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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 forward Seydou Traore goes in for a layup during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Washington State at Vibrant Arena in Moline, Illinois, on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars 76-66.

Iowa men’s basketball steamrolls Rider, 83-58

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor November 19, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team rode a dominant defensive performance to an 83-58 victory over the visiting Rider Broncs on Tuesday night in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes forced 20 turnovers, two...

Dominique Phills hammers the ball towards opposing blockers during a volleyball match at Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Thursday Sept. 19, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Coyotes 3-2. Phills scored 18 points against the Coyotes.

Q&A | Iowa volleyball hitter Dominique Phills talks university, role models, and favorite movies

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter November 19, 2024

The Daily Iowan: What was your favorite subject or class you took in high school? Dominique Phills: My favorite class I took was criminal justice because there were a lot of fun activities like...

Iowa No. 2 197-pound Stephen Buchanan wrestles Stanford No. 17 Nick Stemmet during No. 2 Iowa’s first home dual against No. 20 Stanford at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tree, 32-9. Buchanan defeated Stemmet, 18-1.

Point/Counterpoint | What’s Iowa men’s wrestling’s ceiling this year?

Colin Votzmeyer and Trey Benson November 19, 2024

NCAA national championship win   It’d be easy to sit here and run you down each piece of top-ranked Penn State wrestling’s roster, from Carter Starocci at 184 to Greg Kerkvliet at 285. But by...

Iowa quarterback Jackson Stratton passes the ball during a football game between Iowa and UCLA at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Friday Nov. 8, 2024. The Bruins defeated the Hawkeyes 20-17.

Iowa football scouting report | Maryland

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor November 19, 2024

Following a disappointing loss to UCLA on Nov. 8, the Iowa football team returns to action fresh off their second bye week of the season to take on the Maryland Terrapins.  Maryland enters the...

Iowa No. 2 165-pound Michael Caliendo reacts after defeating Stanford No. 7 Hunter Garvin during No. 2 Iowa’s first home dual against No. 20 Stanford at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Nov. 9. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trees, 32-9. Caliendo defeated Garvin, 17-12.

Third-year Iowa men’s wrestler Michael Caliendo’s gritty comeback victory sparks Iowa’s win over Stanford

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter November 19, 2024

Thousands of Iowa wrestling fans gathered inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena last Saturday afternoon for a grudge match between two top-20 teams in the nation — No. 2 Iowa vs. No. 20 Stanford. After...

Iowa guard Sydney Affolter drives to the basket guarded by Toledo’s Destiny Robinson during an Iowa women’s basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye arena in Iowa City on Wednesday Nov, 13, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated Toledo 94-57.

Iowa women’s basketball fourth-year guard Sydney Affolter stepping into a big role for the Hawkeyes

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter November 19, 2024

 Prior to the 2024-25 season, the Iowa women’s basketball team received tough news.  A nagging pain in senior guard Sydney Affolter’s knee forced her to undergo a surgical scope of the knee,...

Iowa No. 2 160-pound Kennedy Blades pats William Jewell College 160-pound Nylease Yzagere on the back after  the Trailblazer duals between No. 1 Iowa, No. 25 William Jewell College, and Cornell College at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Iowa defeated Cornell, 47-0 and William Jewell, 43-3.

No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling replenishes talent lost, retains success

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter November 19, 2024

Establishing a culture for a college athletics program is one of the most difficult things to do in sports. Sitting in the upper echelon of programs, any given year is a challenge in and of itself....

Iowa quarterback Jackson Stratton passes the ball during a football game between Iowa and UCLA at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Friday Nov. 8, 2024. The Bruins defeated the Hawkeyes 20-17.

Iowa football notebook | Kirk Ferentz says quarterback situation cloudy ahead of contest against Maryland

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 19, 2024

Clearly cloudy.  This was the oxymoron of the day for Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz as he explained the Hawkeyes’ quarterback situation ahead of their game against Maryland on Saturday.  After...

Dec 11, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA;  Baltimore Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum (64) in pass protection at the line of scrimmage against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Week 11

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter November 19, 2024

Out of all five Iowa tight ends in the NFL, Minnesota’s T.J. Hockenson was the only one to play in Week 11. His production was limited as he secured both of his two targets for 13 yards in the Vikings’...

Iowa’s Addison O’Grady and Drake’s Anna Miller jump for the ball during an Iowa women’s basketball game against Drake at the Knapp Center on Nov. 17 in Des Moines. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 86-73, with standout performances on both teams.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball vs. Drake

Jessy Lane, Photojournalist November 17, 2024

The Iowa women's basketball team defeated Drake at the Knapp Center in Des Moines on Sunday. Drake celebrated the 50th anniversary of its women's basketball program. The game remained close throughout,...

Iowa forward Addison O'Grady gets the jump ball during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Missouri Western State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Griffons 110-55.

Iowa women’s basketball creates points, opportunities with Addison O’Grady

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter November 17, 2024

Iowa women’s basketball is in an unfamiliar era without the sharpshooting talent of Caitlin Clark, but it has managed to find new opportunities to put points on the board closer to the hoop, thanks...

Iowa middle hitter Gracie Gibson spikes the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Indiana at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Thursday, Nov, 14, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers in a sweep 3-0.

Iowa volleyball notebook | Hawkeyes sweep Indiana, fall to Michigan State

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter November 17, 2024

The Iowa women’s volleyball team broke even in Big Ten contests this week, sweeping Indiana on Thursday and falling in three sets to Michigan State on Sunday. The split leaves Iowa 10-18 overall and...