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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

The Daily Iowan

Clarissa Chun smiles while being introduced as the new women’s wrestling coach for the University of Iowa during a press conference at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. Chun won an Olympic bronze medal for Team USA in the 2012 Olympics.

Kylie Welker becomes first recruit in Iowa women’s wrestling program history

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 3, 2022

Kylie Welker, a 2021 Junior World Champion, has signed a national letter of intent to become the first commit in the history of the University of Iowa women’s wrestling program, Iowa women’s wrestling...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery reacts to play during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. McCaffery spoke about recovering from the first half rebounding deficit after the game. “I thought we had more focus. More activity,” McCaffery said. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 68-51.

Thursday’s Iowa-Ohio State men’s basketball game postponed

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 3, 2022

Today’s Iowa-Ohio State men’s basketball game has been postponed. Inclement weather in Columbus, Ohio, and travel cancellations are the reasons the game needs rescheduled, per an Iowa Athletics...

Iowas Samantha Mannix leads the team in a cheer before an Iowa womens tennis match against Penn State. The Hawkeyes topped Penn State 5-2, making it their fifth straight win of the season.

Iowa women’s tennis postpones two duals

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 2, 2022

The University of Iowa women's tennis team has postponed its next two duals. The Hawkeyes were supposed to travel to the Sunflower State to take on Kansas and Kansas Sate on Feb. 4 and 6, respectively. Instead,...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks with reporters during Iowa football media day at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021.

Iowa football notebook | Head coach Kirk Ferentz talks DEI committee, QB situation

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 2, 2022

University of Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz addressed reporters in the Hansen Football Performance Center's All-America Room on Wednesday afternoon. After an opening statement that lasted more...

Iowa forward Keegan Murray goes up for a layup during a basketball game between Iowa and No. 6 Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 83-73. Murray shot 4-11 in field goals.

Winter storm, plane issue may affect Iowa-Ohio State men’s basketball game

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 2, 2022

Iowa men’s basketball will continue its slate of ranked opponents as it takes on No. 16 Ohio State in Columbus on Thursday. The 14-7 Hawkeyes are currently on a two-game losing streak and 4-6...

Klara Wildhaber swings a golf club at practice at Finkbine Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021. Wildhaber has played with the University of Iowa since 2020.

Iowa women’s golf posts losing record at Big Ten Match Play Championship

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter February 2, 2022

Iowa women’s golf posted a 1-2 record at the Big Ten Match Play Championship earlier this week at the Innisbrook Golf Resort in Palm Harbor, Florida. The Hawkeyes — seeded 9th in a 10-team field...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a ball during a women’s basketball game between No. 21 Iowa and No. 23 Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. Clark scored a career-high 43 points. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 92-88.

Shorthanded Iowa women’s basketball team to match up with Wisconsin

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter February 2, 2022

No. 21 Iowa women’s basketball lost its seven-game win streak on Monday as it fell to No. 23 Ohio State in the final seconds of a physical game. The Hawkeyes lost to the Buckeyes, 92-88, in a...

Iowa defenseman Carter Shinkaruk defends during a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and Kalamazoo Wings at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Friday, Dec. 28, 2022. The Wings defeated the Heartlanders 5-2.

Iowa Heartlanders emphasize fast starts ahead of three-game road trip

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter February 2, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders know that a fast start will give them a chance to win any game. The Heartlanders are 10-1-2-0 in games they’ve led at the end of the first period. Iowa has gone 11-0-1-0...

Iowa forwards Kris and Keegan Murray talk during a break in the play at a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 83-74.

Analyzing Iowa men’s basketball team’s tournament chances halfway through Big Ten play

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 1, 2022

Iowa men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery wanted nothing to do with any postseason discussions during a mid-January press conference. “I just think, to be honest with you, it’s just crazy...

Hawks in the NFL | Super Bowl edition

Hawks in the NFL | Super Bowl edition

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 1, 2022

The stage is set for Super Bowl LVI. The AFC’s Cincinnati Bengals will take on the NFC’s Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in LA on Feb. 13 at 5:30 p.m. Three former Iowa football players will...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and Ohio State guard Rikki Harris battle for a loose ball. Ohio State forced 14 turnovers against Iowa, giving up 7 turnovers during a women’s basketball game between No. 21 Iowa and No. 23 Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 92-88.

Photos: No. 21 Iowa women’s basketball vs. No. 23 Ohio State

Dimia Burrell, Photojournalist February 1, 2022

In a close matchup between the No. 21 Iowa Hawkeyes and the No. 23 Ohio State Buckeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Jan. 31, the Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 92-88. With...

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