Feel-good NCAAs for Iowa wrestling as Hawkeyes clinch seven All-Americans
Iowa wrestling extends NCAA finalist streak, gets seven All-Americans in a stark contrast from the regular season.
CLEVELAND − Everything for Iowa wrestling from Nov. 30 onward was a classic case of when it rains, it pours . When Rocky Elam got his hand raised with a win over Massoma Endene, it clinched Iowa State's first dual win over the Hawkeyes since 2004 .
The departure of Endene to start the Big Ten dual season, followed by the program's worst loss since the 1965-66 season on Jan. 16 vs. Penn State.
Subsequent losses to Minnesota, Ohio State and Oklahoma State. Nno Big Ten champions for a third consecutive year. Heading into the NCAA Championships, the season was a low point in the Tom Brands era.
So much so, it resulted in speculation of the direction of the program . The first two days at Rocket Arena reestablished some good vibes in the Hawkeye program. The Hawkeyes secured seven NCAA All-Americans, the most since the 2020-21 season when the Hawkeyes won the team title.
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