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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

NCAAs a chance to improve national reputation for track and field

BEN SCHUFF March 11, 2011

Troy Doris knew he would be there. “Definitely” was his response when asked if at the beginning of the season he thought he would be in College Station, Texas, today and Saturday. “I knew I had...

Women’s track and field team not treating NCAAs differently

AMY TIFFANY March 11, 2011

The Recreation Building was surprisingly quiet on Tuesday afternoon. Some Iowa track and field athletes trickled in for workouts, and some were in the midst of practice, but many Hawkeyes were absent from...

Hawkeyes drop from rankings

NICK SZAFRANSKI March 11, 2011

The Iowa women’s tennis team failed to appear in the rankings this week for the first time this season. Coming off a successful 2010 campaign, the women started the spring season ranked No. 30 with...

GymHawks set for triangular

DI STAFF March 11, 2011

The Iowa women’s gymnastics team will compete in its last regular-season meet in Cedar City, Utah, on Saturday against host Southern Utah and Utah State. Competition is set to begin at 3 p.m. in Centrum...

Hawkeyes look to pop Spartans’ bubble

IAN MARTIN March 10, 2011

Fran McCaffery has accomplished much in his first season as the Iowa men’s basketball team’s new leader. He’s improved on the win total from last season, beaten a top-10 squad, and has sent ticket...

Big Ten bubble teams need wins in Indy

SETH ROBERTS March 10, 2011

Don’t look now, but Madness is upon us. The men’s Big Ten Tournament will tip off today in Indianapolis, and quite a few teams involved will be fighting to keep their hopes alive for a berth in the...

Point/counterpoint: Which team will win the Big Ten Tournament?

DI STAFF March 10, 2011

Ohio State The Ohio State Buckeyes are the best team in the Big Ten. And the best team in the Big Ten is going to win the league’s tournament. With first team All-Big Ten forward Jared Sullinger leading...

NCAA Wrestling seedings released

DI STAFF March 10, 2011

The seedings for the 2011 NCAA wrestling championships were released on Wednesday; nine Iowa wrestlers have been placed in the top 12 of their weights. Big Ten champion Matt McDonough leads the Hawkeyes...

Three Hawkeye women to compete at NCAA Diving qualifier

DI STAFF March 10, 2011

Three members of the Iowa women’s diving team will compete at the NCAA Qualifier in Austin, Texas, this weekend. Competition will begin on Friday and continue through March 13 at the Jamail Texas Swimming...

Men’s swimming sends four to NCAAs

DI STAFF March 10, 2011

The Iowa men’s swimming team will send a relay team to the NCAA championships for the first time since 1995. Head coach Marc Long found out Wednesday that juniors Paul Gordon, Ryan Phelan, Duncan Partridge,...

Six Hawkeye men set to compete in College Station

DI STAFF March 9, 2011

The field for the 2011 NCAA men’s indoor track and field championships was completed Monday night. Of the 270 entries, six were claimed by members of the Iowa men’s track and field team. All the athletes...

Iowa’s Melander and Praska head to NCAAs

DI STAFF March 9, 2011

The waiting game is over for Iowa junior McKenzie Melander and senior Bethany Praska. Both found out Monday night that they will compete in the NCAA championships this weekend. The Hawkeyes took advantage...