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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Kentucky running back La’Vell Wright first bumps wide receiver Trey Dennis during a Kentucky practice before the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl matchup against Iowa at Celebration High School in Orlando, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. The Wildcats rushed for 2,473 yards during the season. In comparison, Iowa rushed for 1,558 yards and lost leading running back Tyler Goodson to the NFL draft process.

Photos: Kentucky 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl open practice

Jerod Ringwald and Grace Smith December 29, 2021

The No. 22 Kentucky Wildcats hosted an open practice on Wednesday, Dec. 29, at Celebration High School in Orlando, Fla. ahead of its matchup with No. 15 Iowa in the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl.  The Wildcats...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz answers questions during a press conference for the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl between Iowa and Kentucky at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. Ferentz discussed the quarterback situation for Saturday’s game. “I think we have pretty much made our mind up on what we are going to do on Saturday.” Ferentz did not specify a starter.

Photos: 2022 Citrus Bowl player-coordinator press conference

Grace Smith and Jerod Ringwald December 29, 2021

A player-coordinator press conference for the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl was held at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz, running...

The Iowa bench celebrates after Iowa scores during a basketball game between Iowa and Southeastern Louisiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions 93-62.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Southeastern Louisiana

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist December 22, 2021

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Southeastern Louisiana Lions, 93-62, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. Iowa forward Keegan Murray led the team in points with 20 and led in...

Iowas Spencer Lee wrestles North Carolina States Jakob Camacho during the red pool championship match-up of the National Collegiate Duals between Iowa and North Carolina State at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, FL on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. Lee defeated Camacho by decision 6-1. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolfpack 19-15.

Photos: No. 1 Iowa wrestling at 2021 Journeymen Wrestling Collegiate Duals day two

Ryan Adams, Photojournalist December 21, 2021

The No.  1 ranked University of Iowa. wrestling team defeated No. 5 ranked North Carolina State at Raider Arena on the campus of Northwest Florida State University on Tuesday, Dec. 21. The Iowa Hawkeyes...

IUPUI guard Rachel McLimore drives to the basket during a women’s basketball game between No. 15 Iowa and Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. The Jaguars defeated the Hawkeyes 74-73. McLimore had a total of 19 points.

Photos: No. 15 Iowa women’s basketball vs. IUPUI

Grace Smith, Photo Editor December 21, 2021

The Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Jaguars defeated the No. 15 ranked Iowa Hawkeyes, 74-73, in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. Iowa led in points during the first...

Iowas No. 1 ranked 125-pound Spencer Lee walks off the mat following a match during the first day of the National Collegiate Duals at Raider Arena at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, FL on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. Cassioppi won via injury default. The Hawkeyes defeated Central Michigan 44-0 and Lehigh 28-7.

Photos: No. 1 Iowa wrestling at 2021 Journeymen Wrestling Collegiate Duals day one

Jenna Galligan and Ryan Adams December 21, 2021

The No. 1 ranked University of Iowa wrestling team defeated No. 17 Lehigh and Central Michigan at Raider Arena on the campus of Northwest Florida State University on Monday, Dec. 20.  Iowa’s...

Iowa huddles up after a win during a women’s basketball game between No. 14 Iowa and Central Florida in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. After being asked about coaching against a former Hawkeye, Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder expressed love for former Iowa players. “But we also like to send them home with an L,” Bluder said after the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Knights, 69-61.

Photos: No. 14 Iowa women’s basketball vs. UCF

Jerod Ringwald, Photo Editor December 18, 2021

Iowa women’s basketball defeated the University of Central Florida in Carver-Hawkeye Arena, 69-61. The Knights held opponents on average to under 50 points entering the contest.   The Hawkeyes won...

Emma Gordon leads the women’s one-mile run early during the Jimmy Grant Invitational meet at the Iowa Recreation Building in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Members of Drake, Northern Illinois, Northern Iowa, Iowa and Wisconsin were featured at the meet.

Photos: Jimmy Grant Invitational track & field meet

Gabby Drees and Braden Ersnt December 12, 2021

The University of Iowa Hawkeyes Track and Field team hosted teams consisting of Northern Illinois, Northern Iowa, Drake, Wisconsin and unattached competitors on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. The teams competed...

Iowa State forward Aljaž Kung celebrates during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and No. 17 Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum in Ames on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. Kung finished with 7 points helping the Cyclones defeat the Hawkeyes, 73-53. (Dimia Burrell/The Daily Iowan)

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. No. 17 Iowa State

Dimia Burrell, Photojournalist December 10, 2021

The No. 17 Iowa State Cyclones hosted the Iowa Hawkeyes at Hilton Coliseum on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. The Cyclones improved to 9-0 after defeating the Hawkeyes, 73-53. Last year the Hawkeyes defeated...

A referee drops the puck during a face-off at a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and Toledo Walleye at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. The Walleye defeated the Heartlanders 4-0.

Photos: Iowa Heartlanders vs. Toledo Walleye

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist December 9, 2021

The Iowa Heartlanders lost to the Toledo Walleye, 4-0, at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. This brought the Heartlanders to a 5-12 record on the season. Heartlanders head coach Gerry...

Iowa State celebrates their win after a women’s basketball game between No. 12 Iowa and No. 15 Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa, on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes 77-70. Iowa State is now 9-1.

Photos: No. 12 Iowa women’s basketball vs. No. 15 Iowa State

Grace Smith, Photo Editor December 8, 2021

The No. 15 Iowa State Cyclones defeated the No. 12 Iowa Hawkeyes, 77-70, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa, on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. This is Iowa's first loss against Iowa State in five years. Iowa...

Illinois guard Trent Frazier jumps to pass the ball past Iowa forward Kris Murray during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. Frazier gave the Illini two assists.The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 87-83.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Illinois

Jerod Ringwald, Photo Editor December 6, 2021

Iowa returned to Carver-Hawkeye Arena to play Illinois on Monday, Dec. 6. Illinois defeated Iowa, 87-83. Illinois out-rebounded Iowa, 52-23, on their way to a victory. Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery...

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