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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 forward Addison O'Grady and assistant coach Randi Henderson exchange words following a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Northern Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 91-73.

Iowa women’s basketball tops Drake, 86-73

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter November 17, 2024

The Iowa women’s basketball team ventured across the state to Des Moines on Sunday to take on in-state rival Drake. In the toughest competition of the season so far, the Hawkeyes managed to outlast...

No. 1 Nanea Estrella wrestles Alanis Cedeno during 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.

Iowa women’s wrestler Nanea Estrella dominates in return to the mat

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter November 16, 2024

Iowa women’s wrestling fourth-year grappler Nanea Estrella dominated her opponents in the Iowa Duals at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, going a perfect 2-0 and helping the Hawkeyes to a resounding home triumph.  No....

Iowa guard Owen Freeman wins the tip-off 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.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Washington State

Emma Calabro, Visuals Editor November 16, 2024

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Washington State, 76-66, in the John Deere Quad City Hoops Showdown at Vibrant Arena in Moline, Illinois, on Friday. This is the Hawkeye's first time visiting the Quad Cities...

Iowa  No. 2 160-pound Kennedy Blades throws William Jewell College 160-pound Nylease Yzagere during  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.

Photos: Iowa hosts Trailblazer duals

Isabella Tisdale and Ava Neumaier November 16, 2024

The No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling team defeated Cornell College and No. 25 William Jewell College at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday. The Hawkeyes entered the matchup 2-0, coming off of...

Iowa’s NCAA No. 2 143-pound Reese Larramendy shows off the tiger hawk after winning a match during the Iowa Duals between NCAA-ranked No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling, NAIA-ranked No. 1 Life University, and Missouri Valley at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Big Reds, 42-0, and the Running Eagles, 35-6.

Iowa women’s wrestling dominates in home opener, defeating Cornell and William Jewell

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter November 16, 2024

The Iowa women’s wrestling team hosted the second edition of the Iowa Duals at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday. The Hawkeyes dominated both duals, defeating Cornell 47-0 and topping William Jewell 43-3. Iowa...

Iowa No.1 157-pound Jacori Teemer wrestles Stanford 157-pound Grigor Cholakyan 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. Teemer defeated Cholakyan, 13-3.

No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling crushes Bellarmine, 49-0, in consistent effort

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor November 16, 2024

The No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling program put up its most dominant performance of the season thus far, clobbering Bellarmine, 49-0, in Louisville, Kentucky on Friday night. After hard-fought dual...

Iowa forward Meike Ingles celebrates a goal during the NCAA women’s soccer tournament first-round match between No. 3-seed Iowa and Missouri State at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears 2-1 and will take on the winner between Fairfield and No. 6-seed Georgetown, which will be decided after their match, which is set to start Nov. 16 at 11:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.

Iowa soccer’s Meike Ingles propels Iowa past Missouri State opening round of NCAA Tournament

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter November 16, 2024

In the fast-paced game of soccer — with 22 players frantically trying to position themselves in the best manner to score the rare goal— it can be very easy to get lost in the moment. But not for...

Iowa goalkeeper Macy Enneking, defender Maggie Johnston, and Iowa midfielder Rielee Fetty embrace following the NCAA women’s soccer tournament first-round match between No. 3-seed Iowa and Missouri State at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears 2-1 and will take on the winner between Fairfield and No. 6-seed Georgetown, which will be decided after their match, which is set to start Nov. 16 at 11:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.

No. 3 Hawkeye soccer takes care of business in first round of NCAA Tournament

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter November 16, 2024

No. 3 Hawkeye soccer took care of business in front of a lively and passionate home crowd, defeating No. 14 Missouri State, 2-1, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday night.  After...

Iowa’s NCAA No. 2 101-pound Sterling Dias takes down Life’s NAIA No. 7 101-pound Devyn Gomez during the Iowa Duals between NCAA-ranked No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling, NAIA-ranked No. 1 Life University, and Missouri Valley at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. Dias defeated Gomez by tech fall, 10-0. The Hawkeyes defeated the Big Reds, 42-0, and the Running Eagles, 35-6.

No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling notebook | Hawkeyes dominate at Life University, look to home-opener

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter November 16, 2024

The No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling team looks to continue its hot start this weekend, welcoming Cornell and William Jewell to Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday as part of the annual Iowa Duals.  The...

Iowa forward Lauren Geczik chases after a pass during the NCAA women’s soccer tournament first-round match between No. 3-seed Iowa and Missouri State at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears 2-1 and will take on the winner between Fairfield and No. 6-seed Georgetown, which will be decided after their match, which is set to start Nov. 16 at 11:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.

Photos: NCAA Women’s Soccer Tournament – First Round: No. 3 Iowa vs. Missouri State

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor November 16, 2024

No. 3-seed Iowa defeated Missouri State 2-1 during the NCAA women’s soccer tournament first-round match at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Iowa was quick...

Owen Freeman goes up for a rebound during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Washington State at Vibrant Arena in Moline, Illinois, on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Iowa men’s basketball center Owen Freeman dominates in Moline homecoming, birthday game

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor November 15, 2024

The last time Owen Freeman stepped into Vibrant Arena in his hometown of Moline, Illinois, it was for his high school graduation in the spring of 2023.  Freeman didn’t have to wait very long to make...

Owen Freeman goes up for a rebound during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Washington State at Vibrant Arena in Moline, Illinois, on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

Iowa men’s basketball tops Washington State, 76-66, with clutch defensive effort in Quad Cities Showdown

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 15, 2024

MOLINE, IL – It may not have been home for the Iowa men’s basketball team, but it felt like familiar territory an hour east of Iowa City at Vibrant Arena in the Quad Cities. With over 8,000 fans...