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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 fans wait for players to take the court before a womenโ€™s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 94,71.

Photos: No. 4 Iowa womenโ€™s basketball vs. Minnesota

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor โ€ข December 30, 2023

The No. 4 Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Minnesota, 94-71, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena during Alumni Day on Saturday, improving their record to 13-1. 2024 Republican Presidential Candidate Nikki Hayley greeted...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots the ball during a womenโ€™s basketball game between No.4 Iowa and Loyola-Chicago at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Ramblers, 98-69. Clark completed 17 rebounds.

Iowa womenโ€™s basketball enters 2024 on 10-game win streak with win over Minnesota

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter โ€ข December 30, 2023

The No. 4 Iowa womenโ€™s basketball team defeated Minnesota, 94-71, behind superstar guard Caitlin Clarkโ€™s 35 points and 10 assists inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday. Clark broke multiple...

From left; Beth Fisher, Rhonda Bender, and Teri Zurcher cheer during a watch party at Tin Roof in Orlando, Fla., to observe the matchup between No. 4 Iowa womenโ€™s basketball and Minnesota that took place in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 94-71.

Photos: Iowa womenโ€™s basketball watch party in Orlando

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge โ€ข December 30, 2023

Fans gathered inside Tin Roof on International Drive in Orlando, Fla. to watch the matchup between No. 4 Iowa womenโ€™s basketball and Minnesota that took place in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec....

Iowa offensive lineman Gennings Dunker answers questions during Day for Kids, an event for the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, at Fun Spot America in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. Iowa and Tennessee met with children and enjoyed a morning of roller coasters and rides at the amusement park. The teams match up at Camping World Stadium on Monday, Jan. 1, at noon CT.

Iowa football notebook | Kirk Ferentz discusses Luke Lachey return, Hawkeye players detail offseason plans

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor โ€ข December 30, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla. โ€“ The Iowa football team enjoyed an entertaining off-day on Saturday, attending Fun Spot America amusement park with children from the West Lakes neighborhoods. Before the event began,...

Iowa guard Dasonte Bowen goes for a layup against Northern Illinois forward Xavier Ramos during a menโ€™s basketball game between Iowa and Northern Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 103-74.

Photos: Iowa menโ€™s basketball vs. Northern Illinois

Lua Rasga, Photojournalist โ€ข December 30, 2023

Iowa defeated Northern Illinois, 103-74, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday. The game drew 11,846 attendees to the arena. The Hawkeyes led in total rebounds and assists, with the Huskies taking the...

Iowa running back Jaziun Patterson and linebackers Jaden Harrell and Jayden Montgomery ride the SkyCoaster during Day for Kids, an event for the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, at Fun Spot America on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. Iowa and Tennessee met with children and enjoyed a morning of roller coasters and rides at the amusement park. The teams match up at Camping World Stadium on Monday, Jan. 1, at noon CT.

Photos: 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl Day For Kids

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge โ€ข December 30, 2023

Athletes and community members enjoyed Day for Kids, an event for the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, at Fun Spot America in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday. Iowa and Tennessee met with children and enjoyed a...

DITV Sports: Luke Lachey announces his return to Hawkeyes

Max von Gries, DITV Sports Reporter โ€ข December 29, 2023

Tennessee football players compete during an event at Topgolf before the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. The Hawkeyes and Volunteers match up at Camping World Stadium on Monday, Jan. 1, at noon CT.

Photos: 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl hosts Topgolf event for Hawkeyes and Volunteers

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith โ€ข December 29, 2023

Tennessee and Iowa participated in an event at Topgolf for the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla., on Friday. Both teams ate food and enjoyed a night of golf. Tomorrow morning, both teams go...

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz walks into a press conference for the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. Ferentz met with members of the media ahead of his last game with the Hawkeyes on New Yearโ€™s Day at 1 p.m. ET.

Iowa football notebook | Hawkeye players discuss major decisions while coaches deny rumors and affirm status quo

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor โ€ข December 29, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla. โ€“ Leading up to the Citrus Bowl on Jan. 1, 2024, Iowa football has had plenty of storylines develop over the past few days, perhaps most notably in the Friday announcement of Hawkeye...

Iowa forward Ben Krikke goes up for a shot during a menโ€™s basketball game between Iowa and Arkansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023.

Iowa menโ€™s basketball defeats Northern Illinois, 103-74, to close out non-conference play

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter โ€ข December 29, 2023

The Iowa menโ€™s basketball team concluded the 2023 calendar year with a dominating win over Northern Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday. Defeating the Huskies, 103-74, the Hawkeeys concluded...

Tennessee offensive coordinator Joey Halzle looks at center Cooper Mays during a press conference for the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. Tennessee plans to start quarterback Nico Iamaleava โ€” his first career start โ€” after starting quarterback Joe Milton announced he will enter the NFL draft.

Iowa football prepares to face depleted Tennessee squad in Citrus Bowl

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter โ€ข December 29, 2023

ORLANDO, Fla. โ€” No. 17 Iowa football's streak of facing SEC teams in bowl games continues for the third straight year, as the Hawkeyes face No. 21 Tennessee in the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on New...