The Wolverines scored the game’s first 13 points, while Iowa didn’t score until the 13:10 mark in the first half when freshman Eric May sank two free throws for a 13-2 Michigan advantage.

Much like in the Big Ten tournament last March, the Wolverine duo of Manny Harris and DeShawn Sims scorched the Hawkeyes on Saturday. Both scored 20 points each, and Sims also hauled in 12 rebounds.

Sophomore Aaron Fuller lead Iowa with eight rebounds and 16 points — all of which came in the second half. The Hawkeyes shot an anemic 17-of-55 from the field, including 4-of-24 from 3-point range.

Iowa’s next game will be at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday when the Hawkeyes host Illinois at 7:30 p.m.

Be sure to read Monday’s edition of The Daily Iowan for further coverage of Iowa’s 60-46 loss.

— by Brendan Stiles

All-American heavyweight Dan Erekson did not make his season debut against the Wolverines. Instead, Iowa’s Blake Rasing took the mat and closed out the dual with a 6-1 decision over Ben Apland.

Daniel Dennis won his bout at 133 for the Hawkeyes, shutting down Zac Stevens, 2-0. Meanwhile, two-time defending Big Ten champion Brent Metcalf posted the lone technicall fall in 6:47 with a 22-7 win.

At 165, Ryan Morningstar edged Michigan’s Aaron Hynes, 6-4, in sudden victory. And Luke Lofthouse upset Michigan’s No. 9-ranked 197-pounder Anthony Biondo, 9-6.

– by Ryan Young

No. 1 Iowa 36, Michigan 0
125 – Matt McDonough (I) maj. dec. Sean Boyle (M), 14-3
133 – Daniel Dennis (I) dec. Zac Stevens (M), 2-0
141 – Montell Marion (I) maj. dec. Mark Weber (M), 19-6
149 – Brent Metcalf (I) tech. fall Mark Boyer (M), 22-7 in 6:47
157 – Aaron Janssen (I) maj. dec. Dave Johnson (M), 12-4
165 – Ryan Morningstar (I) dec. Aaron Hynes (M), 6-4 SV
174 – Jay Borschel (I) dec. Justin Zeerip (M), 6-0
184 – Phillip Keddy (I) maj. dec. Erich Smith (M), 10-2
197 – Luke Lofthouse (I) dec. Anthony Biondo (M), 9-6
HWT – Blake Rasing (I) dec. Ben Apland (M), 6-1

After gaining only three rushing yards in the first half, the right side of Iowa’s offensive line helped running back Adam Robinson rack up 41 yards on only three carries on the Hawkeyes’ first drive of the second half.

A 40-yard field goal from Daniel Murray put Iowa up 23-14 with 10:45 remaining in the quarter. That marked Murray’s third field goal of the night — a career high for the Iowa City native.

Iowa’s defense continued to stifle Forcier and Co., quickly putting a stop to the Wolverines’ next drive. Binns registered his second pass knockdown of the quarter on Forcier’s third-down pass.

Iowa quarterback Ricky Stanzi threw three consecutive incompletions on the Hawkeyes’ next possession, the last of which was nearly intercepted by Donovan Warren — the same player who returned Stanzi’s first-quarter interception for a touchdown.

Following Ryan Donahue’s 49-yard punt, Michigan running back Brandon Minor had gains of five, seven, nine, six, and 12 yards to put the Wolverines inside the red zone for only the second time all game.

Minor capped off the 10-play, 57-yard drive with a 2-yard touchdown run up the middle, brining the score to 23-21 with 4:23 remaining in the quarter.

The Hawkeyes got back to their running game on their next drive but were forced punt with just under a minute left in the quarter.

But Michigan’s Greg Mathews muffed the punt into his own red zone and Iowa’s William Lowe recovered the ball on Michigan’s 16 yard line, marking the Wolverines’ fourth turnover of the night.

At the end of the quarter, Iowa was facing a 3rd and goal from the 3 yard line.

Iowa 23, Michigan 21.

— by Scott Miller

It was unclear whether Stanzi badly missed his target, or the receiver ran an incorrect route. Regardless, it was Stanzi’s third pick-six in as many home games.

Freshman Brandon Wegher, who made his debut on kick returns against the Wolverines, returned the ensuing kickoff to the Iowa 43 yard line.

From there, the Hawkeyes staged a nine-play, 57-yard drive, which was capped off by a 34-yard Tony Moeaki touchdown down the seam from Stanzi. It appeared that Stanzi changed the play before the snap.

On the second play of Michigan’s drive, a holding penalty on Stephen Schilling put the Wolverines in a 3rd-and-long situation. Iowa linebacker Jeremiah Hunter intercepted true freshman QB Tate Forcier on 3rd and 10.

Daniel Murray’s 29-yard field goal put the Hawkeyes up 10-7.

Michigan running back Brandon Minor easily found holes in the Iowa defense on the next drive. On 4th and 4, it was Forcier’s legs that got the Wolverines a key first down. Three plays later, Minor scored a touchdown on a three-yard run with 1:12 remaining in the quarter.

Michigan 14, Iowa 10.

— by Scott Miller