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Lehigh Today
By the People, for the People
Iowa Women's Wrestling Qualifies All 10 Starters for NCAA Championships
The Hawkeyes will send their full roster to the national tournament.
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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The Iowa women's wrestling team has qualified all 10 of its postseason starters for the upcoming NCAA Championships. The team earned the historic accomplishment at a regional tournament held at Simpson College.
Why it matters
This is a significant achievement for the Iowa women's wrestling program, which has been steadily building a national powerhouse. Qualifying the entire starting lineup for the NCAA Championships is a rare feat that showcases the depth and talent of the Hawkeyes' roster.
The details
At the regional tournament, the Iowa wrestlers dominated their competition, with each of the 10 starters earning a spot in the national tournament. This marks the first time in program history that Iowa has qualified its entire starting lineup for the NCAA Championships.
- The regional tournament was held on February 21, 2026.
- The NCAA Championships are scheduled for March 2026.
The players
Clarissa Chun
A senior wrestler for the Iowa women's team who discussed the team's success and the impact of the senior leaders.
Iowa Women's Wrestling
The NCAA Division I women's wrestling program at the University of Iowa, which has qualified all 10 of its starters for the 2026 NCAA Championships.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)
What’s next
The NCAA Championships are scheduled for March 2026, where the Iowa women's wrestling team will look to continue their dominant performance and bring home a national title.
The takeaway
Iowa women's wrestling has established itself as a national powerhouse, qualifying its entire starting lineup for the NCAA Championships for the first time in program history. This achievement showcases the depth and talent of the Hawkeyes' roster and their potential to compete for a national championship.
