Article: A tough test for the Gophers; Entering a big match against Iowa State, Coach J Robinson has challenged his team to improve, but admits they in a rebuilding season.(SPORTS)

Byline: Dean Spiros; Staff Writer

Though University of Minnesota students won't tangle with final exams until next week, Gophers wrestlers will face a critical test all their own Friday night. It isn't a final, but it could go a long way in dictating what type of season the Gophers will have.

The Gophers play host to Iowa State in a dual at Target Center, and victory will not be as critical as the need for a young team to wrestle with the fire needed to compete on a national level.

Iowa State comes to town full of confidence after defeating No. 2 Lehigh and beating Iowa for the first time since 1987. The Gophers, meanwhile, had a ...

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