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Kevin Jackson, head coach of the wrestling program, talks about tightening up the team and filling out the weights to create a strong team for the upcoming season. The first home wrestling meet is Saturday Nov. 8.

Jackson receives two-year contract extension

Beau Berkley
April 1, 2015
Iowa States Kyven Gadson celebrates his pin on Ohio States Kyle Snyder in the 2015 197-pound NCAA Championship. Gadson is set to face Snyder for a spot on the 2019 US World Team at Final X. David Scrivner / Iowa City Press-Citizen

Mission complete: Kyven Gadson pins his way to a national title

Beau Berkley
March 23, 2015
Senior Kyven Gadson works to flip his opponent onto his back.

Kyven Gadson becomes 69th national champion for ISU wrestling

Beau Berkley
March 21, 2015

Kyven Gadson vs. Kyle Snyder

Beau Berkley
March 21, 2015
Redshirt senior Kyven Gadson lifts the leg of Iowas Nathan Burak. Gadson won the quarterfinal bout by 12-2 major decision. 

A dream within reach: Kyven Gadson wrestles for national title

Beau Berkley
March 21, 2015
Redshirt senior Kyven Gadson celebrates his win by fall over Luke Bean of Oklahoma State on Jan. 25.

ISU wrestling’s Kyven Gadson to wrestle for national title

Beau Berkley
March 20, 2015
Redshirt senior Kyven Gadson pins his opponent to the mat late in the third period. Gadsons fall was one of four that pushed Iowa State to a 30-16 victory.

Gadson majors Burak, moves to semi-finals

Beau Berkley
March 20, 2015
Junior Earl Hall celebrates after defeating Northern Iowas Leighton Gaul 9-3 on Feb. 15, 2015 at Hilton Coliseum.

Showdown with Hawkeyes await ISU wrestling in quarterfinals

Beau Berkley
March 20, 2015
Junior Earl Hall eyes his opponent during a lull in the action.

ISU wrestling finds rhythm in session II at NCAA tournament

Beau Berkley
March 19, 2015
Redshirt senior Kyven Gadson forces down Iowa’s Kris Klapprodt for a takedown. Gadson secured a pin in the 197-pound match, earning the Cyclones another victory at the Cy-Hawk Series took place on Nov. 29 in Iowa City. The No. 15 Cyclones struggled to secure matches that were close, falling to rival No. 1 Iowa 28-8.

Pair of ISU wrestlers advance at NCAA’s, Moreno upset in first round

Beau Berkley
March 19, 2015
Senior Kyven Gadson works to flip his opponent onto his back.

ISU wrestling takes individual approach at NCAA Tournament

Beau Berkley
March 19, 2015
Sophomore Lelund Weatherspoon makes a move toward his opponents leg.

ISU wrestling first round matches at NCAA tournament

Beau Berkley
March 19, 2015
Freshman Dante Rodriguez works for position against Northern Iowas Jake Hodges on Feb. 15 at Hilton Coliseum.

Notebook: Cyclone seedings, Rodriguez’s first NCAA trip

Beau Berkley
March 19, 2015

Seven ISU wrestlers qualify for NCAA’s

Beau Berkley
March 11, 2015

Ranked ISU wrestlers

Beau Berkley
March 11, 2015

Final placings for ISU wrestlers at the Big 12 tournament

Beau Berkley
March 8, 2015
Senior Kyven Gadson pushes Oklahoma freshman Andrew Dixon down into the mat.

ISU wrestling falters in Big 12 finale, Gadson claims third Big 12 title

Beau Berkley
March 8, 2015
Junior Earl Hall flips his opponent to the mat.

Cyclones send six to Big 12 finals, first in team scores

Beau Berkley
March 7, 2015
Redshirt junior Tanner Weatherman pulls his opponent back into the fight. Weathermans pin helped Iowa State to a 30-16 victory against Wisconsin.

ISU wrestling aims to take conference title at Hilton

Beau Berkley
March 6, 2015

Past Big 12 Wrestling Champions

Beau Berkley
March 6, 2015
Redshirt senior Kyven Gadson looks to the official during his match against Northern Iowas Basil Minto on Feb. 15 at Hilton Coliseum.

The Final Period: Gadson, Moreno fight through turbulence to find success

Beau Berkley
March 5, 2015

Ranked ISU wrestlers

Beau Berkley
February 26, 2015
Redshirt senior Michael Moreno celebrates in an outpour of emotion after pinning No. 2 Isaac Jordan of Wisconsin on Feb. 22 at Hilton Coliseum.

Cyclones put emphatic stamp on best season since 2010

Beau Berkley
February 23, 2015

Match-by-match results from Iowa State vs. Wisconsin

Beau Berkley
February 23, 2015

Cyclones take down Badgers on senior day

Beau Berkley
February 22, 2015
Redshirt senior Mike Moreno eyes his opponent, Northern Iowas Cooper Moore, Feb. 15 at Hilton Coliseum.

Senior wrestlers take mat for last dual action

Beau Berkley
February 20, 2015
Redshirt sophomore Gabe Moreno celebrates after his win against Northern Iowas Gunnar Wolfensperger on Feb. 15 at Hilton Coliseum. Iowa State won the match 24-12.

Cyclones pummel in-state Panthers

Beau Berkley
February 16, 2015
Redshirt sophomore Gabe Moreno wrestles with Northern Iowas Gunnar Wolfensperger at 149 pounds on Sunday at Hilton Coliseum.

Iowa State downs Northern Iowa 24-12

Beau Berkley
February 15, 2015

Cyclones seize win against Sun Devils

Beau Berkley
February 13, 2015
Redshirt senior Kyven Gadson wrestles with Luke Bean during Iowa States match against Oklahoma State on Jan. 25.

Cyclones seek redemption against Panthers

Beau Berkley
February 13, 2015
Redshirt sophomore Lelund Weatherspoon prepares to start a period in his match against Nolan Boyd of Oklahoma State on Jan. 25.

Ranked ISU wrestlers

Beau Berkley
February 12, 2015
Earl Hall throws Virginia Tech red shirt freshman Kevin Norstrem to the mat. Iowa State defeated Virginia Tech 21-12 Jan. 18, 2015.

NOTEBOOK: Hall stays strong while Rodriguez, Weatherman make strides

Beau Berkley
February 12, 2015

Cyclones down Mountaineers 29-7

Beau Berkley
February 7, 2015
Redshirt senior Michael Moreno wrestles with Alex Dieringer of Oklahoma State on Jan. 25.

Iowa State hits road for dual against West Virginia

Beau Berkley
February 6, 2015
Redshirt senior Kyven Gadson wrestles with Luke Bean during Iowa States match against Oklahoma State on Jan. 25.

Ranked ISU wrestlers

Beau Berkley
February 4, 2015
Earl Hall throws Virginia Tech red shirt freshman Kevin Norstrem to the mat. Iowa State defeated Virginia Tech 21-12 Jan. 18, 2015.

Cyclones down Sooners for Big 12 dual win

Beau Berkley
January 31, 2015
Redshirt sophomore Lelund Weatherspoon secures a single leg against Virginia Tech redshirt junior Austin Gabel. Iowa State won the meet 21-12 Jan. 18.

Cyclones shoot for more attacks against Sooners

Beau Berkley
January 30, 2015
Junior Earl Hall defeats his Virginia Tech competitor and has his hand raised after the match. Iowa State defeated Virginia Tech 21-12 Jan. 18.  

Hall faces biggest challenge amid eight-match winning streak

Beau Berkley
January 29, 2015

Ranked ISU wrestlers

Beau Berkley
January 28, 2015
Redshirt senior Kyven Gadson wrestles with Luke Bean during Iowa States match against Oklahoma State on Jan. 25.

Lack of attacks bring Cyclones down against Cowboys

Beau Berkley
January 26, 2015

ISU wrestling match results against Oklahoma State

Beau Berkley
January 26, 2015

Cyclones drop eighth straight match against Cowboys

Beau Berkley
January 25, 2015
Redshirt junior Tanner Weatherman gets wrapped up by a Virginia Tech wrestler during his match. Weatherman had one takedown and two escapes as Iowa State won 21-12 Jan. 18. 

Cyclones tangle with rival Cowboys in conference opener

Beau Berkley
January 23, 2015

Ranked ISU wrestlers

Beau Berkley
January 21, 2015

ISU wrestling gains confidence after Virginia Tech win

Beau Berkley
January 20, 2015
Redshirt junior Tanner Weatherman moves to escape the grip of Virginia Techs redshirt freshman Zach Epperly. After a rocky start, Iowa State won the meet 21-12 Jan. 18.

Weatherman named Big 12 wrestler of the week

Beau Berkley
January 19, 2015

ISU wrestling downs No. 6 Virginia Tech

Beau Berkley
January 18, 2015
Redshirt senior Luke Goettl faces off against Iowa’s Michael Kelly. Goettl lost a lead late in the third period after a reversal then near-fall combination by Kelly, losing the 157-pound match 11-6 in the Cy-Hawk Series duel which took place on Nov. 29 in Iowa City. The No. 15 Cyclones struggled to secure close matches, falling to rival No. 1 Iowa 28-8.

ISU wrestling welcomes Virginia Tech at Beauty and the Beast event

Beau Berkley
January 16, 2015
Redshirt sophomore Lelund Weatherspoon fights to get Penn freshman Joe Heyob onto the mat. Weatherspoon won the match to finish off Iowa States 41-3 victory.

Weatherspoon hits mat running after injury

Beau Berkley
January 15, 2015
Redshirt senior Tanner Weatherman faces off against Iowa’s Mike Evans. Weatherman went scoreless for two periods before earning four points late in the 174-pound match at the Cy-Hawk Series duel took place on Nov. 29 in Iowa City. The No. 15 Cyclones struggled to secure matches that were close, falling to rival No. 1 Iowa 28-8.

Ranked ISU wrestlers

Beau Berkley
January 14, 2015
Freshman Dante Rodriguez scrambles against Penn senior Andrew Lenzi. Iowa State beat Penn 41-3 at the meet, which took place on Jan. 11.

Notebook: Moreno, Rodgriguez impress heading into stout competition

Beau Berkley
January 13, 2015

ISU wrestling vs. Penn match results

Beau Berkley
January 11, 2015
Redshirt sophomore Gabe Moreno pushes Penn sophomore Quinton Hiles into the mat. Moreno won the match and continued Iowa States run to victory over Penn with a final score of 41-3.

ISU wrestling takes seven matches with bonus points in 41-3 victory

Beau Berkley
January 11, 2015
ISU Mens Wrestling Wins vs. Penn 41-3

Iowa State wrestling defeats Penn in 41-3 rout

Beau Berkley
January 11, 2015
After pinning his opponent in the 125 weight class, Earl Hall points at the crowd in celebration. Iowa State fell to Minnesota with an overall score of 27-12.

Hall named Big 12 wrestler of the week

Beau Berkley
January 6, 2015
Junior Earl Hall earns a takedown in the first period against Iowa’s Cory Clark. Hall went scoreless for the rest of the 133-pound match losing 8-3 in the Cy-Hawk Series duel which took place on Nov. 29 in Iowa City. The No. 15 Cyclones struggled to secure close matches, falling to rival No. 1 Iowa 28-8.

Hall wins 133-pound title at Southern Scuffle

Beau Berkley
January 2, 2015
Redshirt sophomore Gabe Moreno earns a takedown against Iowa’s Brandon Sorensen. Moreno gave up an escape late in the third period, losing the close 149-pound match 7-6 in the Cy-Hawk Series duel took place on Nov. 29 in Iowa City. The No. 15 Cyclones struggled to secure close matches, falling to rival No. 1 Iowa 28-8.

ISU wrestling heals during break between tournaments

Beau Berkley
December 10, 2014
ISU coach Paul Rhoads leads the ISU football team out onto the field during the game against Texas Tech in 2014 at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones fell to the Red Raiders 34-31.

Final Big 12 football power rankings

Beau Berkley
December 8, 2014
Red shirt junior Kyven Gadson takes down his opponent. He won the match by decision with a final of 6-4, but the Cyclones fell to the Gophers with a final of 27-12.

Cyclones take fourth at Cliff Keen Invite

Beau Berkley
December 6, 2014
Redshirt junior quarterback Sam Richardson looks for a receiver against West Virginia on Nov. 29 at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones fell to the Mountaineers 37-24. Richardson had 275 passing yards in the game.

Disappointing 55-3 loss closes out 2-10 season for ISU football

Beau Berkley
December 6, 2014

Cyclones set to take on stacked field at Cliff Keen Invite

Beau Berkley
December 3, 2014

Former linebacker Knott signs with Dolphins

Beau Berkley
December 3, 2014

Iowa State and TCU to play for vastly different outcomes

Beau Berkley
December 3, 2014

Iowa State, West Virginia Stat leaders

Beau Berkley
November 29, 2014

Cyclones fall to Mountaineers on senior day

Beau Berkley
November 29, 2014
Captains E.J. Bibbs, Tom Farniok and Cory Morrissey walk onto the field before the game against Kansas State on Sept. 6 at Jack Trice Stadium

ISU football welcomes Mountaineers on senior day

Beau Berkley
November 28, 2014
Senior lineman Tom Farniok prepares to snap the ball during the Homecoming game against Toledo on Oct. 11 at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones defeated the Rockets 37-30.

Seniors play final game at Jack Trice Stadium

Beau Berkley
November 28, 2014
Then-senior tight end E.J. Bibbs gave Iowa State a 30-23 lead in the fourth quarter by completing a five-yard pass for a touchdown. Bibbs received for a total of 33 yards for the game. Iowa State’s homecoming game against Toledo on Oct. 11, 2014, ended in a victory for the Cyclones, 37-30.

Bibbs invited to Reese’s Senior Bowl

Beau Berkley
November 24, 2014
ISU sophomore Tanner Weatherman takes down his opponent while wrestling in the 174 weight class. Weatherman fell by decision with a final score of 10-6. Minnesota was victorious over ISU with a final score of 27-12. 

ISU wrestling defeats Michigan State, moves to 4-0

Beau Berkley
November 23, 2014
Redshirt junior running back DeVondrick Nealy runs the ball against Texas Tech on Nov. 22 at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones lost to the Red Raiders 34-31.

Run game opens up for Cyclones in loss to Red Raiders

Beau Berkley
November 22, 2014
Redshirt junior defensive back Sam E. Richardson made one tackle for the game, assisting in the Cyclone’s defensive performance. Iowa State’s homecoming game against Toledo on Oct. 11 ended in a victory for the Cyclones, 37-30.

Cyclones aim to end three game losing skid

Beau Berkley
November 21, 2014
165-pound Michael Moreno throws his opponent, Danny Zilverberg, during the dual against Minnesota on Feb. 23 at Hilton Coliseum. The Cyclones fell to the Golden Gophers 12-27. Moreno took his match in a 7-3 decision.

ISU wrestling wins nine matches against Central Michigan

Beau Berkley
November 20, 2014

ISU wrestlers ranked by Intermat

Beau Berkley
November 20, 2014
Gabe Moreno power slams his opponent at 141 pounds. Iowa State defeated Midland on Friday, Nov. 15, at Hilton Coliseum 38-3.

ISU wrestling eyes 4-0 start heading into weekend

Beau Berkley
November 20, 2014
Senior linebacker Jared Brackens made nine tackles and three assists for the game, tying him with redshirt freshman Kamari Cotton-Moya for the most tackles at 12 each. Iowa State’s homecoming game against Toledo on Oct. 11 ended in a victory for the Cyclones, 37-30.

ISU football preps for two quarterbacks, explosive offense

Beau Berkley
November 19, 2014

Big 12 passing leaders

Beau Berkley
November 19, 2014
Redshirt freshman Quean Smith, heavyweight, picks up his opponent Terrance Jean-Jacques, of Iowa, on Dec. 1 at Hilton Coliseum. Smith won his match, but Iowa State lost the dual to Iowa 23 to 9.

Heavyweight Smith regains confidence, experience on the mat

Beau Berkley
November 13, 2014

Football scores from around the Big 12

Beau Berkley
November 10, 2014
Members of the ISU defense attempt to take down running back Corey Avery on Nov. 8 at Lawrence, Kan. Iowa State fell to the Jayhawks 34-14.

ISU football falls to bottom of Big 12 after loss at Kansas

Beau Berkley
November 8, 2014

Big 12 football power rankings

Beau Berkley
November 6, 2014
Offensive coordinator Mark Mangino coaches from the sidelines during the game against Kansas State on Sept. 6 at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones led for much of the game but couldnt maintain their lead in the second half, and the Wildcats won 32-28.

Mangino not concerned with Lawrence homecoming

Beau Berkley
November 6, 2014
Redshirt junior quarterback Sam Richardson runs the ball against Oklahoma on Nov .1 at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones suffered their 16th straight loss to the Sooners with a final score of 59-14. The Cyclones allowed 751 yards of offense to Oklahoma.

ISU football will rebound with confidence against Kansas

Beau Berkley
November 5, 2014

Oklahoma vs. Iowa State Stat Leaders

Beau Berkley
November 1, 2014
Redshirt junior defensive back Kenneth Lynn dives for the Oklahoma ball carrier Nov. 1, 2014. The Cyclones fell to the No. 19 Sooners with a final score of 59-14.

Sooner rushing attack topples deflated ISU defense

Beau Berkley
November 1, 2014
Redshirt sophomore Cole Netten attempts a point after during the Homecoming game against Toledo on Oct. 11 at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones defeated the Rockets 37-30.

The Golden Toe: Kicker Cole Netten stands out as key weapon for Iowa State football

Beau Berkley
October 31, 2014
Senior linebacker, Jared Brackens pumps up the crowd before kickoff after the Cyclones scored their first field goal in the first quarter tying the game 3-3. Iowa State’s homecoming game against Toledo on Oct. 11 ended in a victory for the Cyclones, 37-30.

Big 12 football power rankings

Beau Berkley
October 30, 2014
Linebackers Jevohn Miller and Luke Knott make a tackle against No. 7 Baylor on Sept. 27 at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones fell to the Bears 49-28. Miller led the Cyclones in tackles with 17.

ISU defense aims to halt Oklahoma rushing attack

Beau Berkley
October 30, 2014
Senior lineman Tom Farniok prepares to snap the ball during the Homecoming game against Toledo on Oct. 11 at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones defeated the Rockets 37-30.

ISU center Tom Farniok to play against brother

Beau Berkley
October 28, 2014
Senior lineman Tom Farniok prepares to snap the ball during the Homecoming game against Toledo on Oct. 11 at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones defeated the Rockets 37-30.

Tom Farniok faces brother in Texas game as Iowa State’s defense improves its consistency

Beau Berkley
October 28, 2014

Big 12 football power rankings

Beau Berkley
October 23, 2014
Lelund Weatherspoon, 184-pound redshirt sophomore from Jackson, Mich., sets himself during media day on Oct. 20.

ISU wrestling feeds off veteran leadership, young talent

Beau Berkley
October 21, 2014
The ISU wrestling team faced up against the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Sunday, Feb. 23 at Hilton Coliseum. After an exciting first match for Earl Hall, at 125 pounds, Iowa State struggled to stay ahead, and eventually fell with a final score of 27-12 in favor of the Gophers.

Returning ISU wrestling NCAA qualifiers

Beau Berkley
October 21, 2014
ISU junior running back Aaron Wimberly hits the gap and takes off for a touchdown during the Cyclones 31-30 loss to the Longhorns on Oct. 3 at Jack Trice Stadium.

Disciplined Strong develops stingy Texas defense

Beau Berkley
October 16, 2014
Then-senior tight end E.J. Bibbs gave Iowa State a 30-23 lead in the fourth quarter by completing a five-yard pass for a touchdown. Bibbs received for a total of 33 yards for the game. Iowa State’s homecoming game against Toledo on Oct. 11, 2014, ended in a victory for the Cyclones, 37-30.

Big 12 football power rankings

Beau Berkley
October 16, 2014
Redshirt junior quarterback, Sam B. Richardson looks for an open receiver near the endzone in the second half. The Cyclone’s ended their drive in the third quarter with a 23-yard pass from Richardson to redshirt junior wide receiver Tad Ecby for a touchdown. Iowa State’s homecoming game against Toledo on Oct. 11, ended in a victory for the Cyclones, 37-30.

Big 12 football weekend recap

Beau Berkley
October 13, 2014
Redshirt junior quarterback Sam Richardson rushes the ball during the Homecoming game against Toledo on Oct. 11 at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones defeated the Rockets 37-30.

Sam Richardson earns first home win, career performance against Toledo

Beau Berkley
October 11, 2014
Redshirt junior quarterback Sam Richardson evades Baylors defensive line on a quarterback keep during the second half of the Cyclones matchup with the No. 7 Baylor Bears. Richardson now has 24 career touchdown passes and ranks 10th on Iowa States career completions chart. Iowa State fell to Baylor with a final score of 49-28.

Cyclones ready for Toledo defense, first win at home

Beau Berkley
October 10, 2014
Redshirt sophomore defensive back TJ Mutcherson runs the ball after an interception versus No. 7 Baylor on Sept. 27 at Jack Trice Stadium. The Cyclones fell to the Bears 49-28.

Defensive secondary finding groove, winning turnover battle

Beau Berkley
October 8, 2014
ISU defenders take down an Oklahoma State ballcarrier on Oct. 4 in Stillwater, Okla. The Cyclones fell to the Cowboys 37-20.

Big 12 power rankings

Beau Berkley
October 8, 2014

Trial date set in Palo defamation case

Beau Berkley
October 2, 2014
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