Endene No Longer On Iowa Wrestling Team As Hawkeyes Prepare For Penn State
FloWrestling • • sports
Key Points:
- Iowa’s men’s wrestling team has parted ways with fourth-ranked 197-pounder Massoma Endene, who had a 6-1 record but has not competed since late November; coach Tom Brands stated the decision simply "didn't work out."
- At 197 pounds, freshmen Harvey Ludington and Brody Sampson are now the primary competitors, with Brands emphasizing a cautious, week-to-week approach to Ludington’s development given his recent strong performances.
- Redshirt freshman Angelo Ferrari is undefeated at 184 pounds this season and holds the #1 ranking, praised by Brands for his leadership by example and strong work ethic, despite not being a verbal leader.
- Ferrari credits intense training bouts with national champion Stephen Buchanan for his composure in
