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(From University Wire)
Byline: Mike Dean
Nate Gallick and Nick Passolano did what NCAA champions Chris Bono, Barry Weldon, Cael Sanderson, Aaron Holker and Joe Heskett never could -- defeat Iowa.
Passolano pinned Cole Pape in 36 seconds to seal a 21-13 Cyclone victory. Head coach Bobby Douglas had never beaten Iowa while at Iowa State, and the Cyclones hadn't beaten the Hawkeyes since Jan. 11, 1987.
Iowa State was winning, 15-13, at the start of Passolano's match. The 165-pound, eighth-ranked wrestler grappled early and had a takedown to go ahead 2-0. He fought to turn Pape over and pinned him with 2:24 left in the first period.
Passolano said Douglas told his team before the match that they would have to wrestle well.
"[Douglas said], 'Don't worry about the streak. Just go out there and wrestle seven minutes,'" Passolano said. "They're going to be in good condition, but you have to go out there and wrestle above their level." Gallick surprised fourth-ranked Cliff Moore by coming out quickly and scoring a takedown. Gallick's performance pumped up the crowd and was the turning point in the match.