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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

Big Ten women’s basketball power rankings

DI STAFF March 6, 2014

1. Penn State — There hasn’t been much teams have been able to do against the Nittany Lions during Big Ten play this season, and Maggie Lucas and Company enter the tournament as favorites for the title...

Women’s track wraps up a successful indoor season

KATRINA DO March 5, 2014

Only a year ago, the women’s track and field team finished up a disappointing indoor season after a last-place finish at the Big Ten championships. This year, however, is noticeably different following...

Grapplers strong in latest rankings

DI STAFF March 5, 2014

InterMat announced Tuesday that the Iowa wrestling team stayed No. 2 in the NCAA Division-I rankings. Penn State holds the top spot, and Minnesota, Oklahoma State, and Cornell round out the top five. Below...

Seniors seek first win in Michigan

BEN ROSS March 5, 2014

Iowa’s three seniors have played five basketball games in the state of Michigan during their four-year tenure. Melsahn Basabe, Devyn Marble, and Zach McCabe are winless when taking on the Michigan...

Buy or Sell: Early thoughts on the Big Ten wrestling tournament

CODY GOODWIN AND DANNY PAYNE March 5, 2014

The pre-seeds for the 2014 Big Ten Wrestling Tournament were announced on Monday. The Daily Iowan’s wrestling reporters answer three key questions regarding the Iowa wrestling team ahead of the conference...

The doubles specialist

JODAN BUCHER March 5, 2014

Michael Swank was just 5 years old when he picked up his first tennis racket and took to the courts. The 6-6 senior’s explosive serve, combined with his towering frame, intimidating presence at the...

Women’s tennis to face Drake

ALEC CLASEN March 5, 2014

The Iowa women’s tennis team is preparing for a cluster of road matches, including their first two opponents in their Big Ten schedule, in the coming weeks. The first hurdle in the schedule starts...

Softball’s off-week gives the team time for improvement

JACK ROSSI March 5, 2014

This time last season, the Iowa softball team was off to a hot start with a record of 13-5, and things were looking good. This season, they have not had that kind of start. They have struggled so far and...

Gesell turns iceman at line

RYAN PROBASCO March 4, 2014

With just 42 seconds left Sunday, Iowa — losers of three straight — clung to a 76-74 lead over Purdue. And at that juncture, the Boilermakers had a decision to make.  They could either gamble on Iowa...

Young gymnast, big expectations

JORDAN HANSEN March 4, 2014

The Iowa Gym-Nest, a gymnastics business in Coralville, has produced a lot of talent in recent years, including several current Hawkeyes. It’s newest protégé? — 11-year-old Adeline Kenlin. “I’m...

Logic, Doolittle, Disterhoft earn postseason honors

DI STAFF March 4, 2014

Three members of the Iowa women’s basketball team received postseason honors, the Big Ten announced Wednesday. Junior guard Samantha Logic was named a unanimous first-team All Big Ten player by...

Big Ten Tournament pre-seeds announced

DI STAFF March 4, 2014

The Big Ten Tournament pre-seeds were announced on Monday. The seedings are subject to change before the tournament begins in Madison, Wis., on Saturday. Below are members of the Iowa wrestling team seeded...

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