2 ranked Iowa in a primetime college wrestling dual.
  8. Iowa Wrestling Handles Cal Baptist With New Look Line-up

    Iowa Wrestling Handles Cal Baptist With New Look Line-up

    Nov 5, 2023

    The University of Iowa had a fresh look during its dual against California Baptist on Saturday, November 4 in Riverside. Eight of the 10 starters were different from last season’s team, including three transfers.
  9. 165-Pound Pre-Season NCAA Wrestling Preview & Predictions

    165-Pound Pre-Season NCAA Wrestling Preview & Predictions

    Oct 12, 2023

    The best college wrestling rivalry gets one more season and possibly three more rounds. NCAA champions Keegan O’Toole (Missouri) and David Carr (Iowa State) seem destined to reach the 2024 NCAA tournament finals following a thrilling three-match series over the span of a month in 2023.
  10. The 2023-24 NCAA D1 Middleweight Redshirt Report

    The 2023-24 NCAA D1 Middleweight Redshirt Report

    Oct 3, 2023

    Below is a partial list of NCAA D1 middleweight wrestlers (149, 157, 165, 174) who are returning and will contest for a varsity spot after an interval of at least one year.
  11. U20 World Team Trials Preview & Predictions

    U20 World Team Trials Preview & Predictions

    May 31, 2023

    One of my favorite age-level tournaments of the year has arrived - the Junior World Team Trials. The nation’s best high school upperclassmen and college underclassmen putting it on the line for a chance to represent their country overseas.
  12. US Open: U20 Ultimate Preview & Predictions

    US Open: U20 Ultimate Preview & Predictions

    Apr 29, 2023

    U20 Nationals (formerly known as UWW Junior Nationals) is one of my favorite age-level tournaments every year. The top high school upperclassmen get to test themselves against the best first or second-year college guys who are often hungry to compete coming out of redshirt. It's the first step in making the Junior World Team as the winner of this event will earn an automatic berth to the best-of-three wrestle-off series against the World Team Trials challenge tournament champion in June.
  13. US Open Wrestling Previews And Predictions for U20

    US Open Wrestling Previews And Predictions for U20

    Apr 25, 2023

    U20 Nationals (formerly known as UWW Junior Nationals) is one of my favorite age-level tournaments every year. The top high school upperclassmen get to test themselves against the best first or second-year college guys who are often hungry to compete coming out of redshirt. It's the first step in making the Junior World Team as the winner of this event will earn an automatic berth to the best-of-three wrestle-off series against the World Team Trials challenge tournament champion in June.
  14. 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.
  15. The Complete & Total Fargo Junior Freestyle Preview And Predictions Article

    The Complete & Total Fargo Junior Freestyle Preview And Predictions Article

    Jul 13, 2022

    It’s Fargo time baby! There’s a whole lot to get into below, so I won’t waste your time with a boring intro. I’m just going to remind you that USA Wrestling uses separation criteria as their way of seeding. So, don’t freak out when brackets come out.