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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’s No. 2 136-pound Nanea Estrella takes a picture with fans after the Trailblazer Duals between No. 3 Iowa, No. 6 Sacred Heart, No. 13 Presbyterian, and No. 11 Lindenwood at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. Iowa women’s wrestling made history on Sunday, hosting the first women’s wrestling dual in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated Presbyterian, 44-1, Lindenwood, 43-0, and Sacred Heart, 40-4. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s wrestling reflects on Carver-Hawkeye Arena debut, growth of the sport

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter November 12, 2023

Nov. 12, 2023, is a day that the Iowa women’s wrestling program will always remember.  For the first time, they ran out of the Carver-Hawkeye Arena tunnel with the Black and Gold faithful cheering...

Iowa’s 130-pound Emily Frost grapples with Presbyterian’s 130-pound Cassia Zammit during the Trailblazer Duals between No. 3 Iowa, No. 6 Sacred Heart, No. 13 Presbyterian, and No. 11 Lindenwood at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. Iowa women’s wrestling made history on Sunday, hosting the first women’s wrestling dual in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated Presbyterian, 44-1, Lindenwood, 43-0, and Sacred Heart, 40-4.

Iowa women’s wrestler Emily Frost a ‘head hunter’ on the mat, earns two pins in home debut

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 12, 2023

Iowa women's wrestling's Emily Frost garnered a new nickname after her performance on Sunday. In the program's inaugural home dual meet, the first-year pinned both of her opponents at 130 pounds,...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes up for a shot during the Ally Tipoff, a basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 8 Virginia Tech at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. Clark shot 13-of-31 in the paint. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hokies, 80-76.

Iowa women’s basketball’s Caitlin Clark breaks program record with 2,807 career points

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 12, 2023

On Sunday against Northern Iowa, Caitlin Clark became the all-time leading scorer in Iowa women's basketball history, breaking former Hawkeye great Megan Gustafson's record of 2,804 career points. Late...

Liam Doxsee, 9, hugs Iowa head baseball coach Rick Heller before a baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. Between attending a few baseball practices and most games and joining in on pregame huddles, Liam’s mother Mary Matheson said Liam treats this opportunity as a job, enjoying every second of it. Liam sits on a bench in the dugout, rolling around a baseball that’s wet from the rain. After the athletes warm up, they make their way through the dugout, high-fiving and eagerly exchanging hellos with Liam.

Above the Fold: Liam Doxsee’s life with SCID

Natalie Dunlap, Assistant Digital Editor November 12, 2023

The Iowa baseball team has one very special, resilient young member: 9 year old Liam Doxsee. He is a huge Hawkeye fan from Coal Valley Illinois, and brings a positive attitude to the diamond...

Iowa’s 170-pound Kylie Welker poses for a portrait during the inaugural Iowa women’s wrestling media day in the Feller Club Room and the Dan Gable Wrestling Complex at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2023. In the 2022-23 season as an unattached wrestler, Welker was runner-up at the U20 National Championship in 2023.

Live results | No. 3 Iowa women’s wrestling squad makes Carver-Hawkeye Arena debut

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 12, 2023

No. 3 Iowa women's wrestling will make its Carver-Hawkeye Arena debut on Sunday in a quad-style dual meet featuring sixth-ranked Sacred Heart, 12th-ranked Lindenwood, and 13th-ranked Presbyterian....

Iowa defensive back Quinn Schulte catches an interception during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Schulte intercepted the pass in the 4th quarter, running 39 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Highlight to Watch: Iowa safety Quinn Schulte snags his first interception of the season

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 12, 2023

For the first time in 12 quarters of football, Iowa finally registered an interception, as safety Quinn Schulte lept in the air to snag Rutgers quarterback Gavin Wimsatt's pass late in the fourth quarter...

Iowa wide receiver Kaleb Brown runs into the end zone for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Brown received the ball three times for 27 yards and a touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Highlight to Watch: Iowa wide receiver Kaleb Brown’s first collegiate touchdown

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 12, 2023

After registering his first catch of the season last week against Northwestern at Wrigley Field, Brown continued his run at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. Hauling in three passes for 27 yards, as well...

Iowa kicker Drew Stevens kicks a field goal during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Stevens scored three field goals on four attempts. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Iowa Football Week 11 Column: Hawkeyes embrace the true meaning of complementary football

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 12, 2023

Throughout this season, Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz has consistently used the phrase ‘complementary football,’ to describe his team’s effort on Saturdays. Yet this term was highly inaccurate...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz and Iowa punter Tory Taylor exit the field after a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-10.

Grading Iowa football’s performance against Rutgers

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 12, 2023

Passing Offense: A-  Outside of his cringe-worthy interception to close out the first half, Deacon Hill's performance on Saturday was the best of his career, and perhaps the best of any QB donning...

Iowa defensive back Quinn Schulte runs the ball after catching an interception during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Schulte intercepted the pass in the 4th quarter, running 39 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Iowa defense posts first shutout of season in 22-0 victory over Rutgers

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 11, 2023

The Rutgers offense hasn’t had any luck playing inside Kinnick Stadium.  When the Scarlet Knights came to Iowa City for the first time in 2019, the Hawkeyes cruised to a 30-0 victory and only...

Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill hands off the ball to Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Johnson carried the ball 10 times for 54 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Iowa football offense ‘breaks the rock,’ compiles 402 yards in 22-0 win over Rutgers

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor November 11, 2023

The Iowa football weight room and locker room each hold stones that bear the saying “Break the Rock” — a motto the Iowa offense adhered to in its 22-0 win over Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. As...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz and Iowa punter Tory Taylor exit the field after a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-10.

Photos: Iowa vs. Rutgers Football

Grace Smith and Cody Blissett November 11, 2023

The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0, during the Military Appreciation Game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. At the end of the first half, Iowa led, 3-0, with kicker Drew Stevens going 1-for-2...