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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

Volleyball overpowers No. 18 Michigan State

EVELYN LAU October 12, 2009

The Iowa volleyball team turned its anger into motivation on Sunday. A mere 48 hours after pushing No. 8 Michigan to the brink in a five-set loss, the Hawkeyes (10-8, 2-4) returned to the court to take...

Field hockey falls

DI SPORTS STAFF October 12, 2009

The Iowa field-hockey team fell to No. 20 Ohio State, 2-0, in Columbus, Ohio, on Sunday. With the loss, the Hawkeyes’ season record falls to 4-7 overall, 1-2 in Big Ten play. The win improved Ohio State’s...

Men’s swimming starts with a bang

DI SPORTS STAFF October 12, 2009

The Iowa men’s swimming team began its season in compelling fashion, blowing by Truman State, 182-78, in Kirksville, Mo. At least one Hawkeye swimmer came out on top in every single match on Oct. 9. Iowa...

AquaHawks down Truman State

DI SPORTS STAFF October 12, 2009

The Iowa women’s swimming and diving team started its season on a good note over the weekend, defeating Division-II Truman State, 182-78. Iowa swept every event in the meet except the 200-yard butterfly. Junior...

Chuck Long returns as captain

DI SPORTS STAFF October 9, 2009

Nearly 24 years after leading then-No. 1 Iowa to a 12-10 win over then-No. 2 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium, former Hawkeye quarterback Chuck Long makes a return to Iowa City. On Thursday, Long was named...

Aquahawks off to Kirksville

DI SPORTS STAFF October 9, 2009

The Iowa women’s swimming and diving team will begin its 36th season today, heading to Kirksville, Mo., for a meet against Truman State at 5 p.m. The Bulldogs are a Division-II swimming powerhouse,...

Homecoming game about more than school pride

AMIE KIEHN October 9, 2009

As ESPN commentator Dick Vitale might say, “It’s all in the numbers, baby.” The No. 12 Iowa Hawkeyes have been all about the numbers this season. Bolstered by a proficient defense, Iowa has managed...

Search for new women’s tennis coach continues

PATRICK RAFFERTY October 9, 2009

Filling a head coaching void was the last thing the Iowa women’s tennis team expected to have to do this season. Jane Meyer, the Iowa senior associate athletics director, said the search for a new head...

Volleyball looks for first home victory of season against No. 8 Michigan

EVELYN LAU October 9, 2009

Aimee Huffman was only a freshman when the Iowa volleyball team defeated then-ranked No. 11 Michigan in stunning fashion. As a member of the squad that upset the Wolverines in five sets at Carver-Hawkeye...

Iowa looks to sweep fall baseball games

TRAVIS VARNER October 9, 2009

The Iowa baseball team will try to finish 2-0 in its fall exhibition season when the Hawkeyes host Iowa Central at Banks Field at 6 p.m. today. Relying on a riveting walk-off single to beat Des Moines...

Recreational Services heads to the foul line

MITCH SMITH October 9, 2009

Although the Hawkeye women’s and men’s basketball teams won’t tip off their regular seasons until Nov. 14 and 15, respectively, Recreational Services is getting a head start on the upcoming hoops...

Hawkeyes face pivotal Big Ten match-up

JORDAN GARRETSON October 9, 2009

Since starting its season 1-5, the Iowa field-hockey team has won three out of its last four. But the Hawkeyes’ slow start makes this weekend’s road contest pivotal. Iowa (4-6, 1-1 Big Ten) will...