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Iowa’s Marisa Schmidt prepares to hit the ball during a tennis match between No. 31 Iowa and No. 22 UCLA at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Friday, April 11, 2025. The Bruins defeated the Hawkeyes 4-2. Schmidt’s singles match was left unfinished in game four against Elise Wagle.
Iowa No. 2 197-pound Stephen Buchanan enters the mat during finals of the NCAA Men's Wrestling Championship at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa on Saturday, March. 22, 2025. Buchanan defeated Penn States Josh Barr 5-2, crowning the Hawkeye as a NCAA Champion.
Newly hired Iowa Men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum speaks at a press conference at Carver Hawkeye area on March 25, 2025. McCollum is an Iowa City native and held previous coaching jobs at Northwest Missouri State and Drake. His coaching record is 426–95. Wyatt Goodale Daily Iowan.
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Football
The NCAA logo is seen during a tennis match between No. 31 Iowa and No. 22 UCLA at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Friday, April 11, 2025.
Point/Counterpoint | Should college transfers sit out for a year?
Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan throws the ball during a game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 40-14.
Iowa football quarterback Brendan Sullivan enters transfer portal
Newly hired Iowa Men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum shakes hands after a press conference at Carver Hawkeye area on March 25, 2025. McCollum is an Iowa City native and held previous coaching jobs at Northwest Missouri State and Drake. His coaching record is 426–95. Wyatt Goodale Daily Iowan.
McCollum’s style bares striking resemblance to Ferentz
Iowa coaching staff Levar Woods, Tim Lester, and Kirk Ferentz, watch 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.
Iowa football notebook | Kirk Ferentz discusses opening of spring practice
Iowa linebacker Nick Jackson embraces Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins after his interception during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md. on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. Higgins had the most tackles with eight. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 29-13.
Iowa football’s coaching and defensive system not lost on its draft prospects
Wrestling
Iowa 160-pound No. 1 Kennedy Blades has her hand raised after defeating Colorado Mesa University Gretchen Donally during session two of the National College Women’s Wrestling Championship at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, March 7, 2025. 2025 marks the last year before Iowa transitions to the NCAA tournament with it’s first year sanctioned being 2026.
Iowa standout women’s wrestler Kennedy Blades named 2025 USA Wrestling Women’s College Wrestler of the Year
Iowa No.11 285-pound Ben Kueter walks out to face Northwestern 285-pound Dirk Morley during a mens wrestling dual between the No.3 Iowa Hawkeyes and the Northwestern Wildcats at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 16. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 37-3 in a dominating performance, winning nine out of ten matches. Kueter defeated Morley 20-4.
Opinion | A look at where Iowa men’s wrestling is and where it’s going
The Iowa women’s wrestling cheers during a Iowa Duals II at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2024. Iowa defeated Augustana College and no. 4 Grand Valley State, 44-1 and 35-7, respectively.
Opinion | Iowa women’s wrestling is a dynasty in the making
A referee holds up Iowa No. 2 197-pound Stephen Buchanans hand after defeating Penn State No. 4 Josh Barr during finals of the NCAA Men's Wrestling Championship at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, March. 22, 2025. The NCAA Championships ended with Penn States fourth consecutive victory at 177.0, Nebraska in second 117.0, Oklahoma State in third 102.5, and Iowa in fourth 81.0.
How Iowa men’s wrestling helped Stephen Buchanan find his love for wrestling, capture national title
A referee holds up Iowa No. 2 197-pound Stephen Buchanans hand after defeating Penn State No. 4 Josh Barr during finals of the NCAA Men's Wrestling Championship at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, March. 22, 2025. The NCAA Championships ended with Penn States fourth consecutive victory at 177.0, Nebraska in second 117.0, Oklahoma State in third 102.5, and Iowa in fourth 81.0.
Iowa men’s wrestling leaves 2025 NCAA Championships with one champion and two runner-ups
Men's Basketball
Mar 21, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Robert Morris Colonials forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) plays the ball defense day Alabama Crimson Tide guard Chris Youngblood (8) in the second half during the NCAA Tournament First Round at Rocket Arena.
Iowa men’s basketball lands commitment from Alvaro Folgueiras
The NCAA logo is seen during a tennis match between No. 31 Iowa and No. 22 UCLA at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Friday, April 11, 2025.
Point/Counterpoint | Should college transfers sit out for a year?
Mar 11, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas State Wildcats guard Brendan Hausen (11) shoots the ball over Arizona State Sun Devils guard Amier Ali (5) during the first half at T-Mobile Center.
Kansas State transfer Brendan Hausen commits to Iowa men’s basketball
The teams make their way to their time-out huddles during a basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and The Michigan State Spartans at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes, 91-84.
Iowa men’s basketball hires Luke Barnwell as assistant coach
Newly hired Iowa Men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum shakes hands after a press conference at Carver Hawkeye area on March 25, 2025. McCollum is an Iowa City native and held previous coaching jobs at Northwest Missouri State and Drake. His coaching record is 426–95. Wyatt Goodale Daily Iowan.
McCollum’s style bares striking resemblance to Ferentz
Women's Basketball
Iowa guard Lucy Olsen exits the court following a basketball game between No. 11 Iowa and No. 14 Wisconsin at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 81-54. Olsen broke 2000 career points and finished the night with 19 points, going 3-4 on 3-point attempts.
Lucy Olsen drafted No. 23 overall by Washington Mystics in WNBA Draft
Iowa guard Lucy Olsen exits the court following a basketball game between No. 11 Iowa and No. 14 Wisconsin at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 81-54. Olsen broke 2000 career points and finished the night with 19 points, going 3-4 on 3-point attempts.
Photos: Iowa guard Lucy Olsen drafted to Washington Mystics in the 2025 WNBA Draft
Former Iowa guard Kate Martin hugs Iowa forward Jada Gyamfi during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and No. 4 Southern California at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. The sold-out game marked Iowa’s first Big Ten game against the Trojans and the retirement of the No. 22 for former Iowa guard Caitlin Clark. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 76-69.
Fans flocked to Coralville food pantry to meet former Hawkeye Kate Martin and coach Jan Jensen
Iowa assistant coach Raina Harmon instructs players during an Iowa women’s basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye arena in Iowa City on Wednesday Nov, 13, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated Toledo 94-57.
Iowa women’s basketball assistant coach Raina Harmon named head coach at Florida Gulf Coast
Iowa head coach Jan Jensen observes a NCAA Tournament Second Round game between the No. 6 Iowa Hawkeyes and the No. 3 Oklahoma Sooners at Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla., on Monday, March 24, 2025. The Sooners defeated the Hawkeyes 96-62.
Iowa women’s basketball head coach Jan Jensen named Spalding Maggie Dixon NCAA Division I Rookie Coach of the Year
Iowa Heartlanders
Iowa forward Zach White carries the puck up the ice during a hockey match between Iowa and Wheeling at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. The Nailers defeated the Heartlanders, 6-4.
Zach White: The Iowa Heartlanders’ determined, unselfish forward
Iowa Heartlanders notebook | Franchise emphasizing defense in search of first road win
Iowa Heartlanders defenseman Kevin McKernan providing veteran presence
Iowa Heartlanders down Cincinnati Cyclones in overtime thriller
Photos: Iowa Heartlanders hockey vs. Cincinnati Cyclones
Swimming
University of Iowa swimmers await the start of the Hawkeye Invitational Meet at the University of Iowa Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Iowa competed against Kansas, Nebraska, Northern Iowa, San Diego State, Arkansas, Colorado State, Illinois, and Iowa State. Iowa finished fifth overall with 879 points and three champions.
From reinstating to rebuilding | How the Iowa women’s swimming and diving team carries on a legacy
Iowa’s Olivia Swalley talks introduction to swimming, importance of swim caps
Four Iowa divers qualify for NCAA Zone Diving Championships
Iowa women’s swim and dive team secures second place, shatters records at Hawkeye Invitational
Photos: 2023 Swim and Dive Hawkeye Invitational
Women's Gymnastics
A foam pit and balance beams are seen during the grand opening ceremony of the Nagle-Duda Gymnastic & Spirit Squads Training Center in Iowa City on Thursday, April 10, 2025. The facility was finished in 2024 and sits across the street from the women’s soccer facility on Prairie Meadow Drive.
Iowa continues to invest in women’s gymnastics
UI athletics dedicates Nagle-Duda Gymnastics & Spirit Squads Training Center
Iowa women’s gymnastics closes season out at NCAA Regional in Tuscaloosa
Iowa women’s gymnastics flies high with boost from Emily Erb
Iowa first-year gymnast Auriéle Tran continues stellar freshman campaign against Iowa State
Pregame
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Pregame: Before the Kickoff - Iowa Hawkeye Football vs #3 Ohio State Buckeyes
Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill passes the pall during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. The Wolverines lead the Hawkeyes, 10-0, after the first half. Hill totaled 120 passing yards and was sacked four times.
Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore sacks Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill to end the game during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 26-0. Moore had one tackle.
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