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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 forward Rachel Herbine sends a pass through defenders during a field hockey match between Iowa and Delaware at Grant Field on Sept. 15. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Hens, 1-0.

Q&A | Second-year midfielder Rachel Herbine talks movies, seasons, and extreme playing conditions

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter November 5, 2024

The Daily Iowan: What is the toughest conditioning you have experienced at Iowa? Rachel Herbine: Probably our fitness tests. What do those involve? It is 16 lengths down and back. There are...

Hawkeyes celebrate after a touchdown by Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Nov. 2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 42-10.(Emma Calabro/The Daily Iowan)

Point/Counterpoint | Can Iowa football win its final three games of the regular season?

Brad Schultz and Jake Olson November 5, 2024

Yes Despite a pair of disappointing losses to Iowa State and Michigan State, Kirk Ferentz and the Hawkeyes still have an opportunity to earn nine wins in 2024. This was supposed to be a very successful...

Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan runs out of bounds during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Nov. 2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 42-10.

Iowa football scouting report | UCLA

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor November 5, 2024

Following a 42-10 victory against rival Wisconsin, the Iowa football team hits the road for a Week 11 matchup against the UCLA Bruins, who enter the contest at 3-5 overall and 2-4 in Big Ten play. The...

Head coach Jim Barnes rally his team during a volleyball match at Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Sept. 19. The Hawkeyes defeated the Coyotes 3-2. Jim Barnes is the Hawks 11th head coach in program history.

Jim Barnes providing strong leadership, motivation for Iowa volleyball

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter November 5, 2024

Through the ups and downs, the Iowa volleyball team has found consistent leadership and support through third-year head coach Jim Barnes, whose career has a history of building humble programs into...

Iowa Midfielder Kenzie Roling crosses the ball towards the net during an Iowa Soccer match at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Oct. 6 in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 1-0.

No. 11 Iowa women’s soccer honors legacy of former players amid historic seasons

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter November 5, 2024

Iowa women’s soccer has built a memorable legacy in recent years, highlighted by ranked wins and postseason hardware. But it’s channeled the traditions of former teams to do so — and brought...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras prepares the throw the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Petras had nine passing yards before leaving the during the first quarter for a suspected injury. The Huskers lead the Hawkeyes at halftime, 17-0.

A look at the Iowa offense transfers one season later

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor November 5, 2024

That “wait your turn” mantra stands for development through the program, learning from the players before you, and growing into your own role. But as the Iowa football offense collapsed in 2022,...

Nov 23, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) Detroit Lions runs upfield after catching a pass against the Green Bay Packers in the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Week 9

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter November 5, 2024

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson made his long-awaited return to the gridiron in Week 9 after suffering a torn ACL near the end of the 2023 season. Hockenson pulled in three of his four targets...

Iowa guard Josh Dix and teammates run out of the tunnel after halftime during an Iowa mens basketball game against Texas A&M Commerce at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Nov 4, 2024. Dix put up 10 points and logged 3 assists on Monday against the Lions. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions 89-67.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Texas A&M Commerce

Ethan McLaughlin, Photojournalist November 5, 2024

Fans showed up to Carver-Hawkeye Arena to see the Iowa Hawkeyes take on Texas A&M Commerce Lions in the Hawks’ season opener in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 4. The Hawkeyes got their season off to a...

Iowa forward Pryce Sandfort (24) dribbles the ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota-Duluth at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 102-81.

Sandfort brothers power Iowa men’s basketball to season-opening victory

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor November 4, 2024

Even though it was his fourth season-opener at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa men’s basketball forward Payton Sandfort felt an unusual nervous feeling in his stomach.  “Before the game, for some reason,...

Iowa’s Jessica Matthews prepares to hit the ball during a tennis meet between Iowa and Illinois at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Friday, March 22, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 4-2.

Iowa women’s tennis struggles in singles matches at Spartan Invitational

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter November 4, 2024

The Iowa women’s tennis team struggled in singles play but strengthened in doubles as it competed at the Spartan Invitational in East Lansing, Michigan, over the weekend. The Hawkeyes faced players...

Iowa 180-pound Naomi Simon wrestles Lindenwood University’s Alana Duggan during the Luther Hill Open Titles at the Blake Field House in Indianola, Iowa, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Iowa ended the tournament with six champions and an overall record of 58-17.

Photos: No. 2 Iowa women’s wrestling at Luther Hill Open Titles

Cody Blissett, Managing Visuals Editor November 3, 2024

The No. 2 Iowa women's wrestling team competed in the Luther Hill Open Titles at the Blake Field House in Indianola, Iowa, on Saturday, Nov. 2. The meet featured 28 teams, with Iowa ending overall with...

Iowa 157-pound Jacori Teemer poses for a portrait during men’s wrestling media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, on Thursday Oct. 31, 2024. Last season, Iowa placed fifth in the NCAA Wrestling Championships with five all-Americans.

No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling thumps No. 23 Oregon State in season-opening dual

Jackson, Miller November 3, 2024

The No. 2 Iowa men’s Wrestling team opened its season with a trip west to Corvallis, Oregon, for a dual with No. 23 Oregon State — and won nicely, 30-7. The Hawkeyes won eight of their 10 matches,...