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WRESTLING: The good and bad from Sunday’s loss to No. 22 Rider

Photo courtesy of Iowa State athletics communications.  AMES — For the first time ever wrestling at Stephens Auditorium, Iowa State took the mats on Sunday. The excitement was high, the crowd was great and spotlights beautifully illuminated the state. Unfortunately, Iowa State’s new-look wrestling program fell short to No. 22 Rider, 22-15. Here’s a recap with complete …

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WRESTLING: Setting the tone for Sunday’s dual vs. Rider

WHAT: Iowa State vs. Rider WHEN: 2 p.m. WHERE: Stephens Auditorium AMES — The Cyclones wrestled at the Lindenwood Open last weekend where nine guys placed in the open division while Ryan Leisure (149) and Marcus Coleman (174) placed first in the freshmen division. Chalk it up as another growing experience for the young Cyclones. “It was really good and then when …

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ISU WRESTLING: Dresser lands huge commit

Kevin Dresser and his staff received great news with the commitment from Junior World Team member, Hunter DeJong, of  Little Rock, Iowa. According to iawrestle.com, DeJong was included  in the list of top-ten uncommitted seniors at number seven. He is a two-time Fargo All-American, two-time UWW Cadet All-American and brought home gold for the Junior World Pan-American team. …

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