The Gazette sports writer K.J. Pilcher is joined by The Courier sports writer Jim Nelson to talk about Iowa college and high school wrestling from the past week and upcoming matchups.
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The Gazette sports writer K.J. Pilcher is joined by The Courier sports writer Jim Nelson to talk about Iowa college and high school wrestling from the past week and upcoming matchups.
Iowa State, Iowa and University of Northern Iowa had held steady most of the season but all three dropped in the latest National Wrestling Coaches Association dual rankings.
The state’s NCAA Division I programs struggled at home and on the road. Wartburg won the Battle of the Burgs. Alburnett won its inaugural Rivere Valley Conference tournament and more in the Wrestling Weekend That Was.
Ninth-ranked Minnesota won six matches, including three of the first five by bonus points, and dropped No. 4 Iowa, 21-16, Friday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Iowa men’s wrestling vs. Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena Friday, January 30, 2026. The Hawkeyes lost the dual to the Golden Gophers 23-16.
Gabe Arnold has wrestled the 174, 184 and 197-pound weight classes this season. He has made an impact by his willingness to wrestle wherever needed for the fouth-ranked Hawkeyes.
The Gazette sports writer K.J. Pilcher and Iowa wrestling legend Dick Briggs give their take on wrestling in Iowa from college to high school
University of Iowa remains fourth in the latest poll, coming off a win at No. 6 Nebraska and preparing for No. 9 Minnesota on Friday. Iowa State is third and UNI is 13th.
University of Iowa rebounded with a dual victory at Nebraska. Iowa State returned to Humboldt to cap 2-0 weekend. Coe, Luther competed at the American Rivers Conference duals and assorted high school results in the Wrestling Weekend That Was.
Ryder Block broke open a tie match with a takedown and third-period pin at 149 pounds, Michael Caliendo added a major decision at 165 and No. 4 Iowa rebounded with a 22-14 win at No. 6 Nebraska.
Iowa 141-pounder Nasir Bailey said he has heard the doubters. The All-American and two-time NCAA qualifier transfer from University of Arkansas-Little Rock has focused on proving himself as the Hawkeyes’ 141-pound starter.
The Gazette sports writer K.J. Pilcher and Iowa wrestling legend Dick Briggs discuss the past week of wrestling with Iowa colleges, universities and high schools
Iowa State and Iowa remained third and fourth, respectively. UNI moved up one spot to No. 13 in the latest National Wrestling Coaches Association dual rankings released Tuesday
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