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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

Big Ten with three clear tiers

BRENDAN STILES February 16, 2010

With three weeks remaining in the Big Ten season, the conference standings have been divided into three tiers. At the top, five teams realistically seem to be locks for the NCAA Tournament next month....

Sowinski blossoming quickly for track and field team

MATT SCHOMMER February 16, 2010

Sophomore Erik Sowinski hasn’t slowed down all season. The star trackster continues to shine during competition, most recently breaking the 800-meter record at Iowa for the second meet in a row. The...

Honesty is GymHawks’ policy

ROBBIE LEHMAN February 16, 2010

Larissa Libby is a straight shooter when it comes to coaching. Currently in her sixth season at the head of the program, the Iowa women’s gymnastics coach hasn’t wavered on her teaching style or philosophy,...

Swimmer finds new home with Hawkeyes

MITCH SMITH February 16, 2010

Christine Mauro needed a change. After two and a half years of swimming in Tempe, Ariz., the junior left sunny Arizona State and relocated to Iowa City, choosing to transfer midyear and join the Hawkeye...

Wrestlers dominate Gophers, 28-9

J.T. BUGOS February 15, 2010

The “Border Brawl” resulted in another Iowa victory Sunday night in Minneapolis, when the No. 1 Hawkeyes pounded No. 5 Minnesota, 28-9, to extend their dual winning streak to 59. Similar to previous...

Women’s basketball holds on against Illinois

EVELYN LAU February 15, 2010

The Hawkeyes almost broke their own hearts on Valentine’s Day. Up by as many as 30 points at one point and leading 47-20 at halftime, the Iowa women’s basketball team appeared to have the game in...

Commentary: No lead is safe

JORDAN GARRETSON February 15, 2010

“No lead is safe” may be an often-mocked aphorism. But the Iowa women’s basketball team nearly fell victim to the shopworn phrase on Sunday. The Hawks ultimately earned a 77-67 victory against Illinois...

Hawkeyes’ offensive woes continue in Purdue loss

BRENDAN STILES February 15, 2010

For the first eight minutes of Iowa’s game at No. 6 Purdue on Feb. 13, the Hawkeyes looked as though they could stay within distance of the Boilermakers. Down 16-12, it seemed as though they might to...

Track program combines teams, success

MICHELE DANNO and MATT SCHOMMER February 15, 2010

The Hawkeyes felt right at home in Ames over this past weekend. The Iowa track and field team joined 2,500 other athletes at the Cyclone Classic — the first time this season both men and women participated...

GymHawks score high in loss

ROBBIE LEHMAN February 15, 2010

Competing against three top-20 teams forced several GymHawks to pick up their performance on Feb. 12. Four members of the Iowa women’s gymnastics team set one or many career-highs at the Navy Pier Meet...

Men’s golf takes third

DI STAFF February 15, 2010

The Iowa men’s golf team downed Minnesota on Feb. 13 to finish third in the second Big Ten Match-Play Championships in Coral Springs, Fla. Falling to eventual champion Northwestern, 3.5-2.5, in the...

Hawks nip Hoosiers in Bloomington

DI STAFF February 12, 2010

The Iowa women’s team basketball team (13-11, 6-7) eked out a 71-67 win over Indiana (13-11, 6-7) in Bloomington on Thursday. Freshman Jaime Printy posted a career-high 28 points, and junior Kachine...