96 Cyhawk Trent Hynek, Iowa State vs Wes Hand, Iowa

Iowa State ended the dual on a positive note, though, when heavyweight Trent Hynek of ISU dominated lowa’s Wes Hand. Though the first two periods were slow as far as points go, Hynek came on strong in the third with a takedown and a three-point near fall. He grabbed the 9-4 victory, but it wasn’t enough to elevate the team score over lowa’s. The Cyclones lost, 26-13. The matchup of Trent Hynek (Iowa State) vs. Wes Hand (Iowa) at 96 lbs in the Cy-Hawk series was a significant, high-profile college wrestling bout where Hynek won decisively 7-1 (8-1 with riding time) in front of a huge crowd, showcasing Hynek's skill as a former national runner-up against Hand, an All-American, a key moment in their storied rivalry. Trent Hynek was a highly-ranked Iowa State wrestler, a national runner-up from a couple of years prior, and was redshirting the year before this match. Wes Hand was an All-American for the Iowa Hawkeyes, making the contest between them a classic clash of top-tier athletes from rival schools.