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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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Ohio State fans storm the court after a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 18 Ohio State at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio, on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 100-92. While fans ran onto the court, one of them knocked down Iowa guard Caitlin Clark.

Point/Counterpoint | Should court storming be allowed?

Chris Meglio and Jake Olson March 5, 2024

Yes Since I can remember, storming the court has been a big tradition in college basketball. Whenever a top-ranked team suffers a loss on the road, they are always in danger of being on the receiving...

Q&A | Get to know track and field sprinter Holly Duax

Q&A | Get to know track and field sprinter Holly Duax

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter March 5, 2024

The Daily Iowan: What is your dream travel destination? Holly Duax: Iceland. Iceland or just Europe in general. I think Iceland comes to my mind because of the natural beauty of it. What is your proudest...

Iowa setter Bailey Ortega sets the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Penn State at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, October 15, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-2.

Iowa volleyball reacts to NCAA allowing double contacts, other rule changes

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 5, 2024

NCAA volleyball might look different this season. The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved allowing double contacts, a rule change that has sparked debate across the country. More specifically,...

Iowa’s Paige Magee competes in the 60-meter hurdle during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. Magee set a new personal and school record of 8.00.

Seven Hawkeyes gear up to compete at NCAA Indoor Championship

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter March 5, 2024

Collegiate track and field has a March Madness of its own — the NCAA Indoor Championship meet. The meet is the most exclusive national competition in college athletics with only 16 athletes across...

Iowa celebrates a win 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 looks to close out historic season strong in the NWWC National Championships

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter March 5, 2024

 Following a dominant outing at the NWWC Regionals on Feb. 23, the Iowa women’s wrestling squad will make the quick trek to Cedar Rapids to close out its milestone season at the NWWC National...

Iowa guard, Tony Perkins dribbles 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.

Iowa men’s basketball seniors leave lasting impression stretching far beyond stats

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter March 5, 2024

4,167 — That’s the number of career points shared between the trio of Iowa men’s basketball’s Tony Perkins, Patrick McCaffery, and Ben Krikke, each of whom have crossed either the 1,000 or 2,000-point...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates after the senior recognition during a basketball game with No. 6 Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, March 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes upset the Buckeyes, 93-83, on senior night.

Iowa women’s basketball senior class looking to cap off historic tenure with tournament run in March

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter March 5, 2024

The No. 3 Iowa Hawkeyes will attempt to recapture lightning in a bottle by making another run to the NCAA championship game but, win or lose, a significant chapter in the program’s 50-year history...

Iowa’s head coach Tyler Stith claps after a shot during the Iowa Fall Classic at Blue Top Ridge Golf Course in Riverside, Iowa, on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated eight other teams to win the tournament, shooting 20 over par.

Iowa golf notebook | Women’s team claims eighth-place finish in UNF Collegiate, men’s team struggles in Wake Forest Invitational

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter March 5, 2024

After a few weeks off, the Iowa men’s and women’s golf teams returned to the links from March 4-5. The men competed in the Wake Forest Invitational in Pinehurst, North Carolina, while the women’s...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark gestures toward the crowd during a basketball game between No. 6 Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 93-83.

Iowa women’s basketball guard Caitlin Clark wins Big Ten Player of the Year for third straight time

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 5, 2024

Caitlin Clark has been named the Big Ten Player of the Year for the third straight time, the first of many honors coming her way. Clark is the first to unanimously win three straight Big Ten Player...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark smiles during a women’s basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 14 Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Clark led the team in points with 30. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 84-57.

Iowa women’s basketball’s Caitlin Clark signs multi-year NIL deal with Indianapolis-based company Gainbridge

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 5, 2024

Caitlin Clark will soon be playing in the WNBA, and her brand deals keep growing. The star point guard signed a multi-year brand ambassador deal with Gainbridge, an Indianapolis-based insurance...

Nov 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) dunks against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks In The NBA | Feb. 26 – March 3

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 4, 2024

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray hit on all offensive cylinders despite the team winning only one of three games last week. The second-year professional forward logged his best game of the week...

Iowa guard Molly Davis hugs assistant coach Raina Harmon during a basketball game with No. 6 Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, March 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes upset the Buckeyes, 93-83, on senior night.

Iowa women’s basketball’s Molly Davis’ injury not season-ending

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 4, 2024

Iowa women’s basketball’s Molly Davis will likely not miss the remainder of the season after she suffered a right knee injury during Sunday's win against No. 2 Ohio State, it was announced Monday. “While...