Skip to Main Content
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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Libby hopes to boost GymHawks to national prominence

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD February 8, 2011

Iowa women’s gymnastics isn’t a standout team. But, head coach Larissa Libby said, “Iowa just isn’t a gymnastics mecca yet.” Libby and her staff are trying to build the GymHawks’ program to...

Wahlin an “incredible leader” for Hawkeyes

MATT COZZI February 8, 2011

Sporting a plain, black Air Jordan jump suit, Kamille Wahlin stands in the Carver-Hawkeye Arena press room visibly distraught but relatively optimistic. That was following Iowa’s 82-75 loss on Sunday...

Women tracksters use time off to rest and rejuvenate

AMY TIFFANY February 8, 2011

Last week seemed a little bit longer than usual for the Iowa women’s track and field team. The week had the same number of days, and the training regimen was still somewhat consistent with that of previous...

Hawkeyes continue to struggle in conference play

JON FRANK February 7, 2011

The Hawkeyes (17-7, 5-6) had their chances but ultimately failed to come back Sunday in Carver-Hawkeye Arena, falling 82-75. No. 20 Iowa lost to Penn State (20-5, 9-2) for the second time in conference...

Hawkeye women struggle in several key areas Sunday

MATT COZZI February 7, 2011

The halftime lead proved to be too much to overcome. At the break, Penn State led Iowa by 12 points, a quite significant deficit considering the Lady Lions’ first-place standing in the conference. The...

Wrestler makes statement with a pair of upsets

SAM LOUWAGIE February 7, 2011

Derek St. John brought a frenzied Carver-Hawkeye Arena crowd to its feet and drew emphatic fist pumps from his coaching staff when he pinned Indiana’s fifth-ranked Paul Young on Feb. 4. But the least...

Wrestler’s big win results in rare burst of emotion

J.T. BUGOS February 7, 2011

Luke Lofthouse pumped his arms into the air, his flexed biceps urging the Iowa faithful to celebrate his victory with him. Lofthouse had just upended No. 5 Matt Powless of Indiana, 10-5. His takedown...

Hawkeye hoops hands Hoosiers heartbreak

SETH ROBERTS February 7, 2011

Melsahn Basabe recorded his fifth double-double of the year, and Bryce Cartwright hit a 12-foot jumper with 1:28 left to propel the Iowa men’s basketball team to a 64-63 win over Indiana on Feb. 5. in...

Women’s tennis falls to Kansas State

NICK SZAFRANSKI February 7, 2011

The No. 30 Iowa women’s tennis team lost to Kansas State on Sunday, 6-1, at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Center. Seniors Alexis Dorr and Jessica Young each dropped a late point in the third set...

Seniors end senior night with victory

MAGGIE CUNNINGHAM February 7, 2011

Iowa ended Senior Night perfectly. Caitlin Carlyle reached the wall just one second ahead of her opponents, and four of Iowa’s seniors — Christine Mauro, Caitie Polz, Katarina Tour, and Carlyle —...

Men’s swimmers dominate Western Illinois

BEN WOLFSON February 7, 2011

The Iowa men’s swimming team extended its undefeated home record, beating Western Illinois, 68-22, on Feb. 4. Iowa posted one of its best performances of the season against the Leathernecks and sent...

Hawkeyes lose at DePaul

DI STAFF February 7, 2011

The Iowa men’s tennis team faced defeat for the first time of the 2011 season, losing to DePaul for the first time in six years on Feb. 5 in Chicago. It also marked the first time former Iowa assistant...