University of Northern Iowa Athletics
Panther wrestling announces return of Takedowns and Tattoos for senior day dual
2/5/2026 1:00:00 PM | Wrestling
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa --- The UNI wrestling team is excited to announce the return of its nationally recognized Takedowns and Tattoos promotion for its senior day dual.
Panthers fans can sign-up for a lottery to be selected as one of 16 individuals to receive a free UNI-themed tattoo live during Northern Iowa's Feb. 22 home dual against Wisconsin on the McLeod Center's north concourse. Tattoos are being provided by UNI wrestling alum Isaiah Patton, co-owner and tattoo artist at Honey and Vinegar in downtown Cedar Falls, along with his business partner and two other artists from Honey and Vinegar. .
Fans can enter the tattoo lottery beginning on Friday, Feb. 13. The deadline to register is 12 p.m. CT on Wednesday, Feb. 18. Winners must be at least 18 years of age or older and be willing to sign waivers for both Honey and Vinegar and UNI. Tattoos will be applied on the arm or leg only and from a black and grey colored preset selection of UNI inspired art and at a predetermined size.
Winners will be contacted by the end of the day on Friday, Feb. 20 following the drawing and will be assigned a time during the Wisconsin dual between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. CT for their tattoo.
Click HERE to learn more about Honey and Vinegar Tattoos.
Debuting in 2025, Takedowns and Tattoos was nationally recognized by the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators (NACMA) with a silver award in the single game attendance/sellout campaign category. The event helped the Panthers set a McLeod Center record with a 7,348 person crowd against Iowa State, the largest sporting event in the arena's history for any sport.
Tickets for UNI's remaining home duals this season can be purchased online through the UNI Ticket Office, by calling 319-273-4849 or through email at tickets@uni.edu.
UNI wrestling action can be followed all season long on social media on Facebook (University of Northern Iowa Wrestling), X (@UNI_wrestling) and on Instagram (@uni_panther_wrestling). Check out the latest Panther news and information online at UNIpanthers.com.
