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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 head coach Kirk Ferentz listens to a question during a press conference with head coaches at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. The teams match up at Camping World Stadium on Monday, Jan. 1, at noon CT. "I guess that is my
biggest complaint and there is not a transparency when you talk about NIL, a lot of embellishment, a lot of stuff going on out there," Ferentz said.

Iowa football: An early look at the 2024 season

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter January 16, 2024

Finishing with a record of 10-4 and clinching the Big Ten West title, the Iowa football team enters the offseason with a lot of questions but also optimism. Head coach Kirk Ferentz will enter his 26th...

Iowa fans wait to get into Carver-Hawkeye Arena during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 84-57.

Iowa men’s and women’s basketball play games through poor weather despite cancellations across the state

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter January 16, 2024

Iowa endured extreme winter weather on Jan. 12, but Iowa men’s and women’s basketball played on. Due to the hazardous conditions, the Iowa Department of Transportation labeled several of Iowa’s...

Iowa's Annie Wirth walks away after a high jump attempt during the Jimmy Grant Invitational at the Hawkeye indoor track facility on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.

Iowa track and field welcomes Annie Wirth

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter January 16, 2024

Iowa first-year track and field multi-event specialist Annie Wirth spent her high school career playing as many sports as she could. Even as she narrows her athletic expertise down to track and field...

Iowa guard Sydney Affolter stretches on the sideline during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan State in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2023.

‘Chicago Toughness:’ Guard Sydney Affolter brings unmatched energy to Iowa women’s basketball squad

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter January 16, 2024

Coming into this season, not many expected guard Sydney Affolter to make the impact she’s had on the Iowa women’s basketball team — even head coach Lisa Bluder. “I don’t expect Syd...

Iowa tight end Luke Lachey catches the ball during a Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.

Heading into the new year, Iowa football boasts plenty of familiar faces

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor January 16, 2024

In the modern era of college football, change is constant, specifically in roster turnover. Whether due to immediate eligibility-transfers, declaring for the NFL Draft, or choosing to give up the...

Iowa guard, Tony Perkins shoots the ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 94-76.

Point/Counterpoint | How many conference games will the Iowa men’s basketball team win?

Jake Olson and Chris Meglio January 16, 2024

10 Wins The Iowa men’s basketball team had a lot of questions entering the 2023-24 season. After three straight years of National Player of the Year Candidates with Luka Garza, Keegan Murray, and...

Iowa assistant defensive coordinator Seth Wallace yells at his players during the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. The Hawkeyes became the 2022 TransPerfect  Music City Bowl champions after defeating the Wildcats, 21-0.

Iowa football coach Seth Wallace receives promotion, Phil Parker earns raise

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter January 16, 2024

While the offensive coordinator position for Iowa football remains vacant, change continues to strike the coaching staff of the Hawkeyes. Less than a week after ESPN's Pete Thamel reported that wide...

Jan 14, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) runs after a catch during the first half of a 2024 NFC wild card game against the Los Angeles Rams at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Wild Card Round

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter January 16, 2024

Football alumni represented the University of Iowa in all but one game during the NFL's first round of the playoffs. Thirteen Hawkeyes played throughout Wild Card Weekend. Former Hawkeyes suited...

Jan 14, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA;  Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) takes a shot against Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NBA | Jan. 8-14

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter January 16, 2024

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray had an inconsistent shooting week that ended with an injury during the four-game road trip. But the second-year star started strong as he led the team with...

City High tight end Ben Kueter sees the scoreboard during a football game between City High and Liberty at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022.

Two-sport athlete Ben Kueter prevails in Iowa wrestling debut

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter January 15, 2024

Iowa football player and heavyweight Ben Kueter made his highly anticipated Hawkeye wrestling debut during the third-ranked Iowa men’s wrestling team’s home dual against No. 10 Minnesota on Monday...

Iowa’s No. 11 125-pound Drake Ayala looks down the tunnel during a men’s wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and No. 16 Oregon State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. Last year, Spencer Lee was the starting 125-pound wrestler for Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Beavers, 25-11.

Iowa men’s wrestler Drake Ayala continues win streak against Minnesota, prepares for prime time matchup with Matt Ramos

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 15, 2024

Iowa men's wrestler Drake Ayala continues to cement himself as one of the top wrestlers at 125 pounds. After securing his highest-ranked win of the season against Nebraska's seventh-ranked Caleb...

Iowa Forward Pryce Sandford high-fives Iowa Guard Josh Dix after making a three during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Alabama State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hornets 98-67. Sandford had six points against the Hornets.

Iowa men’s basketball earns road victory over Minnesota, 86-77, for third conference win of season

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter January 15, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team topped Minnesota with an 86-77 win at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Monday night.  Head coach Fran McCaffery notched his 272nd win as Iowa head coach,...