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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa pitcher Brody Brecht throws a pitch during the second baseball game of a doubleheader between Iowa and Illinois at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Brecht struck out two Illini in one inning. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes in 13 innings, 7-5.

Iowa pitcher Brody Brecht discusses his decision to stick with baseball

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter April 2, 2023

“It was probably the toughest decision I have ever had to make up to this point in my life.” Those were the first words from Iowa sophomore pitcher Brody Brecht following his first start...

Iowa catcher Tristin Doster waits for a pitch during the first game of a softball doubleheader between Iowa and no. 20 Northwestern on Sunday, April 2, 2023. The Wildcats beat the Hawkeyes 5-0.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Northwestern game two

Emily Nyberg, Photojournalist April 2, 2023

Iowa softball played the second of three games in a series against Northwestern at the Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Sunday. The Wildcats took the first game of Sundays doubleheader, beating...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hugs center Monika Czinano during the NCAA Tournament national championship game against LSU on Sunday, April 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes lost to the Tigers, 102-85.

Monika Czinano, McKenna Warnock finish Iowa women’s basketball careers in national championship game

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor April 2, 2023

DALLAS — When fifth-year senior center Monika Czinano fouled out of the national championship game with six minutes remaining, she made sure to give junior guard Caitlin Clark a long hug before leaving...

LSU forward Amani Bartlett embraces Angel Reese after the 2023 NCAA women’s national championship game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 3 LSU at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 102-85.

Angel Reese hits ‘you can’t see me’ celebration after LSU’s win over Iowa in national championship game

Chris Werner, Assisant Sports Editor April 2, 2023

As the clock neared zero and an LSU win was certain in the national championship game Sunday afternoon in Dallas, Tigers forward Angel Reese walked toward Hawkeye guard Caitlin Clark and hit the same...

Iowa players wave to the fans during a 2023 NCAA First Round women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 16 Southeastern Louisiana in sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, March 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions, 95-43.

Iowa women’s basketball finds ways to celebrate historic season after loss in national title game

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor April 2, 2023

DALLAS — Head coach Lisa Bluder doesn’t want her team to define its season by a national championship loss.  Instead, she wants them to think about everything they accomplished. "I'm just...

Fans react after the 2023 NCAA Second Round women’s basketball game between No.2 Iowa and No.10 Georgia at a sold-out Carver Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 19, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lady Bulldogs, 74-66.

Hawkeye fans pack Carver-Hawkeye Arena for Iowa women’s basketball team’s NCAA Tournament national championship game

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter April 2, 2023

Carver-Hawkeye Arena opened its doors Sunday for Hawkeye fans who couldn’t make the 800-mile journey to Dallas for the Iowa women’s basketball team’s NCAA Tournament National Championship Game. The...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder walks down the side of the court during a 2023 NCAA women’s Final Four game between No. 1 South Carolina and No. 2 Iowa at American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas, on Friday, March 31, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gamecocks, 77-73.

Iowa women’s basketball falls short of national title, loses to LSU

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor April 2, 2023

DALLAS — Iowa’s dreams of a national championship fell short on Sunday afternoon.  In both teams’ first appearance in the championship, Iowa fell to LSU, 102-85, in the national title game...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark signs autographs after a 2023 NCAA women’s Final Four game between No. 1 South Carolina and No. 2 Iowa at American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas, on Friday, March 31, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gamecocks, 77-73, to advance to the title game.

Where to watch Iowa women’s basketball take on LSU in the national championship

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor April 1, 2023

DALLAS — Iowa women's basketball will appear in its first-ever title game on Sunday afternoon. Second-seeded Iowa will take on third-seeded LSU in the national championship at the American Airlines...

Marlyand catcher Luke Shliger hits the ball during a baseball game at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Shliger had 2 runs and 1 hit.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Maryland

Cody Blissett, Photojournalist April 1, 2023

Unranked Maryland’s baseball team defeated No. 25 Iowa in their second game of the weekend, 7-4, at Duane Banks Baseball Field in Iowa City on Saturday. Iowa players wore green hats to support mental...

Iowa's Mac McClear watches other players on the green during the men's golf Hawkeye Invitational on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Finkbine Golf Course.

Iowa men’s golf notebook | Hawkeyes set to host Calusa Cup

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor April 1, 2023

The Iowa men’s golf team will host the third annual Calusa Cup from April 2-4 at Calusa Pines Golf Club in Naples, Florida. The Hawkeyes will compete in a nine-team field that includes four of the...

Protestors cross at the intersection of North Dubuque Street and East Jefferson Street on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

Photos: Trans Day of Visibility March

Rohan Abernathy-Wee, Photojournalist April 1, 2023

Around 200 people gathered at the Old Capitol in Iowa City on Saturday to protest anti-trans legislation. The protest was initially held on Friday, but was moved to Saturday due to the extreme weather. Chalk...

Yancey Forkner puts debris in a dumpster in Hills, Iowa on Saturday, April 1, 2023 after a tornado went through parts of the town on Friday. The tornado impacted a new development in the city of 902 people. “I’ve never been through one of these before, it’s scary.” Forkner said.

Photos: Hills tornado cleanup

Ayrton Breckenridge, Films Editor April 1, 2023

Residents of Hills, Iowa cleaned up debris on Saturday following a tornado on Friday, March 31. Houses on Old Oak Ridge, as well as surrounding areas, were damaged. Nancy Roselund wasn't home when her...