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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

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The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

Three tickets will run in this year’s UISG election

Rylee Wilson, Kate Pixley, and Andy Mitchell March 24, 2019

The campaign for next year’s University of Iowa Student Government members has begun. Three tickets kicked off their campaigns March 24 at Iowa City restaurants: Inspire UI, Ignite Iowa, and UI Charge....

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer (3) and Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle (22) celebrate during the Iowa/Mercer NCAA Tournament first round women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena  on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears, 66-61.

Iowa women advance to Sweet 16 with win over Missouri

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 24, 2019

It was a slow start for the Iowa women’s basketball team against Missouri. Missouri took a quick 12-6 lead right out of gate, but the Hawkeyes kept the pressure on and pulled out a 68-52 victory over...

Iowa forward Luka Garza waits for a free-throw during the NCAA game against Cincinnati at Nationwide Arena on Friday March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72.

Iowa’s comeback bid against Tennessee falls short

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 24, 2019

Iowa put Tennessee on upset alert after a colossal second-half comeback but fell short to the Volunteers in overtime, 83-77. Iowa trailed 49-28 at halftime, but thanks to a renewed aggressiveness, solid...

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener dribbles the ball during the Iowa basketball practice at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on Thursday, March 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes will compete against the Cincinnati Bearcats tomorrow in the NCAA Tournament.

Hawkeyes reminisce on March Madness memories

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 21, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio – In the middle of March when Ryan Kriener was growing up, he could always be found at his parents’ March Madness parties. With wings and other popular sports snacks surrounding,...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon attempts a 3-pointer during the Iowa/Illinois Big Ten Tournament men's basketball game in the United Center in Chicago on Thursday, March 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 83-62.

Hawkeyes prepping for Cincinnati in return to NCAA Tournament

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 18, 2019

The Iowa men’s basketball team could watch this year’s Selection Show with a little more excitement on Sunday. After a two-year hiatus from the NCAA Tournament, the Hawkeyes sat in their black and...

Iowa forward Luka Garza drives to the basket during the Iowa/Michigan Big Ten Tournament men's basketball game in the United Center in Chicago on Friday, March 15, 2019. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 74-53.

Iowa draws 10 seed, faces 7-seed Cincinnati in NCAA Tournament

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 17, 2019

On Sunday, Iowa drew a 10 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Heading to Columbus, Ohio, the Hawkeyes will take on the 7-seed Cincinnati Bearcats. Iowa (22-11) will face Cincinnati (28-6) on Friday. The...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon looks to pass the ball during the Iowa/Michigan Big Ten Tournament men's basketball game in the United Center in Chicago on Friday, March 15, 2019. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 74-53. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hensley: Iowa needs more Jordan Bohannon going forward

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 16, 2019

CHICAGO – Jordan Bohannon, arguably one of the best shooters in the country – let alone the Big Ten – finished with just two field goal attempts in Iowa’s 74-53 loss to Michigan on Friday. Bohannon’s...

Iowa forward Luka Garza attempts a shot over Michigan forward Ignas Bradzeikis during the Iowa/Michigan Big Ten Tournament men's basketball game in the United Center in Chicago on Friday, March 15, 2019. The Wolverines lead the Hawkeyes, 40-27, at the half.

Iowa goes cold from 3 in loss to Michigan

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 15, 2019

CHICAGO – Iowa couldn’t miss from behind the 3-point line in its 83-62 win over Illinois in its first game of the Big Ten Tournament. Its 12-of-23 mark from deep was enough to send the Illini back...

Iowa forward Nicholas Baer (51) attempts a 3-pointer during the Iowa/Illinois Big Ten Tournament men's basketball game in the United Center in Chicago on Thursday, March 14, 2019. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Baer leads Hawkeyes in his last Big Ten Tournament

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 15, 2019

The 2019 Big Ten Tournament is Nicholas Baer’s last, and in Iowa’s first 83-62 win over Illinois on Thursday, he played like he never wanted it to end. The lone Hawkeye senior dropped 17 points...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp shoots a 3-point shot during the Iowa/Illinois men's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, January 20, 2019.

Hawkeyes down Illini in Big Ten Tournament opener

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 14, 2019

CHICAGO – Iowa snapped a four-game losing streak on Thursday, topping Illinois, 83-62, in its first game of the Big Ten Tournament. The Hawkeyes extended their stay in Chicago by knocking down the...