ST. LOUIS (KCRG) – Iowa wrestler Austin DeSanto will not participate in the team’s ceremonies Saturday night following an incident with NCAA media officials that occurred after his match on Saturday.
Iowa Wrestling coach Tom Brands released the following statement on Saturday:
Austin DeSanto will not participate in the NCAA Parade of All-Americans or the medal stand ceremony Saturday night. DeSanto behaved inappropriately towards NCAA media officials upon leaving the mat this afternoon, and after consulting with the NCAA Wrestling Committee and our administration, we made an institutional decision to refrain from tonight’s activities. ”
DeSanto issued the following statement in response:
“My behavior towards NCAA media officials prior to the post-game interview was wrong and I owe a sincere apology to all involved. My language and behavior were inappropriate and inexcusable. I have spoken to Tom and I understand and agree to the decision. ”
DeSanto won two games on Saturday to finish his tournament 5-1, finishing in 3rd place.
Iowa’s Spencer Lee, Jaydin Eierman and Michael Kemerer will wrestle on ESPN at 6:00 PM in Saturday night’s championship games.
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