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Iowa Wrestling Prepares for Showdown Against Top-Ranked Penn State

1/14/2026

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Iowa's wrestling team will face top-ranked Penn State in a dual meet after Massoma Endene, the 4th-ranked 197-pounder with a 6-1 record, left the lineup.
Coach Tom Brands emphasized strategic decisions as he weighs Harvey Ludington, who remains undefeated at the Luther Open, for the lineup.
Ryder Block, ranked 10th at 149 pounds, aims to rebound from a recent loss as he prepares to wrestle top-ranked Shayne Van Ness.
Redshirt freshman Angelo Ferrari, who is 9-0 at 184 pounds, is a key asset for the team.

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Iowa's wrestling team will face top-ranked Penn State in a dual meet after Massoma Endene, the 4th-ranked 197-pounder with a 6-1 record, left the lineup.
Coach Tom Brands emphasized strategic decisions as he weighs Harvey Ludington, who remains undefeated at the Luther Open, for the lineup.
Ryder Block, ranked 10th at 149 pounds, aims to rebound from a recent loss as he prepares to wrestle top-ranked Shayne Van Ness.
Redshirt freshman Angelo Ferrari, who is 9-0 at 184 pounds, is a key asset for the team.