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The Daily Iowan

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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Iowa’s Eva Volpe performs a floor routine during a gymnastics meet between No. 23 Iowa and No. 21 Washington at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. Volpe scored 9.775 on the floor. In the fourth meeting between Iowa and Washington, the Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 196.400-196.250.

First-year gymnast Eva Volpe adjusting to college, trusting the process

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter February 27, 2024

Competing as a first-year in Big Ten gymnastics can be difficult. For first-year Eva Volpe, her introduction under head coach Larissa Libby has been about trusting the process. “We promised her to...

Members of the Iowa men’s basketball team react during a mens basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in overtime, 88-86.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes prepare for bounce back against disruptive Penn State squad

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter February 27, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team has three games remaining to improve its seeding for next month’s Big Ten tournament, as well as its case for the NCAA tournament further down the line. The first...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder speaks with Iowa guard Caitlin Clark during a basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Illinois inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 101-85.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | No. 6 Hawkeyes conclude regular season with Minnesota, Ohio State

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor February 27, 2024

The No. 6 Iowa women’s basketball team will conclude the 2023-24 regular season at Minnesota on Wednesday before arguably its biggest game of the year thus far in hosting No. 2 Ohio State on Sunday. The...

Jan 19, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Joe Wieskamp (11) knocks the ball out of Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (0) hands during the third quarter at Target Center.

Hawks In The NBA | Feb. 19-25

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 26, 2024

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray continues to provide immense value to the team’s success despite putting up common statlines on a nightly basis. The second-year forward helped the Kings win...

Iowa infielder Grace Banes practices during Iowa softball media day at Bob Pearl Field on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. The Iowa softball team answered questions from media and held an open practice.

Iowa softball goes 2-2 over weekend in UNF/Jacksonville Tournament

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter February 26, 2024

The Iowa softball team found itself in Florida again this weekend, managing two wins against Jacksonville and losses to Harvard and North Florida. The Hawkeyes are now 6-5 on the year. Game one...

Iowa gymnasts celebrate after Hannah Castillo finishes a floor routine during a gymnastics meet between No. 27. University of Iowa and No. 26 University of Nebraska at Xtream Arena on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 196.5- 195.725.

Iowa women’s gymnastics places fourth in Big Five Meet, second-year Karina Muñoz shines

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter February 25, 2024

The Iowa women's gymnastics team scored a 196.225 while competing in the Big Five Meet in University Park, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.  The GymHawks placed fourth ahead of No. 30 Maryland but behind...

Iowa head coach Tom Brands observes a men’s wrestling dual between No. 4 Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 34-7.

Iowa men’s wrestling hands Oklahoma State its first loss of season

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 25, 2024

A rowdy Gallagher-Iba Arena didn't phase the Iowa men's wrestling team on Sunday. The Hawkeyes made the trip to Stillwater, Oklahoma, and handed Oklahoma State its first loss of the season. The...

Iowa infielder Raider Tello hits the ball during a baseball game between Iowa and Ohio State at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium on Friday, May 5, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 16-9.

No. 18 Iowa baseball notebook | Bullpen problems doom Hawkeyes in three-straight losses

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter February 25, 2024

Following a dominating victory over Loras, the Iowa baseball team traveled to Jacksonville, Florida, for the Jacksonville College Baseball Classic — a four-team event featuring four of the nation’s...

Iowa guard Kylie Feuerbach shoots a 3-pointer during a basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Illinois inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. Feuerbach scored three 3-pointers for Iowa in her 15 minutes and 57 seconds of playing time. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 101-85.

No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball returns to the win column with efficient shooting against Illinois

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter February 25, 2024

Following a loss to No. 14 Indiana, where the Hawkeyes failed to reach 70 points for only the third time this season, the No. 4 Iowa women's basketball team recovered well against Illinois on Sunday...

A logo for Iowa guard Caitlin Clark’s record-breaking shot is seen through a camera during a basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Illinois inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 101-85.

Iowa unveils court logo honoring Caitlin Clark’s record-breaking shot

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 25, 2024

Thirty-three feet away from the basket inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena, you'll find a piece of history. Iowa unveiled a logo — CLARK spelled out in black with a 22 above outlined in gold — honoring...

Iowa’s Austin West and Spencer Gudgel congratulate each other on a second place finish in the 4x400m relay during the Jimmy Grant Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019.

Iowa women finish third, men sixth at Big Ten Track and Field Championships

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter February 25, 2024

The Iowa track and field program traveled to Geneva, Ohio, to compete in the Big Ten Championships over the weekend. Overall, the women placed third with 73 points, and the men finished in sixth with...

Iowa guard Molly Davis goes up for a shot during a basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Illinois inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. Davis played for 29 minutes and 20 seconds, scoring 17 points for Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 101-85.

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

Grace Smith, Sahithi Shankaiahgari, and Cody Blissett February 25, 2024

The No. 4 Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 101-85, inside a sold-out and pink-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday. Iowa improved to 13-3 in conference play. Iowa guard Caitlin Clark led the...