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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa men’s gymnastics prepares for Senior Night, women hit the road

Iowa men’s gymnastics prepares for Senior Night, women hit the road

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter March 15, 2019

The Iowa men’s gymnastics team moved up two spots in the rankings to No. 8 after defeating No. 3 Michigan last week, and the Hawkeyes will try to keep rolling against No. 9 Ohio State on March 16. Moving...

Iowa gymnast Bennet Huang celebrates after dismounting the pommel horse during a gymnastics meet against Minnesota and Illinois-Chicago on Saturday, Feb 2, 2019. The Golden Gophers won the meet with a total score of 406.400 with the Hawkeyes scoring 401.600 and the Flames scoring 355.750.

Iowa men’s gymnastics scores upset over No. 3 Michigan

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter March 10, 2019

The Iowa men’s gymnastics team picked up an upset while the GymHawks finished second in a triangular over the weekend. Going up against No. 3 Michigan, the men’s team worked hard to make its mark....

Iowa gymnastics coach Larrisa Libby talks to Iowa gymnast Erin Castle during the floor event at a meet against Rutgers on Saturday, January 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 194.575 to 191.675.

GymHawks try to keep high scores coming

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter March 7, 2019

The GymHawks hit an all-time high score for Iowa women’s gymnastics at the Big Five Meet on Feb. 22. With a mark of 196.450, the team had much to be excited about. However, the excitement didn’t end...

Addison Chung competes on the pommel horse during the meet against Nebraska at the UI Field House on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Chung took home a career best on this event with a 13.300. Iowa took the victory with a score of 406.500 over Nebraska with a score of 403.550.

Iowa men’s gymnastics completes return home with win over No. 7 Nebraska

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 3, 2019

Both Iowa gymnastics teams were back to competing at home, but only one could pull out a win. The Hawkeye men picked up a 406.700-403.550 victory over No. 7 Nebraska, but the Iowa women fell to Iowa...

Iowa gymnast Nicole Chow performs on the uneven bars during a gymnastics meet against Rutgers on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 194.575 to 191.675.

GymHawks prep for Senior Night

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor February 28, 2019

Both Iowa gymnastics teams are back home, with the women hosting Iowa State on March 1 and the men facing Nebraska on March 2. It’s a big day for the GymHawks. The five seniors on the team — Nicole...

Iowas Clair Kaji performs on the beam during the Iowa/Ohio State gymnastics meet in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018. The GymHawks defeated the Buckeyes, 195.725 to 195.300, to win their home opener. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

GymHawks take the gold at Big Five Meet

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter February 25, 2019

Traveling to Toledo, Ohio, over the weekend, the Iowa women’s gymnastics team took the competition by storm at the Big Five Meet. The GymHawks won the meet with 196.450 points, beating their previous...

Iowa gymnast Nicole Chow performs on the uneven bars during a gymnastics meet against Rutgers on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 194.575 to 191.675.

GymHawks face midseason competition

Sydney Becker, Sports Reporter February 21, 2019

Tought day for Hawkeye swimmers FB: Hawkeye women’s swimming and diving faced tough competition in their second day at the Big Ten Championships. Junior Hannah Burvill and sophomore Jayah Mathews...

Iowa Gymnast Clair Kaji performs on the balance beam during a gymnastics meet against Rutgers on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 194.575 to 191.675.

GymHawks lose another close matchup

Jess Westendorf, Sports Reporter February 18, 2019

The Iowa women’s gymnastics team recorded a new season-high team score, but fell to Illinois 195.650 – 195.400 in a close match-up on Feb. 16, while the men sent three athletes to Las Vegas for the...

Judges watch Iowa gymnast Bennet Huang perform on the floor during a gymnastics meet against Minnesota and Illinois-Chicago on Saturday, Feb 2, 2019. The Golden Gophers won the meet with a total score of 406.400 with the Hawkeyes scoring 401.600 and the Flames scoring 355.750.

Iowa gymnastics set for separate battles

Jess Westendorf, Sports Reporter February 14, 2019

The 10th-ranked Iowa men’s gymnastics program will get a week off to prepare for its next meet, with three Hawkeyes traveling to Las Vegas this weekend to compete in the Winter Cup. Iowa will...

Iowa gymnast Rogelio Vazquez performs on the parallel bars during a gymnastics meet against Minnesota and Illinois-Chicago on Saturday, Feb 2, 2019. The Golden Gophers won the meet with a total score of 406.400 with the Hawkeyes scoring 401.600 and the Flames scoring 355.750.

Iowa gymnastics falls short in weekend meets

Jess Westendorf, Sports Reporter February 10, 2019

The Iowa men’s and women’s gymnastics teams both teams fell short of victories this weekend. The men’s team hosted top-ranked Oklahoma in Carver-Hawkeye on Saturday. The Hawkeyes fell short with...

Hawkeye members Jake Brodarzon, Nick Merryman, and Dylan Ellsworth put chalk on the parallel bars before they compete during mens gymnastics Iowa vs. Penn State and Arizona State on March 3, 2018 at Carver Hawkeye Arena.

Hawkeye gymnastics in full swing at home and road

Jess Westendorf, Sports Reporter February 7, 2019

Iowa gymnastics is in full swing this weekend. The men’s gymnastics team is facing off against No. 1 Oklahoma in Carver Hawkeye, while the women’s gymnastics team heads to Ann Arbor to take on No....

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