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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa right-handed pitcher Brody Brecht throws the ball during a baseball game between Iowa and West Michigan at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 9-3.

Iowa baseball sweeps Western Michigan, off to best start in program history

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter March 26, 2023

The Iowa baseball team swept Western Michigan in a three-game series on Friday and Saturday at Duane Banks Field. The possibility of snow on Sunday moved the Sunday affair up a day and set the table...

Iowa’s Samantha Mannix and Pia Kranholdt celebrate after a women’s tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreational Complex in Iowa City, on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Mannix and Kranholdt won both of their singles matches.

Photos: Iowa women’s tennis vs. Nebraska

Cody Blisset, Photojournalist March 26, 2023

Iowa women’s tennis defeat Nebraska, 4-1, at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreational Complex on Saturday. Nebraska defeated Iowa in doubles matches winning 2 of 3 against the Hawkeyes. The Hawkeyes...

The Iowa bench cheers during the 2023 NCAA Sweet Sixteen women’s basketball game between No.2 Iowa and No.6 Colorado at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buffaloes, 87-77.

Where to watch Iowa women’s basketball take on Louisville in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 25, 2023

Second-seeded Iowa women's basketball will play fifth-seeded Louisville on Sunday afternoon for a spot in the NCAA Tournament Final Four. The Hawkeyes will be playing in their fifth Elite Eight...

Iowa’s Samantha Mannix celebrates during a women’s tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreational Comple on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 4,1.

Iowa women’s tennis defeats Nebraska, moves above .500 in conference play 

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter March 25, 2023

Before play began in the Iowa women’s tennis team’s 4-1 victory against Nebraska, Hawkeye fifth-year senior Samantha Mannix was already put in the spotlight. When the teams lined up to face the...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark speaks to the media during the NCAA Elite Eight press conferences at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, on Sat., March 25, 2023. “Obviously it's not close to the state of Iowa, but I still feel like we have really good support here.” Clark said. “We get to play in a city that loves women's basketball.”

‘She went 1-of-2’: Iowa women’s basketball’s Caitlin Clark, Louisville’s Jeff Walz share Team USA history

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 25, 2023

The first thing Jeff Walz said about Iowa women’s basketball junior guard Caitlin Clark during Saturday’s media availability is that “She went 1-of-2.” Walz was Clark’s coach on the 2019...

A sign for Royceann’s Soul Food Restaurant is seen in the front window next to a take out box of food during the grand opening of Royceann’s Soul Food Restaurant in the South District Market in Iowa City on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

Photos: Royceann’s Soul Food Restaurant grand opening

Matt Sindt, Photo Editor March 25, 2023

Royceann's Soul Food Restaurant held its grand opening Saturday in the new South District Market located at 947 US-6, Iowa City, Iowa. Royceann Porter, a supervisor on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors,...

Louisville head coach Jeff Walz speaks to the media during the NCAA Elite Eight press conferences at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, on Sat., March 25, 2023.

Louisville head coach Jeff Walz steps up for Iowa women’s basketball recruit Ava Jones, family after crash

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 25, 2023

SEATTLE — Louisville women’s basketball head coach Jeff Walz didn’t know Iowa women’s basketball recruit Ava Jones before her accident in Louisville, Kentucky, last summer. Jones and her...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark answers questions from the media during the NCAA Elite Eight press conferences at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, on Sat., March 25, 2023.

Photos: NCAA Elite Eight press conferences – Iowa vs. Louisville

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist March 25, 2023

The second-seeded Iowa Hawkeye women's basketball team and the fifth-seeded Louis Cardinal women's basketball team held press conferences at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, on Saturday. The Hawkeyes...

Over 40 community members gather in the Iowa City pedestrian mall for the “Our Kids Are Not For Sale” protest against Iowa’s proposal to roll back child labor laws on Saturday, march 25, 2023. The protest was hosted by The Iowa City Federation of Labor.

Photos: Protest against proposed child labor bill

Emily Nyberg and Matt Sindt March 25, 2023

Over 40 community members gather in the Iowa City pedestrian mall for the “Our Kids Are Not For Sale” protest against Iowa’s proposal to roll back child labor laws on Saturday.  The protest was...

Louisville guard Hailey Van Lith celebrates with teammates after a victory over No.8 Ole Miss at a 2023 NCAA Sweet Sixteen women’s basketball game at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Louisville Cardinal will face the two-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes on Sunday, March 26, 2023.

Iowa women’s basketball to play Louisville in Elite Eight

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 24, 2023

The second-seeded Iowa women's basketball team will match up against fifth-seeded Louisville on Sunday at Climate Pledge Arena for a spot in the NCAA Tournament Final Four. The Hawkeyes won their...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and Iowa center Monika Czinano celebrate after a victory over No.6 Colorado at the 2023 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on March 24, 2023.

Photos: 2023 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 – Iowa vs. Colorado

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist March 24, 2023

The second-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the sixth-seeded Colorado Buffaloes, 87-77, in an NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Sweet 16 game at Climate Pledge Arena on Friday. Iowa guard Caitlin Clark...

Iowa guard Kate Martin celebrates after a victory over No. 6 Colorado in the 2023 NCAA Sweet Sixteen women’s basketball game at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buffaloes, 87-77. Martin scored 16 points and recorded six rebounds.

Iowa women’s basketball ‘supporting cast’ helps lead Hawkeyes to Elite Eight

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 24, 2023

Every star needs a strong supporting cast to be successful. And Iowa women’s basketball has found powerful supporters in seniors Gabbie Marshall, Kate Martin, and McKenna Warnock. While junior...