Iowa Wrestling Routs Bellarmine 44-0 in Opener
The Hawkeyes won every bout on the card at Carver-Hawkeye Arena to open the 2026 season.
Updated on Nov. 14, 2026 in Wrestling
Iowa Hawkeye Wrestling defeated the Bellarmine Knights 44-0 on Nov. 13, 2026, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa led 16-0 at halftime and went on to win across every weight class in the dual.
Why it matters
The shutout gives Iowa a strong start to its season and sets up its next dual against rival Iowa State. Early results like this help establish the lineup and form heading into a demanding schedule.
Iowa's 44-0 final margin included technical falls of 15-0 by Leo DeLuca at 125 pounds and 19-4 by Carter Schubert at 165 pounds, plus a 32-second pin by Ben Kueter at heavyweight. The dual's source does not report season-long team averages or rankings for comparison.
The players
Iowa Hawkeyes
The University of Iowa's wrestling program, a longtime power in NCAA Division I wrestling and a regular national contender.
Bellarmine Knights
The wrestling program of Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky, which competes against NCAA Division I opponents in dual meets.
The details
Iowa swept the 10 weight classes contested, with Leo DeLuca, Kale Petersen, Nasir Bailey, Ryder Block, Kael Voinovich, Carter Schubert, Gabe Arnold, Angelo Ferrari and Ben Kueter all winning their bouts. Spencer Lee was honored during halftime.
Timeline
Nov. 13, 2026: Iowa defeats Bellarmine 44-0 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Nov. 22, 2026: Iowa faces Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Season Trajectory
Opening the season with a 44-0 shutout places Iowa early in the NCAA Division I dual-meet calendar, where early form shapes seeding and momentum. The Nov. 22 rivalry dual against Iowa State will be the next major test for the Hawkeyes' lineup.
Iowa's Nov. 22 dual against Iowa State is the next scheduled home meet on the Hawkeyes' calendar, so fans planning attendance can plan around that date. The strong opening lineup suggests the individual matchups to watch will be the same weight-class battles seen this week.
The takeaway
Opening-week results show Iowa's depth across all weight classes, and the Iowa State dual on Nov. 22 will offer a clearer read on how the Hawkeyes compare against a major rival.
What happens next
Iowa faces Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Nov. 22, 2026.
Further reading
For more on the program, browse the latest Wrestling coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Daily Iowan.
