University of Iowa’s Drake Ayala said he was destined to be a wrestler and than wrestling is in his family’s blood. They have been by side through the good and the bad. Now, he is reunited with his brother, Dru, on the Hawkeyes roster.
University of Iowa has always been a source for college wrestling coaches, going back to those under legendary coach Dan Gable. Now, former wrestlers under Tom Brands are influencing wrestlers across the country.
University of Iowa’s No. 4 Kyle Parco used a first-period takedown and nearfall points and posted an 8-5 decision over North Carolina’s No. 6 Lachlan McNeil for the 149-pound title Monday night at the Soldier Salute. Iowa swept the men’s and women’s titles.
The third Soldier Salute will be held Sunday and Monday at Xtream Arena in Coralville. The event has grown and improved from the inaugural competition. The men’s and women’s tournament mesh college wrestling with support of Armed Services.
UNI’s Parker Keckeisen struck more gold, winning his third straight title at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational. Iowa men and women dominate in Missouri. Upper Iowa remains unbeaten, standouts from the Dan Gable Donnybrook and more in the Wrestling Weekend That Was.
Stephen Buchanan has enjoyed success in each of his college wrestling stops. After competing for Wyoming and Oklahoma, the top-ranked 197-pound his making an impression of the Iowa men’s program.
Second-ranked Iowa faces Army and Princeton in Jouurneymen Wrestling’s “Uncivil War” in St. Charles, Mo. Two wins would give Hawkeyes Coach Tom Brands 300 career dual victories.
More items from the annual Iowa-Iowa State dual. Iowa’s Brianna Gonzalez with a title at the Missouri Valley Open. Coe and Upper Iowa dominate and more in the Wrestling Weekend That Was.
Patrick Kennedy made his season debut, Ferrari got his first dual experience and the upper weights helped Iowa extend its dual streak over Iowa State in men’s wrestling with a 21-15 victory Saturday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Ben Kueter rushed to the locker room after football practice to catch the remainder of Iowa’s dual at Iowa State last season. He will get to wrestle in the rivalry Saturday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Jacori Teemer has appreciated his short time at Iowa. The top-ranked 157-pounder has added an immediate boost to the middle of the Hawkeyes lineup and has liked the fan support generated each dual.
University of Iowa wrestled former Hawkeye Ned Shuck’s Bellarmine men’s program, which is in its first year of NCAA Division I postseason eligibility. The No. 2 Hawkeyes beat the Knights, 49-0, Saturday in Louisville, Ky.
NCAA finalist Drake Ayala is a leader for the second-ranked Iowa men’s wrestling team. He has embraced that role and prefers to let his actions on and off the mat do the talking.
The second-ranked Hawkeyes won eight matches, Ryder Block, Kyle Parco and Stephen Buchanan won their Iowa debut and posted a 30-7 victory over Oregon State.
The second-ranked Iowa men’s wrestling team is getting an early start to the season, hitting the road for a dual at Oregon State. Gabe Arnold made his dual debut last year against the Beavers and is listed as the starting 184-pounder for Saturday.
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