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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 Jordan Bohannon shoots the ball during the Iowa basketball practice at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on Thursday, March 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes will compete against the Cincinnati Bearcats tomorrow in the NCAA Tournament.

Keys to Iowa-Cincinnati matchup in NCAA Tournament

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden March 22, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio – For the first time since 2016, the Iowa Hawkeyes are back in the NCAA Tournament. The Hawkeyes (22-11) take on the Bearcats (28-6) in the round of 64 on Friday. Iowa enters having lost...

Iowa’s 149-pound Pat Lugo wrestles Virginia Tech’s Ryan Blees during the second session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Lugo won in the second overtime period by sudden victory, 4-2.

Mixed results come from Iowa wrestling’s seeding and match types

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 21, 2019

PITTSBURGH – The Hawkeyes saw some mixed results in the second session between overtime wins and losses, tight matches and major decisions. Redshirt freshman Max Murin battled back from a 2-0 deficit...

Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee wrestles NC State’s Sean Fausz during the second session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Lee won by major decision, 10-1.

What happened, what’s next: NCAA Wrestling Championships Session 2

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 21, 2019

PITTSBURGH – With session two in the books, Iowa is looking towards Friday with seven of its wrestlers in the quarterfinals. On Thursday night, the Hawkeyes focused in on their aggressive tactics...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder reacts to a call during the women's Big Ten tournament basketball game vs. Indiana at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Friday, March 8, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 70-61.

Iowa women look to avenge last season’s NCAA Tournament loss

Robert Read, Sports Reporter March 21, 2019

The No. 8 Iowa women’s basketball team has been waiting for another crack at the NCAA Tournament ever since a disappointing 76-70 upset loss to Creighton in the first round of last season’s tournament. This...

Iowa’s 133-pound Austin DeSanto wrestles Appalachian State’s Cody Russell during the first session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Russell was disqualified, advancing DeSanto.

What happened, what’s next: NCAA Wrestling Championships Session 1

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 21, 2019

PITTSBURGH – The Hawkeyes dominated their opponents and went a perfect 9-0 to begin the NCAA Championships. Two technical falls and a stalling disqualification gave the Hawkeyes bonus points they needed...

Iowa’s 285-pound Sam Stoll wrestles Michigan’s Mason Parris during the first session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Stoll won by decision, 8-5.

Stoll secures advancement with upset

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 21, 2019

PITTSBURGH - After earning an at-large bid to the NCAA Championship meet, Sam Stoll proved why he deserved it. With an unscathed record in the first round, Iowa's final match of the early session featured...

Iowa players walk together during the women's basketball game vs. Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, February 17, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 86-73.

Numbers bode well for Iowa women’s basketball

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 21, 2019

As the No. 8 Iowa women’s basketball team gets set for this year’s NCAA Tournament, The Daily Iowan breaks down the Hawkeyes by the numbers. Rebounding No statistic has been more indicative of...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook answers questions during the Iowa press conference at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on Thursday, March 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes will compete against the Cincinnati Bearcats tomorrow in the NCAA Tournament.

Cincinnati draws Big Ten comparisons from Iowa basketball

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 21, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Cincinnati’s defense kept opposing offenses scrambling throughout the regular season and into its conference tournament. The Bearcats held opponents to 62.2 points per game – 12th...