Iowa men’s wrestler Real Woods was undefeated and in the NCAA title match just over a year ago, but it’s a different story this season for the 141-pounder. Woods, who started the season ranked No. 1, dropped back-to-back matches during the Hawkeyes’ two losses against Michigan and Penn State. He struggled to score a takedown.
It was the final dual meet inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena for several Iowa wrestlers on Sunday. Headlined by Brody Teske and Real Woods, the Hawkeyes rebounded from back-to-back losses and defeated Wisconsin, 34-7. “This team is full of men who know how to fight through adversity,” Woods said. “Adversity catapults people like us. It doesn’t bring.