Layne Kleimann delivered Utah Valley’s standout moment in his home debut, routing No. 14 Garrett Grice 13-2. But No. 9 Iowa State won seven of 10 bouts and opened Big 12 dual competition with a 31-11 victory.

By the Numbers
  • Iowa State won 7 of 10 bouts and scored 31 team points to Utah Valley’s 11.
  • Kleimann defeated No. 14 Garrett Grice 13-2.
  • Attendance was 2,588.
  • Marcus Espinoza-Owens and Caleb Uhlenhopp also won; both are 4-0 this season.
Yes, But

Utah Valley showed it can produce ranked wins, but Iowa State’s depth and five technical falls proved decisive. Coach Adam Hall praised his team’s aggressive starts while saying lapses in discipline cost the Wolverines late in several matches.

State of Play
  • Iowa State improved to 2-0 overall and 1-0 in Big 12 duals.
  • Utah Valley’s next dual is against No. 23 West Virginia on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. in Lockhart Arena.
What's Next

Utah Valley plans to focus on fundamentals as it prepares for West Virginia and the Cliff Keen Las Vegas tournament.

Bottom Line

Kleimann’s upset offered Utah Valley a clear bright spot, but closing the gap against top-ranked opponents will require more than individual wins: the Wolverines need steadier execution across the lineup.