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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 guard Caitlin Clark and Iowa guard Kate Martin celebrate a win during a women’s basketball game between No. 5 Iowa and Nebraska in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 92-73.

Column | How the Iowa women’s basketball team can win the NCAA Championship

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor January 28, 2024

The Iowa women’s basketball team has great potential to win this year’s NCAA Championship — on one condition. The Hawkeyes, with their offensive powerhouse averaging 90.9 points per game and...

Iowa’s 184-pound Aiden Riggins walks towards the mat 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. Purdue’s James Rowley defeated Riggins by decision, 5-1.

Iowa men’s wrestling earns back-to-back wins on Big Ten road trip

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter January 28, 2024

The Iowa men’s wrestling team won two road duals over the weekend against Illinois and Northwestern. The Hawkeyes beat the Fighting Illini on Friday in Champaign, Illinois, before taking down the...

Iowa’s NCAA No. 1 170-pound Kylie Welker and Iowa’s NCAA No. 4 143-pound Ella Schmit celebrate during the Iowa Duals between NCAA-ranked No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling, NAIA-ranked No. 1 Life University, and Missouri Valley at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Big Reds, 42-0, and the Running Eagles, 35-6.

Iowa women’s wrestling notebook | Hawkeyes dominate in the Hoosier State

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter January 28, 2024

Following a stellar performance at the Iowa Duals on Jan. 21, the Iowa women’s wrestling squad headed east to Fort Wayne, Indiana, for a busy weekend.  On Jan. 26, the Hawkeyes competed in the...

Iowa fans observe action during the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl between No. 17 Iowa and No. 21 Tennessee at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. The Volunteers defeated the Hawkeyes, 35-0.

Social media reacts to hiring of Tim Lester as Iowa’s offensive coordinator

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 28, 2024

Tim Lester has been hired as Iowa football's next offensive coordinator, which was announced Sunday. Hawkeye fans across social media have mixed emotions about the hire, which came three months...

Sep 18, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Western Michigan Broncos head coach Tim Lester (middle) and players react to their fans after defeating the Pittsburgh Panthers at Heinz Field. The Broncos won 44-41. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa football hires Tim Lester as offensive coordinator

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 28, 2024

Kirk Ferentz has found his son's replacement. Tim Lester will serve as Iowa football's offensive coordinator, it was announced Sunday. Sources: Iowa is expected to hire Tim Lester, the former...

Wester Illinois’ Emma Ponx competes in pole vaulting during the Black and Gold Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024.

Photos: 2024 Black and Gold Invitational

Shaely Odean, Photojournalist January 27, 2024

Iowa hosted the 2024 Black and Gold Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility on Saturday. Iowa hosted nine teams, including Drake, Kansas University, and Western Illinois. Iowa’s Kalen Walker...

Iowa guard Tony Perkins dribbles past a defender during a men's basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Maryland Terrapins at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes, 69-67.

Iowa men’s basketball wins, 88-78, over Michigan thanks to a red-hot second half-performance

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter January 27, 2024

After blowing a six-point halftime lead at home against Maryland, the Iowa men’s basketball team rebounded with an 88-78 road victory against the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday. With the win, the...

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 athlete Kalen Walker improves his own 60-meter school record

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter January 27, 2024

Fourth-year sprinter Kalen Walker closed out Iowa’s last home meet of the month with a bang. Walker broke his previous 60-meter school record with a time of 6.58. His race earned him a new personal...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and Iowa guard Kate Martin celebrate a win during a women’s basketball game between No. 5 Iowa and Nebraska in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 92-73.

No. 5 Iowa women’s basketball records 15th double-digit win of season despite slow start against Nebraska

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter January 27, 2024

The No. 5 Iowa women's basketball team beat rival Nebraska, 92-73, Saturday afternoon in Carver-Hawkeye Arena, but the score doesn't quite tell how close the game was earlier in the contest.  During...

Iowa celebrates a 3-pointer during a women’s basketball game between No. 5 Iowa and Nebraska in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 92-73.

No. 5 Iowa women’s basketball awakens late for bounce-back win over Nebraska

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor January 27, 2024

The No. 5 Iowa women’s basketball team bested the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 92-73, in a second-half awakening inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday. After a heartbreaking 100-92 overtime loss to...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and Iowa guard Kate Martin celebrate a win during a women’s basketball game between No. 5 Iowa and Nebraska in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 92-73.

Photos: No. 5 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Nebraska

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge January 27, 2024

No. 5 Iowa defeated Nebraska, 92-73, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday in front of a sold-out crowd. The Hawkeyes led the Huskers at halftime, 36-31, but pulled away in the final two quarters.  Iowa...

Iowa all-around gymnast Emily Erb competes on floor during a gymnastics meet between No. 20 Iowa and No. 41 Southern Utah at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Thunderbirds, 195.800 to 195.425. Erb scored 9.850 on her floor routine, placing fifth in the meet.

Iowa gymnastics squeezes by Southern Utah, 195.800-195.425

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter January 27, 2024

The Iowa women’s gymnastics team topped Southern Utah, 195.800-195.425, at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday.  The Gymhawks started the meet battling adversity. During the team's first rotation...