In a highly anticipated dual match, seventh-ranked Minnesota faced off against third-ranked Iowa in front of a sold-out crowd of 5,307. Unfortunately, Minnesota’s six-match win streak came to an end with a 23-11 loss to Iowa. Despite the loss, there were some standout performances from the Minnesota team, including Vance VomBaur’s win at 141 pounds and Max McEnelly’s victory at 184 pounds.
The match also featured top-ranked Gable Steveson competing in his final match at Maturi Pavilion, securing a dominant tech fall win. With the dual season now concluded, Minnesota will begin preparing for the upcoming Big Ten Championships in March.
The match results included Iowa winning the first two matches and earning decisions at 149 and 157 pounds. Iowa’s Michael Caliendo had the sole bonus-point win of the night, while Minnesota’s Patrick Kennedy and Max McEnelly also secured wins. The dual ended with Gable Steveson’s impressive victory at heavyweight, capping off his career with the Golden Gophers.
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