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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

American silver medalist 59-kilogram Spencer Lee prepares to wrestles Japanese gold medalist Masanosuke Ono during FloWrestling Night in America at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. Ono defeated Lee 3-2. (Cody Blissett / The Daily Iowan)

Spencer Lee’s return to Iowa for FloWrestling Night in America inspires next generation, Hawkeye recruit Bo Bassett

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter February 26, 2025

It’s been 12 years since a young Bo Bassett first met Iowa wrestling great Spencer Lee. But the exchange during a Young Guns Wrestling Club practice now influenced one of the most impactful decisions...

American silver medalist 59-kilogram Spencer Lee prepares to wrestles Japanese gold medalist Masanosuke Ono during FloWrestling Night in America at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. Ono defeated Lee 3-2. (Cody Blissett / The Daily Iowan)

Spencer Lee falls to World Champion Masanosuke Ono in main event of FloWrestling Night in America

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor February 26, 2025

In an event card bringing the world’s best freestyle wrestlers to Coralville, Iowa, Olympic silver medalist Spencer Lee fell to Japanese World Champion Masanosuke Ono at Xtream Arena on Wednesday. The...

Iowa guard Sydney Affolter attempts to block University of California Los Angeles forward Angela Dugalić’s shot during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and No. 3 University of California Los Angeles at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Feb. 23, 2025. The Bruins defeated the Hawkeyes, 65-67.

Sydney Affolter’s career night leads Iowa women’s basketball to 79-66 road victory over Michigan

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 26, 2025

Fourth-year guard Sydney Affolter posted career-highs with 24 points on nine made field goals and four threes in Iowa women’s basketball’s 79-66 road victory over Michigan on Wednesday. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa Forward Pryce Sandfort uses a towel while on the bench during an Iowa mens basketball game against Texas A&M Commerce at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Nov 4, 2024. Sandfort put up 13 points on 33% three-point shooting. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions, 89-67.

Iowa men’s basketball crushed by 20 on the road against Illinois

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter February 25, 2025

Tomislav Ivisic scored 22 points, Will Riley and Kylan Boswell pitched in 15 apiece, and Tre White added 14 as Illinois men’s basketball dominated Iowa, 81-61, Tuesday night at State Farm Arena in...

Iowa third-year Paula Miranda Hernandez hits the ball during the Diane Thomason Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.

Iowa women’s golf finishes 16th of 16 teams in Chevron Collegiate

Morgan Burhans, Sports Reporter February 25, 2025

The Iowa women’s golf team finished 16th of 16 teams at the Chevron Collegiate in Houston, Texas, on Monday and Tuesday. The Hawkeyes struggled behind top national talent and a slow first round...

Iowa pitcher Brody Brecht and infielder Raider Tello celebrate getting through the eighth inning during a baseball game between Northwestern and Iowa at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa. Friday, May 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 9-2.

Point/Counterpoint | How many wins will the Iowa baseball team produce in 2025?

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter February 25, 2025

30 wins A 30-win season is almost always a guarantee when talking about head coach Rick Heller and the Iowa Hawkeyes. Looking into the 2025 season, expectations are all over the board when predicting...

Iowa outfielder Tatianna Roman sends a ball down the right field line during a softball game between Minnesota and Iowa at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 6-2 in extra innings.

Q&A | Iowa softball outfielder Tatianna Roman discusses softball experience, future goals

Morgan Burhans, Sports Reporter February 25, 2025

The Daily Iowan: If you didn’t play softball, what sport would you play? Tatianna Roman: Honestly, I would love to play gymnastics. I love gymnastics. I love watching our team. They’re really good...

Iowa guard Kylie Feuerbach cheers with Iowa guard Lucy Olsen after tying the game during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and No. 3 University of California Los Angeles at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Feb. 23, 2025. The Bruins defeated the Hawkeyes, 65-67.

Lucy Olsen heating up for Iowa women’s basketball after midseason turnaround

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter February 25, 2025

In the wake of a dismal Big Ten losing streak, the Iowa women’s basketball team has flipped its season around, winning six straight games before a tough loss to then - No. 8 Ohio State on Feb. 17....

Iowa fans cheer and wave towels during an Iowa men's basketball game against the Northwestern Wildcats on Dec. 3, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. This was the first Big-Ten matchup for the Hawkeyes, who came out with a last second win over the Wildcats, 80-79.

‘We’re loyal supporters no matter what’: Longtime Iowa men’s basketball fans maintain their loyalty despite an up-and-down season

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor February 25, 2025

As Frank Mitchell walked up to the free throw line during the waning seconds of the Iowa-Minnesota game on Jan. 21, an unusual, relaxed feeling seemed to rush through his body. Mitchell, only a 47...

Iowa 124-pound no. 4 Cali Leng wrestles Augustana 
Sandie Pfeil during the NCWWC Women’s Region 7 Championships at Cowles Fieldhouse at Simpson College in Indianola on Saturday, Feb. 22. Iowa had champions in every weight class, with all 15 Iowa wrestlers making the first place matches.

Iowa women’s wrestling eyes back-to-back national championships

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter February 25, 2025

The Iowa women’s wrestling team aims to add another chapter of its legendary young program with their second consecutive NCWWC National Championship. The Hawkeyes completed the first step of that...

Aug 8, 2024; Paris, France; Spencer Richard Lee (USA) and Gulomjon Abdullaev (Uzbekistan) during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Champ-de-Mars Arena.

Spencer Lee returns to Iowa for match, expands impact on wrestling world

Colin Votzmeyer and Trey Benson February 25, 2025

In Spencer Lee’s trip to Japan after a pin cut his journey for a fourth NCAA title short, his mind was elsewhere. He wanted nothing to do with wrestling. When he sat in on a local practice, though,...

An Ava Jones t-shirt is seen on display at Raygun in downtown Iowa City on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. A portion of the officially licensed clothing’s proceeds go towards Ava Jones, but a QR code link to directly donate to Ava Jones is displayed in the store next to the shirts.

RAYGUN partners with former women’s basketball player Ava Jones following cancer diagnosis

Chloe Oppelt, News Reporter February 24, 2025

Following retired Hawkeye women’s basketball player Ava Jones’ social media announcement that she has been diagnosed with cancer,  RAYGUN stores announced a partnership with Jones to help her...