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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 guard Connor McCaffery holds the ball on the sidelines o the court in the final 1.6 seconds of a game on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Ill. The Hawkeyes lost to the Fighting Illini, 76-78.

Multi-sport athlete Connor McCaffery waiting to get back to work

Robert Read, Sports Editor April 16, 2020

As a multi-sport athlete who can be seen in the outfield for the Iowa baseball team after he finishes his season as a starter for the Hawkeye men’s basketball team, Connor McCaffery doesn't typically...

Players prepare to take the field during the baseball game against Nebraska at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, April 21, 2019. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-2.

Spring-sport athletes to receive extra year of eligibility, winter-sport athletes denied

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor March 30, 2020

It's been a tough and unprecedented time for student-athletes who compete at the Division I level. On Monday, some received some good news while others did not. The NCAA Division I Council approved...

Iowa head coach Rick Heller watches the game from third base during a baseball game between Iowa and Grand View on March 3, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings 15-2. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan)

Heller details Iowa baseball’s canceled season

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor March 26, 2020

Thursday was supposed to be a joyous day for baseball fans across the country. March 26 marked Opening Day for Major League Baseball, the first action in nearly five months. Instead, Iowa baseball head...

Iowas Ryan Kriener looks to pass the ball past Illinois forward Kipper Nichols during a game on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Ill. The Hawkeyes lost to the Fighting Illini, 76-78.

Hawkeye student-athletes react to season cancellations

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor March 12, 2020

The NCAA and Big Ten's decision to cancel winter and spring sports for the remainder of the season has sent shock waves throughout the sports world. The student-athletes involved are at the center...

University of Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta dresses Faculty Senate members during a Faculty Senate meeting on Oct. 29, 2019.

Big Ten to conduct winter and spring sporting events without fans

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor March 11, 2020

The Big Ten Conference announced Wednesday evening that fans will not be granted entry to any of its remaining 2020 winter or spring events. Those granted access include student-athletes, coaches,...

Iowa right handed pitcher Hunter Lee pitches during a baseball game between Iowa and Grand View at Duane Banks Field on March 3, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings 15-2.

Iowa baseball flies past Kansas at Duane Banks Field

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter March 10, 2020

A sure way to win a baseball game is to have reliable hitting and pitching. Against Kansas on Tuesday, the Hawkeyes did just that in an 8-0 victory. It started with some nice situational pitching...

Iowa right handed pitcher Hunter Lee pitches during a baseball game between Iowa and Grand View at Duane Banks Field on March 3, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings 15-2.

Hawkeye baseball prepares for first double midweek

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor March 9, 2020

Iowa has played dominant baseball at times this season, and a lot of it came just last weekend. The Hawkeyes downed Western Michigan, 10-0, in seven innings on March 6 thanks to the mercy rule,...

Iowa pitcher Trenton Wallace takes his turn on the mound during a game against Ontario at Duane Banks Field on Friday, September 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Jays  30-6 in 14 innings.

Hawkeyes bring heat to Sunshine State

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter March 8, 2020

Iowa baseball has been on a roll of late. In their last four games, the Hawkeyes have scored 51 runs. Iowa kicked off the offensive onslaught in their home-opener at Duane Banks Field Mar. 3. Iowa blew...

Iowa infielder Brendan Sher slides into third during a baseball game between Iowa and Grand View at Duane Banks Field on March 3, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings 15-2.

Iowa baseball looks to keep momentum going in Florida

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor March 5, 2020

Iowa baseball finds itself heading to Florida this weekend for the second time this season. But this time around, they have a lot more momentum. The Hawkeyes are coming off back-to-back come-from-behind...

Iowa head coach Rick Heller watches the game from third base during a baseball game between Iowa and Grand View on March 3, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings 15-2. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan)

Heller secures 900th win as Hawkeyes down Vikings

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor March 3, 2020

Rick Heller knows how to win. Hawkeye baseball’s head man is one of four coaches with at least 200 wins at Iowa, and he has posted six-straight 30-win seasons — which marks the Hawkeyes’ longest...

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