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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

Missouri offensive lineman Drake Heismeyer prepares to snap the ball during the TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Missouri at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-24.

Photos: 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl

Emma Calabro and Cody Blissett December 31, 2024

The Missouri Tigers defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 27-24 for the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. Missouri led in total yards with 376 over...

Iowa 149-pound Miguel Estrada wrestles Northern Iowa Connor Thorpe during session one of Soldier Salute at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. The tournament hosted men’s and women’s matches from top-ranked schools.

Photos: 2024 Soldier Salute

Isabella Tisdale, Visuals Editor December 30, 2024

  The Iowa Men’s and Women’s Wrestling teams competed in the 2024 Soldier Salute at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Sunday and Monday. Both teams placed first in their divisions following two...

Iowa band members march during the TransPerfect Music City Bowl Battle of the Bands between the Hawkeye Marching Band and Marching Mizzou on Broadway Street in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. The opposing team’s bands flooded the streets to play fight songs and other tunes. The Iowa Hawkeyes and Missouri Tigers will face off in the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Monday, Dec. 30, at Nissan Stadium.

Photos: 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl Battle of the Bands

Emma Calabro and Cody Blissett December 30, 2024

Hundreds of fans gathered on Broadway Street Sunday night in downtown Nashville to watch the Music City Bowl Battle of the Bands competition between Hawkeye Marching Band, Marching Mizzou, and their spirit...

Iowa cheer members perform during the TransPerfect Music City Bowl Hawkeye Huddle at the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. The Huddle was sponsored by the I-Club, Office of Alumni Engagement, and the Iowa Swarm Collective. Hundreds of fans gathered for music, refreshments, and guest speakers Gary Dolphin, Beth Goetz, and Pat Angerer. The Iowa Hawkeyes and Missouri Tigers will face off in the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Monday, Dec. 30, at Nissan Stadium.

Photos: 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl Hawkeye Huddle

Emma Calabro and Cody Blissett December 30, 2024

Hundreds of fans gathered at the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown Hotel for a Hawkeye Huddle on Sunday, Dec. 29. The Huddle was sponsored by the I-Club, Office of Alumni Engagement, and the Iowa Swarm...

Pedestrians walk by Tin Roof during an Iowa Women’s Basketball watch party at the Tin Roof in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. Hundreds of Hawkeye fans gathered to watch Iowa face Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, resulting in an 84-63 victory.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball watch party in Nashville

Emma Calabro and Cody Blissett December 30, 2024

Dozens of fans gathered at Tin Roof on Broadway in Nashville, Tenn., to watch a women's basketball game between Iowa and Purdue that took place at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 29. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz listens to a question during a press conference in the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. Head coaches Kirk Ferentz and Eliah Drinkwitz, as well as both team's defensive and offensive coordinators, spoke about the game and answered questions from the media. The Iowa Hawkeyes and Missouri Tigers will face off in the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Monday, Dec. 30, at Nissan Stadium.

Photos: 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl head coach-coordinator conference

Emma Calabro and Cody Blissett December 30, 2024

A press conference for the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl was held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville Tenn., on Sunday, Dec. 29. Head coaches Kirk Ferentz and Eliah...

Missouri players take a water break during a Missouri football practice at the Multipurpose Facility at Vanderbilt University in Nashville Tenn., on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. The Iowa Hawkeyes and Missouri Tigers will face off in the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Monday, Dec. 30, at Nissan Stadium.

Photos: 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl Missouri football practice

Cody Blissett and Emma Calabro December 28, 2024

Missouri held a practice at the Multipurpose Facility at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., on Saturday. The No. 23 Missouri Tigers will close their season with their 38th bowl appearance. Facing...

An official observes Missouri offensive lineman Curtis Peagler during a chicken wing contests team welcome party at Category 10 in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. Peagler finished with the most wings eaten. The Iowa Hawkeyes and Missouri Tigers will face off in the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Monday, Dec. 30, at Nissan Stadium.

Photos: 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl Team Welcome Party

Emma Calabro and Cody Blissett December 28, 2024

Teams, staff, and family gathered at Category 10 in Nashville, Tenn, for a Team Welcome Party on Friday night, Dec. 27. The event had food and featured a finish-the-lyric contest along with a hot chicken...

Players and staff make their way to the Ensworths Turf Field and Track during an Iowa football practice at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. The Iowa Hawkeyes and Missouri Tigers will face off in the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Monday, Dec. 30, at Nissan Stadium.

Photos: 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl Iowa football practice and interviews

Emma Calabro and Cody Blissett December 27, 2024

Iowa held a practice at the Ensworths Turf Field and Track in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday. After the practice, Iowa football players and special teams coordinator LeVar Woods spoke with media members. Kaden...

Iowa 110-pound Valarie Solorio looks at McKendree University’s Samantha Miller during the 2024 NCC Open Tournament at the North Central College Recreation Center in Naperville, Ill, on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. Iowa finished second place just behind North Central with a team score of 148.5 points. Solorio finished in third place North Central’s Kendra Ryan.

Photos: No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling at North Central College Open Tournament

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor December 17, 2024

The No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling team finished second in the 2024 NCC Open tournament at the North Central College Recreation Center in Naperville, Ill. on Sunday. The tournament grew from 283 athletes...

Iowa State’s Milan Momcilovic brings the ball up the court during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Dec. 12, 2024. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 89-80.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs Iowa State

Jessy Lane, Photojournalist December 13, 2024

The Hawkeyes took on the Cyclones on Friday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in the annual Cy-Hawk matchup. After a close, hard-fought game, the Cyclones pulled ahead for a win over the Hawks, 89-80. Both...

Addison O’Grady and Audi Crooks jump for the ball during the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series, a basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 75-69.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball vs. Iowa State

Emma Calabro and Jessy Lane December 12, 2024

The Iowa women’s basketball team took on the Iowa State Cyclones in the annual Cy-Hawk matchup at sold-out Carver-Hakweye Arena on Wednesday Night. The game was a hard fought battle between the Cyclones...