Will there be any weight-by-weight preview for this dual? I know Iowa is the Heavy Favorite, but where do we stand chance to pick up points? 197, 133- I would love to see Gomez stick it to DeSanto.
125 - Lee vs Mackall - guaranteed 5 or 6 for Iowa. Won’t show anything in terms of gushing Mackall.
133 - Desanto vs Gomez - Desanto is much more proven in folk with a R12 finish last year and beating several highly ranked opponents. Gomez has all the talent, and Parker did beat Desanto last year. This is my match of the night. I think Gomez wins a tight one, and Desanto will not be happy.
141 - Murin vs Parker - another very good matchup. Murin is wrestling really well, and Parker has taken some losses including to Murin’s backup Turk. I’ll take Murin by 1-2 points.
149 - Lugo vs Degen - another great matchup. Two polar opposite styles. Lugo has more elite wins than Degen, but also has not looked great so far this year. Degen needs to weather the storm early. If he’s only down by 2 after the first I’ll take degen to win by decision.
157 - Young vs Straw - Straw can keep the score close with most guys, but also loses to most. Young by decision.
165 - Marinelli vs Jennings - Jennings is a potential NCAA Q, but Marinelli is a title contender. Watch out for Marinelli’s cow catcher or it could be a fall, but I’ll take Marinelli by major.
174 - Wilson vs Coleman - Wilson is very strong, but Coleman is much to skilled. I have Coleman by decision.
184 - Wilke vs Colbray - think Colbray hangs tight for the first period but Wilke puts it on him later in the match. Wilke wins by 6, but could be a major.
197 - Warner vs Miklus - Warner beat him last year, but has not wrestled this year for some reason. I’ll take Miklus by dec.
Hvy - Costello vs Gremmel - Gremmel favored by a decision against Iowa’s 3rd stringer.
ISU could win 133, 141, 149, 174, 197, and hvy. They may also lose each of those. I’d say they are favorites at 174 and heavy, and underdogs in the other 3.