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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

The University of Iowa’s soccer team celebrates a goal in the first round game of the NCAA women’s soccer tournament against Bucknell University on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. The game was hosted at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bison, 2-0.

Iowa women’s soccer sets new attendance during first round of NCAA Tournament

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter November 14, 2023

The Iowa women’s soccer team hosted its first NCAA Tournament match in program history on Nov. 10 and defeated the Bucknell Bison, 2-0. The Hawkeyes were not expecting to have a home matchup in...

Iowa’s 130-pound Lily Luft shows off the tigerhawk 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 first-year wrestler Lilly Luft inspired by late brother

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter November 14, 2023

The Iowa women’s wrestling program took the mat on Nov. 4 for the first time in program history. Iowa is the first Power Five university to implement a women’s wrestling team, and others are...

Iowa pitcher Brody Brecht throws a ball during a baseball game between Iowa and Ohio State at Duane Banks Field on Friday, May 5, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 16-9.

Iowa baseball pitcher Brody Brecht signs NIL deal with Rapsodo

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 14, 2023

Iowa right-handed pitcher Brody Brecht was one of five college baseball players to ink an NIL deal with Rapsodo, according to a release by the company Tuesday morning. Rapsodo is a sports technology...

Nov 12, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; San Fransisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) celebrates a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Week 10

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter November 13, 2023

Two of the top tight end performances in Week 10 of the NFL came from Iowa alums T.J. Hockenson and George Kittle, who each made big plays in both of their teams' wins. Kittle caught three balls...

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 | Nov. 6-12

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter November 13, 2023

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray continues to provide value in other areas of the game while amid a shooting slump. The second-year star finished with 12 points on 5-of-11 shooting and 2-of-6...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras looks to the sidelines during a spring football practice at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras enters NCAA transfer portal

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 13, 2023

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras entered the transfer portal, first reported by On3 Sports on Monday. Petras suffered a shoulder injury in last season's game against Nebraska and has not played a...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark signs merchandise for fans after the Ally Tipoff, a basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 8 Virginia Tech at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hokies, 80-76.

Caitlin Clark becomes Iowa women’s basketball’s all-time leading scorer but prioritizes the win

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor November 12, 2023

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — When Caitlin Clark scored her 2,807th point of her career against Northern Iowa on Sunday, she wasn’t thinking about the fact that she had just surpassed Megan Gustafson to...

Bailey Ortega waves to the audience before a volleyball match between Iowa and Northwestern at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-0.

Iowa volleyball honors seniors in loss to Northwestern

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter November 12, 2023

The Iowa volleyball team was swept by Northwestern, 3-0, on Senior Day at Xtream Arena on Tuesday.  Hawkeye fourth-year middle hitter Delaney McSweeney led the team with nine kills. Fifth-year...

Bailey Ortega waves to the audience before a volleyball match between Iowa and Northwestern at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-0.

Photos: Iowa volleyball vs. Northwestern

Isabella Tisdale, Photojournalist November 12, 2023

The Northwestern Wildcats defeated the lowa Hawkeyes, 3-0, during a volleyball match at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Sunday. Going into the game lowa held a record of 8-19, while Northwestern held...

Iowa’s No. 5 109-pound Ava Bayless gives love to the crowd 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.

Photos: No. 3 Iowa hosts first women’s wrestling dual in Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge November 12, 2023

No. 3 Iowa women’s wrestling made history on Sunday, hosting the first women’s wrestling dual in Carver-Hawkeye Arena against No. 6 Sacred Heart, No. 13 Presbyterian, and No. 11 Lindenwood during the...

The Iowa bench cheers during a women’s basketball game between No. 7 Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 91-61.

No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball pounds Northern Iowa behind second-half shooting adjustments

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor November 12, 2023

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — The No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball team pounded the Northern Iowa Panthers, 94-53, in front of the first-ever sold-out crowd at the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The...

Iowa’s No. 2 136-pound Nanea Estrella takes a picture with fans after 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. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s wrestling reflects on Carver-Hawkeye Arena debut, growth of the sport

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter November 12, 2023

Nov. 12, 2023, is a day that the Iowa women’s wrestling program will always remember.  For the first time, they ran out of the Carver-Hawkeye Arena tunnel with the Black and Gold faithful cheering...