Drake Ayala, Iowa and Illinois

Family has served a key role in the wrestling career of Iowa’s Drake Ayala
University of Iowa’s Drake Ayala said he was destined to be a wrestler and than wrestling is in his family’s blood. They have been by side through the good and the bad. Now, he is reunited with his brother,
Iowa men’s wrestling’s No. 4 133-pounder Drake Ayala stuns Illinois’ No. 2 Lucas Byrd in 4-2 win
Heading into No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling’s Friday dual meet against No. 9 Illinois, 133-pound Hawkeye grappler Drake Ayala was ranked as the No. 3 wrestler in the country at his weight. On Friday, though,
Iowa wrestling's Drake Ayala and Joey Cruz break down wins vs. Illinois
Iowa wrestling's Drake Ayala and Joey Cruz discuss wins vs Illinois, including Ayala's over No.2 Lucas Byrd
Iowa wrestling's 133-pounder Drake Ayala previews matchup with No. 2 Lucas Byrd
Iowa wrestling's 133-pounder Drake Ayala previews matchup with No. 2 Lucas Byrd of Illinois
No. 2 Iowa Wrestling Wins the Border Battle Against No. 10 Illinois, 28-6
No. 2 Iowa wrestling defeated No. 10 Illinois at home 28-6. The Hawkeyes stayed in control over the Fighting Illini despite many close matches between the two programs.
Tom Brands on Iowa wrestling win over Illinois: ‘We have to work harder at scoring points
Tom Brands just wanted Iowa to score more points against Illinois Friday night. Despite a 28-6 win for the No. 2 Hawkeyes over the No. 9 Fighting Illini, it wasn’t enough to be satisfied. Sure, Iowa won eight of 10 bouts,
No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling proves strength in 28-6 win over No. 9 Illinois
The No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling team proved its strength in a 28-6 win over No. 9 Illinois inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday. Iowa’s No. 4 Drake Ayala highlighted the early slate of matches with a massive upset win over Illinois’ No.
Cruz control: Iowa’s Joey Cruz provides spark in 28-6 trouncing of No. 9 Illinois
Joey Cruz has been competing for the 125-pound starting spot. He has won his last two chances, including a major decision to spark Iowa’s 28-6 Big Ten Conference dual win over Illinois Friday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena,
Iowa wrestling coach Tom Brands breaks down win over Illinois, big win for Drake Ayala
Iowa wrestling's Kennedy Blades' post-National Duals press conference Iowa wrestling's Clarissa Chun's post-National Duals press conference Iowa wrestling National Duals press conference with Kylie Welker
Orange sliced: Iowa wrestling gobbles up #9 Illinois in 28-6 rout
Plenty of numbers could tell the tale of #2 Iowa wrestling’s beatdown of #9 Illinois on Friday night. The final score? Iowa – 28, Illinois – 6. Total match points? Iowa – 69, Illinois, 21. Or how about the most basic premise in all of wrestling – takedowns scored?
Iowa wrestling sophomore Joey Cruz seizing opportunity at 125 pounds with solid 2025 start
That common phrase is something Iowa wrestling sophomore Joey Cruz might identify with. The one-time No. 13 overall prospect nationally by FloWrestling, and No. 52 by Matscouts, Cruz began his wrestling career at Oklahoma with high expectations.
Recap: Iowa wrestling defeats Illinois at home, wins 8 of 10 bouts
It's Iowa wrestling vs. Illinois in a dual this college wrestling season. Follow for live results and dual highlights from ...
How to watch #2 Iowa Hawkeyes vs #9 Illinois wrestling: Time, channel, FREE live stream
The 2nd-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes kick off a big Friday night of wrestling on BTN with a top-10 Big Ten battle with the No. 9 ...