Iowa State wrestling opens season with win over Bucknell
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 1:01 PM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
Iowa State wrestling kicked off the season on Nov. 1 with a 29-12 victory against Bucknell at Hilton Coliseum. Head coach Brent Metcalf’s first dual saw the Cyclones win seven of ten bouts, highlighted by two technical falls from the Frost twins and a major decision by Paniro Johnson. Freshman Coby Merrill also won his match during this dual. Metcalf expressed satisfaction with the team's effort despite facing ranked opponents in some matches, and he aims for improvement in upcoming contests, against Utah Valley next week.
- •Iowa State won seven of ten bouts against Bucknell.
- •Paniro Johnson won by major decision, returning after an injury.
- •Evan and Jacob Frost each secured technical fall victories.
- •Coby Merrill won in his college debut by decision.
- •Metcalf expressed confidence in the team's training and performance.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Iowa State wrestling defeats Bucknell in Brent Metcalf's first dual
"Iowa State wrestling defeats Bucknell in Brent Metcalf's first dual as head coach
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