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2021 Rolling Valley All-Conference Girls Basketball Teams

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March 8th, 2021 by admin

First Team
Macy Emgarten, Exira-EHK
Quinn Grubbs, Exira-EHK
Mollie Rasmussen, Exira-EHK
Eva Steffensen, CAM
Danielle Hoyle, Paton-Churdan
Gretchen Wallace, Glidden-Ralston
Katelyn Neilsen, Boyer Valley
Jadeyn Smith, Ar-We-Va

Second Team
Shay Burmeister, Exira-EHK
Zoey Baylor, CAM
Tessa Steimel, Paton-Churdan
Alyssa Schafer, Woodbine
Alexa Steinkuehler, Woodbine
Leah Cooper, Boyer Valley
Brynn Bass, Coon Rapids-Bayard
Haley Koch, West Harrison

Northwest claims 21st NCAA Tournament berth

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March 8th, 2021 by admin

(bearcatsports.com) The Northwest Missouri State University men’s basketball team earned an at-large bid into the 2021 NCAA Central Region Tournament set for March 13-16 in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

The top two seeds will receive a bye as with COVID-19 protocols only six teams instead of eight will take part in the regional and only teams in the MIAA and the Northern Sun Conferences will represent the region. The Central Region winner will advance to the Elite Eight, which will be held at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana, March 24-27.

The Bearcats, ranked No. 1 in the latest NABC NCAA Division II top 25 poll, will be the No. 2 seed in the region. Northwest will play the winner of the No. 3 seed Washburn vs. No. 6 seed Missouri Western contest on Sunday at 7:45 p.m. The No. 1 seed Northern State will face the winner of the No. 4 seed MSU Moorhead vs. No. 5 seed Wayne State on Sunday as well.

Northwest (23-2 overall) will be taking part in its eighth consecutive and 21st NCAA Tournament overall. It is Northwest’s ninth trip to the NCAA Tournament under 12th-year head coach Ben McCollum. Northwest owns an all-time NCAA Tournament record of 29-20.

The Bearcats won the NCAA Division II national championships in 2017 and 2019. Northwest captured its eighth straight MIAA regular season title in 2020-21.

Each qualifying team will be allocated a set number of tickets and will work through their respective athletic department. Per NCAA Championships protocol, the capacity for Wachs Arena will be limited to 25%, which translates to 1,750 tickets available for each session. Prices of all-session and individual session passes and tickets are as follows:

All-Session Passes                                             Individual Session Tickets
$40 per adult                                                       $15 per adult
$25 per student/youth/senior citizen                   $10 per student/youth/senior citizen
** Senior Citizens are individuals 65+

Northwest will receive an allotment of 150 tickets for NCAA Central Region games. Northwest’s Director of Athletics Andy Peterson will handle the allocation of Northwest’s tickets through player’s parents/family members, Center Court Cat Club members and Bearcat basketball season ticket holders. Peterson can be reached via email at ANDYP@nwmissouri.edu or 660-562-1306.

All games will be live streamed free on NCAA.com.

2021 NCAA Central Region Teams
1. Northern State (18-1)
2. Northwest Missouri State (23-2)
3. Washburn (19-6)
4. Wayne State (11-6)
5. MSU Moorhead (10-4)
6. Missouri Western (14-10)

2021 NCAA Central Region Matchups
Saturday, March 13
No. 5 MSU Moorhead vs. No. 4 Wayne State, 6 p.m.
No. 6 Missouri Western vs. No. 3 Washburn, 8:45 p.m.

Sunday, March 14
No. 1 Northern State vs. winner of MSU Moorhead/Wayne State, 5 p.m.
No. 2 Northwest Mo. St. vs. winner of Missouri Western/Washburn, 7:45 p.m.

Tuesday, March 16
Central Region Championship, 7 p.m.

Wahburn stuns Northwest on 55-foot buzzer-beater

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March 8th, 2021 by admin

MARYVILLE, Missouri – Washburn University’s Tyler Geiman sank a 55-foot shot at the buzzer to edge No. 1-ranked Northwest Missouri State University in the 2021 MIAA Tournament championship game, 69-68.

Northwest’s Diego Bernard had drained two free throws with :02.7 left to give Northwest a two-point edge, 68-66. The Ichabods inbounded the ball and Geiman let it roll before he picked it up and hit nothing but net from beyond half court.

Washburn won the program’s sixth MIAA tournament title as Northwest was looking for its sixth straight and 10th overall. Washburn moves to 19-6 on the season, while Northwest drops to 23-2.

Washburn held Northwest in check offensively in the opening 20 minutes limiting the Bearcats to 23.1% (6-of-26). The Ichabods held a 30-19 lead at the break.

The Ichabods led by as many as 13 in the second half at 36-23 before the Bearcats mounted a charge. A 12-5 run pulled Northwest to within one at 45-44 with 8:54 to play. Northwest would take its first lead of the second half at 53-50, and first of the game since 7-6, on a three-pointer from Trevor Hudgins with 5:55 to play. Hudgins hit another triple to put Northwest up four, 56-52 with 5:28 remaining. Washburn’s Connor Deffebaugh hit a triple from the left corner with 4:55 left to cut the Bearcat lead to one. Washburn’s Jalen Lewis gave the Ichabods a three-point cushion at 60-57 with 3:49 to play.

Ryan Hawkins hit two sets of free throws with 2:25 and 1:44 left to cut the Washburn lead to one, 64-63. Freshman Byron Alexander gave Northwest a 65-54 lead with 1:15 to play on a pair of free throws. Washburn’s Will McKee turned the ball over with :55.4 left, but Alexander threw it away on the ensuing inbounds play and Geiman made a layup to give the edge back to Washburn, 66-65. Hawkins drained one of two free throws with :32.5 to even it up at 66-66.

Hudgins appeared to make the defensive play of the game when he blocked an attempted three from Geiman and Bernard snared the rebound. Geiman fouled Bernard at halfcourt on his drive up the floor with :02.7 left to set the stage for the final dramatic moments.

Northwest and Washburn will look to continue their seasons at the Central Region Tournament.

Iowa Basketball Coaches Association Girls All-Region Honors

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March 8th, 2021 by admin

Class 1A

Region 2
Macy Sievers, Newell-Fonda
Baily Sievers, Newell-Fonda
Maggie Walker, Newell-Fonda
Aleah Hermansen, Audubon
Ella Larsen, Newell-Fonda
Eva Steffenson, CAM
Jaci Christensen, Audubon
Josie Hartman, SE Warren
Coach of the Year: Joe Wollum, CAM

Region 4
McKenzie Goodwin, Kingsley-Pierson
Allie Petry, St. Albert
Brooklyn Beery, Kingsley-Pierson
Izzy Weldon, Fremont-Mills
Makenna Shepard, St. Albert
Avery Dowling, Sidney
Delaney Iseminger, Kingsley-Pierson
Abbi Bailey, Kingsley-Pierson
Coach of the Year: Nicole Goodwin, Kingsley-Pierson

Region 8
Macy Emgarten, Exira-EHK
Quinn Grubbs, Exira-EHK
TJ Stoaks, Lenox
Jenna Stephens, Stanton
Cassidy Nelson, Lenox
Emily Jones, Wayne
Mollie Rasmussen, Exira-EHK
Kaylee Weber, Sigourney
Coach of the Year: Tom Petersen, Exira-EHK

Class 2A

Region 5
Maddax DeVault, Nodaway Valley
Kailey Jones, AHSTW
Riley Batta, South Central Calhoun
Claire Denning, AHSTW
Alexa Ahrenholtz, IKM-Manning
Lindsey Davis, Nodaway Valley
Claire Harris, AHSTW
Coach of the Year: Brian Eisbach, Nodaway Valley

Region 8
Mallory McCall, West Monona
Hannah Dau, South O’Brien
Kendra Kuck, Underwood
Madison Stowater, Ridge View
Emma Vohs, Ridge View
Brielle Engelmann, Alta-Aurelia
Anna Coffee, Hinton
Coach of the Year: Jazmyn Flynn, Underwood

Class 3A

Region 1
Peyton Beckman, Panorama
Haley Rasmussen, Atlantic
JaMae Nichols, Cherokee
Teagan Slaugher, Cherokee
Alexis Pingel, Cherokee
Ava Wolf, Shenandoah
Coach of the Year: Brandon Slaughter, Cherokee

Class 4A

Region 1
Elle Scarborough, Glenwood
Jenna Hopp, Glenwood
Madison Camden, Glenwood
Emma Salker, Sergeant Bluff-Luton
Payton Hardy, Sergeant Bluff-Luton
Kennedy Lein, Carroll
Coach of the Year: Brian Rasmussen, Glenwood

Region 3
Kelsey Fields, Creston
Jocelyn Bice, Norwalk
Emma Miner, Dallas Center-Grimes
Bren Moritz, Norwalk
Julia Reis, Dallas Center-Grimes
Sam Dunphy, Creston
Coach of the Year: Adam Jones, Dallas Center-Grimes

Region 8
Paige Anderson, Denison-Schleswig
Hannah Neemann, Denison-Schleswig
Emma Dighton, Boone
Allison Piercy, Spencer
Jada Piercy, Spencer
Claire Schmitz, Harlan
Coach of the Year: Zach Klaassen, Harlan

Full lists HERE

Iowa Basketball Coaches Association Boys All-Substate Honors

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March 8th, 2021 by admin

Class 1A

Substate 7
Trey Baker, Martensdale-St. Marys
Leyton Nelson, Tri-Center
Jack Franey, Martensdale-St. Marys
TJ Harkins, Earlham
Ethan Alfers, Tri-Center
Toby Bower, Nodaway Valley
Grady Jeppesen, Riverside
Mason Crouse, East Mills
Coach of the Year: Chad Harder, Tri-Center

Substate 8
Manny Hammonds, Grand View Christian
Sam Rallis, St. Albert
Sage Evans, West Harrison
Layne Pryor, Woodbine
Tre Melby, Logan-Magnolia
Gavin Reineke, Boyer Valley
Gabe Peterson, Madrid
Jonny Gatto, Grand View Christian
Coach of the Year: Rowdy Evans, West Harrison

Class 2A

Substate 8
Sid Schaaf, Treynor
Raydden Grobe, AHSTW
Tim Zimmerman, Treynor
Chris Schreck, Van Meter
Brayden Lund, AHSTW
Eli Kading, ACGC
Matthew Boothe, Central Decatur
Kyle Sternberg, AHSTW
Coach of the Year: Scott Rucker, Treynor and GG Harris, AHSTW

Class 3A

Substate 8
Ryan Blum, Glenwood
Luke Rankin, Dallas Center-Grimes
Cole Glasgow, Dallas Center-Grimes
Skyler Handlos, Atlantic
Connor Frame, Harlan
Colby Burg, Creston
Jack Cooley, Clarke
Coach of the Year: Joel Rankin, Dallas Center-Grimes

Class 4A

Substate 1
Josh Dix, Abraham Lincoln
DaVares Whitaker, SC East
Jamison Gruber, Abraham Lincoln
Chase Bartlett, SE Polk
Noah Sandbothe, Abraham Lincoln
Bie Ruei, SC East
Coach of the Year: Jason Isaacson, Abraham Lincoln

Full lists HERE

2021 Pride of Iowa Girls Basketball Awards

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March 8th, 2021 by admin

2021 Pride of Iowa Conference Girls Basketball Honor Teams

First Team

Maddax DeVault, Nodaway Valley**
TJ Stoaks, Lenox **
Cassidy Nelson, Lenox
Rachel Sobotka, Mount Ayr
Emily Jones, Wayne
Lindsay Davis, Nodaway Valley
**Unanimous Picks

Second Team

Lexi Shike, Nodaway Valley
Lyndsey Dale, Central Decatur
Josie Hartman, Southeast Warren
Maddie Stewart, Mount Ayr
Kaylin Lack, East Union
Alivia Ruble, Southeast Warren

Honorable Mention

Alexa Anderson, Mount Ayr
Corinne Bond, Nodaway Valley
Jordan England, Lenox
Maggie Haer, Southwest Valley
Hallee Hamilton, Central Decatur
Kylie Keller, Martensdale-St. Marys
Grace Nixon, East Union
Makayla Ruble, Southeast Warren
Kennedy Weed, Bedford
Maddy Wood, Wayne

2021 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament bracket set

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March 8th, 2021 by admin

Rosemont, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference has announced the full bracket for the 2021 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament presented by SoFi that will take place March 10-14 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Michigan (19-3 overall, 14-3 in the Big Ten) is the No. 1 seed for this year’s tournament after securing the outright Big Ten Championship. This year marks the 15th time Michigan has won the title and its first regular-season championship since the 2013-14 season. The Wolverines last captured the Big Ten Tournament championship in 2018 when they defeated Purdue 75-66 in Madison Sqauare Garden. The 2018 championship came on the heels of Michigan’s 2017 championship in which they beat Wisconsin 71-56 in Washington, D.C. As the No. 1 seed, Michigan receives a double-bye and will open tournament play at 11:30 a.m. ET on Friday, March 12, with a contest against the winner of No. 8 Maryland vs. No. 9 Michigan State.

Illinois (20-6, 16-4) has earned the No. 2 seed in the tournament, marking the Illini’s highest seed in the Big Ten Tournament since 2009 when they also earned the No. 2 spot. Illinois’ 16 conference wins this season are the most ever in program history and top the previous school record of 15 which was set in 1984 and repeated in 2015. Illinois has won two Big Ten Tournament championships (2003 and 2005) and boasts the third-highest all-time winning percentage in Big Ten Tournament play (28-20, .583 pct.). Illinois will tip off its tournament schedule at 6:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 12, and will take on the winner of No. 7 Rutgers vs. No. 10 Indiana.

Iowa (20-7, 14-6) clinched the No. 3 seed in the tournament after defeating Wisconsin 77-73 on the final day of the regular season. This marks Iowa’s highest seeding in the Big Ten Tournament since the Hawkeyes earned the No. 2 seed in 2006. That year, Iowa defeated Ohio State 67-60 to capture the program’s second Big Ten Tournament championship. Iowa won its first tournament title in 2001 when it defeated Indiana 63-61. The Hawkeyes will open tournament play the evening of Friday, March 12.

Rounding out the top four seeds in this year’s Big Ten Tournament is Purdue (18-8, 13-6), marking the sixth time in the last seven years that the Boilermakers have earned a top-four seed in the tournament. The Boilermakers are currently riding a league-best five-game winning streak heading into postseason play. Purdue will tip off its tournament action Friday afternoon (March 12).

The Big Ten Network will televise the tournament’s first 10 games, with coverage spanning the first round of the tournament through the quarterfinals. CBS Sports will once again broadcast the semifinals and final. All BTN on-air games can be streamed via the web, smartphones, tablets and connected devices through the FOX Sports App, while the CBS Sports broadcasts will also be available to stream live on Paramount+.

2021 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament Bracket

Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament bracket set

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March 8th, 2021 by admin

ROSEMONT, Ill. — The Big Ten Conference has announced the full bracket for the 28th Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament that will take place March 9-13 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Maryland (21-2, 17-1 Big Ten) is the No. 1 seed for this year’s tournament after securing the outright Big Ten Championship, its third in a row and sixth in seven years with Saturday’s 88-61 win at home over Penn State. Along with their six conference titles, the Terrapins have won four Big Ten Tournament championships (2015, 2016, 2017, 2020) since joining the conference prior to the 2014-15 season.

Maryland will open tournament play at 11 a.m. (ET) Thursday with a quarterfinal contest against the winner of the second-round game between No. 8 seed Nebraska and No. 9 seed Minnesota.

Indiana (18-4, 16-2) is the No. 2 seed for this year’s Big Ten Tournament after the Hoosiers finished second in the conference standings, their highest placement since sharing the Big Ten title in 1982-83 and set a school record for conference wins in a season. Indiana, which advanced to the Big Ten Tournament semifinals last year for the first time since 2006, will tip off its postseason schedule at 6:30 p.m. (ET) Thursday with a tournament quarterfinal game against the winner of the second-round matchup between No. 7 seed Michigan State and 10th-seeded Penn State.

Rutgers (14-3, 10-3) earned the No. 3 seed for the Big Ten Tournament, ending the regular season on a nine-game winning streak to match the program’s highest finish (third) since joining the Big Ten in 2014-15. The Scarlet Knights will play in the last Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal against either No. 6 seed Iowa or No. 11 seed Purdue on Thursday night, 25 minutes following the completion of Indiana’s quarterfinal.

Rounding out the top four seeds in this year’s Big Ten Tournament is Michigan (14-4, 9-4), which claimed the last of the tournament’s double-byes into the quarterfinal round by virtue of Saturday’s home win over Northwestern. The Wolverines have advanced to the Big Ten Tournament semifinals the past two years and will open this year’s tournament slate Thursday afternoon in the quarterfinals against No. 5 seed Northwestern, No. 12 seed Illinois or No. 13 seed Wisconsin, playing 25 minutes after Maryland’s game has concluded.

All 12 games of this year’s Big Ten Tournament will be televised live to a national audience, with the first round and opening two second-rounds games on Tuesday and Wednesday broadcast on BTN. FS2 then takes over as the presenting broadcast outlet, televising the remaining two second-round games, as well as the quarterfinals and semifinals from Wednesday through Friday. All BTN and FS2 games can also be seen live on the FOX Sports app. The Big Ten Tournament championship game will be played at 2 p.m. (ET) March 13 and will be televised live on ESPNU, as well as the ESPN app.

The Big Ten Conference has announced it will allow a limited number of fans to attend the 2021 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament. Following approval by the Marion County Health Department, the decision to allow a limited capacity of 2,500 attendees was made jointly by the Big Ten Conference Directors of Athletics and the Council of President and Chancellors in consultation with the conference office.

A limited number of single-session tickets are now on sale to the general public through Ticketmaster and in-person at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse box office. Further details can be found on the official Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament Central page at bigten.org/wbbt.

2021 Big Ten WBB Tournament Bracket

Clark named Big Ten Freshman of the Week, Honor Roll

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March 8th, 2021 by admin

IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa freshman Caitlin Clark was named the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Freshman of the Week and earned a spot on the conference’s Player of the Week Honor Roll, the Big Ten announced Sunday.

Clark has tallied 22 Big Ten Weekly honors on the season, including a Big Ten-best 13 Freshman of the Week honors, a Big Ten-record five Player of the Week honors as a freshman, and four Player of the Week Honor Roll nods.

Clark’s 13th Big Ten Freshman of the Week honor extends Clark’s own record. Clark also expanded her record for most weekly honors, tallying 13 Freshman and five Player of the Week honors — Megan Gustafson held the previous record with 13. She also owns the record for most Player of the Week nods as a Freshman, besting the record previously held by Minnesota’s Amanda Zahui B. (4). Clark’s five Big Ten Player of the Week honors as a freshman believed to be an NCAA record.

In two games last week, Clark averaged 33.5 points 4.5 assists, five rebounds, and a steal. She was 13-of-14 from the free-throw line and recorded five 3-pointers in each of the two contests.

At No. 10 Indiana, Clark was 5-of-7 from 3-point range, and 11-of-18 from the field, finishing with 32 points, five assists, two rebounds, and a steal.

Against Nebraska, Clark became just the fifth Hawkeye to record a 600-plus point season. She is the first freshman to accomplish the feat. Clark joins former Hawkeyes Megan Gustafson (2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19), Cindy Haugejorde (1979-80), Michelle Edwards (1987-88), and Franthea Price (1989-90). She’s also only the fourth freshman across the nation to record 630+ points since 2015-16. Out of six student-athletes to record 600+ points, Clark ranks fourth for most points during a freshman campaign (631 points), playing seven fewer games than anyone on the list. Texas A&M’s Chennedy Carter holds the record for most freshman points (816), playing 13 more games than the Hawkeyes have this season and averaging 22.6 points per game.

Clark leads the nation in total points (631), points per game (27.4), 3-pointers made (92), and 3-pointers per game. She leads the Big Ten and ranks second nationally in total assists (158) and field goals made (210).

Clark and the Hawkeyes travel to Indianapolis to take on Purdue (11 seed) on Wednesday, March 10. Tipoff is set for 25 minutes after the Penn State (10 seed) vs. Michigan State (7 seed) that starts at 6:30 p.m. The game will air on FS2.

Hawkeyes win Big Ten Title, crown 4 Champions  

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March 8th, 2021 by admin

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The top-ranked University of Iowa wrestling team won the 2021 Big Ten Championships on Sunday, scoring 159.5 team points and crowning four individual champions.

Alex Marinelli won his third straight 165-pound conference title, and Spencer Lee defended his 125-pound championship. Jaydin Eierman and Michael Kemerer became first-time Big Ten champions, leading Iowa to its second straight and 37th Big Ten Conference title.

The team title is Iowa’s second in as many years and the 37th in program history. The Hawkeyes 35.5 point margin of victory is the largest by a conference champion since the 2010 Hawkeyes won by 37 points.

“We’re going to St. Louis in less than two weeks. That’s really where their heads are. That’s where my head is,” said Iowa head coach Tom Brands. “You talk about performance, let’s do it again. (Someone) mentioned finishing at your seed or performing above your expectations, and that’s what competitors do. Let’s do it in St. Louis.”

INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS

Lee surrendered the first takedown of the 125-pound title bout but went on to outscore Purdue’s Devin Schroder, 21-1, over the next four minutes. He led 11-3 by the end of the first period and terminated the match leading 21-3 with 30 seconds left in the second. He outscored his three opponents in the tournament, 44-7, winning twice by technical fall and once by fall.

“This was the qualifier for the next thing and the next thing is the NCAA tournament,” said Lee. “I don’t want you to think I don’t appreciate winning, but this was the next thing and as soon as it’s over you have to get ready for what’s next… NCAA, Olympic Trials. We were in a tight team race. I did my job for the team.”

Eierman traded takedowns with Nick Lee in the first period at 141, but he totaled nearly two minutes of riding time and led 3-2 after the first period. Eierman escaped in the second to extend his lead to 4-2. In the third period, Lee added a takedown and point for stalling, but another Eierman escape and a point for riding time gave him the 6-5 lead.

“This is an unreal feeling,” said Eierman. “Last year I was on the outside looking in. It’s a lot more fun being on the inside. I’m getting a better feel every match. This is a great tournament, a great opponent every match. It is a great preview for nationals.”

Marinelli used a second-period takedown and third-period escape to win the 165-pound title, 3-2, against Ohio State’s Ethan Smith. The Big Ten title is the third for Marinelli. He is one of 26 Hawkeyes in program history to win three conference championships, joining a list of seven four-timers and now 19 three-timers.

“The only thing I can say is that I am thankful to be wrestling with my guys,” said Marinelli. “We have waited a whole year and come full circle. I am thankful to be on the board with the three-time champs and feel very blessed. I have the best teammates and coaches in the world.”

Twice a Big Ten runner-up, Kemerer controlled the 174-pound finals and earned a 7-2 decision against Penn State’s Carter Starocci. Kemerer scored a takedown in the first, added another in the second, and tacked on a pair of back points to earn his first career Big Ten title.

“It feels good to be on top. Knowing how it feels to not be on top makes it feel better,” said Kemerer. “We feel like we’re better every time we get on the mat. Whether it’s a match or a workout, every time on the mat increases our scoring abilities. We need to keep the momentum going.”

Nine Hawkeyes finished fourth or better at the better in the tournament. Austin DeSanto and Kaleb Young placed runner-up at 133 and 157, respectively. Jacob Warner and Tony Cassioppi rebounded from semifinal losses with a pair of wins Saturday to place third. Nelson Brands won four matches over the weekend to place fourth at 184.

The Hawkeyes were 28-8 in the two-day tournament, winning six times by fall, twice by technical fall and two times by major decision.

AWARDS SEASON

Lee was named Big Ten Conference Wrestler of the Year for the second straight year. He heads into the NCAA Championships ranked No. 1 in the country with a 7-0 record. He has pinned five of his seven opponents, all in the first period, and won the other two bouts by technical fall. He has outscored his opponents 82-7.

Tom Brands was named Big Ten Conference Coach of the Year for the second straight year and the fifth time in his career. He was won the award more than any other coach in school history. He was previously recognized in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2020 following conference titles. Iowa has six Big Ten championships under Brands (2008, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2020, 2021).

ON TO THE NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

Nine Hawkeyes earned automatic berths to the national tournament in St. Louis on March 18-20. The Big Ten Conference tournament is one of seven NCAA qualifying tournaments across the country. The NCAA will announce the tournament qualifiers Tuesday. Iowa’s Max Murin did not earn an automatic qualifying spot but is eligible for an at-large berth at 149. The entire brackets will be released Wednesday at 5 p.m. (CT) on the NCAA Selection Show at NCAA.com.

NOTABLES

  • ·       Spencer Lee was named Big Ten Conference Wrestler of the Year. He also won the award in 2020. He is the third Hawkeyes to earn the award more than once (Royce Alger, 1987-1988; Mark Ironside, 1996-1997-1998)
  • ·       Tom Brands was named Big Ten Conference Coach of the Year, his fifth career honor (2008, 2009, 2010, 2020, 2021).
  • ·       Iowa’s team title is the 37th in program history, best in the Big Ten.
  • ·       Iowa’s point total (159.5) is its highest since 1995 (185).
  • ·       Iowa’s 35.5 point margin of victory is the largest by a conference champion since the 2010 Hawkeyes won by 37 points.
  • ·       Spencer Lee became the 57th multi-Big Ten champion in program history.
  • ·       Jaydin Eierman became the 116th Big Ten Champion in program history
  • ·       Michael Kemerer became the 117th Big Ten Champion in program history
  • ·       Marinelli became the first Hawkeye to win three conference titles since T.J. Williams in 1999-2001. There have been 19 three-time Big Ten champions and seven four-time champions in program history.

FINALS RESULTS

  • 125 – #1 Spencer Lee (IA) tech. fall #7 Devin Schroder (PU), 21-3 (4:30)
  • 133 – #1 Roman Bravo-Young (PSU) dec. #2 Austin DeSanto (IA), 5-2
  • 141 – #1 Jaydin Eierman (IA) dec. #2 Nick Lee (PSU), 6-5
  • 157 – #1 Ryan Deakin (NU) dec. #2 Kaleb Young (IA), 6-0
  • 165 – #1 Alex Marinelli (IA) dec. #3 Ethan Smith (OSU), 3-2
  • 174 – #1 Michael Kemerer (IA) dec. #3 Carter Starocci (PSU), 7-2

THIRD-PLACE RESULTS

  • 184 – #5 John Poznanski (RUT) dec. #9 Nelson Brands (IA), 3-2
  • 197 – #3 Jacob Warner (IA) dec. #4 Cameron Caffey (MSU), 8-3
  • 285 – #3 Tony Cassioppi (IA) major dec. #7 Greg Kerkvliet (PSU), 9-0

FINAL TEAM STANDINGS

  1.           IOWA                159.5
  2.           Penn State         124.0
  3.           Nebraska            105.5
  4.           Michigan            92.0
  5.           Minnesota          77.5
  6.           Purdue                76.0
  7.           Northwestern    74.0
  8.           Michigan State 73.5
  9.           Ohio State          69.5
  10.           Rutgers               52.0
  11.           Illinois                 32.0
  12.           Wisconsin           30.5
  13.           Indiana               22.0
  14.           Maryland            2.0

 

BIG TEN WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

Wrestler of the Year: Spencer Lee, IOWA
Freshman of the Year: Carter Starocci, PSU
Coach of the Year: Tom Brands, IOWA
Outstanding Wrestler of the Championships: Gable Steveson, Minnesota

2021 ALL-BIG TEN TEAM

  • Spencer Lee, IOWA
  • Jaydin Eierman, IOWA
  • Alex Marinelli, IOWA
  • Michael Kemerer, IOWA
  • Roman Bravo-Young, PSU
  • Sammy Sasso, OSU
  • Ryan Deakin, NU
  • Aaron Brooks, PSU
  • Myles Amine, MICH
  • Gable Steveson, MINN