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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

Commentary: No lead is safe

JORDAN GARRETSON February 15, 2010

“No lead is safe” may be an often-mocked aphorism. But the Iowa women’s basketball team nearly fell victim to the shopworn phrase on Sunday. The Hawks ultimately earned a 77-67 victory against Illinois...

Hawkeyes’ offensive woes continue in Purdue loss

BRENDAN STILES February 15, 2010

For the first eight minutes of Iowa’s game at No. 6 Purdue on Feb. 13, the Hawkeyes looked as though they could stay within distance of the Boilermakers. Down 16-12, it seemed as though they might to...

Track program combines teams, success

MICHELE DANNO and MATT SCHOMMER February 15, 2010

The Hawkeyes felt right at home in Ames over this past weekend. The Iowa track and field team joined 2,500 other athletes at the Cyclone Classic — the first time this season both men and women participated...

GymHawks score high in loss

ROBBIE LEHMAN February 15, 2010

Competing against three top-20 teams forced several GymHawks to pick up their performance on Feb. 12. Four members of the Iowa women’s gymnastics team set one or many career-highs at the Navy Pier Meet...

Men’s golf takes third

DI STAFF February 15, 2010

The Iowa men’s golf team downed Minnesota on Feb. 13 to finish third in the second Big Ten Match-Play Championships in Coral Springs, Fla. Falling to eventual champion Northwestern, 3.5-2.5, in the...

GymHawks head to Chicago

ROBBIE LEHMAN February 12, 2010

A team with momentum isn’t often considered the underdog. However, that’s the case for the Iowa women’s gymnastics team tonight. The GymHawks hope to continue their winning ways after securing...

Buese, Ketelsen expect more

NICK GANS February 12, 2010

Las Vegas is known as a city of luck and chance. Senior Jon Buese and junior Ben Ketelsen were hoping for both last weekend at the Winter Cup on Feb. 4. Leaving the No. 8 Iowa gymnastics team behind...

Hawks nip Hoosiers in Bloomington

DI STAFF February 12, 2010

The Iowa women’s team basketball team (13-11, 6-7) eked out a 71-67 win over Indiana (13-11, 6-7) in Bloomington on Thursday. Freshman Jaime Printy posted a career-high 28 points, and junior Kachine...

Wrestlers host Northwestern, travel to Minnesota

J.T. BUGOS February 12, 2010

The Iowa wrestling team likely isn’t looking forward to Valentine’s Day. While the Hawkeyes have a marquee conference matchup against No. 5 Minnesota scheduled for Feb. 14, the top-ranked grapplers...

Hawkeyes seeking to upset No. 6 Purdue

BRENDAN STILES February 12, 2010

They haven’t come too often this season, but the 78-65 victory over Northwestern on Wednesday gives the Iowa men’s basketball team something to build on. From the first possession, the Hawkeyes were...

Softball opens 2010 campaign

MITCH SMITH February 12, 2010

When the Iowa softball team takes the field in Minneapolis this weekend, it will be the squad’s first game without one of the best players in school history. Former Hawkeye pitcher Brittany Weil dominated...

Men’s track set for Ames, Seattle

MATT SCHOMMER February 12, 2010

The Iowa-Iowa State rivalry permeates throughout that state. But for the Iowa men’s track and field team, not so much. As the Hawkeyes ready to compete in Seattle and Ames this weekend, the vaunted...