In an intense battle between two wrestling powerhouses, the University of Iowa emerged victorious over Iowa State University with a score of 18-14. The highly anticipated annual Cy-Hawk Dual took place inside Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa on November 26, 2023.

The match kicked off at 2 p.m. CST with the starting weight category at 125 pounds. The first bout featured a gripping showdown between #21 Drake Ayala representing Iowa and #10 Kysen Terukina from Iowa State. After a scoreless first period, Ayala secured a three-point takedown in the second period, followed by an escape from Terukina. In the third period, Ayala extended his lead with an escape and a late three-point takedown, sealing a 7-2 victory.

At the 133-pound weight class, #20 Evan Frost of Iowa State faced off against #8 Brody Teske of Iowa. Frost's escape in the second period, coupled with a three-point takedown and near fall in the third period, led him to an 8-1 win.

The 141-pound match-up between #1 Real Woods of Iowa and #30 Anthony Echemendia of Iowa State was a tightly contested affair. Woods managed to escape from the down position in the second period, while Echemendia put up a strong fight. In the sudden victory period, Woods secured a three-point takedown, snatching a hard-fought 4-1 victory.

Moving on to the 149-pound category, #13 Casey Swiderski of Iowa State battled against #9 Victor Voinovich of Iowa. Swiderski dominated the first period with two three-point takedowns, while Voinovich managed to escape to stay in the match. With impressive defense in the remaining periods, Swiderski secured a 6-3 win.

In the 157-pound bout, #2 Jared Franek from Iowa faced off against Cody Chittum representing Iowa State. Franek's three-point takedown in the first period and a solid escape in the third period propelled him to a hard-earned 4-2 victory.

At the 165-pound weight class, #2 David Carr of Iowa State exhibited his prowess against #5 Michael Caliendo of Iowa. Carr's dominant performance included a three-point takedown, multiple escapes, and a near fall, resulting in a commanding 16-4 major decision win.

The 174-pound match featured a nail-biting clash between Iowa's Patrick Kennedy and Iowa State's #29 MJ Gaitan. Kennedy displayed remarkable skill with a series of takedowns, while Gaitan fought valiantly with escapes and takedowns of his own. Ultimately, Kennedy emerged victorious with a close 14-13 decision.

In the 184-pound bout, Iowa's Gabe Arnold faced a tough challenge from Iowa State's #6 Will Feldkamp. Arnold secured the only takedown of the match, leading to a hard-fought 3-2 win.

At the 197-pound weight class, #26 Zach Glazier represented Iowa against #24 Julien Broderson of Iowa State. Glazier's three-point takedown in the first period set the tone for the match. Despite Broderson's effort, Glazier managed to maintain control and secured a 7-3 victory, clinching the dual for Iowa in the process.

In the final match of the evening at the 285-pound category, Iowa State's #6 Yonger Bastida faced Bradley Hill from Iowa. Bastida showcased his dominance with multiple takedowns and escapes, ultimately securing a 17-6 major decision win.

The duel between Iowa and Iowa State had fans at the edge of their seats, witnessing exceptional performances from both teams. Iowa emerged victorious with a final score of 18-14, adding another chapter to the storied rivalry of the Cy-Hawk Dual.