10:26 pm CT
285 pounds – Nebraska’s AJ Ferrari over Iowa’s Ben Kueter, 4-1 decision
After a slow start to the first period, Ferrari attempted a pair of blast doubles, but converted the second one with under five seconds to go for a 3-0 lead. Ferrari escaped in about 15 seconds to expand his lead to 4-0, which bled into the final frame.
Kueter escaped in 20 seconds to make it 4-1. With under 10 seconds to go, Kueter nearly scored on a blast-double, but was unable to complete the score.
The more sequences Kueter gets into, the better he says. That was always going to be tough against Ferrari, who is tough to score on. The attack late was a solid attempt, but he’ll need more of those if he hopes to knock off those like Ferrari at the top of heavyweight.
Dual score: Iowa 22, Nebraska 4
10:12 pm CT
197 pounds – Nebraska’s Camden McDdanel over Iowa’s Brody Sampson, 20-5 technical fall
McDanel got to a single leg late in the first period and scored to lead 3-0 headed to the second with a short ride-out. McDanel escaped quick off the whistle from bottom to expand his advantage to 4-0. The second period ended much like the first, with McDanel getting a single-leg takedown with under 30 seconds to go, but Sampson got a key escape to keep it at 7-1 entering the third.
Sampson escaped quickly to start the third to cut his deficit to 7-2. The Ballard graduate then had an attack, but McDanel countered for a takedown and 10-2 lead. He then cut and took down Sampson three more times on his way to a 20-5 technical fall with the riding-time advantage.
Sampson fought well in the first two period, but was overmatched late to give up the bonus points.
Dual score:Iowa 22, Nebraska 11
10:03 pm CT
184 pounds – Iowa’s Gabe Arnold over Nebraska’s Silas Allred, 4-1 decision
Arnold controlled the first period from center, then scored a takedown by switching from a double-leg to a single to complete the takedown. He also finished the period on top with 43 seconds of riding time, carrying a 3-0 lead into the second period. In the middle frame, Allred escaped in nine seconds to cut the deficit to 3-1, but the period was scoreless otherwise.
In the third, Allred cut Arnold to make it 4-1 with riding time not a factor. Allred was in deep on a single-leg shot, but was unable to score as he held on for the win. Arnold moves to 2-1 all-time against Allred, with all three bouts decided by one takedown. With the win, Iowa gets another dual victory over Nebraska. It’s now 16 in a row for the Hawkeyes.
Dual score: Iowa 22 Nebraska 6
9:51 pm CT
174 pounds – Iowa’s Patrick Kennedy over Nebraska’s Christopher Minto, 2-1 TB’s
Another scoreless first period came and went in the dual, Kennedy started the second on top. He got to exactly 60 seconds of riding time before Minto escaped. Minto’s 1-0 lead carried into the final frame.
Kennedy escaped in seven seconds to start the third tied at 1-1 with riding time no longer a factor. Neither wrestler had a committed attack in the period, taking the 1-1 tie into overtime. Neither wrestler was able to score, carrying the match into tiebreakers. Kennedy escaped right off the whistle in only three seconds. Minto then took neutral, but was unable to score as Kennedy held on.
The physicality from these two was on display from start-to-finish, with Kennedy having a crafty escape in tiebreakers that ultimately made the difference. As a result, a win from Gabe Arnold could clinch the dual at 184 for Iowa. Who saw that as a possibility coming into the dual?
Dual score: Iowa 19, Nebraska 6
9:36 pm CT
165 pounds – Iowa’s Michael Caliendo over Nebraska’s LJ Araujo, 14-4 major decision
Caliendo controlled all the action first period, but only was able to get one takedown to carry a 3-1 lead into the second period. While Araujo started strong on top, Caliendo was eventually able to escape and drew a second stall call on Araujo to get a 5-1 lead. He then quickly had a counter attack and scored a takedown at the end of the second period , but did give up an escape as he led 8-2 entering the third.
Caliendo held down Araujo for 30 seconds before he escaped. Caliendo then scored on a single-leg attack and let up Araujo for a 11-4 lead. With under 10 seconds to go, Caliendo had another great counterattack to lock up a crucial major decision.
After a tough loss last week to Mitchell Mesenbrink, one that has to sting a but more by dropping to 0-7 against the Nittany Lion all-time, the Hawkeye responded well with relentless pace. His major decision is going to make it tough for Nebraska to rally.
Dual score:Iowa 16, Nebraska 6
9:09 pm CT
157 pounds – Nebraska’s Antrell Taylor over Iowa’s Jordan Williams, 2-1 sudden victory
Taylor had the best opportunity to score in the first period, but Williams’ defense stood tall as he held on for a 0-0 tie going into the second period. The Hawkeye began on bottom in the middle frame, escaping in eight seconds to take a 1-0 lead that carried into the third. Williams cut Taylor to start the final period to tie it at 1-1, which eventually carried into overtime.
In sudden victory, Taylor was forcing the acton and pushed Williams out of bounds and drew a stall call. It was Williams’ second, giving Taylor the 2-1 win.
Williams looked solid against the reigning national champion of the weight, getting to some quality attacks, but a pair of stalls ultimately let him down.
Dual score: Iowa 12, Nebraska 6
8:53 pm CT
149 pounds – Iowa’s Ryder Block over Nebraska’s Chance Lamer, fall (5:51)
For as much as Iowa got the business vs. Penn State about not having any offense, Block got out fast and proved a point.
Right off the whistle, Block scored a takedown on Lamer with a powerful blast double. He took a 3-1 lead into the second period. However, Lamer escaped quickly from bottom and scored from a counter attack into a body-lock position to take his first lead at 5-3. Block escaped with about a minute to go in the middle frame, cutting his deficit to 5-4.
Still trailing to start the third, Block tied it with an escape in just over 10 seconds to tie the bout at five each. He then did the unthinkable, shooting for a double, switching to a standing single to sweep Lamer down for a takedown. Not only for a takedown, but Block was unable to then turn the Cornhuskers for a win by fall.
That’s a massive swing in this dual for Iowa, with a toss-up bout turning into six team points. That’s a moment that Iowa fans may remember for a long time if they hold for a win.
Dual score: Iowa 12, Nebraska 3
8:44 pm CT
141 pounds – Nebraska’s Brock Hardy over Iowa’s Nasir Bailey, 1-0 decision
After a scoreless first period, Hardy escaped from bottom in ten seconds to break the tie at 1-0. Bailey got to a standing single in the second period, dropping Hardy of the edge of the mat and grabbing both ankles, but was not initially awarded a takedown. Iowa head coach Tom Brands threw the challenge brick, but was unsuccessful in getting the takedown. The 1-0 lead for Hardy carried into the third frame.
Bailey chose neutral in the third, needing a takedown to win the bout. However, Bailey was unable to get the score and Hardy held on for the victory.
The official challenge not going in Iowa’s direction could come up big as this dual looks to go down to the wire. Bailey was mostly looking for the counter score, but Hardy’s scrambling ability and defense held strong.
Dual score: Iowa 6, Nebraska 3
8:30 pm CT
133 pounds – Iowa’s Drake Ayala over Nebraska’a Jacob Van Dee, 12-6 decision
Van Dee wasted little time getting action rolling, scoring on a double-leg attempt switched to a single-leg attempt in the first 30 seconds of the bout. Ayala escaped in five seconds to make it 3-1 in an otherwise scoreless period. In the second, Van Dee escaped off bottom in four seconds to push his lead to 4-1. However, Ayala countered an attack and scored off of a single leg to tie it at 4-4. Van Dee escaped before the end of the period, but Ayala quickly scored off of a high-single attack and held for a ride out to take a 7-5 advantage into the final frame.
In the third, Ayala got an escape to push his advantage to 8-5. The Hawkeye then got to another single leg and scored a third takedown. He got up to over a minute of riding time and cut Van Dee to make it 11-6. He was unable to get another takedown for the major, but his riding time pushed his win to 12-6.
Hard to understate how big of a win that feels like for Ayala, who not only gets back to .500 (5-5) and snaps a cold streak, but did so after giving up the first takedown. Often, Ayala’s bets wrestling comes when he starts off well. In a time where he has been struggling, he gave up the first score, but went and dominated action anyway.
Dual score: Iowa 6, Nebraska 0
8:20 pm CT
125 pounds – Iowa’s Joey Cruz over Nebraska’s Alan Koehler, 4-2 decision
Cruz got the nod for Iowa and made the most of it. He started with a takedown midway through the first period, getting to a single, fighting off a strong shin whizzer from Koehler and scoring on the edge for a 3-0 lead. Cruz got 23 seconds of riding time before Koehler escaped, but the Hawkeye took a 3-1 lead into the second.
Koehler escaped quick from bottom to start the second, cutting it to 3-2 in an otherwise scoreless frame. In the third, Cruz escaped off bottom fast as well to push his lead to 4-2. Cruz continued to control action in the third, hanging on comfortably for the win.
By all results this year, Cruz was Iowa’s third wrestler on the depth chart after losing to Keyan Hernandez at the Soldier Salute. Here, he comes up huge by staying active in the handfight, controlling ties and the center of the mat in the win.
Dual score: Iowa 3, Nebraska 0
7:45 pm CT
Dual to start at 125 pounds
We’ll go with a traditional start for this dual. Iowa has the option of rolling with Dean Peterson, Keyan Hernandez or Joey Cruz for this dual, which should lend Iowa an advantage in the first bout.
7:30 pm CT
Lone change comes at heavyweight for Iowa
The Hawkeyes had their probables remain about the same from earlier this week, with the lone change coming at 285.
Iowa will have the option to not only use Ben Kueter, but also Gage Marty and Easton Fleshman. Previously, only Kueter was listed.
- 125 – No. 6 Dean Peterson OR Joey Cruz OR Keyan Hernandez
- 133 – No. 10 Drake Ayala
- 141 – No. 10 Nasir Bailey OR Kale Peterson
- 149 – No. 17 Ryder Block
- 157 – No. 12 Jordan Williams OR Victor Voinovich III
- 165 – No. 3 Michael Caliendo
- 174 – No. 3 Patrick Kennedy
- 184 – Gabe Arnold
- 197 – Harvey Ludington OR Brody Sampson
- 285 – No. 8 Ben Kueter OR Gage Marty OR Easton Fleshman
7:15 pm CT
What to watch for when Iowa wrestling faces Nebraska
From Angelo Ferrari’s absence, to the 197-pound weight class conundrum to Ben Kueter’s performance, check out our full preview of the dual below.
7:00 pm CT
What Nasir Bailey said at Iowa’s weekly press conference
After being the lone right spot from Iowa’s loss, Bailey spoke with the media on Jan. 20 on his growth, experience at Iowa and training with Spencer Lee. Hear what he had to say below.
6:45 pm CT
What Iowa head coach Tom Brands said ahead of dual vs. Nebraska
In his weekly press conference, Brands addressed the loss to Penn State, rumors surrounding Massoma Endene’s departure, what Ben Kueter needs to continue doing and more. Check out his full press conference below.
6:30 pm CT
Looking back at Iowa’s loss to Penn State
Abysmal is about the only way to describe Jan. 16 for the Hawkeyes.
We dove into all that went wrong for Iowa against Penn State in our takeaways from the massive dual loss. Check out our analysis below.
6:15 pm CT
Iowa wrestling probables vs. Nebraska
Probables given by Iowa on Jan. 20 were based off of Nebraska’s last results, where Nebraska defeated Minnesota but did not wrestle No. 3 Brock Hardy at 141 or No. 14 Chance Lamer at 149. Should they be available for the Cornhuskers, expect them to get the start vs. Nasir Bailey and Ryder Block at 141 and 149.
As soon as they are available, we will publish updated lineups after weigh-ins.
Iowa wrestlers listed first. Rankings from Intermat.
- 125 – No. 6 Dean Peterson OR Joey Cruz OR Keyan Hernandez vs. Alan Koehler
- 133 – No. 10 Drake Ayala vs. No. 8 Jacob Van Dee
- 141 – No. 10 Nasir Bailey OR Kale Peterson vs. Jake Hockaday
- 149 – No. 17 Ryder Block vs. Nikade Zinkin
- 157 – No. 12 Jordan Williams OR Victor Voinovich III vs. No. 5 Antrell Taylor
- 165 – No. 3 Michael Caliendo vs. No. 7 LJ Araujo
- 174 – No. 3 Patrick Kennedy vs. No. 6 Christopher Minto
- 184 – Gabe Arnold vs. No. 7 Silas Allred
- 197 – Harvey Ludington OR Brody Sampson vs. No. 9 Camden McDanel
- 285 – No. 8 Ben Kueter vs. No. 4 AJ Ferrari
6:00 pm CT
