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Grandpa Ben Visser (second from the left) and some of his shipmates pose in front of the DuPage after Japanese pilots bombed the ship.

My dad’s dream

Ben Visser
September 8, 2017
Matt Leo poses during football media day on Aug 3.

Iowa State defensive line puts pieces together

Ben Visser
August 9, 2017

Iowa State defense prepares to mesh proven talent and young talent

Ben Visser
August 3, 2017
Kevin Dresser, Iowa States head coach of wrestling, speaks at his introductory press conference on Feb. 22, 2017. 

Kevin Dresser doles out schedule info and more in first newsletter

Ben Visser
April 26, 2017
Kyven Gadson from Iowa State lifts Minnesotas Scott Schiller off the ground for a four point takedown. Gadson is wrestling at the Olympic Trials on April 10 in Iowa City, Iowa. 

Cyclone Regional Training Center is starting to come together

Ben Visser
April 6, 2017
Kevin Dresser, Iowa States head coach of wrestling, speaks at his introductory press conference on Feb. 22, 2017. 

Iowa State wrestling coaches focuses on becoming the best

Ben Visser
April 4, 2017
New head wrestling coach Kevin Dresser listens as Athletic Director Jamie Pollard introduces him in his first press conference Feb. 22, 2017.

Iowa State wrestling adds assistant coaches

Ben Visser
April 3, 2017

Iowa State wrestling goes through worst season in history

Ben Visser
March 20, 2017
Iowa State freshman Kanen Storr wraps up his opponent during a match at the Harold Nichols Cyclone Open on Sunday, Nov. 13. 

Kevin Dresser stays busy since being hired

Ben Visser
March 19, 2017
From left, Angel Escobedo, volunteer coach, Travis Paulson, assistant coach and Kevin Jackson, head coach, gave direction to the wrestling team as they won 19-14 against University of Wyoming at Hilton Coliseum on Dec. 12.

Iowa State wrestling exits NCAA Championships, begins new era

Ben Visser
March 17, 2017
Marcus Harrington, a redshirt Sophmore at Iowa State, exchanges position with Northern Iowas Chase Shedenhelm at Hilton Friday night.

Iowa State wrestling goes 1-2 in the first session.

Ben Visser
March 16, 2017
Red shirt senior Earl Hall dominated Oklahomas Christian Moody in a 4-0 victory.

Iowa State wrestling expects strong performances at NCAA Championships

Ben Visser
March 16, 2017

2017 NCAA Championships brackets

Ben Visser
March 8, 2017
Lelund Weatherspoon, an Iowa State RSr., takes on his opponent Kyle Crutchmer in the 174 pound weight division. Weatherspoon lost the match in a close contest 3-2.

NCAA releases seeds for wrestling championships

Ben Visser
March 8, 2017
Iowa State senior Earl Hall wrestles Arizona State Jan. 6. The Cyclones hosted Arizona State at Hilton Coliseum for simultaneous gymnastics and wrestling meets, dubbed Beauty and the Beast. The gymnastics team defeated the Sun Devils 193.850-191.8, while the wrestling team lost 25-14. 

Iowa State wrestling sending three to NCAA Championships

Ben Visser
March 7, 2017
Redshirt sophomore Marcus Harrington wrestles opponent Brad Johnson during the Beauty and the Beast event at Hilton Coliseum on Jan. 27 as an Oklahoma gymnast does her floor routine. Harrington would go on to lose to Johnson 19-4.

Iowa State wrestling punches one ticket to NCAA Championships

Ben Visser
March 5, 2017
Redshirt senior Quean Smith takes down West Virginias A.J. Vizcarrondo last season. Wrestling at 285 lbs Smith won his match with a 3-1 decision in sudden victory. Having been the first match of the day, Smith set the Cyclones with a good lead. 

Quean Smith: Safe at last

Ben Visser
March 1, 2017
Athletic Director Jamie Pollard shakes hand with new wrestling Head Coach Kevin Dresser following his introductory press conference.

Matt Campbell

Ben Visser
February 23, 2017
Left, Travis Paulson, assistant coach and Trent Paulson, assistant coach help wresters on the mat at the match against Midland University. No. 13 Iowa State hosted Midland University on Nov. 12 at Hilton Coliseum. Iowa State won 51-0.

Travis Paulson takes reigns into championship season

Ben Visser
February 23, 2017
Pat Downey poses for photos during wrestling media day on Oct. 18 in the wrestling room at Lied Recreation Center.

Iowa State wrestling kicks Pat Downey off team

Ben Visser
February 22, 2017
Athletic Director Jamie Pollard shakes hand with new wrestling Head Coach Kevin Dresser following his introductory press conference.

Kevin Dresser lays out plan for future of Iowa State wrestling

Ben Visser
February 22, 2017
Iowa State wrestling head coach Kevin Dresser yells during a meet on Nov. 5, 2016. 

Dan Gable talks about what makes Kevin Dresser successful

Ben Visser
February 21, 2017
Iowa States Kyven Gadson celebrates his pin on Ohio States Kyle Snyder in the 197-pound NCAA Championship at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo. on March 21, 2015. Gadson lost to Snyder at Final X 2019. David Scrivner / Iowa City Press-Citizen

Past, future wrestlers weigh in on Kevin Dresser hire

Ben Visser
February 20, 2017
Iowa State wrestling head coach Kevin Dresser yells during a meet on Nov. 5, 2016. 

Iowa State officially tabs Kevin Dresser to be new wrestling coach

Ben Visser
February 20, 2017
Though Clark Glass of OU dominated the match, Colston DiBlasi managed to recover ground by the end of the third period.

Iowa State wrestling loses big on senior day

Ben Visser
February 19, 2017

Kevin Dresser timeline

Ben Visser
February 19, 2017
Virginia Tech head coach Kevin Dresser gets emotional as the meet turns in Iowa States favor on Jan. 18, 2015. Dresser has accepted an offer to become Iowa States next head coach, a source told the Daily. 

Kevin Dresser to announce decision on Iowa State wrestling coaching position

Ben Visser
February 18, 2017
Virginia Tech head coach Kevin Dresser gets emotional as the meet turns in Iowa States favor on Jan. 18, 2015. Dresser has accepted an offer to become Iowa States next head coach, a source told the Daily. 

Iowa State offers Virginia Tech’s Kevin Dresser to be next wrestling coach

Ben Visser
February 18, 2017
Gabe Moreno, redshirt junior, wrestled in the 149-pound class during the match against University of Wyoming on Dec. 12.

Iowa State wrestling focuses on sending out seniors right

Ben Visser
February 16, 2017
Iowa State redshirt senior Earl Hall faces opponent Trae Blackwell during the Beauty and The Beast event at Hilton Coliseum Jan. 27. Hall went on to defeat Blackwell 4-0, however the Cyclones would fall to the Sooners 30-12.

Freshman Kanen Storr evolving into Iowa State wrestling leader

Ben Visser
February 8, 2017
Iowa State Athletic Director Jamie Pollard sits alone inside Hilton Coliseum before a volleyball practice in September 2015.

Kevin Jackson focuses on finishing the season strong

Ben Visser
February 6, 2017
Earl Hall

Kevin Jackson’s announcement sparks flame under Earl Hall

Ben Visser
February 1, 2017
Iowa States Kyven Gadson celebrates his pin on Ohio States Kyle Snyder in the 197-pound NCAA Championship at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo. on March 21, 2015. Gadson lost to Snyder at Final X 2019. David Scrivner / Iowa City Press-Citizen

Kyven Gadson wants Iowa State wrestling to return to national prominence

Ben Visser
January 31, 2017
The Iowa State wrestling coaches watch the match between Patrick Downey and Arizona States Connor Small Jan. 6. 

Kevin Jackson to step down as head coach at end of season

Ben Visser
January 31, 2017
Iowa State redshirt junior Patrick Downey wrestles Arizona States Connor Small Jan. 6. Downey would go on to win 19-7 by major decision. 

Iowa State wrestler Pat Downey goes off on Twitter

Ben Visser
January 30, 2017
Redshirt sophomore Marcus Harrington wrestles opponent Brad Johnson during the Beauty and the Beast event at Hilton Coliseum on Jan. 27. 

Iowa State wrestling improves effort, fails to improve results against Oklahoma, Oklahoma State

Ben Visser
January 29, 2017
Redshirt junior Lelund Weatherspoon looks at the last seconds of the clock in his 174-pound championship match. Weatherspoon defeated Oklahoma States Chandler Rogers 8-4 to win become a two-time Big 12 Champion on March 6. 

Iowa State wrestling expects competitive meet against Oklahoma State

Ben Visser
January 26, 2017
Marcus Harrington wrestles during the Cyclones Beauty and the Beast meet against Arizona State Jan. 6. Harrington lost the match 3-2. 

The second Beauty and the Beast is pivotal event for Iowa State wrestling

Ben Visser
January 26, 2017
The Iowa State wrestling coaches watch the match between Patrick Downey and Arizona States Connor Small Jan. 6. 

Kevin Jackson responds to Jamie Pollard’s comments

Ben Visser
January 23, 2017
Iowa States Redshirt Junior, Patrick Downey, stares down his opponent Friday night at Hilton Coliseum.

Iowa State wrestling loses to UNI due to lack of urgency, effort

Ben Visser
January 20, 2017
Iowa State senior Earl Hall wrestles Arizona State Jan. 6. The Cyclones hosted Arizona State at Hilton Coliseum for simultaneous gymnastics and wrestling meets, dubbed Beauty and the Beast. The gymnastics team defeated the Sun Devils 193.850-191.8, while the wrestling team lost 25-14. 

Healthy Earl Hall ready to finish season strong

Ben Visser
January 18, 2017
Iowa State senior Earl Hall wrestles Arizona State Jan. 6. The Cyclones hosted Arizona State at Hilton Coliseum for simultaneous gymnastics and wrestling meets, dubbed Beauty and the Beast. The gymnastics team defeated the Sun Devils 193.850-191.8, while the wrestling team lost 25-14. 

Wrestling focuses on closing matches against North Carolina

Ben Visser
January 12, 2017
Iowa State senior Earl Hall wrestles Arizona State Jan. 6. The Cyclones hosted Arizona State at Hilton Coliseum for simultaneous gymnastics and wrestling meets, dubbed Beauty and the Beast. The gymnastics team defeated the Sun Devils 193.850-191.8, while the wrestling team lost 25-14. 

Iowa State wrestling goes down against Arizona State 25-14

Ben Visser
January 6, 2017
Redshirt senior Lelund Weatherspoon lifts the Iowa wrestler off the ground and gets two points for the takedown. Weatherspoon would later lose his 174-pound with a 5-3 final score. Iowa State would also fall to Iowa 26-9 on Dec. 10 in Iowa City, Iowa. 

Four things to watch for as Iowa State wrestling takes on Arizona State

Ben Visser
January 6, 2017
Iowa State senior Alejandra Galvis watches for the ball at the outdoor Kansas match on April 10. Galvis won her doubles match with freshman Annabella Bonadonna. The Cyclones would go on to lose overall 4-2.

ISU tennis falls to TCU as it sends off its seniors

Ben Visser
April 24, 2016
Head coach Christy Johnson-Lynch spoke at a press conference about the team and her hopes for the upcoming season at Volleyball Media Day on Aug. 18, 2015.

ISU volleyball adds transfer outside hitter

Ben Visser
April 21, 2016
Junior Alexis Conaway hits the ball against North Dakota State University in the Cyclones first game of the spring tournament. The Cyclones would go on to beat NDSU 2-0, and go 3-0-1 in the tournament. 

ISU volleyball travels to Northern Iowa to play in spring tournament

Ben Visser
April 15, 2016
Redshirt sophomore Kyven Gadson walks out before his match sporting his fathers old wrestling robe with his name on the left arm and Gadsons father, Willie, on the right, during the third day of the NCAA Wrestling Championships on March 23, 2013, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. Gadson finished the tournament sixth at 197 pounds.

ISU wrestling considering bringing back wrestling robes

Ben Visser
April 12, 2016
Former Iowa State wrestler Jake Varner straddles Ohio States Kyle Snyder in the championship match. Varner would win the first match, but lose the next two matches to place runner-up in the 97 kilogram weight bracket on April 10 in Iowa City, Iowa. 

Kyle Snyder defeats former ISU wrestler Jake Varner to earn Olympic spot

Ben Visser
April 10, 2016
Kyven Gadson from Iowa State lifts Minnesotas Scott Schiller off the ground for a four point takedown. Gadson is wrestling at the Olympic Trials on April 10 in Iowa City, Iowa. 

2 former Cyclones advance to semi-finals of Olympic Trials

Ben Visser
April 10, 2016
Iowa State sophomore middle blocker Alexis Conaway blocks the ball during the game against Texas on Saturday night. The No. 14 Cyclones would go on to lose to the rank three Longhorns 0-3. 

ISU volleyball works on block ahead Creighton match

Ben Visser
April 1, 2016
Coach Kevin Jackson tells sophmore Pat Downey some advice during his match on March 6 at the Big 12 Championships. Jackson led Iowa State to a third place finish as a team during the weekend. 

5 takeaways from the NCAA tournament

Ben Visser
March 25, 2016
Sophomore Branen Berta prepares to serve against Oklahoma.The Cyclones beat the Sooners 3 sets to 1.

ISU volleyball attempts to replace Caitlin Nolan

Ben Visser
March 21, 2016
Senior Earl Hall is declared the winner of his match in the dual against West Virginia held at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, IA. At 133 lbs Hall registered four takedowns against Cory Stainbrook. Hall won the match 10-5.

ISU wrestling finishes in 12th place at the NCAA Championships

Ben Visser
March 19, 2016
Redshirt junior Lelund Weatherspoon walks down the red carpet for his championship match in the 174-pound weight class against Oklahoma States Chandler Rogers. Weatherspoon won the match and became a two-time Big 12 Champion in his college career. 

ISU wrestling advances four wrestlers into quarterfinals

Ben Visser
March 17, 2016
Redshirt sophomore Dane Pestano looks at West Virginias Jacob Scheffel to see how he can attack at the Big 12 Wrestling Championships in Kansas City on March 6. Pestano earned third place in the 184-pound weight class over the weekend.  

Dane Pestano gets a bid to New York

Ben Visser
March 14, 2016
Redshirt sophomore Dane Pestano looks at West Virginias Jacob Scheffel to see how he can attack at the Big 12 Wrestling Championships in Kansas City on March 6. Pestano earned third place in the 184-pound weight class over the weekend.  

Dane Pestano receives at-large bid for NCAA Championship

Ben Visser
March 8, 2016
Senior Earl Hall throws his opponent up in the air before he gets the takedown. Hall earned second place at the Big 12 Championship for the 133-pound weight class on March 6. 

5 takeaways from the second day of the Big 12 Championship

Ben Visser
March 6, 2016
Lelund Weatherspoon, redshirt junior, won 8-3 against Mike Ottinger from Central Michigan on Jan. 31. Weatherspoons riding time was 1:12. He placed fifth in the NCAA Championships.

ISU finishes Big 12 Championships with one champion

Ben Visser
March 6, 2016
Senior Earl Hall is declared the winner of his match in the dual against West Virginia held at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, IA. At 133 lbs Hall registered four takedowns against Cory Stainbrook. Hall won the match 10-5.

ISU wrestling puts three wrestlers into finals

Ben Visser
March 5, 2016
Sophomore Pat Downey gets the takedown against Oklahomas Brad Johnson in the preliminary round of the Big 12 Wrestling Championship on March 5. 

ISU wrestling in fourth place after Session I

Ben Visser
March 5, 2016
Earl Hall, senior, defeated his opponent from Central Michigan 6-2 on Jan. 31. ISU won 25-12.

Hall, Weatherman prepare for Big 12 Championships

Ben Visser
March 4, 2016
Redshirt senior Tanner Weatherman wrestles Central Michigans Jordan Atienza at 165 pounds at Hilton Coliseum Jan. 31. Weatherman would go on to win 9-3.

ISD Takedown 3/4/16

Ben Visser
March 3, 2016
Senior Earl Hall poses at the teams Media Day on Oct. 20, 2015.

Unique style of wrestling brings Earl Hall collegiate success

Ben Visser
March 3, 2016
Redshirt junior Lelund Weatherspoon sprawls to maintain his advantage over West Virginias Ross Renzi. Wrestling at 165, Weatherspoon won the match with a pin and extended the Cyclone lead to 25-8. The Cyclones won the meet 28-11.

ISU wrestling loses their final regular season meet.

Ben Visser
February 19, 2016
Redshirt junior Quean Smith takes down West Virginias A.J. Vizcarrondo. Wrestling at 283 lbs Smith won his match with a 3-1 decision in sudden victory.  

ISD Takedown 2/18/16

Ben Visser
February 18, 2016
Junior Patrick Downey III attempts an escape against West Virginias Bubba Schefflel. Wrestling at 184 lbs, Downey won his match in a 5-4 decision over Schefflel.

Pat Downey makes late-season impact for ISU wrestling

Ben Visser
February 17, 2016
Earl Hall, senior, won 6-2  during the wrestling match against Central Michigan University on Jan. 31. Halls riding time was 1:01.

ISU wrestling defeats West Virginia on senior night

Ben Visser
February 14, 2016
Dane Pestano, redshirt sophomore, pushes an opponent from the University of Wyoming on Dec. 12. The Cyclones beat the Cowboys 19-14.

ISU wrestling takes down Northern Iowa

Ben Visser
February 5, 2016
Redshirt senior Tanner Weatherman takes down Central Michigans Jordan Atienza at 165 pounds at Hilton Coliseum Jan. 31. Weatherman would go on to win 9-3.

ISU wrestling revisits tough UNI envirnoment

Ben Visser
February 4, 2016
Gabe Moreno, redshirt junior, wrestled in the 149-pound class during the match against University of Wyoming on Dec. 12.

ISD Takedown

Ben Visser
February 4, 2016
Tanner Weatherman, redshirt senior, won his match 9-3 against Central Michigan on Jan. 31. ISU won 25-12.

Back half of ISU wrestling leads team to victory

Ben Visser
January 31, 2016
Tanner Weatherman, redshirt senior, helped the Cyclones with 10-9 by dec. on Nov. 29 at Hilton Coliseum. Iowa State fell 33-6 to Iowa.

ISD Takedown 1/28/16

Ben Visser
January 28, 2016
Redshirt freshman Nathan Boston poses for Wrestling Media Day on Tuesday.

Nate Boston moves up two weight classes

Ben Visser
January 28, 2016
John Meeks, redshirt junior, wrestled at 141 pounds at the match against University of Wyoming on Dec. 12.

ISU wrestling falls to Oklahoma

Ben Visser
January 22, 2016
Tanner Weatherman, redshirt senior, wrestles 165-pounds at the match against Midland University on Nov. 12.

ISU wrestling prepares for grueling weekend

Ben Visser
January 22, 2016
Lelund Weatherspoon, redshirt junior, grabs the leg of an opponent at the match against University of Wyoming on Dec. 12.

ISD Takedown 1/19/16

Ben Visser
January 19, 2016
Dane Pestano, redshirt sophomore, wrestles an opponent from the University of Iowa in the Cy-Hawk wrestling match Nov. 29. Iowa State lost 33-6 at Hilton Coliseum.

ISU wrestler Dane Pestano proves his worth

Ben Visser
January 14, 2016
Earl Hall, senior, won his match 14-4 against an opponent from the University of Wyoming on Dec. 12. ISU won 19-14.

ISD Takedown 1/12/16

Ben Visser
January 12, 2016
Tanner Weatherman, redshirt senior, helped the Cyclones with 10-9 by dec. on Nov. 29 at Hilton Coliseum. Iowa State fell 33-6 to Iowa.

ISU wins the Virginia Duals with upset of No. 5 Virginia Tech

Ben Visser
January 9, 2016
Lelund Weatherspoon, redshirt junior, grabs the leg of an opponent at the match against University of Wyoming on Dec. 12.

ISU wrestling dominates in first day of Virginia Duals

Ben Visser
January 8, 2016
Lelund Weatherspoon, redshirt junior, prepares to tackle an opponent from the University of Iowa at the Cy-Hawk series matchon Nov. 29. Iowa State fell 33-6.

ISU wrestling wins back-and-forth meet against Wyoming

Ben Visser
December 12, 2015
Left, Travis Paulson, assistant coach, and Kevin Jackson, head coach speak to Lelund Weatherspoon, redshirt junior at the wrestling match against Midland University on Nov. 12.

ISU wrestling prepares for unique style against Wyoming

Ben Visser
December 11, 2015
Tanner Weatherman, redshirt senior, helped the Cyclones with 10-9 by dec. on Nov. 29 at Hilton Coliseum. Iowa State fell 33-6 to Iowa.

ISU wrestling follows tight regimen to lose weight

Ben Visser
December 8, 2015
Tanner Weatherman, redshirt senior, helped the Cyclones with 10-9 by dec. on Nov. 29 at Hilton Coliseum. Iowa State fell 33-6 to Iowa.

Cliff Keen Invitational: Day two

Ben Visser
December 5, 2015
Earl Hall, senior, faces an opponent from University of Iowa at the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series match on Nov. 29 at Hilton Coliseum.

Cyclones finish day one of Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational

Ben Visser
December 4, 2015
ISU fell 33-6 against University of Iowa at the Cy-Hawk series wrestling match Nov. 29 at Hilton Coliseum.

No. 15 Cyclone wrestling fails to bring fight against No. 2 Iowa

Ben Visser
November 29, 2015
Tanner Weatherman, redshirt senior, wrestles 165-pounds at the match against Midland University on Nov. 12.

ISU wrestling heals up before Iowa dual

Ben Visser
November 27, 2015

Cyclones have good showing at Harold Nichols Cyclone Open

Ben Visser
November 15, 2015
Kyle Larson, redshirt junior, faces an opponent at the match against Midland University on Nov. 12 at Hilton Coliseum.

ISU wrestling preparing for Harold Nichols Cyclone Open

Ben Visser
November 13, 2015
Logan Breitenbach, redshirt freshman, wrestling at 157 wins against Boise State 6-4.

Cyclone wrestling handles Boise State

Ben Visser
November 12, 2015
Coach Kevin Jackson talks to reporters on Wrestling Media Day on Tuesday. 

Cyclones wrestle back-to-back dual meets

Ben Visser
November 12, 2015
ISU wrestling coach Kevin Jackson addresses reporters at media day on Oct. 24. Wrestling season begins on Nov. 7.

Dante Rodriguez trades in redshirt for uniform

Ben Visser
November 11, 2015
Senior Earl Hall poses at the teams Media Day on Oct. 20, 2015.

ISU wrestling falls to Virginia Tech

Ben Visser
November 7, 2015
Redshirt sophomore John Meeks began the 2014 season as the starter at 141-pounds but has since been replaced by true freshman Dante Rodriguez. 

141-pound question remains for ISU wrestling

Ben Visser
November 5, 2015
Cyclones celebrate their second goal of the game, by senior forward Alex Stephens in the third period.

Cyclone Hockey cruises past Vikings

Ben Visser
October 30, 2015
Iowa State junior forward Preston Blanek (12) shoots the puck during the game against Illinois State Saturday night. The Cyclones would go on to beat the Redbirds 6-3.

Cyclone Hockey stressing little things heading into weekend series

Ben Visser
October 30, 2015
Redshirt senior Mike Moreno eyes his opponent, Northern Iowas Cooper Moore, Feb. 15 at Hilton Coliseum.

Former ISU wrestlers continue to help program

Ben Visser
October 26, 2015
Senior defenseman Cory Sellers and sophomore defenseman Clayton Janecke pass the puck at the ISU vs. Williston State game Oct. 20.

Cyclone Hockey sweeps Lindenwood

Ben Visser
October 24, 2015
Iowa State senior forward Alex Stephens watches for the puck for a face-off during the game against Illinois State Saturday night. The Cyclones would go on to beat the Redbirds 6-3.

Cyclone Hockey presented with strategic top-five matchup

Ben Visser
October 23, 2015
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