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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

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz observes players during a football game between Iowa and UCLA at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Friday Nov. 8, 2024. The Bruins defeated the Hawkeyes 20-17.

Iowa football notebook | Kirk Ferentz updates quarterback situation, reflects on seniors

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 26, 2024

It will be a battle of inexperience under center in Iowa football’s Friday night contest against Nebraska. While Cornhusker fans might be wary of first-year quarterback Dylan Raiola and his 10 interceptions,...

Taylor Stremlow drives in during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Washington State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars 72-43.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball vs. Washington State

Emma Calabro, Visuals Editor November 25, 2024

The Iowa women's basketball team defeated Washington State, 72-43, on Sunday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Despite the fall break, 14,996 fans were in attendance for the tip-off at 3:00 p.m. The...

Iowa goalkeeper Macy Enneking, defender Maggie Johnston, and Iowa midfielder Rielee Fetty embrace following the NCAA women’s soccer tournament first-round match between No. 3-seed Iowa and Missouri State at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears 2-1 and will take on the winner between Fairfield and No. 6-seed Georgetown, which will be decided after their match, which is set to start Nov. 16 at 11:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.

No. 3-seed Iowa women’s soccer falls in Sweet 16 to Virginia Tech, 1-0

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter November 25, 2024

The No. 3-seeded Iowa women’s soccer team concluded their 2024 campaign with a 1-0 loss to No. 7 Virginia Tech in the Sweet 16 on Sunday night.  Despite the loss, Iowa finished the season with a...

Iowa middle hitter Hannah Whittingstall spikes the ball during a women’s volleyball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024.  The Huskers defeated the Hawkeyes in a sweep 3-0.

Iowa volleyball swept by Minnesota

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter November 24, 2024

The Iowa volleyball team battled rival Minnesota hard, but ultimately fell in three straight sets against the Golden Gophers on Saturday. The game was the first of a three-game road trip to close out the...

Iowa players help Hannah Stuelke get up during an Iowa women’s basketball game against Drake at the Knapp Center on Nov. 17 in Des Moines. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 86-73, with standout performances on both teams.

Iowa women’s basketball puts on defensive clinic in 72-43 home victory over Washington State

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter November 24, 2024

Iowa women’s basketball put on a defensive clinic, holding Washington State to 27 percent shooting and 20 turnovers in the 72-43 home victory on Sunday. Such a defensive effort inside Carver-Hawkeye...

Iowa’s No.2 165-pound Mikey Caliendo stares down Iowa State’s Connor Euton before a Cy-Hawk men’s wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 12 Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 21-15.

Photos: Iowa vs Iowa State – Cy-Hawk Men’s Wrestling Dual

Ethan McLaughlin, Photojournalist November 24, 2024

Wrestling fans from across the state of Iowa filled the seats of Carver-Hawkeye Arena to watch the annual Cy-Hawk men’s wrestling dual between the No. 2 ranked Iowa Hawkeyes and the No. 12 ranked Iowa...

Stanford No. 23 133-pound Tyler Knox wrestles Iowa No. 7 Drake Ayala during No. 2 Iowa’s first home dual against No. 20 Stanford at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tree, 32-9. Ayala was defeated by Stanford No. 23 Tyler Knox.

Iowa men’s wrestling 133-pounder No. 9 Drake Ayala passes No. 5 Evan Frost in Cy-Hawk dual

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter November 23, 2024

Bringing Carver-Hawkeye Arena to its feet in the first match win of the night, Iowa men's wrestling 133-pounder No. 9 Drake Ayala pulled off a third-period 11-7 comeback win over Iowa State's No. 5...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson embraces Maryland linebacker Trey Reddick following a football game between Iowa and Maryland at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md. on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. Johnson had 35 carries, 164 yards, and one touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 29-13.

Grading Iowa football’s win against Maryland

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor November 23, 2024

Passing Offense:  A- There’s not a whole lot to say about this unit, but I was impressed with Jackson Stratton today. The sophomore tossed only 76 yards through the air but completed 10 of his...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz answers questions during a press conference following a football game between Iowa and Maryland at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md. on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 29-13.

Column | Iowa football claims to ignore distractions, but Kirk Ferentz leaves no doubt as to what he values

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 23, 2024

COLLEGE PARK, MD – A golf cart. An ambulance. An entire marching band of Maryland students. The parade of distractions for the Iowa football team continued even after the final whistle of its victory...

Iowa’s No. 31 141-pound Ryder Block throws Iowa State’s Zach Redding during a Cy-Hawk men’s wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 12 Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 21-15.

No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling escapes Iowa State in 21-15 rivalry win

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor November 23, 2024

The No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling team escaped the Iowa State Cyclones in a 21-15 win inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday night — its 20th-straight against the rival. Both No. 9 Drake Ayala...

Fans acknowledge the camera during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md. on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 29-13.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Maryland

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor November 23, 2024

The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 29-13 in front of 30,214 fans at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Nov. 23. Iowa improved their record to 7-4, being fifth overall in the Big Ten following...

Iowa quarter back Jackson Stratton throws the ball during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at SECU Stadium in College Park, Md. on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 29-13.

Iowa football’s Next Man In rings true in road victory over Maryland

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 23, 2024

COLLEGE PARK, MD – Iowa football has a Next Man In Award for a reason. On Saturday in the Hawkeyes’ 29-13 victory over  Maryland, the hardware might as well have been a blanket draped over the...