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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 looks to defeat Minnesota tonight

MATT COZZI February 10, 2011

No longer ranked in the Top 25. No longer in contention for the Big Ten championship. No longer projected to be a 4 seed or better in the NCAA Tournament. And Minnesota comes into Carver-Hawkeye Arena...

Iowa-Michigan dual to be broadcast

DI STAFF February 10, 2011

The Iowa wrestling team’s dual with Michigan at 1 p.m. Feb. 13 will be aired live on Iowa Public Television. The meet will be a matchup of top 15 teams — the Hawkeyes rank No. 2, and the Wolverines...

India has gone from good to elite

BEN WOLFSON February 10, 2011

Being a skilled golfer is nothing new for Vince India. In high school he was a four-year MVP of the Deerfield (Ill.) High School team and either owns or shares every golf record there. In college, he...

Nesbitt plays despite a nagging injury

JON FRANK February 10, 2011

Mornings are excruciating for Trisha Nesbitt. Getting out of bed comes with sharp pains in her right foot. After suffering a partially torn plantar fascia in October 2010, the sophomore guard still contends...

Distance runners have some catching up to do

BEN SCHUFF February 10, 2011

Larry Wieczorek and Jeff Thode stood inside the Recreation Building on Monday discussing what the distance runners would do during practice. Lately, the sophomore has been carrying the load because this...

Young welcomes senior leadership role

NICK SZAFRANSKI February 9, 2011

Jessica Young has been through a lot. The senior women’s tennis player endured a coaching change last season and a season-ending injury three years ago. Her experiences have helped her learn to become...

Hawkeyes receive scouting help from the Gray Squad

JON FRANK February 9, 2011

Henry Hartman once said that “success always comes when preparation meets opportunity.” The Iowa women’s basketball team (17-7, 5-6) has had some success this season, and preparation has certainly...

Hawks face No. 13 Wisconsin at home

IAN MARTIN February 9, 2011

Iowa is in the midst of its first Big Ten winning streak since 2007. Now, No. 13 Wisconsin comes to Carver-Hawkeye Arena after the Hawkeyes have played arguably their best two games of the season. They’ll...

Q&A: Montell Marion

SAM LOUWAGIE February 9, 2011

DI: After two matches back, how are you feeling out on the mat? Marion: I feel that I definitely got some improvement to do, because even though the Penn State match was a win, I didn’t like the way...

Softball going back to basics

MOLLY IRENE OLMSTEAD February 9, 2011

Iowa softball is focusing on fundamentals and team unity this season. Head coach Marla Looper is in her first season with Iowa, and she hasn’t wasted any time in building the program. The Hawkeyes want...

New softball head coach knows pitching

SAM LOUWAGIE February 9, 2011

When Chelsea Lyon found out who the new Iowa softball head coach was, a name immediately popped into her head. But itwasn’t Marla Looper, the name of her new coach. “When my dad told me she was...

Emily Klinefelter “95-97 percent”

JON FRANK February 9, 2011

Iowa City boxer Emily Klinefelter is expected to make a full recovery after suffering a burst blood vessel in her brain Feb. 5. The 26-year-old was taken by ambulance to the University of Iowa Hospitals...