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Iowa Wrestling Results From Day Three Of NCAA Wrestling Championships – FloWrestling

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March 21, 2026

Iowa Wrestling Results From Day Three Of NCAA Wrestling Championships – FloWrestling

As the sun shines on another day in Cleveland, Ohio, the final day of the 2026 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships is in full force. With new national champions being crowned in just a few short hours, the medal matches have concluded.

The Iowa Hawkeyes came to assert dominance and it definitely shown on the first two days of action from Cleveland.

Following the medal matches, the Hawkeyes slot in fourth in the team standings with 92.5 total points. Ohio State trails behind with 84.5 points.

The final matches from Ohio will start at approximately 6:30 PM ET/ 5:30 PM CT. Fans won’t want to miss any of the action so follow along to this article for all of the live updates.

Iowa Hawkeyes Day 3 Results

3rd Place:

174lbs:

Patrick Kennedy defeats Carson Kharchla, 9-6 by Dec.

What Time Do The NCAA Wrestling Finals Start?

The finals for the 2026 NCAA Wrestling Championships start at 6:30 p.m. ET, and will be broadcast on ESPN. Stay tuned to FloWrestling for live updates and results.

NCAA Wrestling Championships Finals Matchups

Finals

125 lbs – (1) Luke Lilledahl (Penn State) vs. (10) Marc-Anthony McGowan (Princeton)
133 lbs – (1) Jax Forrest (OK State) vs. (2) Ben Davino (Ohio State)
141 lbs – (1) Jesse Mendez (Ohio State) vs. (2) Sergio Vega (OK State)
149 lbs – (1) Shayne Van Ness (Penn State) vs. (10) Aden Valencia (Stanford)
157 lbs – (5) Landon Robideau (OK State) vs. (2) Antrell Taylor (Nebraska)
165 lbs – (1) Mitchell Mesenbrink (Penn State) vs. (3) Mikey Caliendo (Iowa)
174 lbs – (1) Levi Haines (Penn State) vs. (3) Christopher Minto (Nebraska)
184 lbs – (1) Rocco Welsh (Penn State) vs. (3) Max McEnelly (Minnesota)
197 lbs – (1) Josh Barr (Penn State) vs. (7) Cody Merrill (OK State)
285 lbs – (1) Yonger Bastida (Iowa State) vs. (2) Isaac Trumble (NC State)

NCAA Wrestling Championships Team Scores

Last updated 1:13 p.m. ET, March 21.

Penn State – 164.0
OK State – 119.0
Nebraska – 101.5
Iowa – 92.5
Ohio State – 84.5
Michigan – 66.0
Stanford – 63.5
Iowa State – 52.0
Minnesota – 44.5
Virginia Tech – 41.5

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NCAA Wrestling Championships 2026 Final Placements

125 lbs

TBD
TBD
Nico Provo (Stanford)
Vincent Robinson (NC State)
Troy Spratley (OK State)
Jacob Moran (Indiana)
Jore Volk (Minnesota)
Tyler Klinsky (Rider)

133 lbs

TBD
TBD
Aaron Seidel (Virginia Tech)
Marcus Blaze (Penn State)
Drake Ayala (Iowa)
Tyler Knox (Stanford)
Jacob Van Dee (Nebraska)
Lucas Byrd (Illinois)

141 lbs

TBD
TBD
Luke Stanich (Lehigh)
Brock Hardy (Nebraska)
Carter Nogle (Air Force)
Anthony Echemendia (Iowa State)
CJ Composto (Penn)
Wyatt Henson (Lock Haven)

149 lbs

TBD
TBD
Lachlan McNeil (Michigan)
Chance Lamer (Nebraska)
Collin Gaj (Virginia Tech)
Ryder Block (Iowa)
Cross Wasilewski (Penn)
Casey Swiderski (OK State)

157 lbs

TBD
TBD
PJ Duke (Penn State)
Brandon Cannon (Ohio State)
Kannon Webster (Illinois)
Ty Watters (West Virginia)
Cameron Catrabone (Michigan)
Meyer Shapiro (Cornell)

165 lbs

TBD
TBD
Cesar Alvan (Columbia)
Nicco Ruiz (Arizona State)
Andrew Sparks (Minnesota)
Joey Blaze (Purdue)
Bryce Hepner (North Carolina)
Paddy Gallagher (Ohio State)

174 lbs

TBD
TBD
Patrick Kennedy (Iowa)
Carson Kharchla (Ohio State)
Cam Steed (Missouri)
Danny Wask (Navy)
Beau Mantanona (Michigan)
MJ Gaitan (Iowa State)

184 lbs

TBD
TBD
Aeoden Sinclair (Missouri)
Caleb Campos (American)
Brock Mantanona (Michigan)
Angelo Ferrari (Iowa)
Eddie Neitenbach (Wyoming)x
Zack Ryder (OK State)

197 lbs

TBD
TBD
Stephen Little (Little Rock)
Joey Novak (Wyoming)
Camden McDanel (Nebraska)
Angelo Posada (Stanford)
Gabe Arnold (Iowa)
Branson John (Maryland)

285 lbs

TBD
TBD
Taye Ghadiali (Michigan)
Konner Doucet (OK State)
Ben Kueter (Iowa)
AJ Ferrari (Nebraska)
David Szuba (Arizona State)
Christian Carroll (Wyoming)

Iowa Hawkeyes Day 2 Results

Semifinals:

165lbs:

No. 3 Mikey Caliendo walked away with a victory over No. 2 Joey Blaze, 8-5 by Dec SV.

174lbs:

No. 5 Patrick Kennedy suffers a loss to to No. 1 Levi Haines, 18-3 in TF.

184lbs:

No. 7 Angelo Ferrari is defeated by No. 3 Max McEnelly, 3-1 in TB-1.

Quarterfinals:

125lbs:

No. 8 Dean Peterson defeats No. 9 Maximo Renteria, 4-1 in Dec.

133lbs:

No. 6 Drake Ayala takes down No. 11 Tyler Ferrara, 19-4 by TF.

141lbs:

No. 7 Nasir Bailey picks up a major win over No. 10 Jack Consiglio, 11-5 in Dec.

149lbs:

No. 15 Ryder Block suffers a loss to No. 2 Jaxon Joy, 10-3 in Dec.

165lbs:

No. 3 Mikey Caliendo walked away with a victory over No. 19 Noah Mulvaney. Caliendo wins with a TF, 20-5.

174lbs:

No. 5 Patrick Kennedy takes down No. 12 Carter Shubert. Kennedy wins 2-1 in Dec.

184lbs:

No. 7 Angelo Ferrari takes down No. 10 Caleb Campos, 11-5 in Dec.

285lbs:

No. 8 Ben Kueter takes down No. 9 Cole Mirasola in Dec, 4-0.

NCAA Wrestling Championships Finals Matchups

Finals

125 lbs – (1) Luke Lilledahl (Penn State) vs. (10) Marc-Anthony McGowan (Princeton)
133 lbs – (1) Jax Forrest (OK State) vs. (2) Ben Davino (Ohio State)
141 lbs – (1) Jesse Mendez (Ohio State) vs. (2) Sergio Vega (OK State)
149 lbs – (1) Shayne Van Ness (Penn State) vs. (10) Aden Valencia (Stanford)
157 lbs – (5) Landon Robideau (OK State) vs. (2) Antrell Taylor (Nebraska)
165 lbs – (1) Mitchell Mesenbrink (Penn State) vs. (3) Mikey Caliendo (Iowa)
174 lbs – (1) Levi Haines (Penn State) vs. (3) Christopher Minto (Nebraska)
184 lbs – (1) Rocco Welsh (Penn State) vs. (3) Max McEnelly (Minnesota)
197 lbs – (1) Josh Barr (Penn State) vs. (7) Cody Merrill (OK State)
285 lbs – (1) Yonger Bastida (Iowa State) vs. (2) Isaac Trumble (NC State)

NCAA Wrestling Championships Team Scores

Last updated 11:45 p.m. ET, March 20.

Penn State – 153.0
OK State – 111.5
Nebraska – 90.5
Iowa – 81.0
Ohio State – 77.5
Stanford – 58.0
Iowa State – 52.0
Michigan – 48.0
Minnesota – 39.5
NC State – 37.0

Iowa Hawkeyes Day 1 Results

Round of 16:

125lbs:

No. 8 Dean Peterson defeats No. 9 Maximo Renteria, 4-1 in Dec.

133lbs:

No. 6 Drake Ayala takes down No. 11 Tyler Ferrara, 19-4 by TF.

141lbs:

No. 7 Nasir Bailey picks up a major win over No. 10 Jack Consiglio, 11-5 in Dec.

149lbs:

No. 15 Ryder Block suffers a loss to No. 2 Jaxon Joy, 10-3 in Dec.

165lbs:

No. 3 Mikey Caliendo walked away with a victory over No. 19 Noah Mulvaney. Caliendo wins with a TF, 20-5.

174lbs:

No. 5 Patrick Kennedy takes down No. 12 Carter Shubert. Kennedy wins 2-1 in Dec.

184lbs:

No. 7 Angelo Ferrari takes down No. 10 Caleb Campos, 11-5 in Dec.

285lbs:

No. 8 Ben Kueter takes down No. 9 Cole Mirasola in Dec, 4-0.

Round of 32:

125lbs:

No. 8 Peterson takes down No. 25 Kael Lauridsen, 9-1 in MD.

133lbs:

No. 6 Ayala takes down No. 21 Marcel Lopez, 11-1 in MD.

141lbs:

No. 7 Bailey defeats No. 26 Braden Basile, 14-3 in MD.

149lbs:

No. 15 Block takes down No. 18 Eugene Harney, 11-2 in MD.

165lbs:

No. 3 Caliendo demolishes No. 30 Thomas Spines by Fall in 2:44.

174lbs:

No. 5 Kennedy takes down No.28 Holden Garcia by Dec, 8-2.

184lbs:

No. 7 Ferrari takes a major win over No. 26 Chase Kranitz, 10-0 in MD.

197lbs:

No. 27 Gabe Arnold suffers defeat against No. 6 Justin Rademacher in a 2-2 Dec.

285lbs:

No. 8 Kueter takes down No. 25 Alex Semenenko, 2-0 in Dec.

Iowa Wrestling At NCAA Wrestling Championships

125 lbs – Dean Peterson (8)
133 lbs – Drake Ayala (6)
141 lbs – Nasir Bailey (7)
149 lbs – Ryder Block (15)
165 lbs – Mikey Caliendo (3)
174 lbs – Patrick Kennedy (5)
184 lbs – Angelo Ferrari (7)
197 lbs – Gabe Arnold (27)
285 lbs – Ben Kueter (8)

NCAA Wrestling Championships Brackets (Quarterfinals)

Quarterfinals

125 lbs

(1) Luke Lilledahl (Penn State) vs. (8) Dean Peterson (Iowa)
(5) Troy Spratley (OK State) vs. (4) Sheldon Seymour (Lehigh)
(14) Jacob Moran (Indiana) vs. (6) Jore Volk (Minnesota)
(10) Marc-Anthony McGowan (Princeton) vs. (2) Eddie Ventresca (Virginia Tech)

133 lbs

(1) Jax Forrest (OK State) vs. (8) Markel Baker (Northern Illinois)
(5) Kyler Larkin (Arizona State) vs. (4) Aaron Seidel (Virginia Tech)
(3) Marcus Blaze (Penn State) vs. (6) Drake Ayala (Iowa)
(7) Lucas Byrd (Illinois) vs. (2) Ben Davino (Ohio State)

141 lbs

(1) Jesse Mendez (Ohio State) vs. (8) Vance Vombaur (Minnesota)
(5) Luke Stanich (Lehigh) vs. (4) Anthony Echemendia (Iowa State)
(3) Brock Hardy (Nebraska) vs. (6) Vince Cornella (Cornell)
(7) Nasir Bailey (Iowa) vs. (2) Sergio Vega (OK State)

149 lbs

(1) Shayne Van Ness (Penn State) vs. (8) Casey Swiderski (OK State)
(12) Carter Young (Maryland) vs. (20) Chance Lamer (Nebraska)
(3) Cross Wasilewski (Penn) vs. (11) Lachlan McNeil (Michigan)
(10) Aden Valencia (Stanford) vs. (2) Jaxon Joy (Cornell)

157 lbs

(1) PJ Duke (Penn State) vs. (8) Brandon Cannon (Ohio State)
(5) Landon Robideau (OK State) vs. (4) Kaleb Larkin (Arizona State)
(3) Meyer Shapiro (Cornell) vs. (11) Ty Watters (West Virginia)
(7) Kannon Webster (Illinois) vs. (2) Antrell Taylor (Nebraska)

165 lbs

(1) Mitchell Mesenbrink (Penn State) vs. (9) Bryce Hepner (North Carolina)
(12) Cesar Alvan (Columbia) vs. (4) Nicco Ruiz (Arizona State)
(3) Mikey Caliendo (Iowa) vs. (27) EJ Parco (Stanford)
(10) Will Denny (NC State) vs. (2) Joey Blaze (Purdue)

174 lbs

(1) Levi Haines (Penn State) vs. (9) Beau Mantanona (Michigan)
(5) Patrick Kennedy (Iowa) vs. (4) Carson Kharchla (Ohio State)
(3) Christopher Minto (Nebraska) vs. (11) MJ Gaitan (Iowa State)
(7) Cam Steed (Missouri) vs. (15) Danny Wask (Navy)

184 lbs

(1) Rocco Welsh (Penn State) vs. (8) Silas Allred (Nebraska)
(5) Brock Mantanona (Michigan) vs. (20) Brian Soldano (Oklahoma)
(3) Max McEnelly (Minnesota) vs. (6) Eddie Neitenbach (Wyoming)
(7) Angelo Ferrari (Iowa) vs. (2) Aeoden Sinclair (Missouri)

197 lbs

(1) Josh Barr (Penn State) vs. (9) Angelo Posada (Stanford)
(5) Joey Novak (Wyoming) vs. (4) Colton Hawks (Arizona State)
(3) Stephen Little (Little Rock) vs. (11) Camden McDanel (Nebraska)
(7) Cody Merrill (OK State) vs. (15) Remy Cotton (Rutgers)

285 lbs

(1) Yonger Bastida (Iowa State) vs. (8) Ben Kueter (Iowa)
(21) Juan Mora (Oklahoma) vs. (4) AJ Ferrari (Nebraska)
(3) Taye Ghadiali (Michigan) vs. (27) Hunter Catka (Rutgers)
(7) Konner Doucet (OK State) vs. (2) Isaac Trumble (NC State)

NCAA Wrestling Championships TV Schedule 2026

Thursday, March 19

12:00 p.m. ET: Session I (First Round) – ESPN2
7:00 p.m. ET: Session II (Second Round, Consolation Matches) – ESPN

Friday, March 20

12:00 p.m. ET: Session III (Quarterfinals, Consolation Matches) – ESPNU
8:00 p.m. ET: Session IV (Semifinals, Consolation Matches) – ESPN2

Saturday, March 21

11:00 a.m. ET: Session V (Medal Matches) – ESPNU
6:30 p.m. ET: Session VI (Finals) – ESPN

NCAA Wrestling Championships Team Scores

Last updated 10:41 p.m. ET, March 19.

1. Penn State – 40.5
2. Nebraska – 27.0
3. Iowa – 25.0
3. OK State – 25.0
5. Ohio State – 23.0
6. Iowa State – 21.5
7. Arizona State – 17.0
8. Stanford – 15.0
9. Cornell – 14.0
9. Michigan – 14.0
9. Virginia Tech – 14.0
12. Minnesota – 12.5

How To Watch NCAA Wrestling Championships 2026

The 2026 NCAA Wrestling Championships will be broadcast across ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU from March 19-21 in Cleveland.
Every match will also be streamed on ESPN+, including concurrent mat coverage.

Where To Watch The NCAA Wrestling Championships 2026?

The 2026 NCAA Wrestling Championships will be broadcast March 19, 20 and 21 across ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU. Every match will also be streamed live on ESPN+, including concurrent mat coverage.

When Is NCAA Wrestling Championships 2026

The 2026 NCAA Wrestling Championships begin March 19 and run through March 21 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.

What Time Does The NCAA Wrestling Tournament Start?

On March 19, the NCAA Wrestling Championships begin at 12:00 p.m. ET with Session II starting at 7:00 p.m. ET.

NCAA Wrestling Today

Today, March 19, is the beginning of the 2026 NCAA Wrestling Championships. Session I starts at 12:00 p.m. ET. The tournament runs through March 21. Stay tuned for results and live updates.

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Iowa lawmakers at a standstill over pipeline fight that could shape landowners’ rights

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March 23, 2026

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Iowa lawmakers at a standstill over pipeline fight that could shape landowners’ rights

Lawmakers have yet to agree on whether private companies should be allowed to use eminent domain for a proposed carbon capture pipeline, leaving landowners and industry groups waiting on an outcome that could have lasting impacts across the state.

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3 key bills that survived the Iowa funnel deadline — and 2 that didn’t

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March 23, 2026

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3 key bills that survived the Iowa funnel deadline — and 2 that didn’t

The Iowa Legislature’s 2nd funnel deadline put an expiration date on dozens of bills that failed to advance far enough this session. Here’s a quick rundown:

The Iowa Legislature’s second funnel deadline has passed, closing the door on dozens of proposed bills.

The self-imposed deadline requires bills to have passed one chamber and be approved by a committee in the opposite chamber by March 20 or be relegated to the trash heap.

What Iowa bills missed the cut?

Among the casualties: bills that would have allowed community colleges to offer some four-year degrees and eliminated all school vaccination requirements.

What Iowa bills made the cut?

Other bills remain alive, including legislation restricting the governor’s emergency powers, allowing Iowans to buy ivermectin over the counter without a prescription and limiting tuition increases at Iowa’s public universities.

What big issues are hung up?

Republicans, who control the Iowa House and Senate, have yet to strike deals on two of the top issues of the legislative session: property tax relief and eminent domain restrictions.

“There are some heavy lifts obviously,” Senate Majority Leader Mike Klimesh, R-Spillville, told reporters. “Property taxes, eminent domain conversation, and budgeting.”

What was the fate of dozens of other Iowa bills?

If you’re looking for a more complete list of bills that lived and died, read our exhaustive roundup of education, health care, business, state government and law enforcement and courts legislation.

Portions of this article appeared in the Des Moines Register’s politics newsletter. Don’t miss out. Sign up here.

Marissa Payne covers the Iowa Statehouse and politics for the Register. Reach her by email at mjpayne@registermedia.com. Follow her on X at @marissajpayne.

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Iowa Girls High School Basketball: Top Returning Juniors

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March 22, 2026

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Iowa Girls High School Basketball: Top Returning Juniors

We have officially closed the book on the 2025-26 Iowa girls high school basketball season with the crowning of state champions and individual all-state and player of the year awards being handed out by High School on SI.

Now, we take a sneak peek towards 2026-27 with a look at some of the top junior players in Iowa girls high school basketball. All numbers are from those listed on Bound.

Iowa Girls High School Basketball: Top Returning Juniors

Melina Snoozy, Sioux City Bishop Heelan

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Snoozy was dominant this past winter again, averaging 21.2 points to lead all juniors while adding eight rebounds, three assists and over two steals per game.

Kylee Pexa, Dunkerton

In addition to her 19 points a game, Pexa contributed almost five steals, five assists and 3.5 rebounds a game.

Ainley Ulrich, North Union

Ulrich nearly helped the Warriors reach the state tournament this past year after posting 20 points with five rebounds and 2.4 steals per game.

Izzy Gilbertson, Mount Ayr

At nearly 21 points and over nine rebounds per game, Gilbertson is a tough opponent to slow down. She also blocked four shots a night with 3.6 assists and 3.6 steals.

Maryn Franken, Sioux Center

Franken posted 20 points per game with nearly nine rebounds while also averaging six steals, three assists and a block to her stat line.

Taryn Petersen, Exira-EHK

Petersen was just a shade under 20 points per game for her team, adding in over six steals, five assists and four rebounds.

Cora Sauer, Lake Mills

Lake Mills went as Sauer did, reaching the regional final before falling to Bishop Garrigan. She contributed 19.7 points, six rebounds, almost four steals and just under four assists a game.

Lizzy Frazell, Waverly-Shell Rock

Frazell and the Go-Hawks continue to make a strong statement, as she finished the year averaging 19 points, six rebounds, three assists, three steals and two blocks.

Addy Wolfswinkel, Cherokee Washington

Wolfswinkel recently committed to Omaha to play volleyball, but she is strong on the basketball court as well, averaging 19 points, six rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.5 steals.

Maggie McChesney, Glenwood

In addition to her 19.5 points per game, McChesney averaged eight rebounds, 3.5 steals, three assists and over a block.

KeaOnna Worley, Cedar Rapids Prairie

Watch out for a big senior season from Worley after producing 18 points, nearly five assists, over four rebounds and two steals.

Graclyn Eastman, Bishop Garrigan

Eastman and the Golden Bears reached the finals this past season in Class 1A, as she averaged 17 points, 10 rebounds, three blocks, three steals and two assists.

Katie Muller, Dowling Catholic

The Maroons will lean heavily on Muller next year, as she steps in for sister Ellie Muller. This past year, she averaged 16.5 points, six rebounds, 3.6 assists and a steal.