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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 wide receiver Nico Ragaini carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Ragaini received the ball four times for 48 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Wide receiver Nico Ragaini’s journey from an overlooked recruit to being in the Iowa football record books

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter December 12, 2023

The end of the 2023 Iowa football season will mark the end to some familiar faces for Hawkeye fans in recent years – some more positive than others. After the conclusion of Iowa’s Citrus Bowl...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark smiles after shooting a three-pointer during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Wisconsin at a sold-out Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin, on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023.

Iowa women’s basketball guard Caitlin Clark signs NIL deal with Gatorade

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor December 12, 2023

Iowa women's basketball guard Caitlin Clark signed an NIL deal with Gatorade, first reported by Pete Nakos of On3. The 2023 National Player of the Year is the second collegiate basketball player...

Michigan Forward Olivier Nkamhoua blocks Iowa’s Patrick McCaffery’s shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Michigan. The Wolverines beat the Hawkeyes, 90-80. Nkamhoua had ten rebounds and scored 12 points during the game.

Iowa men’s basketball players and coaches react to three-game losing streak

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter December 10, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team is in the midst of a three-game losing streak after falling in its Big Ten home opener against Michigan on Sunday, 90-80. The 10-point loss to the Wolverines followed...

Michigan Forward Olivier Nkamhoua blocks Iowa’s Patrick McCaffery’s shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Michigan. The Wolverines beat the Hawkeyes, 90-80. Nkamhoua had ten rebounds and scored 12 points during the game.

Photos: Men’s basketball vs. Michigan

Isabella Tisdale, Photojournalist December 10, 2023

The University of Michigan Wolverines defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes, 90-80, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday. Both teams entered the match with similar standings, with the Wolverines sitting at 4-5 and...

Ben Krikke goes to shoot a basket during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Dec. 10, 2023.

Iowa men’s basketball downed by Michigan, 90-80, as late comeback attempt falls short

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 10, 2023

The Iowa men’s basketball team lost its third game in a row, most recently falling to Michigan, 90-80, Sunday afternoon at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes finished a scrappy first half down just...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-pointer during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Wisconsin at a sold-out Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin, on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023. Clark led Iowa in points with 28. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 87-65.

Slow shooting start fails to stump Hawkeyes in hot second half, 87-65 win over Wisconsin

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor December 10, 2023

MADISON, Wisc. – When shots aren’t falling, good basketball teams find a way to win games. The No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball team did just that on Sunday — but shooting became the answer why. The...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark holds up her number to substitute into the game during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Wisconsin at a sold-out Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin, on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 87-65.

Photos: No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Wisconsin

Grace Smith, Photojournalist December 10, 2023

The No. 4 Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Wisconsin Badgers, 87-65, at a sold-out Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin, on Sunday. The win marks Iowa's 28th straight win against Wisconsin. 14,252 fans flocked...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark smiles after shooting a three-pointer during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Wisconsin at a sold-out Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin, on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023.

No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball smashes Wisconsin behind double-digits in scoring from Clark, Stuelke

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor December 10, 2023

MADISON, Wisc. – The No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball team smashed the Wisconsin Badgers in a conference-opening 87-65 win inside a sold-out Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin, on Sunday afternoon. The...

Iowa’s Maud Zeffou-Poaty jumps in the long jump 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. Zeffou-Poaty placed second with a jump of 5.75 meters.

Photos: 2023 Jimmy Grant Alumni Invitational

DI Visuals Staff December 9, 2023

Athletes gathered for the Jimmy Grant Alumni Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility on Saturday. Iowa seniors Kalen Walker and Paige Magee both broke school records at the Invitational. Walker...

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 starts season by shattering indoor school records at Jimmy Grant Invitational

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter December 9, 2023

While light snow flurries filled the air on Saturday afternoon, the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility was heating up. Iowa’s track and field programs made their 2023 indoor debut at the Jimmy Grant...

Iowa’s 197-pound Zach Glazier wrestles Columbia’s Jack Wehmeyer at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023.

Photos: Men’s wrestling vs. Columbia

Sara Stumpff, Photojournalist December 9, 2023

No. 4 Iowa men’s wrestling defeated Columbia, 38-3, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday. In an overtime match, Iowa’s Cullan Schriever defeated Columbia’s Angelino Rini at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena...

The Iowa women’s wrestling team cheers during the Trailblazer Duals between No. 3 Iowa, No. 6 Sacred Heart, No. 13 Presbyterian, and No. 11 Lindenwood at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. Iowa women’s wrestling made history on Sunday, hosting the first women’s wrestling dual in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated Presbyterian, 44-1, Lindenwood, 43-0, and Sacred Heart, 40-4.

Iowa women’s wrestling set to compete in North Central Collegiate Invitational

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter December 9, 2023

After nearly a month away from the mat, the Iowa women’s wrestling squad will return to action on Dec. 10 in the North Central Collegiate Invitational in Naperville, Illinois. Iowa currently sits...