NCAA Wrestling Day 2: The Bounce Back

Iowa State entered Friday with four wrestlers still competing at the 2022 NCAA Wrestling Championships in Detroit. In a dramatic turn from Thursday, they went 6-1 in Friday’s first session, advancing three wrestlers to the most intense round in the sport — Friday night at the NCAA Tournament. Iowa State wrestled lights out, posting a perfect 3-0 blood round. That guaranteed the Cyclones three placewinners, a high for the Dresser era.

Ian Parker started the day against #18 Chad Red of Nebraska. Red was looking for his fourth medal at 141 pounds. The Cornhusker jumped out to a 4-1 lead with two first period takedowns. Parker cut that to 4-2 with an escape in the second period. He cut Red loose…