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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa’s 125-pound Drake Ayala, who competed unattached, stands on a podium to be recognized for finishing third in the 125-pound bracket during the second day of the Southern Scuffle at McKenzie Arena at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. This was the final day of a two day tournament.

Photos: 2022 Southern Scuffle wrestling tournament – day two

Ayrton Breckenridge, Photojournalist January 3, 2022

During the final day of the Southern Scuffle tournament, eight Iowa wrestlers finished sixth or better in their respective weight classes. Three finished in the top four. Drake Ayala (125) finished third,...

Wrestlers compete during the first day of the Southern Scuffle at McKenzie Arena at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in Chattanooga, Tenn,, on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. This was the first day of a two day tournament.

Photos: 2022 Southern Scuffle wrestling tournament – day one

Ayrton Breckenridge, Photojournalist January 2, 2022

Individuals from the Iowa Wrestling team, both attached and unattached, wrestled various opponents in the first day of the Southern Scuffle tournament at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in McKenzie...

Iowas No. 1 ranked 125-pound Spencer Lee walks off the mat following a match during the first day of the National Collegiate Duals at Raider Arena at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, FL on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. Cassioppi won via injury default. The Hawkeyes defeated Central Michigan 44-0 and Lehigh 28-7.

Iowa men’s wrestler Spencer Lee to undergo surgery, miss remainder of 2021-22 season

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor January 1, 2022

Iowa men’s wrestling senior 125-pounder Spencer Lee will be out for the rest of the 2021-22 season. The three-time NCAA champion will have surgery to repair his two torn ACL’s. Iowa Athletics...

Big Ten Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren speaks at the beginning of Big Ten Basketball Media Days at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. During his speech, Warren addressed women and men’s sports and his goal to continue to work toward equality.

Big Ten Conference updates COVID-19-related forfeiture rules

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 28, 2021

The Big Ten Conference updated its COVID-19-related forfeiture policy Tuesday. Per a league release, competitions that are canceled because of COVID-19 won’t automatically be considered forfeits....

Iowas Spencer Lee wrestles North Carolina States Jakob Camacho during the red pool championship match-up of the National Collegiate Duals between Iowa and North Carolina State at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, FL on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. Lee defeated Camacho by decision 6-1. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolfpack 19-15.

Four-time All-American Spencer Lee returns to mat for Iowa men’s wrestling

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 21, 2021

NICEVILLE, Fla. — Three-time national champion Spencer Lee wrestled an official match for the first time in nearly nine months this week. He and the No. 1 Iowa men’s wrestling team traveled...

Iowas Spencer Lee wrestles North Carolina States Jakob Camacho during the red pool championship match-up of the National Collegiate Duals between Iowa and North Carolina State at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, FL on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. Lee defeated Camacho by decision 6-1. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolfpack 19-15.

Photos: No. 1 Iowa wrestling at 2021 Journeymen Wrestling Collegiate Duals day two

Ryan Adams, Photojournalist December 21, 2021

The No.  1 ranked University of Iowa. wrestling team defeated No. 5 ranked North Carolina State at Raider Arena on the campus of Northwest Florida State University on Tuesday, Dec. 21. The Iowa Hawkeyes...

Members of the Iowa Wrestling team pose with the championship trophy after the red pool championship match-up of the National Collegiate Duals between Iowa and North Carolina State at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, Fla. on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolfpack 19-15.

Rapid Recap | No. 1 Iowa men’s wrestling claws by No. 5 North Carolina State, 19-15

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 21, 2021

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The top-ranked University of Iowa men’s wrestling team defeated No. 5 North Carolina State, 19-15, in the Journeymen Wrestling Collegiate Duals’ red pool championship Tuesday...

Iowas No. 1 ranked 125-pound Spencer Lee walks off the mat following a match during the first day of the National Collegiate Duals at Raider Arena at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, FL on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. Cassioppi won via injury default. The Hawkeyes defeated Central Michigan 44-0 and Lehigh 28-7.

Lee, Iowa men’s wrestling brace for clash with No. 5 North Carolina State

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 21, 2021

NICEVILLE, Fla. — Iowa men’s wrestling has defeated all five of the opposing teams it’s faced this year by double digits. The Hawkeyes’ slimmest margin of victory in 2021-22 is 11. Iowa beat...

Iowas No. 1 ranked 125-pound Spencer Lee walks off the mat following a match during the first day of the National Collegiate Duals at Raider Arena at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, FL on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. Cassioppi won via injury default. The Hawkeyes defeated Central Michigan 44-0 and Lehigh 28-7.

Photos: No. 1 Iowa wrestling at 2021 Journeymen Wrestling Collegiate Duals day one

Jenna Galligan and Ryan Adams December 21, 2021

The No. 1 ranked University of Iowa wrestling team defeated No. 17 Lehigh and Central Michigan at Raider Arena on the campus of Northwest Florida State University on Monday, Dec. 20.  Iowa’s...

Iowa’s No. 1 165-pound Alex Marinelli fights for hand positioning with Army’s Christian Hunt during a wrestling meet between No. 1 Iowa and Army at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. Marinelli improved to 6-0 following the victory. The Hawkeyes defeated the Black Knights 36-7.

Rapid Recap | No. 1 Iowa men’s wrestling leaps over Lehigh, 28-7

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 20, 2021

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The University of Iowa men’s wrestling team defeated No. 17 Lehigh, 28-7, Monday evening at Raider Arena on the campus of Northwest Florida State University. The match was the...

Iowa’s 133-pound Austin DeSanto works to take down Princeton’s Nick Masters during a season opening dual wrestling meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 21 Princeton at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. DeSanto won by tech fall 22-6. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers with a team score of 32-12.

Rapid Recap | No. 1 Iowa men’s wrestling shuts out Central Michigan

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 20, 2021

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The University of Iowa men’s wrestling team took on Central Michigan in its first match of the Journeymen Collegiate Wrestling Duals on the campus of Northwest Florida State...

Iowa States 141-pound Zach Redding flips Iowa second-ranked 141-pound Zaydin Elerman during a wrestling meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 13 Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. Elerman defeated Redding 15-7. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 22-11.

Photos: No. 1 Iowa wrestling vs. No. 13 Iowa State

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist December 6, 2021

No. 1 Iowa wrestling competed in the annual CyHawk dual against No. 13 Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa, on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 22-11. Iowa has won the...

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