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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 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,...

Owen Freeman dunks the ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 24, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 76-75.

Iowa men’s basketball bigs stepping up in Owen Freeman’s absence

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor February 11, 2025

It’s been a difficult 2024-25 campaign for the Iowa men’s basketball team. The Hawkeyes entered the season with NCAA tournament expectations, but inconsistent play and injuries have left their season...

Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean (33) celebrates with teammates after returning an interception for a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome.

Cooper DeJean completes exceptional rookie season in ultimate fashion

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 11, 2025

After the Philadelphia Eagles took down the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, 40-22, cornerback Cooper DeJean dug into a slice of vanilla cake gifted to him in celebration of a historic birthday. As...

Riley Mulvey reacts to a call during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the seventh-ranked Purdue Boilermakers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Feb. 4, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 90-81.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes look to snap losing streak against Rutgers; injury updates on Drew Thelwell and Cooper Koch

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor February 11, 2025

The Iowa men's basketball team looks to snap their three-game losing streak on Wednesday against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, who enters the contest at 12-12 overall and 5-8 in Big Ten play. The Hawkeyes...

Daianne Hayashida swings to return a shot during a women’s tennis match between Iowa and DePaul at the University of Iowa’s Tennis and Recreational Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Demons 4-1, setting their current season record to 2-2.

Photos: Iowa tennis vs. DePaul

Reece Schrader, Photojournalist February 11, 2025

The Iowa Hawkeyes competed against the DePaul Blue Demons at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreational Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 10. Through a series of doubles matches, the Hawkeyes pulled ahead...

Lucy Olsen shoots the ball 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 topples Nebraska, 81-66, in revenge victory

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter February 10, 2025

The Iowa women’s basketball team toppled Nebraska on the road Monday night, 81-66, in Lincoln, Nebraska. The win scratched a significant itch for the Hawkeyes, as they avenged their previous loss to...

Oct 16, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (8) drives on Phoenix Suns forward Chimezie Metu (4) in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NBA | Feb. 3-9

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 10, 2025

Former Hawkeye Keegan Murray and the Sacramento Kings remain a mid-tier team after trading their franchise player in point guard De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs for Chicago Bulls guard Zach...