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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 130-pound Lily Luft shows off the tigerhawk 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 first-year wrestler Lilly Luft inspired by late brother

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter November 14, 2023

The Iowa women’s wrestling program took the mat on Nov. 4 for the first time in program history. Iowa is the first Power Five university to implement a women’s wrestling team, and others are...

Iowa pitcher Brody Brecht throws a ball during a baseball game between Iowa and Ohio State at Duane Banks Field on Friday, May 5, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 16-9.

Iowa baseball pitcher Brody Brecht signs NIL deal with Rapsodo

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 14, 2023

Iowa right-handed pitcher Brody Brecht was one of five college baseball players to ink an NIL deal with Rapsodo, according to a release by the company Tuesday morning. Rapsodo is a sports technology...

Kiana Shevling-Major speaks during a University of Iowa Democrats meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023.

University Democrats at Iowa faces leadership changes, meeting with IDP Chair Rita Hart

Natalie Miller, Politics Reporter November 13, 2023

Leaders from the University Democrats at Iowa student organization will meet with Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart this week following a dispute over an Instagram post by the UI Democrats that...

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Hawkeye Gold to Golden Bachelor: Gerry Turner recalls time at UI

Grace Olson, News Reporter November 13, 2023

Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner has been sporting the University of Iowa’s Black and Gold for over 50 years. In an interview with The Daily Iowan, Turner talked about growing up in Iowa and attending...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras looks to the sidelines during a spring football practice at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras enters NCAA transfer portal

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 13, 2023

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras entered the transfer portal, first reported by On3 Sports on Monday. Petras suffered a shoulder injury in last season's game against Nebraska and has not played a...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark signs merchandise for fans after 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. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hokies, 80-76.

Caitlin Clark becomes Iowa women’s basketball’s all-time leading scorer but prioritizes the win

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor November 12, 2023

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — When Caitlin Clark scored her 2,807th point of her career against Northern Iowa on Sunday, she wasn’t thinking about the fact that she had just surpassed Megan Gustafson to...

The Iowa bench cheers during a women’s basketball game between No. 7 Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 91-61.

No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball pounds Northern Iowa behind second-half shooting adjustments

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor November 12, 2023

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — The No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball team pounded the Northern Iowa Panthers, 94-53, in front of the first-ever sold-out crowd at the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The...

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...

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 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...

Rutgers quarterback Evan Simon lunges away from Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins to avoid a safety during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J., on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 27-10. Higgins had five total tackles.

Live updates | No. 22 Iowa football returns to Kinnick Stadium, hosts Rutgers

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor November 11, 2023

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The No. 22 Iowa football team is back in action at Kinnick Stadium to host Rutgers with kickoff set for 2:40 p.m. The Hawkeyes, now 7-2 overall, are coming off of a 10-7 win...