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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

Will the real Melsahn Basabe please stand up?

BEN SCHUFF November 28, 2011

Melsahn Basabe sat on a small table in the press room beneath the seats of Carver-Hawkeye Arena following Iowa's 77-61 loss to Campbell on Nov. 23. His answers to questions didn't tell the story. The...

While you were gone: Thanksgiving break

DI STAFF November 28, 2011

Wrestlers extend streak to 80 duals without loss; Brands wins 100th at Iowa The Iowa wrestling team extended its streak without a dual loss to 80 when the Hawkeyes swept the Iowa City Duals on Nov....

Bluder’s Bunch heads to Cedar Falls to face UNI

DI STAFF November 18, 2011

The Iowa women's basketball team will follow up its most complete game of the season, an 82-60 win over Albany on Wednesday, with a trip to Cedar Falls to face Northern Iowa on Saturday. The Panthers...

Iowa baseball announces nationally ranked recruiting class

DI STAFF November 18, 2011

The Iowa baseball team announced the signing of a nationally ranked recruiting class on Thursday. Prep standouts Ryan Borucki, Blake Hickman, Trevor Kenyon, Josh Martsching, Calvin Mathews, Devin Pickett,...

Iowa field hockey draws four regional All-American nods

DI STAFF November 18, 2011

Four members of the Iowa field-hockey team were named to a regional All-American team by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association on Thursday, according to a release. Juniors Jessica Barnett,...

Purdue’s two-QB system nothing new for the Iowa D

MATT COZZI November 18, 2011

As Purdue celebrates its Senior Day at Ross-Ade Stadium this Saturday, Robert Marve may have the billing as the player who has experienced just about everything in his college career. The quarterback...

Tough sledding for Huskies — Hawkeyes win, 88-55

BEN SCHUFF November 18, 2011

The Iowa men's basketball team faced a small dose of adversity on Thursday night. For the first time in the young season, the Hawkeyes found themselves trailing their opponent. They responded well. Iowa...

Oglesby scores 16 despite vomiting

JORDAN GARRETSON November 18, 2011

Josh Oglesby took a shot to the gut. The hit knocked the wind out of him. Turnovers accelerated the next few plays, sending Oglesby running up and down the court. He exited the game. Then he vomited. "I...

Hawkeye golfer Brant searches for love of game

BEN SCHUFF November 18, 2011

The fall golf season didn't end as Chris Brant envisioned. He won the first tournament of his senior year, but his play gradually worsened after that. He posted Iowa's high score at a pair of tournaments...

Thode heads for second-straight NCAA Championships

BEN ROSS November 18, 2011

The season is over for most members of the Iowa men's cross-country team, but one runner has continued to train for one last meet. Junior All-American Jeff Thode has been preparing for his second-straight...

Iowa volleyball prepares to stay mentally tough

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD November 18, 2011

The Iowa volleyball team brought it last three matches to five-set battles — and lost each, even after jumping to 2-0 leads against Purdue on Nov. 10 and Indiana on Nov. 12. Iowa hasn't won since...

Iowa men’s swimmers prepare for ranked Ohio State, Purdue

BEN ROSS November 18, 2011

Coming of a signature win over Minnesota, the Iowa men's swimming team will try to continue its momentum to when it faces Ohio State and Purdue today. The meet will begin at 5 p.m. in the Campus Recreation...