When it comes to Iowa men’s wrestling, more often than not the Hawkeyes are the ‘hammer’ rather than the ‘nail.’ That was certainly the case on Sunday afternoon in Madison, as #2 Iowa blanked hosts Wisconsin,
The Hawkeyes not only won all 10 bouts but also secured bonus points in seven of 10 matches, highlighted by back-to-back wins by fall from Gabe Arnold 184 pounds and Stephen Buchanan at 197. Both of their pins were in the first period, a synopsis of Iowa's dominance on the day.
Wisconsin transfer guard A.J. Storr saw increased playing time in No. 7 Kansas’ 74-57 loss to No. 2 Iowa State on Wednesday. The former Badger saw 10 minutes of action and totaled five points, two rebounds, two assists and a block on 2-of-6 shooting and 0-of-2 from 3.
The Trojans cut a one-time 19-point Wisconsin second-half lead to three, but the Badgers outplayed USC in virtually every facet to close out the game.
Iowa wrestling will get its Big Ten dual season underway on the road, facing Wisconsin on Sunday. The dual is slated to begin at 2 p.m. CT.
The No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling program is back in action on Sunday to begin its Big Ten dual meet slate with Wisconsin at Wisconsin Field House. The dual meet will kick off with 125 pounds at 2 p.m.,
Second-ranked Iowa dominated Wisconsin in the Big Ten Conference opening dual Sunday. The Hawkeyes won all 10 bouts, including seven bonus-point victories, in a 45-0 shutout.
Wisconsin basketball continued its forward momentum with an 84-69 win over USC on Saturday.
The Badgers face USC on Saturday afternoon before staying in Los Angeles, California for Tuesday’s matchup against the Bruins. Wisconsin enters the West Coast road trip on a six-game winning streak, one which has elevated the team near the Big Ten’s top tier.
John Blackwell finished with 28 points and Max Klesmit added 18 for the Badgers, who defeated the Trojans, 86-69, Saturday at Galen Center.
The Wisconsin men continue to climb back up in the key NET rankings, which are one of the main tools used to determine NCAA Tournament teams and seeding. The Ba