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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 center Sharon Goodman looks to pass during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. Goodman played for 10 minutes and six seconds, scoring two points and rebounding the ball twice. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 96-50.

Photos: No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Wisconsin

Grace Smith and Sahithi Shankaiahgari January 17, 2024

The No. 2 Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Wisconsin Badgers, 96-50, in the teams' second matchup of the season at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday. Iowa is on a Big Ten-best 15-game winning streak. After...

Iowa guard Kate Martin plays during a women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2023.

No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball pounds Wisconsin, 96-50, behind efficient offensive night

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor January 16, 2024

The No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball team pounded the Wisconsin Badgers, 96-50, in a home bout inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday night. After a dominant 84-57 win over then-No. 14 Indiana on...

Isabelle Woody during the Jimmy Grant Invitational at the Hawkeye indoor track facility on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Woody is a  sophomore and is a recent transfer from University of California Santa Barbara.

Q&A | Multi-event track and field athlete Isabelle Woody talks with The Daily Iowan

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter January 16, 2024

The Daily Iowan: Do you have any goals for the new year? Isabelle Woody: I want to help out around the community and volunteer more. What is one of your hot takes? My hot take is that everyone should...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz listens to a question during a press conference with head coaches at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. The teams match up at Camping World Stadium on Monday, Jan. 1, at noon CT. "I guess that is my
biggest complaint and there is not a transparency when you talk about NIL, a lot of embellishment, a lot of stuff going on out there," Ferentz said.

Iowa football: An early look at the 2024 season

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter January 16, 2024

Finishing with a record of 10-4 and clinching the Big Ten West title, the Iowa football team enters the offseason with a lot of questions but also optimism. Head coach Kirk Ferentz will enter his 26th...

Iowa fans wait to get into Carver-Hawkeye Arena during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 84-57.

Iowa men’s and women’s basketball play games through poor weather despite cancellations across the state

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter January 16, 2024

Iowa endured extreme winter weather on Jan. 12, but Iowa men’s and women’s basketball played on. Due to the hazardous conditions, the Iowa Department of Transportation labeled several of Iowa’s...

Iowa's Annie Wirth walks away after a high jump attempt during the Jimmy Grant Invitational at the Hawkeye indoor track facility on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.

Iowa track and field welcomes Annie Wirth

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter January 16, 2024

Iowa first-year track and field multi-event specialist Annie Wirth spent her high school career playing as many sports as she could. Even as she narrows her athletic expertise down to track and field...

Iowa guard Sydney Affolter stretches on the sideline during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan State in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2023.

‘Chicago Toughness:’ Guard Sydney Affolter brings unmatched energy to Iowa women’s basketball squad

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter January 16, 2024

Coming into this season, not many expected guard Sydney Affolter to make the impact she’s had on the Iowa women’s basketball team — even head coach Lisa Bluder. “I don’t expect Syd...

Iowa tight end Luke Lachey catches the ball during a Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.

Heading into the new year, Iowa football boasts plenty of familiar faces

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor January 16, 2024

In the modern era of college football, change is constant, specifically in roster turnover. Whether due to immediate eligibility-transfers, declaring for the NFL Draft, or choosing to give up the...

Iowa guard, Tony Perkins shoots the ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 94-76.

Point/Counterpoint | How many conference games will the Iowa men’s basketball team win?

Jake Olson and Chris Meglio January 16, 2024

10 Wins The Iowa men’s basketball team had a lot of questions entering the 2023-24 season. After three straight years of National Player of the Year Candidates with Luka Garza, Keegan Murray, and...

Iowa assistant defensive coordinator Seth Wallace yells at his players during the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. The Hawkeyes became the 2022 TransPerfect  Music City Bowl champions after defeating the Wildcats, 21-0.

Iowa football coach Seth Wallace receives promotion, Phil Parker earns raise

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter January 16, 2024

While the offensive coordinator position for Iowa football remains vacant, change continues to strike the coaching staff of the Hawkeyes. Less than a week after ESPN's Pete Thamel reported that wide...

Jan 14, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) runs after a catch during the first half of a 2024 NFC wild card game against the Los Angeles Rams at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Wild Card Round

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter January 16, 2024

Football alumni represented the University of Iowa in all but one game during the NFL's first round of the playoffs. Thirteen Hawkeyes played throughout Wild Card Weekend. Former Hawkeyes suited...

Jan 14, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA;  Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) takes a shot against Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NBA | Jan. 8-14

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter January 16, 2024

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray had an inconsistent shooting week that ended with an injury during the four-game road trip. But the second-year star started strong as he led the team with...