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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 Luka Garza reaches for the ball during the NCAA game against Cincinnati at Nationwide Arena on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72.

Garza’s effort shines for Hawkeye basketball

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 23, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Luka Garza was seemingly born to play basketball. Whether it was from asking his daycare provider to turn basketball on the TV, watching cassette tapes, or imitating moves on a mini...

Iowa’s 157-pound Kaleb Young wrestles Michigan’s Alec Pantaleo during the fifth session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Pantaleo won by decision, 6-2.

What happened, what’s next: NCAA Wrestling Championships Session 5

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 23, 2019

PITTSBURGH – The Hawkeyes have only one match remaining, and it’s the big one. Before Spencer Lee takes the mat to close out Iowa’s run at the NCAA Championships, take a look back on what his...

Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee wrestles Oklahoma State’s Nicholas Piccininni during the fourth session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Friday, March 22, 2019. Lee won by decision, 11-4.

Spencer Lee, from heartbreak to the NCAA Finals

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 22, 2019

According to Spencer Lee, the last time he was pinned was when he was nine years old. And then, on Feb. 24, Nick Piccininni pinned Lee in 4:55 to open Iowa’s final regular season dual meet at Oklahoma...

Iowa’s 141-pound Max Murin wrestles Nebraska’s Chad Red during the fourth session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Friday, March 22, 2019. Red won by decision, 4-1.

What happened, what’s next: NCAA Wrestling Championships Session 4

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 22, 2019

PITTSBURGH – The Hawkeyes crowned four more All-Americans in the fourth session of NCAAs. Spencer Lee began the night with a bid to the finals on Saturday, and the rest of the Hawkeyes followed him...

Then-U.S. Senate candidate Joni Ernst delivers a speech at the Johnson County Republican headquarters in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 3, 2014.

Iowa’s congressional delegation reacts to Hawkeye hoops success in NCAAs

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor March 22, 2019

Iowa men's and women's basketball both came out on top of their first-round NCAA matches on Friday, and several members of Iowa's congressional delegation took to Twitter to congratulate the Hawkeye State's...

Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee defeats Oklahoma State’s Nicholas Piccininni during the fourth session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Friday, March 22, 2019. Lee won by decision, 11-4, and earned a spot in the finals of his weight class.

Lee claims NCAA Wrestling Championship Finals bid

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 22, 2019

Spencer Lee dominated, 11-4, against his No. 2-seed opponent, Nick Piccininni (Oklahoma State), for a bid to the NCAA Championship Finals. Lee started out the match on top, 2-0, with a takedown. Piccininni...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer (3) and Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle (22) celebrate during the Iowa/Mercer NCAA Tournament first round women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena  on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears, 66-61.

Iowa women set to take on Missouri in second round

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 22, 2019

After a 77-76 overtime win over Drake,  Missouri will be Iowa women's basketball’s next opponent in the Round of 32 on March 24. The Tigers were led by Sophie Cunningham Friday, putting up 21 points,...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp reacts to an Iowa basket during the NCAA game against Cincinnati at Nationwide Arena on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72.

Hawkeyes react to NCAA Tournament win over Cincinnati

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 22, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Iowa men's basketball picked up a first-round NCAA Tournament win with a 79-72 victory over No. 7 seed Cincinnati on Friday. Outside of Nicholas Baer, it was the rest of the team's...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer attempts a basket during the Iowa/Mercer NCAA Tournament first round women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena  on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears, 66-61.

Hawkeyes’ 1-2 scoring punch leads Iowa past Mercer

Robert Read, Sports Reporter March 22, 2019

At times, offensive efficiency was tough to come by for Iowa in its first-round NCAA Tournament win over Mercer. The Hawkeyes found themselves in a hole in the turnover battle, committing 24 compared to...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson and Mercer forward Lakaitlin Wright fight for control of the ball during the Iowa/Mercer NCAA Tournament first round women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena  on Friday, March 22, 2019. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Defense saves Iowa women from turnover disaster

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 22, 2019

The Iowa women’s basketball team pulled off a closer-than-expected win over No. 15 seed Mercer in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. With Iowa being a No. 2 seed, it seemed as if it would be...