SF. LOUIS (KCRG) – Iowa fighter Austin DeSanto will not attend the team’s ceremonies on Saturday night after an incident with NCAA media officials that took place after his game on Saturday.
Iowa Wrestling coach Tom Brands issued the following statement on Saturday:
“Austin DeSanto will not attend the NCAA Parade of All-Americans or the medal stand ceremony on Saturday night. DeSanto behaved inappropriately toward NCAA media officials as he stepped off the carpet this afternoon, and after consulting with the NCAA Fighting Committee and our administration, we made an institutional decision to remove him from his activities. in the evening.
DeSanto issued the following statement in response:
“My behavior towards NCAA media officials before the post-match interview was wrong and I owe a sincere apology to everyone involved. My language and behavior were inappropriate and inexcusable. I talked to Tom and I understand and I agree with the decision. ”
DeSanto won two games on Saturday and finished the tournament 5-1, finishing 3rd.
Spencer Lee of Iowa, Jaydin Eierman and Michael Kemerer will fight in the championship matches on Saturday night at 18:00 on ESPN.
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