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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 Addison O-Grady fouls Nebraska guard Kendall Moriarty during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 93-83.

Depth a struggle for Iowa women’s basketball ahead of matchup with Minnesota

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter February 8, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball will be shorthanded for the third straight game on Wednesday when it takes on Minnesota. The No. 25 Hawkeyes have had just seven available players for their past two games...

Iowa head coach Tom Brands prepares his team during a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and No. 9 Wisconsin in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 29-6.

Iowa, Oklahoma State playing pivotal role in growth of wrestling’s popularity

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter February 8, 2022

Tom Brands once called Iowa City “the Mecca” of wrestling, hailing it as the sport’s worldwide epicenter. The now-15-year head coach of the University of Iowa men’s wrestling team said there’s...

Iowa’s Austin West competes in the 60-meter hurdles during the 2022 Hawkeye Invitational track and field meet at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. West completed the race with a time of 8.20 seconds. The Hawkeye Invitational hosted Arkansas State, Bradley, Hawkeye Community College, Indian Hills Community College, Iowa Central Community College, Loyola-Chicago, Northern Iowa, South Dakota, UW-Milwaukee, and Western Illinois.

Iowa track and field’s Austin West breaks program heptathlon record

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 8, 2022

Iowa track and field sophomore Austin West knew he had room for improvement after his 13th-place finish at the 2021 NCAA Indoor Championships. “I only did one full heptathlon last year,” West...

Iowa head coach Renee Gillispie talks with her players during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 1-0.

Hitting a point of emphasis for Iowa softball in 2022

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 8, 2022

After a 26-18 2021 season, the Iowa softball team is setting loftier goals for 2022. Hawkeye head coach Renee Gillispie isn’t afraid to talk about her team’s objectives, either. “We’ve...

A portrait of Lew Montgomery. Contributed by Iowa Athletics.

Broderick Binns leaving UI, Lew Montgomery to assume interim DEI role with Iowa Athletics

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor February 8, 2022

Broderick Binns, the Hawkeye Athletics Department's Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, has accepted a job outside the University of Iowa, per release. Binns was Iowa Athletics' first...

Wisconsins 149-pound Austin Gomez celebrates his victory over Iowas Vince Turk during a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and No. 9 Wisconsin in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. Gomez defeated Turk by decision, 3-2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 29-6.

Iowa Athletics issues statement on fan interaction with Wisconsin wrestler

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 7, 2022

Wisconsin men's wrestler Austin Gomez was greeted with a blend of boos and jeers as he headed for Carver-Hawkeye Arena's tunnel Saturday afternoon. The 149-pounder had just defeated Iowa's Vince Turk,...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-pointer during a womens basketball game between Iowa and Michigan at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022. Clark scored a career high 46 points. The Wolverines beat the Hawkeyes, 98-90.

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, Michigan’s Naz Hillmon match up in Big Ten Women’s Basketball Player of the Year race

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor February 7, 2022

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Iowa’s Caitlin Clark and Michigan’s Naz Hillmon matched up on Sunday in a battle of the 2021-22 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Preseason Co-Players of the Year. The then-No....

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery attempts a dunk during a basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 71-59. McCaffery had 18 total points and 7 rebounds.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Minnesota

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist February 7, 2022

Despite Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery’s absence from COVID-19 and four-point deficit at halftime, Iowa assistant coach Billy Turner and Iowa forward Keegan Murray led the Iowa Hawkeyes to 71-59 victory...

Michigan Guard Leila Phelia shoots the ball during a womens basketball game between Iowa and Michigan at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022. Phelia scored 24 points. The Wolverines beat the Hawkeyes, 98-90.

Photos: No. 21 Iowa women’s basketball vs. No. 6 Michigan

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist February 6, 2022

The No. 7 Michigan Wolverines defeated the No. 21 Iowa Hawkeyes 98-90 at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, MI., on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022. Iowa dropped to 15-6 while Michigan added one more to its winning...

Iowa head coach Tyler Stith grabs a flag out of the 18th hole during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.

Iowa men’s golf finishes third at Big Ten Match Play Championships in Florida

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter February 6, 2022

The Iowa men’s golf team placed third at the Big Ten Conference Match Play Championships in Palm Coast, Florida, this weekend. The annual tournament was held at Hammock Beach Resort’s Island Course. Iowa...

Iowa’s Michael Kemerer, Kaleb Young, and Alex Marinelli take a selfie after a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and No. 9 Wisconsin in Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 29-6.

Marinelli, Kemerer put final stamp on Carver as Iowa men’s wrestlers

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 6, 2022

Iowa men’s wrestling head coach Tom Brands isn’t always sure what he’ll get out of his wrestlers when he recruits them out of high school. Some have unsuspected pitfalls, and others don’t. Brands...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark looks for a foul from the referee during a womens basketball game between Iowa and Michigan at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022. Clark drew 10 fouls. The Wolverines beat the Hawkeyes, 98-90.

No. 21 Iowa women’s basketball’s comeback attempt falls short against No. 6 Michigan

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor February 6, 2022

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Iowa women’s basketball sophomore Caitlin Clark doesn’t pay attention to the scoreboard when she’s on the court. So, after No. 21 Iowa fell to No. 6 Michigan, 98-90, Clark...

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