Kyle Biscoglia is the epitome of a student-athlete. Northern Iowa’s 133-pounder is the Big 12 tournament’s No. 2-seed and a triple-major who has already been accepted into University of Iowa’s Carver College of Medicine.
The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs break down this weekend's Big Ten and Big 12 wrestling tournaments on the Pinning Combination podcast.
Fifth-ranked Iowa State received a major decision from Yonger Bastida and a decision by Sam Schuyler to edge No. 18 UNI Friday night at the McCleod Center. The Cyclones snapped the Panthers’ six-dual win streak.
The Iowa State-Northern Iowa dual meet is once again a marquee matchup thanks to ISU’s steady and marked improvement.
The top-ranked pound-for-pound wrestler in the Class of 2002, Kylie Welker, was the first signee for the Iowa women’s wrestling program. Soon after, Bettendorf’s Ella Schmit and Wyoming Seminary Prep’s (Pa.) Reese Larramendy followed, showing the talent is already flocking to the Iowa program.
University of Northern Iowa and Iowa State made their Big 12 tour through the state of Oklahoma last weekend. The Panthers and Cyclones both swept the weekending, including dual wins over No. 3 Oklahoma State
The Pinning Combination podcast celebrates a historic weekend for wrestling in Iowa and discusses what the IGHSAU’s format for girls’ wrestling might look like in 2022-23.
The Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association girls’ state tournament has been a contributing factor to the boom in participation and a highlight event for girls’ high school wrestling in the state. This year was even more special.
The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs discuss the Hawkeyes’ situation at 133 and the weekend in wrestling on the Pinning Combination, a podcast about all things wrestling in Iowa.
UNI Coach Doug Schwab said his wrestlers wanted to compete and needed the opportunity as well. So, when the Midlands Championships was canceled for the second straight season, the Panthers decided to support the tournament that formed in its place.
Some of the top dual teams in NCAA Division I will wrestle in the Journeyman Collegiate Duals on Monday and Tuesday in Destin, Fla. Iowa, UNI, Penn State, Missouri and N.C. State among the 12-team field.
Iowa and Iowa State weren’t exchanging recipes when they came face-to-face after the Hawkeyes won Sunday’s dual, 22-11. Coe had a big weekend. Cael Happel won his debut and a local duo won Donnybrook titles.
UNI Coach Doug Schwab praised the Panthers for the hard work they have put in, leading up to the season. Purposeful and focused effort could propel UNI to a better finish this season.
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