University of Minnesota Athletics
Don't Miss No. 5 Minnesota vs. No. 1 Iowa
2/14/2010 12:00:00 AM | Wrestling
Top-ranked Iowa (20-0, 5-0) comes north to Minneapolis and Williams Arena on Sunday Feb. 14 for a match-up with fifth-ranked Minnesota (11-4, 6-0) with first place in the Big Ten standings on the line. The Gophers and Hawkeyes have won the last four Big Ten titles and the last three NCAA titles, and 2010 is shaping up to be no different. A total of 15 ranked wrestlers could take the mat this weekend with four match-ups being battles of top-10 opponents.
Probable Line-ups
| | Minnesota | Iowa |
| 125 | #6 Zach Sanders (20-3) | #4 Matt McDonough (26-0) |
| 133 | #1 Jayson Ness (21-0) | #3 Daniel Dennis (14-1) |
| 141 | #6 Mike Thorn (20-4) | #7 Montell Marion (17-3) |
| 149 | #16 Mario Mason (15-6) | #1 Brent Metcalf (26-0) |
| 157 | #2 Dustin Schlatter (12-1) | Jake Kerr (8-6) |
| 165 | Cody Yohn (19-10) | #4 Ryan Morningstar (21-3) |
| 174 | #8 Scott Glasser (27-4) | #2 Jay Borchel (25-0) |
| 184 | Kaleb Young (7-12) | #12 Phil Keddy (18-6) |
| 197 | #12 Sonny Yohn (20-9) | Luke Lofthouse (20-11) |
| HWT | Ben Berhow (16-9) | #10 Dan Erekson (5-0) |
The Hawkeyes have sprinted out to a perfect 19-0 record this season, which includeds a 28-12 win over a depleated Gopher line-up at the National Duals in early January. The Gophers are 11-4 on the season with their four losses coming to the teams ranked No. 1-4 nationally. Since their last loss at the National Duals on Jan. 10, the Gophers have won six straight.
Minnesota Statistics
Iowa Statistics
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There were high expectations for each team heading into the season, as can be seen by looking back at the Gophers' and Hawkeyes' season outlooks.
Tickets!
This is the most anticipated event of wresting season, so be sure to get your tickets early.
Reserved seats are just $15.00 and student/youth/senior tickets are only $5.00.
Be sure to check back throughout the week for video updates and previews of the match!
Hey fans, send in your thoughts on the match as is approaches to be published here in the comments section. Send your Gopher praises and comments to mcca0512@umn.edu
Comments:
"Go Gophers! We're behind you! ALL of you!!" - Laureen
"You're the best athletes at the school. Keep wrestling to the final whistle!" - John
"We believe in you! You have what it takes to bring down the Hawkeyes! Go Gophers!!! We'll be watching!" - Wayne & Carla
"The hardest working bunch of athletes of any sport. You have my utmost respect & admiration. Best of luck today and the rest of the season!" - James
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