Iowa vs. Iowa State: History, notable moments in the Cy-Hawk wrestling rivalry
Wrestling history runs deep in the state of Iowa.
Between Iowa State’s Cael Sanderson becoming the first wrestler to go undefeated in his college career to Iowa head coach Dan Gable putting together one of the most impressive, dominant team winning streaks in history, the Hawkeye and Cyclone programs have become known for developing legends and making national noise.
WRESTLING LEGENDS: Cael Sanderson | Dan Gable | Kyle Dake | Jordan Burroughs
These teams have produced a combined 11 Olympic gold medalists and won a total of 32 NCAA team titles— a true testament to the kind of elite wrestling fostered within these environments. … rest of story at NCAA.com/news/wrestling/article/iowa-vs-iowa-state-history-notable-moments-cy-hawk-wrestling-rivalry
NO. 2 IOWA WINS 18TH STRAIGHT OVER IOWA STATE
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Senior Tony Cassioppi’s 9-2 victory over No. 9 Sam Schuyler propelled the second-ranked University of Iowa wrestling team to an 18-15 Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series victory over No. 7 Iowa State on Sunday afternoon in Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
With the dual tied 15-15, Cassioppi had three takedowns and piled up 2:46 of riding time to clinch Iowa’s 18th straight victory in the series. The Hawkeyes move to 6-0 this season.
“We have to wrestle better, we took it pace wise from a couple of their guys,” said head coach Tom Brands. “There are always things to work on. I am not going to say we’re going to Chattanooga on Saturday, I am not going to get there. This is an important win for our program.”
The Hawkeyes and Cyclones split the 10 matches in the dual, but the difference was Iowa posted three bonus-point victories – major decisions by Spencer Lee, Cobe Siebrecht and Nelson Brands.
Iowa ended Iowa State’s 18-dual winning streak and improved to 12-0 with the Dan Gable Traveling Trophy on the line. … rest of story at Hawkeyesports.com/news/2022/12/04/no-2-iowa-wins-18th-straight-over-iowa-state
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