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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

Golf struggles against USC, knocks off Washington State

DI STAFF March 21, 2011

The Iowa men's golf team began play at the Callaway Match Play Championship at Hawks Ridge Golf Club in Ball Ground, Ga., on Sunday. In the first round, the Hawkeyes were the No. 6 seed and matched up...

Rowers kick off season with Longhorn Invitational

DI STAFF March 21, 2011

The Hawkeye rowing team kicked off its spring season by competing in the Longhorn Invitational in Austin, Texas, March 18 through Sunday. The Hawkeyes faced Texas, Oklahoma, San Diego, and Kansas State. On...

McDonough falls in title match, Iowa wrestling finishes third at NCAAs

J.T. BUGOS March 21, 2011

PHILADELPHIA — Iowa’s Matt McDonough ran on to the raised platform of the Wells Fargo Center amid mixed reviews to his announcement for the 125-pound championship match. Hawkeye fans could be heard...

Commentary: Iowa wrestler the victim of two judgment calls at NCAAs

J.T. BUGOS March 21, 2011

PHILADELPHIA — Iowa’s Montell Marion was the victim of two judgment calls at the NCAA wrestling championships. On March 18, Marion seemed to be on his way to the finals with a takedown of Michigan’s...

Iowa out-hustled by Gonzaga

JON FRANK March 21, 2011

SPOKANE, Wash. — Iowa’s 92-86 loss to Gonzaga was breathtaking — in more ways than one. The stifling pace the game was played at kept fans on their feet, but it took its toll on the players —...

Commentary: Iowa played its tournament matchup in unfriendly confines

JON FRANK March 21, 2011

SPOKANE, Wash. — Iowa got a raw deal. The Hawkeyes entered the NCAA Tournament as a No. 6 seed, and yet they played No. 11 seed Gonzaga at the McCarthey Athletics Center on March 19 … Gonzaga’s...

Iowa softball takes two wins to improve to 16-12

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD March 21, 2011

The Iowa softball team returned home on Sunday after 26-straight games on the road. Its first game was postponed for more than 45 minutes because of rain and lightning, but once the blue skies returned...

GymHawks wrap up conference meet in sixth

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD March 21, 2011

The Iowa women’s gymnastics team finished in sixth place at the Big Ten championships on March 19 in Minneapolis with a final team score of 194.85. GymHawk senior Houry Gebeshian placed fifth in the...

Baseball heads to Texas for annual spring roadtrip

DI STAFF March 11, 2011

Following a big four-game series in Starkville, Miss., the Iowa baseball team will embark on its annual spring trip to Texas. The Hawkeyes (4-5) — winners of three-straight games — will play Texas...

Luke Lofthouse: Wrestling through this life

SAM LOUWAGIE March 11, 2011

Luke Lofthouse smiled easily and spoke calmly, despite the blood clouding most of his left eye and the dark scratches lining his neck. Minutes earlier, during a match with Purdue’s Logan Brown, his...

Men’s basketball season ends in loss to Michigan State

IAN MARTIN March 11, 2011

INDIANAPOLIS — Iowa was up by seven with 10:44 remaining in the second half, but Michigan State came back to defeat the Hawkeyes, 66-61, in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament at Conseco Field...

Hawkeye hoops disappointed, but motivated

SETH ROBERTS March 11, 2011

INDIANAPOLIS — The Iowa locker room was as energetic as a funeral parlor after the team’s loss to Michigan State in the opening round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday. The Hawkeyes were slumped...