All three state NCAA Division I wrestling programs received at least one at-large berths to the national tournament March 20-22 in Philadelphia. The three schools qualified 27 of 30 starters combined.
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All three state NCAA Division I wrestling programs received at least one at-large berths to the national tournament March 20-22 in Philadelphia. The three schools qualified 27 of 30 starters combined.
Former area standouts Cael Happel and Wyatt Voelker won Big 12 titles and almost lifted University of Northern Iowa to a team title. The Big 12 set an attendance record. Iowa State’s Paniro Johnson gets revenge and a title. Here are five takeaways from the Big 12 Wrestling Championships.
University of Northern Iowa senior 141-pounder Cael Happel stopped pressuring himself and learned to enjoy competing, which helped him reach the Big 12 tournament finals a year ago. He is looking for his third NCAA tournament berth as the No. 2 seed at the conference tournament this weekend at BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla.
The Pinning Combination with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs
Iowa State and University of Northern Iowa boasted two No. 1 pre-seeds apiece for the Big 12 Wrestling Championships on Saturday and Sunday at BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla.
Meet The Gazette’s 2025 all-area high school boys’ wrestling team: Union Community’s three-time state champion and four-time finalist Jace Hedeman is the Wrestler of the Year, while Alburnett’s Clayton Rush repeats as Coach of the Year.
The Big Ten Conference leads the way with 87 automatic berths to the NCAA Championships March 20-22 in Philadelphia, Pa. The Big 12 is second with 61 allocations. The Big Ten tournament is March 8-9 in Evanston, Ill., while the Big 12 will be in Tulsa, Okla., the same weekend.
The Pinning Combination with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs breaks down Iowa men's wrestling team's win over Oklahoma State, Iowa women's wrestling team's dominance at the national qualifier and looks ahead at NCAA Division II and III regionals. They close with a recap of last week's IHSAA state tournament.
University of Northern Iowa seniors cap home competition in memorable fashion. Iowa swept final Big Ten foes. Wamac Conference flexes its muscle again and Coe closes dual season in the Wrestling Weekend That Was.
University of Northern Iowa won seven matches and defeated Iowa State, 26-10, Sunday in front of a record crowd of 7,348 at McLeod Center. It was the Panthers first win over the Cyclones since 2019.
Photos from the Iowa State vs. UNI men’s wrestling meet at McLeod Center in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Sunday, February 16, 2025.
UNI Coach Doug Schwab this is the best team he has had in his 15 seasons leading the Panthers. They have matched their highest dual ranking in program history, climbing to No. 4 for the first time in 37 years. The seniors are a big part the success and close their home competition against No. 14 Iowa State.
The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs breaks down last weekend’s results and previews upcoming duals between Iowa and Minnesota and Iowa State at University of Northern Iowa. They also highlight the IGHSAU state tournament and IHSAA State Duals event.
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