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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

The Penn State wrestling team poses for a picture after session six of the NCAA Wrestling Championships at BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla. on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Penn State finished first in team standings with 137.5 points.

Point/Counterpoint | Who will win the men’s wrestling NCAA Tournament title?

Matt McGowan and Brad Schultz November 28, 2023

PENN STATE  First off, I just wanted to say that I covered Iowa men’s wrestling last year and was thoroughly impressed with what I saw. For Hawkeye wrestlers, coaches, and fans, dominance is expected,...

Iowa’s Amber Aesoph competes in the 800-meter run during day three of the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Aesoph finished third with a time of 2:08.93.

Iowa cross country concludes, track and field season commences

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter November 28, 2023

For the Iowa cross country squads, the end of one season marks the beginning of another. The distance runners compete as multi-sport athletes in cross country and track to continue competing, make...

Iowa Forward Ladji Dembele steals the ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Alabama State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hornets 98-67. Dembele had four rebounds against the Hornets.

Dembele brings impressive background to Iowa basketball

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter November 28, 2023

Ladji Dembele has embarked on a unique journey in life that led him to his commitment to the Iowa men’s basketball team. The first-year forward hails from Newark, New Jersey, but came into the...

University of Iowa’s Interim Athletic Director Beth Goetz speaks with members of the media during a press conference at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. After Goetz said in a statement released on Oct. 30 that she informed offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz that “this is his last season with the program,” Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and Goetz answered questions from the media about the statement.

Beth Goetz’s role as Iowa’s interim AD

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 28, 2023

The trajectory of Iowa Athletics is in the hands of Interim Athletic Director Beth Goetz. Since the start of her term on Aug. 1, Goetz’s has dealt with several different scenarios, from the state...

Iowa kicker Marshall Meeder receives the Heroes Trophy after kicking the game winning field goal during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 13-10.

‘Story of our season’: Iowa football blocks outside noise en route to Big Ten Championship berth

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 28, 2023

The 2023 Iowa football team is one head coach Kirk Ferentz will talk about “10 years from now.” And it’s not because of what this year’s squad has achieved — but how they managed to do...

Iowa defensive lineman 	Aaron Graves and linebacker Jay Higgins dive for the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 13-10.

Iowa football Week 14 notebook | Hawkeyes head into Indianapolis as underdogs but don’t doubt themselves

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 28, 2023

If there’s one thing Iowa football left tackle Mason Richman is looking forward to when Iowa takes on Michigan on Saturday, it’s that the Hawkeyes will be the home team. While the Big Ten Championship...

Iowa punter Tory Taylor acknowledges fans after a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Taylor punted for 413 total yards, averaging 51.6 per play. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 15-13.

Iowa football’s Tory Taylor wins Big Ten Punter of the Year

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 28, 2023

On Tuesday, Iowa football's Tory Taylor was named the Big Ten Punter of the Year. He also won the award in 2020. The 6-foot-4 punter from Melbourne, Australia, was named one of three finalists for the...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean points to fans after winning a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Iowa football’s Cooper DeJean wins Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year, Return Specialist of the Year

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 28, 2023

Iowa football's Cooper DeJean was named the Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year and Return Specialist of the Year. DeJean suffered a season-ending lower leg injury during practice following Iowa's...

The Scarlet Knights and Hawkeyes compete during a volleyball match between Iowa and Rutgers at Xtream Arena on Friday Oct. 27, 2023. The Scarlet Knights defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-2.

Iowa volleyball finishes 0-20 in Big Ten play

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter November 27, 2023

The Iowa women’s volleyball team was swept in back-to-back games against Northwestern and No. 5 Wisconsin over the weekend. Iowa vs. Northwestern The Hawkeyes traveled to Evanston, Illinois, to...

Iowa guard Josh Dix passes the ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Arkansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Red Wolves, 88-74.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes earn two-game split at Rady Children’s Invitational

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter November 27, 2023

While most of the country was busy feasting during Thanksgiving, the Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball team celebrated the holiday playing on the hardwood in San Diego, California.  The Hawkeyes...

Oct 29, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (2) and safety Amani Hooker (37) tackle Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Week 12

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter November 27, 2023

Two former Iowa defensive backs led their teams in tackles during Week 12 of the NFL season this past weekend. Safeties Amani Hooker and Micah Hyde recorded 11 and six tackles, respectively, as the...

Oct 16, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (8) drives on Phoenix Suns forward Chimezie Metu (4) in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NBA | Nov. 20-26

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter November 27, 2023

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray had his week cut short after suffering an injury during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday. The second-year star played 16 minutes in the first...