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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 players celebrate following a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. The Hawkeyes continue a Big Ten-best 11-game winning streak. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 76-73.

No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball crushes Purdue, extends win streak to 13

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor January 11, 2024

The No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball team extended its win streak to 13 as it crushed Purdue, 96-71, inside of a sold-out Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana, on Wednesday. Caitlin Clark’s...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hypes up the crowd after scoring a game-ending three-pointer at a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan State in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 76-73.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | No. 3 Hawkeyes travel to Purdue, return home for biggest test of Big Ten slate thus far in No. 14 Indiana

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor January 9, 2024

The 15-1 overall No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball team is back on the road for a contest with Purdue before its biggest test of its Big Ten slate thus far in No. 14 Indiana back at home. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark dribbles the ball up the court during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan State in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2023.

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark to launch cereal at Hy-Vee

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 8, 2024

Caitlin Clark's face will soon be on the same shelf as Cap'n Crunch, Cheerios, and Lucky Charms. Caitlin's Crunch Time, a sugar frosted flakes cereal, will be on select Hy-Vee shelves on Jan. 11,...

Iowa linebacker Nick Jackson points while ridding a merry-go-round during Day for Kids, an event for the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, at Fun Spot America on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. Iowa and Tennessee met with children and enjoyed a morning of roller coasters and rides at the amusement park. The teams match up at Camping World Stadium on Monday, Jan. 1, at noon CT.

All-Big Ten linebacker Nick Jackson to return to Iowa next season

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 7, 2024

According to Scott Dochterman of The Athletic, Iowa linebacker Nick Jackson has decided to play college football for one more year. He joins All-American linebacker Jay Higgins, who announced on...

Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro runs to the end zone after catching an interception for a pick-six during a Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 20-13. Castro intercepted the ball once for 30 yards and a touchdown.

Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro forgoes NFL Draft, will return to Iowa for sixth season

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter January 6, 2024

Iowa football defensive back Sebastian Castro is returning to the Hawkeyes for his sixth season in 2024.  Pro Football Focus's first-team All-American safety announced Saturday evening his intentions...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark dribbles the ball up the court during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan State in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2023.

No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball crushes Rutgers behind Clark’s 14th-career triple-double

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor January 5, 2024

The No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball team crushed the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 103-69, inside Jersey Mike’s Arena in Piscataway, New Jersey, on Friday night — behind Caitlin Clark’s 14th-career...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean carries the ball after a punt return during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Officials later overturned DeJean’s touchdown and ruled his initial contact an invalid fair catch. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 12-10.

Iowa football’s Cooper DeJean declares for NFL Draft

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter January 4, 2024

Hawkeye fans have seen the last of Cooper DeJean in an Iowa uniform. The All-American cornerback and punt return specialist announced on his social media he is foregoing his senior season and declaring...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a game ending three-pointer during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan State in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2023. Clark had 40 points and five assists. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 76-73.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | No. 4 Hawkeyes look to extend 11-game win streak in road trip to Rutgers

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor January 4, 2024

The No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball team is set to take a cross-country trip to face off against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in Piscataway, New Jersey, on Jan. 5. The Hawkeyes now sit at 14-1 overall...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-pointer during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan State in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2023.

No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball squeezes by powerful Michigan State team with buzzer-beater from Caitlin Clark

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor January 2, 2024

The No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball team squeezed by a powerful Michigan State Spartans team, 76-73, inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday night — with a buzzer-beating three from Caitlin Clark. The...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots the ball during a women’s basketball game between No.4 Iowa and Loyola-Chicago at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Ramblers, 98-69. Clark completed 17 rebounds.

Iowa women’s basketball enters 2024 on 10-game win streak with win over Minnesota

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter December 30, 2023

The No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball team defeated Minnesota, 94-71, behind superstar guard Caitlin Clark’s 35 points and 10 assists inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday. Clark broke multiple...

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke goes in for a layup during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Loyola-Chicago at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Ramblers, 98-69. Stuelke played for 25 minutes.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | No. 4 Hawkeyes face tests in Minnesota, Michigan State to resume Big Ten play

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor December 29, 2023

The 12-1 overall No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball team will resume Big Ten play as the Minnesota Golden Gophers come to Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday. The Hawkeyes are coming off...

Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins answers a question during a press conference for the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. Higgins spoke to reporters about his return to Iowa next season. “Over the last four years, I built a great relationship with obviously my teammates and the coaching staff that the University of Iowa has,” Higgins said. “…I just felt like if I came back another year, I could be a better football player.”

Linebacker Jay Higgins to forego NFL Draft, return to Iowa next season

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor December 26, 2023

Hawkeye fans received encouraging news just days ahead of the Citrus Bowl against Tennessee. Linebacker Jay Higgins announced he will return to Iowa for a fifth season and forego the 2024 NFL Draft....