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

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...

Cartwright continues ascent as point guard

SETH ROBERTS February 8, 2011

The clock was winding down as Bryce Cartwright drove into a thicket of Hoosiers. The junior found his path impeded, stepped back, and flicked his wrist. The ball settled through the cords, and just like...

Klinefelter recovering after burst blood vessel

JON FRANK February 8, 2011

Emily Klinefelter suffered a burst blood vessel in her brain during her most recent fight. Christina Ruiz — the woman who knocked Klinefelter out during a Feb. 5 match — spoke to Klinefelter’s mother,...

Wrestlers bring swagger to the mat

J.T. BUGOS February 8, 2011

Tom Brands doesn’t believe in confidence. Instead, Iowa’s fifth-year wrestling head coach believes in being bulletproof. No one on this Hawkeye squad is bulletproof, though — not yet, at least....

Point/counterpoint: Who should be ‘the guy’ at 141 pounds for Iowa?

DI STAFF February 8, 2011

Matt Ballweg In wrestling, size matters. Of the three guys that are under consideration to wrestle at 149 pounds for the Hawkeyes, the biggest guy is Matt Ballweg. His bigger frame is the reason he...

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...

Klinefelter suffers first loss, leaves in ambulance

JON FRANK February 7, 2011

Emily Klinefelter’s 96th fight ended with an ambulance ride to the emergency room. After boxing her opponent Christina Ruiz (6-3-1, 4 KO) for nearly three full rounds, Klinefelter (9-1, 3 KO) suffered...

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...