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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

Hansen, Simbhudas honored

DI STAFF December 9, 2009

Two members of the Iowa women’s gymnastics team were selected to the 2010 Preseason Big Ten Gymnasts to Watch List on Tuesday. Sophomore Jessa Hansen and junior Rebecca Simbhudas are two of the 14 gymnasts...

UISSC in 3-on-3 championship

JAKE KRZECZOWSKI December 9, 2009

On a night when gusting winds and snow kept many home and warm, the consolation side of the men’s intramural pre-holiday 3-on-3 basketball tournament came to a heated finish Tuesday night at the Field...

Dime time

MATT SCHOMMER December 9, 2009

The defending champion Dime Pieces overcame a scrappy and relentless Fearsome Foursome to capture the women’s intramural 3-on-3 title Tuesday night in the Field House in a game that went well over two...

Hawkeyes face Panthers first in in-state series

BRENDAN STILES December 8, 2009

These next two weeks may not indicate how the Iowa men’s basketball team stacks up with the rest of the Big Ten. But with state bragging rights on the line in their next three games, the Hawkeyes know...

Hawkeyes look to avenge 2003 BCS loss

SCOTT MILLER December 8, 2009

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz has experienced three bowl losses during his 11-year career in Iowa City, but none more devastating, none more cringe-worthy, none more embarrassing than the 21-point drubbing...

Point/Counterpoint: Is Georgia Tech a good match-up for Iowa?

DI STAFF December 8, 2009

YES In the words of Will Smith, welcome to Miami. Now that the Hawkeyes are officially bound for a BCS bowl, it’s time to start talking about whether No. 10 Iowa can knock off the No. 9 Georgia Tech...

Blue Chips now only undefeated team left in 3-on-3 basketball

IAN MARTIN December 8, 2009

Mike Kolze was wide open. Catching the basketball in the corner, he nearly psyched himself before taking a shot. But after a seemingly lengthy period of time standing unguarded, he swished it through...

UISSC advances, Team Esteban out of 3-on-3 tourney

MATT SCHOMMER December 8, 2009

UISSC used a combination of size and touch to finish off Team Esteban in the men’s intramural 3-on-3 basketball tournament Monday night in the Field House. Losing in straight games, 15-12, 15-13, Team...

3-point shooting propels Hawkeyes over Prairie View A&M

SCOTT MILLER December 7, 2009

“The eye in the sky doesn’t lie” — or at least that’s what Prairie View A&M head coach Byron Rimm thought. That phrase — which is common around NFL circles but can pertain to basketball,...

Printy’s missed free-throw one of many missed opportunities

JORDAN GARRETSON December 7, 2009

The Iowa women’s basketball team trailed Michigan 52-51 with 11 seconds remaining inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday evening. Freshman Jaime Printy — who had previously been a perfect 16-of-16...

Taylor mentally tough and defensively sound for Bluder’s Bunch

EVELYN LAU December 7, 2009

A torn ACL didn’t stop her, and neither did a fractured eye socket. Freshman guard Theairra Taylor has worked hard to return to full health after suffering through some painful injuries this year. Despite...

Men’s gymnasts pleased with Black and Gold performance

CLARK CAHILL December 7, 2009

There is always a sense of anticipation and excitement for the start of a new season. But the Iowa men’s gymnastics team had more to look forward to this time around. After an off-season full of working...