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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

Iowa Head Coach Fran McCaffery hold his head during a men’s basketball game between Minnesota and Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. The Gophers lead 51-38 at half

(Carly Schrum/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s basketball’s winning streak comes to a close in Champaign against No. 12 Illinois

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 24, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team’s recent hot streak came to an end Saturday afternoon in Champaign, as the Hawkeyes lost to No. 12 Illinois, 95-85, spoiling their chances at a third consecutive...

Iowa’s 130-pound Emily Frost celebrates after the NCWWC Regionals at Cowles Fieldhouse in Indianola, Iowa on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024.

Iowa women’s wrestling dominates NCWWC Regional, sending 15 wrestlers to national championships

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter February 23, 2024

By sundown, Cowles Fieldhouse in Indianola, Iowa, might as well have been painted black and gold. The Iowa women’s wrestling team sent 15 wrestlers to the NCWWC Regionals on Thursday, and all...

Iowa forward Ben Krikke goes up for a shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Arkansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes look for third straight win Saturday when they take on No. 12 Illinois

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter February 23, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team will look to earn its third straight Quad 1 victory as it ventures east to Champaign for a Big Ten battle with No. 12 Illinois on Saturday at 1 p.m.  After notching...

Iowa guard Kate Martin prepares to shoot a free-throw during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and No. 14 Indiana at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. Martin had 19 points, five rebounds, and one assist. The Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes, 86-69.

Photos: No. 4 Iowa vs. No. 14 Indiana

Cody Blissett and Grace Smith February 23, 2024

No. 14 Indiana defeated No. 4 Iowa 86-69 in front of over 17,000 fans at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind., on Thursday. Indiana guard Sara Scalia scored 25 points, four assists, and four...

Players warm up before a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and No. 14 Indiana at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024.

Social media reacts to Mick Foley, Victor Oladipo attending Iowa women’s basketball game at Indiana

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 23, 2024

BLOOMINGTON — Wherever Caitlin Clark goes, large crowds follow. Some big names attended the Hawkeye women's basketball game at Indiana on Thursday night,  including WWE legend Mick Foley and...

Fans watch Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoot free throws during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and No. 14 Indiana at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. The Hoosiers lead the Hawkeyes, 44-33. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Indiana women’s basketball’s ‘tenacious’ defense too much for Iowa, Caitlin Clark to overcome

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 22, 2024

BLOOMINGTON — "Airball. Airball. Airball." After missing a triple from the left wing late in the second quarter, that's what Iowa's Caitlin Clark heard from the crowd every time she touched the...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark looks at the sideline during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and No. 14 Indiana at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. The Hoosiers lead the Hawkeyes, 44-33. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa falls, 86-69, to Indiana as Caitlin Clark scores four points in the second half

Cooper Worth, Pregame reporter February 22, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, IN. — The No. 4 Iowa women's basketball team fell to the Indiana Hoosiers, 86-69, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana, Thursday evening.  Star guard Caitlin Clark led...

Iowa infielder Devin Bowman and outfielder Echo Mattiello high five after practice 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 splits action in “The Spring Games,” looks to improve record in upcoming tournament

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter February 22, 2024

Iowa softball split action last weekend, managing to get a 4-1 win against the Liberty Flames while dropping a game to Southern Illinois, 4-2. The Hawkeyes are now 4-3 overall. In game one, Iowa found...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots the first shot of the game during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2024.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | No. 4 Hawkeyes back on the road against No. 14 Indiana

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter February 21, 2024

The No. 4 Iowa women's basketball team will return on the road on Thursday when the Hawkeyes travel to Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana, to take on the No. 14 Indiana Hoosiers.  The...

Iowa’s Paige Magee reacts to the scoreboard after competing 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.

Iowa looks to rally around top talent at Big Ten Championships

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter February 21, 2024

For months, the Iowa track and field program has vocalized its goal of capturing the 2024 Big Ten Indoor Championship title. The long-awaited weekend is quickly approaching, with competition Friday...

University of Iowa jumper Daniela Martine Wamokpego jumps in the triple jump during the second day of the Larry Wieczorek invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024.  Wamokpego placed first overall in the triple jump premier.

First-year Iowa track and field jumper Daniela Wamokpego comes from France to make school history

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter February 21, 2024

As a middle schooler living in Meaux, France, Daniela Wamokpego was cut from the basketball team and forced to try a new sport. After taking advice from her former basketball coach, she tried track...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes up for the record-breaking shot during a women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 106-89.

Behind the scenes of Caitlin Clark’s big night

Sabine Martin, Executive Editor February 20, 2024

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark swished the ball flawlessly into the net, making her the NCAA all-time women’s basketball leading scorer on Feb. 15 in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. It was also a momentous day...