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Ella Schmit Season 2024-25

Weight145 lbs
Height5-7
ClassRS So.
HometownBettendorf, Iowa
High SchoolBettendorf

2023-24 Redshirt Freshman at Iowa

  • Season record of 26-10
  • 4-2 against ranked opponents
  • Undefeated dual record of 9-0 with 40 points scored
  • Held most pins on the team with 15 and accrued eight technical falls
  • Ranked nationally in the top ten of her weight class throughout the season
  • 2023 Princeton Open Runner-up
  • 4th place at Missouri Valley Open
  • 2024 Warrior Open Runner-up
  • 4th place at NCWWC Region Five
  • 7th place at NCWWC National Tournament
  • Letterwinner

2022-23 Unattached

  • 2023 Bearcat Open champion
  • 5th place at Klippan Women’s Open
  • 2023 U20 National Championships Runner-up
  • 2023 U20 Pan American Champion

High School

  • 2022 Dan Gable Ms. Wrestler of the Year
  • Ranked No. 3 wrestler nationally at 117-pound weight class
  • Two-time All American
  • Three-time Iowa State Champion
  • Fifth place finish at the 2021 Junior Women’s National Championship
  • Cadet Freestyle All-American in 2019

Personal

  • Born May 6, 2004
  • Daughter of Matt Schmit and Heather Dohrn
  • Majoring in Enterprise Leadership
Hawkeyes Close Regular Season With 5 Grand View Open Titles
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Hawkeyes Close Regular Season With 5 Grand View Open Titles

The University of Iowa women's wrestling team closed out the 2024-25 regular season with six top-three finishes at the Grand View Open on Saturday.

Hawkeyes Pick Up 4 Ranked Wins, Finish Undefeated in 2024-25 Duals
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Hawkeyes Pick Up 4 Ranked Wins, Finish Undefeated in 2024-25 Duals

The top-ranked University of Iowa women's wrestling team dominated at the Journeymen College Duals, picking up ranked wins against No. 12 Lock Haven, No. 15 Sacred Heart, No. 19 Elmira College and No. 6 Presbyterian.

Hawkeyes Head East for Journeymen College Duals
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Hawkeyes Head East for Journeymen College Duals

The top-ranked University of Iowa women's wrestling team will head to Albany, New York, for the Journeymen College Duals this weekend.

Iowa Hawkeyes Brianna Gonzalez wrestles William Jewell's Alex Waitsman during a 117-pound match in the Iowa Duals at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Gonzalez defeated Waitsman by tech fall, 12-2.(Alyssa Skala/hawkeyesports.com)
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Gonzalez Captures Missouri Valley Open Title

The University of Iowa women’s wrestling team claimed one title on Saturday at the Missouri Valley Open and had five top-three finishes.

Rianna Murphy at the Missouri Valley Open
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Hawkeyes Send 7 to Missouri Valley Open Semis

The top-ranked University of Iowa women’s wrestling team finished day one of the Missouri Valley Open on Friday. The Hawkeyes had seven athletes punch their ticket to the semifinals and have nine still alive in wrestle backs.

Iowa’s Jaycee Foeller wrestles Presbyterian’s Ella Beam
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6 Hawkeyes Win Eagle Madness Open Titles

The University of Iowa women's wrestling team competed in the Eagle Madness Open on Saturday, with 11 of the 12 participating Hawkeyes earning top-three finishes.

Iowa’s Brianna Gonzalez wrestles Life University’s Ariana Martinez during their 116-pound bout
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Hawkeyes Take 2 Duals in Georgia

The second-ranked University of Iowa women's wrestling team opened dual competition with a 46-1 win over No. 11 (NAIA) Hastings and a 30-14 victory against No. 1 (NAIA) Life University on Friday.

6 Hawkeyes Win Luther Hill Open Titles
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6 Hawkeyes Win Luther Hill Open Titles

The University of Iowa women's wrestling team began the season at the Luther Hill Open on Saturday, with 13 Hawkeyes earning top-three finishes.

Hawkeyes Release 2024-25 Schedule
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Hawkeyes Release 2024-25 Schedule

University of Iowa women’s wrestling head coach Clarissa Chun released the full schedule for the 2024-25 season on Tuesday. The Hawkeyes will host two home duals inside of Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Hawkeyes Claim 2 U20 National Titles
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Hawkeyes Claim 2 U20 National Titles

Hawkeyes Crown 6 National Champions and Take Home the Team Title
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Hawkeyes Crown 6 National Champions and Take Home the Team Title

Hawkeyes Continue Strong After Day 1 of Nationals
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Hawkeyes Continue Strong After Day 1 of Nationals

15 Hawkeyes Qualify for Nationals; Take Region V Title
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15 Hawkeyes Qualify for Nationals; Take Region V Title

Hawkeyes Go Undefeated in Inaugural Season
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Hawkeyes Go Undefeated in Inaugural Season

Hawkeyes Finish Warrior Open with 4 Champions
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Hawkeyes Finish Warrior Open with 4 Champions

Hawkeyes Sweep Warrior Duals
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Hawkeyes Sweep Warrior Duals

Hawkeyes Dominate Iowa Duals
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Hawkeyes Dominate Iowa Duals

Hawkeyes Pin Their Way Through Day 1
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Hawkeyes Pin Their Way Through Day 1

Notes: Hawkeyes to Compete for National Dual Title
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Notes: Hawkeyes to Compete for National Dual Title

Hawkeyes Bring Home 5 Titles at Soldier Salute
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Hawkeyes Bring Home 5 Titles at Soldier Salute