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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

Ole School takes All-U title

DI STAFF April 8, 2010

In a game that included over 15 3-pointers, numerous blocks, and even a technical foul, No. 12-seeded Ole School defeated top-seeded UISSC to take the All-University title Wednesday night in the Field...

Home run lifts softball over Northwestern

IAN MARTIN April 8, 2010

The Iowa softball team snatched its second win against Northwestern in 12 games on Wednesday and now leads the Big Ten at 5-0. But perhaps the most memorable aspect of Iowa’s 9-1 win over the Wildcats...

Commentary: Strange calls galore in rainy softball victory

MITCH SMITH April 8, 2010

At some point during my sports-oriented childhood, I made a conscious decision that I’ve continued to follow through my adult life. I will never umpire a single baseball or softball game. Ever. Despite...

Molnar a shining star

JON FRANK April 8, 2010

In only one season, Sonja Molnar has managed to create a career of accomplishments. Playing in the No. 1 spot for the Iowa women’s tennis team, Molnar has earned the respect of her teammates, coaches,...

Lady Ballaz win women’s final

KYLIE SEBERT April 8, 2010

No. 1 seeded Tune Squad looked liked the UConn Huskies for half of Wednesday’s intramural women’s championship game. They only difference, though, was the lack of a comeback as an undefeated powerhouse. Instead...

Commentary: Iowa should honor Don Nelson, other past Hawkeyes

BRENDAN STILES April 8, 2010

Former Iowa basketball player Don Nelson became the NBA’s coach with the most career wins on Wednesday. Golden State’s 116-107 triumph over Minnesota moved Nelson past Lenny Wilkens with 1,333 coaching...

Baseball goes major

JORDAN GARRETSON April 7, 2010

Tonight Iowa baseball head coach Jack Dahm will sit in the dugout across from his childhood hero. In this game, though, he won’t necessarily be rooting for Ryne Sandberg. Dahm will coach opposite...

Women’s throwing program seeks rebirth

MICHELE DANNO April 7, 2010

The Iowa women’s throwing program has six times as many competitors as it did a year ago. Since 2009, the team responded to the graduation of its sole thrower by adopting five freshmen and one sophomore...

Softball to face Northwestern today

IAN MARTIN April 7, 2010

The adage goes that the best defense is a good offense. But the Iowa softball team may be proving that the best defense is, well, a good defense. Iowa (18-13-1) is 4-0 in the Big Ten for the first time...

Kelpin’s confidence is contagious

JESSIE SMITH April 7, 2010

Typically, when a college athlete hits “an all-time low,” it’s time to tweak mechanics and rethink practice methods. Iowa golfer Barrett Kelpin’s all-time low has been addressed a little differently. The...

Trickle-down effect of Big Ten expansion

MATT SCHOMMER April 7, 2010

When people talk about the Big Ten expanding to 12 teams, they concentrate on revenue-juggernaut sports, such as football and men’s basketball. But there are a multitude of other sports that Iowa offers...

UISSC and Ole School to battle in All-U final

ETHAN SEBERT April 7, 2010

And then there were two. Only two teams remain in the hunt to be crowned All-University intramural basketball champions — UISSC and Ole School. The field began with 135 teams vying for the chance to...