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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

Lucy Olsen dribbles the ball during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers 68-60.

Iowa women’s basketball knocks off Rutgers, 55-43, wins sixth straight

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 13, 2025

The Iowa women’s basketball team’s dominant defense overcame a poor shooting performance as they secured the 55-43 home victory over Rutgers on Thursday. With the win, the Hawkeyes extended their winning...

The Iowa men’s golf team playing in the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Sunday April, 14, 2024. The Hawkeyes finished in sixth place out of 16 teams.

Iowa men’s golf finishes 13th at the Puerto Rico Classic

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter February 13, 2025

The Iowa men’s golf team competed at the Puerto Rico Classic this week, finishing 13th of 15 teams on Wednesday. Teams among the Hawkeyes included Ole Miss, Purdue, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Virginia,...

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.

Hawkeye wrestling greats Spencer Lee, Kennedy Blades win gold medals at Zagreb Open in Croatia

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter February 13, 2025

After a silver medal each at the 2024 Paris Olympics, two Hawkeyes won gold while representing the U.S. at the Zagreb Open in Croatia from Feb. 5-9. The Zagreb Open is the first Ranking Series tournament...

Iowa No.11 285-pound Ben Kueter has his hand raised following his 9-0 victory over Nebraska No.21 Harley Andrews during a wrestling dual between the No.2 Iowa Hawkeyes and the No.7 Nebraska Cornhuskers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Feb. 7, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers 19-16.

No. 3 Iowa men’s wrestling notebook | Hawkeyes continue battles in back-to-back visit to Minnesota, home for Northwestern

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor February 13, 2025

Battle tested week in and week out, the No. 3 Iowa men’s wrestling squad nears the end of the regular season with its penultimate weekend on Friday and Sunday. The Hawkeyes sit solidly in third...

Brock Harding looks for an open pass during an Iowa men’s basketball game against Rider University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Nov. 19  The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncs, 83-58.

Iowa men’s basketball tops Rutgers, 84-73, to earn first road win of the season

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter February 12, 2025

Down by nine points heading into the second half, Iowa men's basketball's numbers looked worse than than the digits on the scoreboard. The losers of three straight, the Hawkeyes still led the Big Ten...

Sydney Affolter dribbles the ball during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers 68-60.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes return home to face struggling Rutgers

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter February 12, 2025

The Iowa women’s basketball program has now won five straight games, a far cry from the five-game conference losing streak that opened 2025.   In Monday’s 81-66 win against Nebraska, the Hawkeyes...

Iowa players sit along the wall during Iowa baseball media day at the Jacobson Athletic Building in Iowa City on Tuesday, February. 11, 2025. The team and coaching staff took questions from the media.

Iowa pitcher Cade Obermueller looks to huge impact as Friday night starter

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter February 12, 2025

Through the ups and the downs of the 2024 season and a run through the MLB Draft process with the Texas Rangers, Iowa pitcher Cade Obermueller brings much-needed experience to the bullpen this season. New...

Iowa designated hitter Reese Moore hits a ball down the right field line 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.

With new faces up and down the lineup, Iowa baseball looks to build on 2024’s offensive success

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter February 11, 2025

The 2024 season was a frustrating one for the Iowa baseball team, but their offense was certainly one of the year’s bright spots, as they hit for a .301 batting average as a team and averaged 6.1 runs...

(Left) Iowa players break down a huddle before a women’s soccer game between Iowa and Washington at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Oct. 17. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 1-0. (Right) Iowa players touch the helmet of their goalie as good luck before a field hockey game between No. 12 Iowa and Indiana at Grant Field in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. The Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 2-1 in double overtime.

Point/Counterpoint | What underrated Iowa sport deserves more traction from Hawkeye fans?

Jake Olson and Trey Benson February 11, 2025

Women’s field hockey When you think of Iowa athletics, you think of Kinnick Stadium and the football program. You think of the national success and tradition of Iowa wrestling. And, as of 2021,...

Iowa No. 5 174-pound Patrick Kennedy wrestles Ohio State No. 6 Carson Kharchla during a mens wrestling dual between the No.2 Iowa Hawkeyes and the No.4 Ohio State Buckeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 24-13. Kharchla defeated Kennedy 7-3.

Opinion | Where the Iowa men’s wrestling program goes from here

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor February 11, 2025

With millions of dollars in the name, image, and likeness fund, a handful of top-ranked wrestlers transferring to take it, and thousands of fans rallying around in support, the Iowa men’s wrestling...

Iowa celebrates their win after a softball game between Iowa and Michigan State at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 29, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 4-0.

Iowa softball looking to rebound in 2025

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter February 11, 2025

The 2024 campaign was nothing short of a rollercoaster for the Iowa softball program. The Hawkeyes entered the year with lofty preseason expectations after a strong finish to the 2023 season but failed...

Hannah Stuelke shoots a layup during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and No. 4 Southern California at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 76-69. The sold-out game marked Iowa’s first Big Ten game against the Trojans and the retirement of the No. 22 for former Iowa guard Caitlin Clark.

Iowa women’s basketball continues to dominate in the post under Jan Jensen’s leadership

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter February 11, 2025

With the graduation of a lot of flashy threes this past offseason, the Iowa women’s basketball team has had to rely more on crisp fundamentals to get points. This includes enhanced free throw shooting,...