Iowa wins team title
The Iowa Hawkeyes rolled through the Big Ten tournament as expected, crowning four champions and securing the team title before the 157 pound weight class. Two-time NCAA champion and now two-time Big Ten champion Spencer Lee led the Hawkeyes with a tech, pin and tech in his three matches for bonus points, but he was joined on the top of the podium by teammates Jaydin Eierman, Alex Marinelli, and Michael Kemerer.
Eierman, a transfer from Missoui, picked up his first Big Ten crown after winning three in the MAC, and it’s clear that Eierman is all about being a Hawkeye. This is why I transferred, to get better and better and better every day,” Eierman said after his win. Eierman is surrounded by an elite training partner at 133 pounds in Big Ten finalists Austin DeSanto, and two weights above him is another Big Ten finalist Kaleb Young. This Hawkeye program has embraced Eierman and his funky style, and he’s ready to chase his first individual title and
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College wrestling: Here s what we learned from the first weekend of Big Ten action
What to look for in the 2021 wrestling season
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Seven Big Ten teams Michigan, Rutgers, Minnesota, Nebraska, Indiana, Illinois and Maryland kicked off the 2021 season over the weekend, offering fans a first look at this year’s stars. Despite the empty stands and the quiet arenas, the wrestlers stepped up, shook off the rust of the post-season and put up some serious points.
Here’s what you need to know about the first weekend of Big Ten wrestling and what these matches suggest about the rest of the season.