In a remarkable display of skill and dominance, the Iowa Hawkeyes went head-to-head against the Northwestern Wildcats in a wrestling dual on January 28, 2024, and emerged victorious with an astounding scoreline of 46-0. The Hawkeyes left no room for doubt as they swept all ten matches in a striking shutout victory.

The dual began with a clash in the 125-pound weight class between #6 Drake Ayala from Iowa and Massey Odiotti from Northwestern. Ayala, the clear favorite, swiftly took control, securing multiple takedowns and displaying an impressive array of wrestling techniques. In a spectacular fashion, Ayala sealed the deal with a tech fall, earning a remarkable 19-4 victory.

Moving up to the 133-pound weight class, Cullan Schriever represented Iowa while Patrick Adams wrestled for Northwestern. Schriever demonstrated his wrestling prowess by executing seamless takedowns and maintaining control throughout the match. With his relentless attack, Schriever secured a convincing 24-9 win, earning Iowa additional team points.

The 141-pound weight class saw #18 (133) Brody Teske stepping up for Iowa against Northwestern's Kolby McClain. Despite giving up size to his opponent, Teske displayed exceptional technique and control. With a series of deadly attacks, Teske secured a resounding 17-1 tech fall victory, extending Iowa's lead.

In the 149-pound weight class, #14 Caleb Rathjen from Iowa faced off against Aiden Vandenbush from Northwestern. Rathjen showcased his relentless aggression, constantly pressuring his opponent and finally executing a calculated move, resulting in a pinfall victory and adding more points to Iowa's dominating score.

The highly anticipated match in the 157-pound weight class featured #2 Jared Franek representing Iowa and #22 Trevor Chumbley representing Northwestern. A close and hard-fought battle ensued, with both wrestlers displaying impressive defensive skills. After a nail-biting overtime, Franek secured a well-deserved 4-1 victory, much to the delight of the Iowa supporters.

The 165-pound weight class witnessed #6 Michael Caliendo from Iowa taking on #18 Maxx Mayfield from Northwestern. Caliendo showcased his offensive prowess, executing clean takedowns and maintaining control throughout the match. His relentless pursuit of points paid off, as he secured a resounding 21-5 victory by tech fall.

In the 174-pound weight class, #13 Patrick Kennedy from Iowa faced off against David Ferrante from Northwestern. Kennedy's physicality and assertiveness allowed him to dominate the match, resulting in an 11-2 major decision victory and contributing substantially to Iowa's commanding lead.

Aiden Riggins represented Iowa in the 184-pound weight class, taking on #23 Troy Fisher from Northwestern. Despite being considered the underdog, Riggins surprised everyone by executing an early takedown and displaying a solid defense. He emerged triumphant with a hard-earned 4-2 victory, further extending Iowa's lead.

The 197-pound weight class saw #13 Zach Glazier battling it out for Iowa against #27 Evan Bates from Northwestern. Glazier showcased his technical expertise and controlled the pace of the match, securing an impressive 11-2 victory by major decision and adding vital points to Iowa's overall score.

In the final showdown in the heavyweight division, #28 Ben Kueter from Iowa faced off against Jack Jessen from Northwestern. Kueter wasted no time in displaying his resolve, executing a swift cradle and securing a pinfall victory in just 44 seconds, concluding the dual with an exclamation point.

The Iowa Hawkeyes' outstanding performance culminated in a resounding shutout victory, with a final dual score of 46-0 against the Northwestern Wildcats. This impressive display of skill and dominance further cements Iowa's status as a formidable force in collegiate wrestling.