Iowa, Illinois and Joey Cruz

Iowa wrestling sophomore Joey Cruz seizing opportunity at 125 pounds with solid 2025 start
That common phrase is something Iowa wrestling sophomore Joey Cruz might identify with. The one-time No. 13 overall prospect nationally by FloWrestling, and No. 52 by Matscouts, Cruz began his wrestling career at Oklahoma with high expectations.
Iowa wrestling's Drake Ayala and Joey Cruz break down wins vs. Illinois
Iowa wrestling's Drake Ayala and Joey Cruz discuss wins vs Illinois, including Ayala's over No.2 Lucas Byrd
No. 2 Iowa Wrestling Wins the Border Battle Against No. 10 Illinois, 28-6
The Hawkeyes stayed in control over the Fighting Illini despite many close matches between the two programs. No. 28 Joey Cruz (125) got the Hawkeyes started on a strong start against Caelan Riley (ILL).
No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling proves strength in 28-6 win over No. 9 Illinois
The No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling team proved its strength in a 28-6 win over No. 9 Illinois inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday. Iowa’s No. 4 Drake Ayala highlighted the early slate of matches with a massive upset win over Illinois’ No.
Recap: Iowa wrestling defeats Illinois at home, wins 8 of 10 bouts
The Hawkeyes won eight of 10 bouts, highlighted by 133-pounder Drake Ayala's win over No. 2 Lucas Byrd in a 4-2 decision. A takedown late in the third period got it done for the Fort Dodge native, one of the biggest wins of his career during the regular season.
Tom Brands on Iowa wrestling win over Illinois: ‘We have to work harder at scoring points
Tom Brands just wanted Iowa to score more points against Illinois Friday night. Despite a 28-6 win for the No. 2 Hawkeyes over the No. 9 Fighting Illini, it wasn’t enough to be satisfied. Sure, Iowa won eight of 10 bouts,
Iowa men’s wrestling’s No. 4 133-pounder Drake Ayala stuns Illinois’ No. 2 Lucas Byrd in 4-2 win
Heading into No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling’s Friday dual meet against No. 9 Illinois, 133-pound Hawkeye grappler Drake Ayala was ranked as the No. 3 wrestler in the country at his weight. On Friday, though,
Iowa wrestling coach Tom Brands breaks down win over Illinois, big win for Drake Ayala
Iowa wrestling coach Tom Brands breaks down win over Illinois, big wins for Drake Ayala and Joey Cruz
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Cruz control: Iowa’s Joey Cruz provides spark in 28-6 thumping of No. 9 Illinois
Joey Cruz has been competing for the 125-pound starting spot. He has won his last two chances, including a major decision to ...
How to watch #2 Iowa Hawkeyes vs #9 Illinois wrestling: Time, channel, FREE live stream
The 2nd-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes kick off a big Friday night of wrestling on BTN with a top-10 Big Ten battle with the No. 9 ...
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NFL City Life: Victor Cruz Joey Bada$$
New York Giants legend Victor Cruz gets together with rapper, singer and actor Joey Bada$$ to talk about their favorite spots in the Big Apple as well as their shared connection to football.