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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa center Luka Garza catches a rebound and then drops it during the Big Ten men's basketball tournament semifinals against Illinois on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Fighting Illini, 82-71. No. 2 Illinois and No. 5 Ohio State will compete in the championship game tomorrow afternoon.

‘I came back to play in this tournament’: Luka Garza returns to NCAA stage for his final games in Hawkeye uniform

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 18, 2021

When Luka Garza announced over Zoom last August that he was returning to Iowa for his senior season, his decision was driven by championship goals. “I’m very happy to be back with my teammates...

Iowa all around Bennet Huang performs on the rings on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2022 during the Iowa vs. Penn State men’s gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa defeated Penn State 398.850-393.550. Huang placed seventh overall on the rings with a final score of 12.700.

Iowa gymnastics set for home and road matchups

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter March 18, 2021

Iowa gymnastics are back this weekend, with the No. 18 women’s team heading to Minneapolis Saturday to take part in the Big Ten Championships at 5:30 p.m., while the No. 8 men’s team will stay...

Iowa head coach Lisa Cellucci celebrates a win during a field hockey match between Iowa and California on Friday, September 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears, 4-2.

Iowa field hockey picks up No. 3 ranking heading into Ohio State

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 18, 2021

After a strong start to the season, Iowa field hockey was picked third in the country and received three first place votes in the first National Field Hockey Coaches Association poll of the season. The...

Mar 18, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Iowa Hawkeyes wrestler Jaydin Eierman wrestles Indiana Hoosiers wrestler Cayden Rooks during the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Rapid Recap: Four Hawkeyes advance to 2021 NCAA Wrestling Championship quarterfinals

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 18, 2021

ST. LOUIS — Four Hawkeyes advanced out of Session II of the 2021 NCAA Wrestling Championships and into the tournament's Session III quarterfinals slated for Friday. Iowa wrestling went 4-1 in...

Mar 18, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Iowa Hawkeyes wrestler Jacob Warner celebrates after defeating NC State Wolfpack wrestler Nick Reenan during the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Follow along: Iowa participates in Session II of the 2021 NCAA Wrestling Championships

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 18, 2021

ST. LOUIS — All 10 of Iowa's wrestlers advanced to the second round of the 2021 NCAA Wrestling Championships. Lightweights will begin Iowa's Session II action with heavyweights wrapping it up. No....

Mar 18, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Iowa Hawkeyes wrestler Austin Desanto wrestles Little Rock Trojans wrestler Paul Bianchi during the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Preview: Iowa’s NCAA Wrestling Championships Session II matchups

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 18, 2021

ST. LOUIS — For the first time since 1992, all 10 of Iowa's wrestlers advanced to the second round of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. Ahead of Session II's 5 p.m. start time Thursday, The...

Mar 18, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Iowa Hawkeyes wrestler Austin Desanto wrestles Little Rock Trojans wrestler Paul Bianchi during the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Rapid Recap: Iowa wrestling’s NCAA Championship Session 1B matches conclude

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 18, 2021

St. Louis — For the first time since 1992, all 10 of Iowa's wrestlers have advanced to the second round of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. In total, the Hawkeyes amassed 19 team points...

Mar 18, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Iowa Hawkeyes wrestler Austin Desanto wrestles Little Rock Trojans wrestler Paul Bianchi during the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Follow along: Iowa wrestling competes in Session 1B of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 18, 2021

ST. LOUIS — After Iowa's 125-pound Spencer Lee, 133-pound Austin DeSanto, 141-pound Jaydin Eierman, 149-pound Max Murin, and 157-pound Kaleb Young all picked up victories in Session 1A of the NCAA...

Iowa’s Max Murin struggles for top position against Nebraska’s Ridge Lovett during the opening session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Lovett won the match by major decision. The Hawkeyes ended the first session with a team score of 75.5, putting them in first ahead of second place, Nebraska, with a score of 63.

Rapid Recap: Iowa wrestling wraps up Session 1A of the NCAA Wrestling Championships

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 18, 2021

ST. LOUIS — Five Hawkeye wrestlers took the mat in Session 1A of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships Thursday. On the session, Iowa went 5-0. Results: 125-pounds: No. 1 Spencer Lee...

Penn States Roman Bravo-Young leaps to avoid shots taken by Iowa’s Austin DeSanto during the finals of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Sunday, March 8, 2021. Bravo-Young won the match by decision 5-2. The Hawkeyes won the Big Ten Title with a team score of 159.5. This is the 37 Big Ten Title in school history.

Follow along: Iowa wrestling participates in Session 1A of the NCAA Championships

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 18, 2021

St. LOUIS — After claiming a team title at the 2021 Big Ten Wrestling Championships, Iowa wrestling returned to the mat Thursday for the opening two sessions of the NCAA Championship. 133-pounds:...

Iowa players huddle up before a women's volleyball match between Iowa and Rutgers at Xtream Arena on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. The Scarlet Knights defeated the Hawkeyes 3 sets to 2.

Iowa volleyball shutout by No. 4 Nebraska

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter March 17, 2021

Nebraska proved why it is the No. 4 volleyball team in the country Wednesday, as it shutout Iowa at Xtream Arena. After two tightly contested sets, the Cornhuskers dominated the Hawkeyes in the...