Iowa women’s wrestling, in its historic inaugural season, has made some more history. The Hawkeyes claimed a team title at the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships along with six individual titles.
Coaching Iowa 155-pound wrestler Bella Mir is like “playing a video game” because of how coachable she is.
As Iowa competes at NCWWC Nationals for first time, the Hawkeyes have added “10,000 more eyes on women’s wrestling now.”
Photos from day one of the 2024 National Collegiate Women's Wrestling Championship in Cedar Rapids.
Iowa women’s wrestling is competing in NCWWC Nationals as it seeks individual and team titles in Cedar Rapids. Follow The Gazette’s live blog for results and updates throughout Friday and Saturday.
Iowa women’s wrestling has its sights set on another national championship in its “backyard.” Here is what to know ahead of NCWWC Nationals on Friday and Saturday.
A big weekend is ahead for wrestling fans in the state of Iowa. The National Collegiate Women's Wrestling Championships come to Cedar Rapids and the Iowa, Iowa State and Northern Iowa men compete in their respective conference tournaments. We preview them all on this week’s episode of the Pinning Combination podcast.
Spencer Lee dominated the Pan-Ams, the Iowa men’s team capped the regular season with one of its best performances, UNI and Iowa State ended dual competition with wins and Iowa and North Central qualified 15 each for the NCWWC tournament during the Wrestling Weekend That Was.
Felicity Taylor continued with her long-time plan to move back to 116 pounds for the postseason, Ava Rose is filling the void for the Hawkeyes at 123 pounds.
The Iowa women’s wrestling team is competing Friday in the NCWWC Regionals as the Hawkeyes look to qualify as many wrestlers as possible for next month’s national championships. Follow The Gazette’s live blog for results and updates throughout the day.
Friday’s tournament in Indianola will determine how many Hawkeyes will have a shot at a national championship next month in Cedar Rapids. It also is critical for those vying for a spot at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials.
The NCAA’s latest step toward championship status is an encouraging sign, but a “viable financial path” is likely necessary before more Power Five programs follow the Hawkeyes’ lead and add women’s wrestling as an intercollegiate sport.
Lilly Luft’s pin put an exclamation point on a statement day for the Hawkeyes as they blew out Life University, the No. 1 team in the NAIA.
The Iowa women’s wrestling team beat Missouri Valley College and Life University in duals at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024.
Iowa and Life University — the No. 1 women’s wrestling teams in the NCAA and NAIA, respectively — will face off on Sunday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
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