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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark dribbles the ball during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Loyola-Chicago at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023.

No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball extends to 12-1 with 98-69 win over Loyola-Chicago, triple-double from Caitlin Clark

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor December 21, 2023

The No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball team extended its record to 12-1 with a 98-69 win over Loyola-Chicago inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena to close this season’s non-conference play on Thursday night. Iowa...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates during game two of the Hy-Vee Hawkeye Showcase between No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball and Cleveland State at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. Clark played for 30 minutes and 36 seconds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings, 104-75.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | No. 4 Hawkeyes close non-conference slate, host Loyola-Chicago

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor December 20, 2023

The 11-1 overall No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball team is set to conclude the 2023-24 season’s non-conference play with a matchup against Loyola-Chicago at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday. The...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark signs autographs and greets fans during game two of the Hy-Vee Hawkeye Showcase between No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball and Cleveland State at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings, 104-75.

Caitlin Clark drops 38 in homecoming at Wells Fargo Arena as Iowa stomps Cleveland State, 104-75

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter December 16, 2023

DES MOINES — Since the Iowa women's basketball schedule was announced earlier this year, Caitlin Clark has had Saturday night's matchup against Cleveland State circled on her calendar.  The game...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-pointer during game two of the Hy-Vee Hawkeye Showcase between No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball and Cleveland State at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. Clark shot 9-of-16 in 3-pointers. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings, 104-75.

Caitlin Clark scores 38 as No. 4 Iowa blows out Cleveland State, 104-75, at Hy-Vee Hawkeye Showcase in Des Moines

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter December 16, 2023

DES MOINES — The No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball team blew Cleveland State out, 104-75, at the Hy-Vee Hawkeye Showcase at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday. Iowa was led by star guard...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark smiles after shooting a three-pointer during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Wisconsin at a sold-out Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin, on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023.

Iowa women’s basketball guard Caitlin Clark signs NIL deal with Gatorade

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor December 12, 2023

Iowa women's basketball guard Caitlin Clark signed an NIL deal with Gatorade, first reported by Pete Nakos of On3. The 2023 National Player of the Year is the second collegiate basketball player...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-pointer during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Wisconsin at a sold-out Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin, on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023. Clark led Iowa in points with 28. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 87-65.

Slow shooting start fails to stump Hawkeyes in hot second half, 87-65 win over Wisconsin

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor December 10, 2023

MADISON, Wisc. – When shots aren’t falling, good basketball teams find a way to win games. The No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball team did just that on Sunday — but shooting became the answer why. The...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark smiles after shooting a three-pointer during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Wisconsin at a sold-out Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin, on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023.

No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball smashes Wisconsin behind double-digits in scoring from Clark, Stuelke

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor December 10, 2023

MADISON, Wisc. – The No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball team smashed the Wisconsin Badgers in a conference-opening 87-65 win inside a sold-out Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin, on Sunday afternoon. The...

Iowa’s Kalen Walker smiles after setting a meet and personal record time of 6.59 in the men’s 60-meter dash during the Jimmy Grant Alumni Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes hosted Western Illinois and Wisconsin, competing in events including the pentathlon, weight throwing, field events, and various running events at the indoor track.

Iowa track and field starts season by shattering indoor school records at Jimmy Grant Invitational

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter December 9, 2023

While light snow flurries filled the air on Saturday afternoon, the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility was heating up. Iowa’s track and field programs made their 2023 indoor debut at the Jimmy Grant...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor acknowledges fans after a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Taylor punted for 413 total yards, averaging 51.6 per play. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 15-13.

Iowa punter Tory Taylor wins Ray Guy Award

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 8, 2023

After what has been a years-long campaign across Iowa City, Iowa punter Tory Taylor took home the award that the Black and Gold have been clamoring for. No, not the Heisman — although Taylor did...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-pointer during the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series, a basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Iowa State, at a sold-out Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa, on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023.

Caitlin Clark earns 3,000th career point in Cy-Hawk win

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter December 6, 2023

In just over three seasons in an Iowa uniform, Caitlin Clark has done it all.  Earlier this season against Northern Iowa, she passed former standout center Megan Gustafson as the program’s all-time...

Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker listens to a staffer during a spring football practice at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Iowa defensive coordinator wins Broyles Award, given to best assistant coach in college football

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor December 5, 2023

Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker has been named the Broyles Award winner, given to the best assistant coach in college football. After losing seven defensive starters from last year's squad,...

Iowa quarterback Joe Labas passes the ball during the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. Labas completed 14 passes for 139 yards. The Hawkeyes became the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl champions after defeating the Wildcats, 21-0.

Iowa football third-string quarterback Joe Labas enters transfer portal

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter December 5, 2023

Iowa second-year quarterback Joe Labas entered the NCAA transfer portal, it was announced on Tuesday, having not played one snap this season despite a struggling Iowa offense. Labas, a former four-star...