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Iowa-Oklahoma State set attendance record

Fourth-ranked Iowa wins 18-16 over top-ranked OSU in Grapple on the Gridiron

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The fourth-ranked University of Iowa wrestling team defeated top-ranked Oklahoma State, 18-16, on Saturday in front of 42,287 fans, the largest dual crowd in NCAA history. The Hawkeyes and Cowboys split 10 matches, 5-5, but Iowa scored bonus points at 125 and, after dropping three straight, regained the lead for good with a crowd-pleasing technical fall at 184. “The hype for the fans is what’s important for me,” said UI head coach Tom Brands“That’s what it’s about, our fans, I’m selfish that way. I know it is great for wrestling, and people in Russia and Iran are going to see this, as well. This is the city that Dan Gablelives in, that’s a big part of it as well, they will know about it internationally.”  Rest of the story at http://www.hawkeyesports.com/sports/m-wrestl/recaps/111415aab.html
NOTES: Attendance was 42,287, the largest dual crowd in NCAA history… Iowa has won three straight duals against the Cowboys, it’s longest such streak since winning four straight from 1995-96… Logan Ryan made his Iowa dual debut… Sam Stoll made his Iowa debut.

November 15, 2015 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized