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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

Jan 19, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Joe Wieskamp (15) reacts to his shot against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Target Center.

Hawks in The NBA | Feb. 5-11

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 12, 2024

It was a subpar week for Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray as he arguably had his worst four-game stretch of the season. The Kings went 1-3 on the week and dropped to seventh place in the Western...

Iowa’s Kalen Walker smiles after setting a meet and personal record time of 6.59 in the men’s 60-meter dash during the Jimmy Grant Alumni Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes hosted Western Illinois and Wisconsin, competing in events including the pentathlon, weight throwing, field events, and various running events at the indoor track.

Iowa track and field shatters six school records over weekend

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter February 12, 2024

This weekend marked one of the best in Iowa track and field history as the program broke six school records and set numerous personal best performances. Third-year Lia Love and fourth-year Kalen...

Minnesota forward Dawson Garcia goes up for a layup during a men’s basketball game between Minnesota and Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 90-85. Garcia scored 18 points and had seven rebounds during the game.

A chipped tooth, clutch rejection, and a crazy crowd – a look inside Iowa men’s basketball’s comeback against Minnesota

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 12, 2024

Payton Sandfort and Owen Freeman sat down at the podium for their postgame press conference and embraced each other while grinning from ear to ear. All seemed well, except for one glaring feature –...

Iowa forward Owen Freeman jumps for a dunk during a men’s basketball game between Minnesota and Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 90-85. Freeman had 17 points and 14 rebounds during the game.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Minnesota

Carly Schrum, Photojournalist February 11, 2024

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Minnesota Gophers, 90-85, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday.  The Gophers dominated the first half, holding the Hawkeyes to 38 while collecting 51 points. The Hawkeyes...

Nebraska guard Kendall Coley celebrates with teammates following a women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Nebraska at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2024. Coley had one rebound and one steal. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 82-79.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball vs. Nebraska

Ayrton Breckenridge and Cody Blissett February 11, 2024

The Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 82-79, at a sold-out Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday. Iowa led the first three quarters until Nebraska forward Jaz Shelley took the lead...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery smiles after a men’s basketball game between Minnesota and Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 90-85. McCaffery scored 21 points during the game.

Iowa men’s basketball completes miraculous second-half comeback to take down Minnesota, 90-85

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter February 11, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team completed its season sweep of Minnesota, this time in far greater dramatic fashion. Down 20 points in the second half, the Hawkeyes took the lead with just over two...

Nebraska forward Natalie Potts celebrates with teammates after a women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Nebraska at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 82-79.

No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball collapses in fourth quarter, falls to Nebraska

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor February 11, 2024

LINCOLN, Nebraska — The No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball team held a 69-55 lead over the Nebraska Cornhuskers to start the fourth quarter. Ten minutes of game clock later, Caitlin Clark was shuffling...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark prepares to go up for a shot during a women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Nebraska at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2024.

Iowa loses, 82-79, to Nebraska as Caitlin Clark goes scoreless in the fourth quarter

The No. 2 Iowa women's basketball team fell to the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 82-79, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska on Sunday.  Former Washington player Kelsey Plum's time as the all-time...

Iowa's Karina Muñoz competes on beam during session two of the Big Ten Gymnastics Championship at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Michigan won the Big Ten women’s gymnastics title with a score of 198.000.

Iowa women’s gymnastics bounces back with win at Rutgers

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter February 10, 2024

The Iowa women's gymnastics team got back to its winning ways after topping Rutgers, 196.300-195.325, on Friday night in Piscataway, New Jersey.  The GymHawks earned 49.000 or better in three of...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery reacts during game one of the Hy-Vee Hawkeye Showcase between Iowa men’s basketball andFlorida A&M at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rattlers 88-52.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes look for season-sweep against Minnesota to stay afloat in Big Ten rankings

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 10, 2024

Time is running out for the Hawkeyes to sew some wins together.  Currently sitting tenth in the Big Ten standings with a 5-7 conference record, the Iowa men’s basketball team needs to go 6-2...

Iowa’s No. 7 125-pound Drake Ayala sits on the bench during a wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and No. 1 Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 29-6.

Photos: No. 3 Iowa men’s wrestling vs. No. 1 Penn State

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor February 10, 2024

No. 1 Penn State defeated No. 3 Iowa, 29-6, during a wrestling dual at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday. The loss to Penn State marks Iowa’s second regular season loss. The last time Iowa had more than...

Iowa head coach Tom Brands watches a match during a wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 34-6. Brands has been the head coach for 17 seasons.

Two Iowa men’s wrestlers shine despite a disappointing home loss to Penn State

Isaac Elzinga and Brad Schultz February 9, 2024

The Iowa men’s wrestling team lost, 29-6, against Penn State on Friday evening at Carver-Hawkeye Arena following a 24-11 loss last week to Michigan. It is the first time the Hawkeyes have lost...