Buchanan wins NCAA 197-pound title for Iowa
Iowa wrestler Stephen Buchanan defeated Penn State's Josh Barr 5-2 to become Iowa's first 197-pound NCAA champion at Wells Fargo Center Philadelphia. The three time All American fulfilled a long goal after transferring from Wyoming and Oklahoma and crediting Hawkeye program for developing his technique and mindset. Coach Tom Brands lauded his habits and effort, calling the title a tribute to a champion.
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Iowa Faces Sooner Challenge In NCAA Second Round
Iowa Hawkeyes, 23-10, meet No. 11 Oklahoma, 26-7, in a high pace second-round NCAA game at Lloyd Noble Center. Oklahoma, led by 6-foot-4 Raegan Beers, seeks first Elite Eight since 2018 while Iowa eyes a fifth Sweet 16 in six tournaments. Beers averages 17.7 points and 9.2 rebounds. Iowa will try to limit touches and counter explosive Sooners.
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No. 6 Iowa Meets No. 3 Oklahoma In NCAA Second Round
Iowa, 23-10, faces Oklahoma, 26-7, in the NCAA tournament second round at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman Oklahoma. Tipoff is 3 p.m. local time with ESPN carrying the game. Oklahoma is listed as a 4.5 point favorite.
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Kirkwood wins NJCAA D-II title with Iowa roster
Kirkwood Community College captured the NJCAA Division II national championship with a 54 to 50 win over Parkland. The roster features starters Traijan Sain from Cedar Rapids Washington, Tate Petersen from Monticello, Zach Erwin from Camanche, Lucas Lueth of Ames, plus bench contributors Colby Dolphin from Cedar Rapids Kennedy and Tyler Netolicky from Cedar Rapids Xavier, highlighting strong Eastern Iowa recruitment and blue collar pride throughout the victory.
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