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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’s struggles in Mackey Arena continue

JON FRANK February 4, 2011

The Iowa women’s basketball team (17-6, 5-5) opened Thursday’s game against Purdue (16-7, 6-4) with a 2-0 lead. That was the high point of the game for the No. 22 Hawkeyes, who fell, 60-41, at Mackey...

Men’s hoops to face Hoosiers

SETH ROBERTS February 4, 2011

Yogi Berra once said sports are 90 percent mental. If that’s true, Saturday’s matchup between Iowa (9-13, 2-8) and Indiana (12-11, 3-7) will be a doozy. Both the Hawkeyes and Hoosiers are coming...

Point/Counterpoint: Which team will win the Super Bowl?

DI STAFF February 4, 2011

Green Bay Packers Super Bowl XLV is a match-up of two of the most successful teams in NFL History. Both teams have star quarterbacks in Aaron Rodgers and Ben Roethlisberger. Rodgers is looking for his...

Transfer Dirksen looks to make impact for Hawkeye golf

BEN WOLFSON February 4, 2011

The phrase “the third time’s the charm” certainly applies in the case of junior golfer Jed Dirksen. He enters the spring season eligible to compete for the No. 12 Iowa men’s golf team after making...

Last dual-meet for men’s senior swimmers

BEN WOLFSON February 4, 2011

Tonight marks the last dual meet for five seniors on the men’s swimming team — Max Dittmer, Sean Hagan, Bryan Hill, Zane Hugo, and Richard Salhus. The five came to the swimming program at a time “when...

Women’s swimming hosts senior night

MAGGIE CUNNINGHAM February 4, 2011

The women’s swimming and diving team is gearing up for its last competition of the regular season. For eight Hawkeyes, this will be their last home meet. Iowa will host Western Illinois and Northern...

Dougherty is a transition expert

NICK SZAFRANSKI February 4, 2011

Katie Dougherty is somewhat of a mover. The second year coach switched jobs five times before finally landing a gig as the head coach for women’s tennis at Iowa. Dougherty’s 30th-ranked club will...

Men’s tennis looks to defeat former coach

DI STAFF February 4, 2011

Following last week’s win over Creighton, the Iowa men’s tennis team was told to forget about the past and to look to the future. That may be easier said than done when looking at this week’s schedule,...

GymHawks look to rebound from loss

DI STAFF February 4, 2011

The 23rd-ranked Iowa women’s gymnastics team will travel to Raleigh, N.C., on Sunday to challenge the No. 18 North Carolina State Wolfpack at noon. After a tough loss against Illinois last week, the...

Battista, Paul, Thode set to make season debuts

DI STAFF February 4, 2011

Three Iowa distance runners will be competing this weekend at the Meyo Track and Field Invitational on Saturday. Seniors Mark Battista and James Paul will be making their season debuts for the Hawkeyes...

Klinefelter looks to maintain undefeated boxing career

JON FRANK February 4, 2011

Emily Klinefelter’s undefeated record is in jeopardy. On Saturday at the Johnson County 4-H Fairgrounds, she will take on her toughest opponent yet, Christina “The Bullitt” Ruiz (5-3-1, 3 KOs). Revered...

Hawkeye women play at Purdue tonight

MATT COZZI February 3, 2011

Lisa Bluder thinks the Big Ten is the best women’s basketball conference in America. Take a quick look at the conference standings as of Wednesday, and the veteran head coach is probably right. Eight...