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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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An official holds up Iowa 160-pound Kennedy Blades’ arm after her win against Northerner Michigan Sophia Bassino 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. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Kennedy Blades impresses in first meet as a Hawkeye women’s wrestler

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter November 3, 2024

While fans and spectators were excited to watch the Hawkeye women’s wrestling team return to action, all eyes were glued on Kennedy Blades as she stepped on the mat for the first time in her collegiate...

Iowa 145-pound Ella Schmit wrestles grand view Haidyn Snyder 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. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

No. 2 Iowa women’s wrestling starts season hot at Luther Hill Open

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter November 3, 2024

No. 2 Iowa women’s wrestling returned to the mat for the 2024-25 season opener at the Luther Hill Open in Indianola, Iowa, on Saturday. The tournament was split up into two with each winner needing...

Washington players encourage one another before a women’s soccer game between Iowa and Washington at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 1-0.

No. 11 Iowa women’s soccer falls in first round of the Big Ten Tournament to Washington

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter November 3, 2024

The No. 11 Iowa women’s soccer team dropped their opening round matchup in the Big Ten Tournament against Washington on Saturday night, losing in overtime penalty kicks by a score of 5-4.  Iowa will...

Hawkeyes celebrate after a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 42-10. (Emma Calabro/The Daily Iowan)

Photos: Iowa football vs. Wisconsin

Emma Calabro and Emily Nyberg November 2, 2024

Iowa football defeated Wisconsin 42-10 at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. The Hawkeyes, who took down the Badgers for the third year in a row, will retain the Heartland trophy. Iowa led in both total yards...

Iowa quarter back during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.

Brendan Sullivan’s first start gives hope for Iowa quarterback position moving forward

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter November 2, 2024

Iowa football fans will walk home satisfied tonight. After calls for quarterback Brendan Sullivan to step up into the starting role, he excelled in his first Hawkeye start — and relied on his foundation...

Iowa defensive back Deshaun Lee celebrates after the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

Deshaun Lee’s defensive prowess propels Iowa to a comfortable 42-10 victory over Wisconsin

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter November 2, 2024

Turning to the sea of 69,000 Iowa fans decorated in black, starting defensive back Deshaun Lee could run through a brick wall.  Celebrating with teammates and waving both arms to hype up the already...

Iowa defensive back Deshaun Lee celebrates during a football game between No. 25 Iowa and Utah State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes lead the Aggies, 17-3, at halftime.

Grading Iowa football’s performance against Wisconsin

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor November 2, 2024

Brendan Sullivan — A- The quarterback’s start to his first Iowa start was slow but not ugly, remaining patient in the pocket as he broke through with a big connection to fellow Northwestern...

Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan runs the ball during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 40-14.

Iowa football quiets Wisconsin in 42-10 win at home

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor November 2, 2024

The Iowa football team bested cross-border rival Wisconsin, 42-10, inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday night. In his first start at Iowa, quarterback Brendan Sullivan played his role perfectly, completing...

Iowa defensive back Jermari Harris celebrates following a safety during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Following the first half the Hawkeyes lead the Wildcats, 12-7. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Live updates | Iowa football brings Wisconsin to town in first home night game

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter November 2, 2024

The Iowa football team is hosting Wisconsin inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday with kickoff time set for 6:34 p.m — its first home night game of the year. The Hawkeyes are coming off a 40-14 home...

Alyssa Worden digs the ball during an Iowa Women’s Volleyball match at Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1, 25-21, 25-21, 25-27, and 25-13.

Iowa volleyball notebook | Hawkeyes drop tough matches to Ohio State, Penn State

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter November 1, 2024

The Iowa volleyball team dropped back-to-back road contests against Ohio State and Penn State on Thursday and Friday. The defeats leave Iowa at 9-15 overall and 3-9 in Big Ten play.  The Hawkeyes opened...