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.

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?

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,

The Hawkeyes not only won all 10 bouts but also secured bonus points in seven of 10 matches, highlighted by back-to-back wins by fall from Gabe Arnold 184 pounds and Stephen Buchanan at 197. Both of their pins were in the first period, a synopsis of Iowa's dominance on the day.

Following their dominating victory over Augustana in the opening dual of the Iowa Duals, the No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling showed no signs of slowing down, defeating Grand Valley State 35-7 to maintain their perfect record and close out their home schedule on a high note.

In their first time back in Carver-Hawkeye Arena since the calendar flipped to 2025, Iowa wrestling rolled Illinois for a 28-6 victory on Friday night. The Hawkeyes won nine of 10 bouts, highlighted by 133-pounder Drake Ayala's win over No.