Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics Advances Four to Soldier Salute Semifinals
The University of Iowa men’s wrestling team has made a strong showing at the Soldier Salute tournament in Coralville, Iowa. Four athletes from the Hawkeyes advanced to the semifinals, which are set to take place on Saturday morning at Xtream Arena. Competitors are vying for a chance to compete in the finals later that evening.
Iowa Hawkeyes in Soldier Salute Semifinals
Advancing Athletes
The following athletes from the University of Iowa secured spots in the semifinals across four different weight classes:
- 141 lbs: Nasir Bailey defeated Nick O’Neill from UNC with a close decision of 3-1.
- 157 lbs: Jordan Williams achieved an 8-6 victory over Cael Rahnavardi from UNI.
- 174 lbs: Gabe Arnold bested Lane Foard from Wyoming, winning 5-1.
- 197 lbs: Harvey Ludington capped off a thrilling quarterfinal by defeating Anthony Harris from Oklahoma 2-1.
Session Information
Session III of the Soldier Salute will commence at 11 a.m. CT on Saturday. Fans can catch the live stream of the matches on B1G+.
Quarterfinal Results
| Weight Class | Match Result |
|---|---|
| 125 lbs | Sebastian Degennaro (OU) tech. fall Keyan Hernandez (UI), 16-0 |
| 141 lbs | Caedyn Ricciardi (NAVY) dec. Kale Petersen (UI), 7-2 |
| 157 lbs | Laird Root (UNC) dec. Victor Voinovich (UI), 4-2 |
| 174 lbs | Gabe Arnold (UI) dec. Lane Foard (WYO), 5-1 |
| 197 lbs | Harvey Ludington (UI) dec. Anthony Harris (OU), 2-1 |
Consolation Highlights
Several other Hawkeye wrestlers participated in consolation matches, with notable outcomes including:
- Joey Cruz (UI) defeated Ostin Blanchard (NDSU), 4-2.
- Tyrel Miller (UI) achieved victory with a fall against Primo Catalano (ARMY) in just 1:38.
- Brody Sampson (UI) won decisively against Rowan Udell (ISU), 7-3.
The Iowa Hawkeyes look forward to performing well in the upcoming semifinals, showcasing their strength and skill in wrestling.
