Articles Tagged: Iowa women’s wrestling

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.

Reese Larramendy is “one of the best counter wrestlers in America,” Iowa associate head coach Gary Mayabb said this week. Away from the mat, Larramendy brings leadership and a love of Russian culture to the Hawkeyes.

Iowa will be without two of its 136-pound wrestlers for the rest of its inaugural 2023-24 season.

The first weekend of wrestling tournaments in 2024 gave the Pinning Combination podcast plenty to discuss this week, from the NWCA National Duals in Cedar Falls to high school action returning around the state.

Clarissa Chun always knew Jaycee Foeller was “going to work her butt off.” Now, the Hawkeyes are reaping the rewards of the 191-pound wrestler’s work ethic and readiness.

In a season with many blowout wins, Iowa women’s wrestling showed its ability to win a nail-biter, too, as the Hawkeyes won the NWCA National Duals title.