CEDAR FALLS — After two ties and three lead changes, the Iowa State wrestling team claimed the in-state Big 12 showdown here at the McLeod Center, beating Northern Iowa, 16-15.
The Cyclones overcame an early 6-0 deficit and then rallied again from down 15-9 to beat the Panthers for the third year in a row. Iowa State is now 14-1 overall this season, 7-0 against the Big 12, and have now won 12 duals in a row.
The Panthers entered having won six consecutive duals, but fall to 7-6 overall and 6-3 against the Big 12. An announced crowd of 4,624 came to watch this thrilling in-state matchup — although most would agree that there were more than that here on Friday night.