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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

Big Ten Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren addresses reporters regarding the cancellation of the 2020 Big Ten men's basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren calls moving to conference-only fall seasons the ‘next logical step’

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 9, 2020

Kevin Warren officially took over as the Commissioner of the Big Ten Conference Jan. 1, 2020, after Jim Delaney retired. It's been a hectic first year on the job. Warren has been forced to guide...

Iowa setter Brie Orr serves the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Washington at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Huskies, 3-1.

Opinion | If capacity is limited at Kinnick, other sports provide alternatives for fans

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter June 21, 2020

I am not a fortune teller, but I can tell you that the fall athletic season experience for fans at Iowa will look different. With social distancing guidelines recommended across campus when feasible,...

Iowa forward Maddy Murphy steals the ball during a field hockey game between Iowa and Duke at Grant Field on Sunday, September 15, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Blue Devils, 2-1 after two overtime periods.

Iowa field hockey’s successful run likely to continue next season

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter June 14, 2020

Iowa has a successful field hockey tradition, and in recent years the Hawkeyes have again become one of the best programs in the country. Though the Hawkeye field hockey team has historically been...

Iowa midfielder Katie Birch looks to pass during a field hockey match between Iowa and California on Friday, September 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears, 4-2.

Field hockey named DI’s Women’s Team of the Year

Robert Read, Sports Editor March 30, 2020

After a conference title, a Big Ten Tournament championship, and a trip to the Elite Eight, Iowa field hockey is The Daily Iowan’s 2019-20 Women’s Team of the Year. The 2019 season was promising...

Iowa midfielder Sofie Stribos runs with the ball during a field hockey game between Iowa and Duke at Grant Field on Sunday, September 15, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Blue Devils, 2-1 after two overtime periods.

Field hockey falls to North Carolina in NCAA Tournament

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 17, 2019

A North Carolina goal by Feline Guenther, scored on a transition play in the 46th minute of action, proved to be the game-winning score and ultimately ended Iowa field hockey’s impressive season. The...

Iowa players celebrate their victory during a field hockey game between Iowa and Northwestern at Grant Field on Saturday Oct. 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 2-1.

Iowa field hockey hangs on to beat Duke in NCAA Tournament

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 15, 2019

The Hawkeyes are one step closer to a national championship. After a crushing loss earlier in the year at the hands of Duke, No. 6 Iowa defeated the eighth-ranked Blue Devils Friday afternoon in Chapel...

Iowa forward Maddy Murphy passes the ball during the Iowa field hockey match against Rutgers on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes beat the Scarlet Knights 2-1.

Field hockey out for revenge against Duke

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 14, 2019

Back on Sep. 15, Duke handed the Hawkeye field hockey team its second loss of the young season, defeating Iowa in heartbreaking fashion after the Blue Devils’ Hannah Miller scored a sudden-death goal...

Iowa midfielder Katie Birch looks to pass during a field hockey match between Iowa and California on Friday, September 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears, 4-2.

Strong, steady defense lifts Iowa field hockey as it heads to NCAA tournament

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 13, 2019

No team has scored more than three times in any game this season against the sixth-ranked Iowa field hockey team. That impressive statistic is due in part to the steady play of senior goalkeeper Leslie...

Iowa forward Maddy Murphy jumps to block a pass during a field hockey game between Iowa and Northwestern at Grant Field on Saturday Oct. 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 2-1.

Iowa field hockey wins Big Ten Tournament

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor November 10, 2019

The No. 2 seed Iowa field hockey team didn’t need more than 23 extra seconds after regulation ended to clinch the Big Ten Tournament title on Sunday, 1-0, against five-seeded Penn State. Freshman...

Iowa players celebrate a goal during a field hockey game between Iowa and Columbia at Grant Field on Sunday, September 8, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions, 3-1.

Iowa field hockey headed to Big Ten title game

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor November 9, 2019

For the second-straight year, Iowa field hockey is headed to the Big Ten title game. The No. 7 Hawkeyes defeated No. 14 Northwestern, 2-1, on Nov. 9 at the Penn State Field Hockey Complex. The seventh-seeded...

Iowa forward Leah Zellner keeps the ball away from a Northwestern player during a field hockey game between Iowa and Northwestern at Grant Field on Saturday Oct. 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 2-1.

Field hockey advances to Big Ten semifinals

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor November 7, 2019

The second-seeded Iowa field hockey team downed seventh-seeded Ohio State 4-1 on Thursday in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal. With the win, the Hawkeyes advance to the conference tournament semifinals...

Iowa forward Maddy Murphy shoots toward the goal, scoring the winning point of the field hockey game between Iowa and Northwestern at Grant Field on Saturday Oct. 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 2-1.

Iowa field hockey’s journey back to the Big Ten Championship begins

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor November 6, 2019

Last season, Iowa field hockey entered the Big Ten Tournament as the No. 6 seed and made its way to the championship. This year, as the co-Big Ten regular season champions, the Hawkeyes aren’t underdogs. To...

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