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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

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Iowa guard Tomi Taiwo drives to the basket for a layup. Taiwo went 6-7 from the field while scoring 14 points during a women’s basketball game between No. 25 Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 82-56.

No. 21 Iowa women’s basketball vying for Big Ten regular season title against No. 6 Michigan

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor February 27, 2022

Both No. 21 Iowa and No. 6 Michigan women’s basketball will be playing for a conference regular season championship when they match up at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday. The Hawkeyes and Wolverines...

Iowa’s Bridget Killian dismounts the beam during the Women’s Gymnastics Cancer Awareness Meet between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. Killian earned 9.800 points for the beam. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 196.125 - 195.325.

Iowa women’s gymnastics falls to Minnesota, wraps up Big Ten regular season competition

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 26, 2022

The Iowa women’s gymnastics team lost to Minnesota, 198.025-196.375, at the Maturi Pavilion in Minneapolis on Friday night. The Golden Gophers’ 198.025 was a new program-record score. The...

Iowa guard Tony Perkins releases a shot during a men’s basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena between No. 25 Iowa and Michigan State on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022. Perkins picked up five points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 86-60.

Tony Perkins’ career-high 20 points leads Iowa men’s basketball to victory over Nebraska

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 26, 2022

When Iowa men’s basketball took down Nebraska, 88-78, at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Friday night, it was Tony Perkins’ time to shine. The sophomore guard entered the starting lineup on Feb. 6, taking...

Heartlander forward Jake Smith scores a goal during the shootout period at a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and the Tulsa Oilers at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. The Heartlanders defeated the Oilers in a shootout, 4-3. Smith scored the second shot in the shootout for the Iowa Heartlanders, winning Iowa the game.

Iowa Heartlanders down Fort Wayne Komets, win fifth straight contest

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter February 26, 2022

Two power play goals from forward Jake Smith propelled the Iowa Heartlanders to their fifth straight victory Friday. Iowa downed the Fort Wayne Komets, 4-2, at Xtream Arena. Smith scored both his...

The Scoreboard: Feb. 25, 2022

The Scoreboard: Feb. 25, 2022

February 25, 2022

This week on "The Scoreboard," hosts Austin Hanson and Chris Werner are joined by reigning Big Ten Conference Individual Champion and Iowa men's golfer Mac McClear. Hanson and Werner talk with McClear...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark drives to the basket during a women’s basketball game between No. 21 Iowa and No. 10 Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022. Clark was second in scoring with 29 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 88-82.

Iowa women’s basketball clinches Big Ten Tournament double-bye with victory over Rutgers

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor February 24, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball officially clinched a double-bye in the 2022 Big Ten Tournament with a victory over Rutgers on Thursday night. The Hawkeyes took down the Scarlet Knights, 87-78, at Jersey...

Iowa’s Adeline Kenlin competes on beam during a gymnastics meet between No. 18 Iowa and Eastern Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. Kenlin was named Big Ten freshman of the year last season. The Hawkeyes defeated the Eagles 195.950-194.100.

Iowa women’s gymnastics to face Minnesota for second time in 2022 season

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 24, 2022

The Iowa women’s gymnastics team will face off against No. 8 Minnesota this weekend, marking the second time the Hawkeyes and Golden Gophers will meet in Minneapolis this season. Iowa traveled...

Iowa’s Alexa Noel serves the ball during the Iowa Women’s Tennis match against Purdue on Feb. 28, 2021 at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue 6-1.

Iowa women’s tennis to face Denver and Colorado this weekend

Chase Szewc, Sports Reporter February 24, 2022

Iowa women’s tennis will participate in two duals in Colorado this weekend. The 4-2 Hawkeyes will take on the 2-4 University of Denver Pioneers on Friday at 2 p.m. Then, Iowa will play the 3-3-2...

Iowa outfielder Nia Carter runs to third base and cheers as teammate Grace Banes hits a 2-run home run during the Iowa Softball senior game against Illinois on May 16, 2021 at Bob Pearl Field. Iowa defeated Illinois 4-3.

Iowa softball looking to make fewer mistakes on four-game road trip

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 24, 2022

The Iowa softball team is heading to Leesburg, Florida, this week for a slate of four spring games. The Hawkeyes will face the North Florida Ospreys and Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Friday. Then,...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery fights his way through defenders for a layup during a men’s basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena between No. 25 Iowa and Michigan State on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022. McCaffery scored five points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 86-60.

Iowa men’s basketball not overlooking road matchup with 7-20 Nebraska

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 24, 2022

The Iowa men’s basketball team has won five of its last six games, climbing to sixth place in the Big Ten Conference standings. The Hawkeyes are now just two spots away from one of the league tournament’s...

Iowa first basemen Peyton Williams gets Minnesota infielder Zack Raabe out during the Iowa baseball game vs. Minnesota at the Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on April 11, 2021.

Iowa baseball overcomes travel changes, prepares for Kleberg Bank Classic

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor February 24, 2022

The Hawkeye baseball team avoided eastern Iowa’s Thursday snow storm, packing up to travel to Texas one day early. The Hawkeyes left Iowa around 7:30 on Wednesday morning, flying south to compete...

Iowas Jenoah McKiver celebrates after placing first in the mens 600-meter premiere run with a time of 1:16.08 at the 2022 Larry Wieczorek Invitational track and field meet at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. McKivers time set a meet, facility, and school record.

Iowa track and field to compete at 2022 Big Ten Indoor Championships

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 24, 2022

Iowa track and field will head to the 2022 Big Ten Indoor Championships this weekend. The Hawkeyes will compete at the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio, beginning at 9:50 a.m. Friday on BTN+. Iowa...

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