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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

Intramural Pick ’Em

DI STAFF February 26, 2010

Packing Peanuts vs. 319 Your Mom Jerry Scherwin, Reporter 319 YOUR MOM — They’re big fans of Canada’s Cheryl Bernard Matt Cozzi, Reporter 319 YOUR MOM — A B-Stiles favorite. Hitting shots from...

Bawinkel a Hawkeye journeyman

BRENDAN STILES February 25, 2010

When Devan Bawinkel was just 9 months old, he played with any kind of ball he could find. By age 4, he was competing in organized basketball at a Boys & Girls Club. By high school graduation, he had...

Iowa back in action after long layoff

SCOTT MILLER February 25, 2010

Bill Carmody didn’t have the answers. The Northwestern coach shook his head, stared at the stat sheet, and spoke in a hushed tone following Iowa’s 78-65 win over the Wildcats in Carver-Hawkeye Arena...

Bluder’s Bunch faces Indiana

JORDAN GARRETSON February 25, 2010

Kachine Alexander is the self-proclaimed best texter on the Iowa women’s basketball team. But none of her outgoing messages have meant more to the Hawkeyes than the one Alexander sent earlier this week....

GymHawks boast Canadian connection

ROBBIE LEHMAN February 25, 2010

The symbolic Maple Leaf has an entirely different meaning for several members of the Iowa women’s gymnastics team. Head coach Larissa Libby, assistant coach Jenifer Simbhudas, and GymHawks Rebecca Simbhudas...

‘Hawk of the Week’ special to track and field

MATT SCHOMMER February 25, 2010

The desire to be No. 1 can be intense. But when it comes to taking such an honor honor, at least for the men’s track and field team, doing so may be quite simple:It takes a stellar performance. “Hawk...

Lickliter: ‘They’re right there’

SCOTT MILLER February 24, 2010

As rebuilding projects go, Year No. 3 is when coaches expect to see results. Losses turn into wins, players gain confidence and experience, and records improve — or so goes the rebuilding blueprint....

Women AquaHawks reflect on season, look to future

MITCH SMITH February 24, 2010

The Iowa women’s swimming and diving team had two goals for the 2009-10 season. No. 1: Go undefeated at home during its final season in the 83-year history of the Field House pool. No. 2: Create a...

Men AquaHawks head to Big Ten championships

PATRICK RAFFERTY February 24, 2010

The Iowa men’s swimming and diving team has had one date circled on their calendars since the end of the summer — today. It’s the day the Hawkeyes hope will forever be remembered as the beginning...

Men’s tennis set to play Drake

SETH ROBERTS February 24, 2010

Screaming fans, packed bleachers, and two programs that respect and loathe one another. The No. 55 Iowa men’s tennis team (4-1) will travel to Des Moines today to face what many players consider their...

McGrath steps up for Hawkeyes

NICK GANS February 24, 2010

Most freshmen collapse under pressure. But Iowa freshman gymnast Matt McGrath is not a normal freshman. During the Hawkeyes’ last two meets, he proved to be a top performer, Iowa head coach Tom Dunn...

Metcalf earns weekly Big Ten award

DI STAFF February 24, 2010

Iowa 149-pounder Brent Metcalf earned his fifth Big Ten Wrestler of the Week honor on Tuesday — the last weekly accolade of his illustrious Hawkeye career. Metcalf, the No. 1-ranked wrestler in his...