• February 9, 2026

    Panther wrestling tops South Dakota State for second time this season

    Panther wrestling tops South Dakota State for second time this season

    UNI grabs tenth dual win of the year in 19-13 win over Jackrabbits. UNI Athletics BROOKINGS, S.D. — The 19th-ranked UNI wrestling team on Sunday scored its second dual victory of the season over the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, escaping First Bank & Trust Arena with a narrow 19-13 win. In a rematch of last month’s… Continue reading

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    sports, wrestling
  • January 31, 2026

    Minnesota Takes Down No. 4 Iowa, 21-16

    Minnesota Takes Down No. 4 Iowa, 21-16

    Ben Kueter works his way to a win at 285 pounds. Photo courtesy of hawkeyesports.com. Pat Harty | Hawkeyesports.comIOWA CITY, Iowa — The fourth ranked University of Iowa wrestling team fell to No. 9 Minnesota, 23–16, on Friday night at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Mediacom Mat. Iowa (9-4, 2-2) recorded 15 takedowns to Minnesota’s nine and… Continue reading

    Collegiate
    sports, wrestling
  • January 10, 2026

    Panther wrestling rolls on opening day of 2026 NWCA National Duals

    Panther wrestling rolls on opening day of 2026 NWCA National Duals

    UNI shuts out Cal State Bakersfield and Ohio on day one of Pool B action. Panthers return to the mats Saturday morning against Bloomsburg. UNI AthleticsCEDAR FALLS — The UNI wrestling team opened the 2026 NWCA/USMC Multi-Division National Dual Meet Championships in style on Friday, rolling to dominant shutout victories over Cal State Bakersfield (44-0) and… Continue reading

    Collegiate
    sports, wrestling

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