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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Buckets of flowers, each with their respective names, are seen during a vigil on Sunday, March 21 to honor the eight victims of the Atlanta shootings and advocate for Asian-American rights and equality.

Photos: Vigil for Atlanta Victims

Kate Heston, Photojournalist March 22, 2021

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette stiff arms Minnesota defensive back Chris Williamson during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Smith-Marsette had 4 catches for 43 yards in the game.

Iowa football notebook: 2021 pro day

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 22, 2021

The Iowa football program hosted its 2021 pro day Monday with scouts from 30 NFL teams in attendance. Unlike previous years, there was not an NFL Scouting Combine in 2020-21 because of COVID-19,...

Oregon Ducks forward Chandler Lawson (13) pushes Iowa Hawkeyes forward Keegan Murray's (15) hand into guard Joe Wieskamp's (10) face as he blocks Murray from making the shot during the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament on Monday, March 22, 2021, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. Mandatory Credit: Sam Owens/IndyStar via USA TODAY Sports

Social media reactions after the Iowa men’s basketball team’s season-ending tournament loss

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 22, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — The Iowa men's basketball team's season is over. The No. 2 seed Hawkeyes fell to the seventh-seeded Oregon Ducks 95-80 on Monday at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The program is now...

Mar 22, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) holds the ball while defended by Oregon Ducks center Franck Kepnang (22) during the first half in the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Joe Wieskamp’s future at Iowa unclear after Monday’s loss: ‘I’ll address that at a later time’

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 22, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Seniors Luka Garza and Jordan Bohannon played their final games for the Iowa men's basketball program on Monday. It's unclear if the same can be said about junior Joe Wieskamp. The...

Iowa forward Monika Czinano shoots a basket during the first round of the NCAA women's basketball championship against Central Michigan on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas, 87-72. No. 5 Iowa will go on to play No. 4 Kentucky on Tuesday during the second round.

By the numbers | Iowa’s first-round NCAA Tournament win

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 22, 2021

SAN ANTONIO — Before its 87-72 win over Central Michigan Sunday, it’d been nearly 720 days since Iowa women’s basketball appeared in an NCAA Tournament game. With the win, the Hawkeyes advanced...

Iowa Hawkeyes center Luka Garza (55) hugs Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery after their 95-80 loss against the Oregon Ducks during the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament on Monday, March 22, 2021, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. Mandatory Credit: Barbara Perenic/IndyStar via USA TODAY Sports

‘It’s heartbreaking’: Luka Garza exits the floor for final time in Hawkeye uniform

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 22, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — In the closing seconds of his record-setting Hawkeye career, Luka Garza walked off the court and lowered his head onto his head coach’s shoulder while the Oregon players on the floor...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) takes a shot during a semifinal game of the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 7 seeded Michigan State in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Friday afternoon. The Hawks beat the Spartans, 87-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Maryland Saturday in the Big 10 finals.

Clark flattered by praise from WNBA star Sue Bird

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 22, 2021

SAN ANTONIO — As a former five-star recruit and current frontrunner for the National Freshman of the Year award, Iowa  point guard Caitlin Clark has garnered mounds of national attention throughout...

Mar 22, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes looks to pass while defended by Oregon Ducks forward Chandler Lawson (left) and center Franck Kepnang (right) during the first half in the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Rapid Recap: Iowa men’s basketball team bounced by Oregon in second round of NCAA Tournament

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 22, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — The Iowa men's basketball program's return to the Sweet 16 will have to wait at least another year. Luka Garza's 36 points were not enough as the second-seeded Hawkeyes fell to...

Oregon Ducks forward Eugene Omoruyi (2) blocks the shot attempt by Iowa Hawkeyes center Luka Garza (55) during the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament on Monday, March 22, 2021, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. Mandatory Credit: Barbara Perenic/IndyStar via USA TODAY Sports

Iowa trails Oregon by 10 at halftime despite Luka Garza’s 22 first-half points

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 22, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Luka Garza tied Monday's Iowa-Oregon Round of 32 NCAA Tournament matchup at 46-46 with 2:10 remaining in the first half. But the Ducks responded with a 10-0 run to end the half to...

Mar 22, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes center Luka Garza (55) and Oregon Ducks guard LJ Figueroa (12) reach for the opening tipoff during the first half in the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Follow along: Iowa men’s basketball team faces off with Oregon with trip to Sweet 16 on the line

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 22, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — A trip to the Sweet 16 is on the line for the Iowa men's basketball team on Monday. The No. 2 seed Hawkeyes face off with the No. 7 seed Oregon Ducks in the Round of 32 on Monday...

Fan cutouts placed in Carver-Hawkeye Arena due to Covid-19 seen before the Iowa Volleyball season opener game against Illinois on Jan. 22, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Illinois defeated Iowa 3-1.

UI Athletics reports five positive COVID-19 tests out of 364 tests conducted

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 22, 2021

The University of Iowa Athletics Department conducted 364 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of March 15-21 and received five positive tests and 359 negative tests. As part of Iowa’s return to campus...