Tristan Wirfs of Iowa Hawkeyes cited for driving while intoxicated

Iowa striker Tristan Wirfs received a ticket early Sunday to drive under the influence of drunkenness.

Wirfs started eight games as a rookie in 2017 and was named the Hawkeyes' first right forward to enter the preseason camp. the week. He was arrested by police early Sunday morning in Iowa City and was incarcerated after receiving a quote for operating under the influence.

Mount Vernon, Iowa, sophomore, 19, was released Sunday morning. 19659002] Iowa Sports Director Gary Barta said in a statement that the school was gathering additional facts.

"I am disappointed with Tristan's decision on the basis of the information already confirmed". "He is subject to the rules and regulations of the UI Student-Athlete Code of Conduct and the rules of coach Kirk Ferentz and his program."

The arrest of Wirfs comes eight days after the arrest of Iowa's Brady Reiff's tackler for public intoxication in Iowa City after taking a police car for an Uber. Reiff was suspended for the Hawkeye opener on September 1 against Northern Illinois.