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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

Hoopsters ride thrilling comeback

MIKE BROWNLEE February 16, 2009

It took the biggest comeback in program history, but the Iowa women’s basketball team beat Penn State, 63-57, Sunday afternoon in State College, Pa. Up by two late, the Hawkeyes (16-9, 9-5) got a Wendy...

Women GymHawks in the pink for meet

EVELYN LAU February 16, 2009

Jessa Hansen’s mother is a breast-cancer survivor. Perhaps that’s why the freshman gymnast from Clive, Iowa, views Iowa’s annual “Pink Meet” with such high regard. “My family and I have been...

Men’s tennis takes Illinois State, Western Michigan

AMIE KIEHN February 16, 2009

The Iowa men’s tennis team knocked off both weekend opponents, 7-0, increasing the Hawkeyes’ record to 4-1. The wins against Illinois State and Western Michigan were anchored by the impressive play...

Men gymnasts improve, but…

JORDAN GARRETSON February 16, 2009

If there is one phrase to describe Iowa’s performance in its home triangular Feb. 14, “mixed emotions” fits the bill well. The Hawkeyes’ 341.60 team score was 20 points better than their 321.55...

Wrestlers slam Gophers 25-9

ZACH SMITH February 16, 2009

Carver-Hawkeye Arena got the memo that archrival Minnesota and head coach J Robinson — a Hawkeye in exile — were coming to Iowa City. With emotions particularly high on Senior Day, the Hawkeyes took...

Commentary: Wrestling takes no prisoners

RYAN YOUNG February 16, 2009

Here is a message to Indiana, Northwestern, and the rest of the Big Ten: For the last five weeks of the season: You better bring more than your best shot when you’re up against Iowa. You better deliver...

Rough streak continues as Hawks fall to Purdue

SCOTT MILLER February 16, 2009

The rebound soared just inches above Jake Kelly’s finger tips, out of his grasp. Instead, Purdue’s Keaton Grant snagged the board, and with it, a 49-45 victory over to Iowa, sending the Hawkeyes home...