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Two top-ranked NCAA wrestling powerhouses are dueling it out right now at Carver-Hawkeye arena at what’s sure to be another epic Blackout meet in the great state of Iowa.
With dual unbeaten streaks on the line, within perhaps the biggest rivalry in the history of D1 wrasslin’, we’re unsure how Iowa City hasn’t imploded yet.
Last night, the Hawkeyes shut down Indiana to tie the Cowboys at 84 straight, a record that began at Okie St. in 1959 with Myron Roderick. Seven seasons later, it finally came to a halt which was a direct result of (depending on who you ask) Tommy Chesbro’s presence in Stillwater or the legendary Dan Gable taking the reins from Gary Kurdelmeier in Iowa back in ’72.
Both schools have their own set of tools to impose dominance on the other – the Cowboys’ shining star in 2011 NCAA champion Jordan Oliver at 133 (no.1) and All-American Jamal Parks at 149 (no.4). Entering the arena, both are perfect. Iowa will counter Oliver with Tony “the tiger” Ramos and put the pressure on at 125 with All-American and ’10-’11 Big Ten Champion Matt McDonough.
Tonight’s victory encapsulates more than just a number printed in the collegiate record books. Perfection, pride and glory awaits those donned in Black and Gold tonight. So go and get it boys.
*UPDATE: Evans (no.14) beats Bailey (no.19), Hawks up 13-10. Three to go.
Perry – Lofthouse goes into 2OT. Lofthouses falls, Iowa and Ok. St. tied 13-13.
Tied 16-16, Iowa loses by ONE CRITERIA POINT. REALLY. REALLY. I’m going to bed early tonight.
© 2012, Kalea Yoshida. All rights reserved.
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