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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa State celebrates their win after a women’s basketball game between No. 12 Iowa and No. 15 Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa, on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes 77-70. Iowa State is now 9-1.

Photos: No. 12 Iowa women’s basketball vs. No. 15 Iowa State

Grace Smith, Photo Editor December 8, 2021

The No. 15 Iowa State Cyclones defeated the No. 12 Iowa Hawkeyes, 77-70, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa, on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. This is Iowa's first loss against Iowa State in five years. Iowa...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder signals a jump ball during a women’s basketball game between No. 12 Iowa and No. 15 Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa, on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes 77-70.

No. 12 Iowa women’s basketball gets in foul trouble, falls to No. 15 Iowa State

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor December 8, 2021

AMES, Iowa — After a five-year reign, Iowa no longer holds the crown in the Cy-Hawk women’s basketball series. The No. 12 Hawkeyes fell to the No. 15 Cyclones, 77-70, on Wednesday night at Hilton...

Iowa walks to Iowa State’s free throw line during a women’s basketball game between No. 12 Iowa and No. 15 Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa, on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 77-70.

Iowa women’s basketball falls to Iowa State, 77-70

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 8, 2021

AMES, Iowa — Iowa women’s basketball trailed for most of its contest with Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum in Ames on Wednesday night. The Cyclones built a lead as large as 12 points in the second...

Five-star safety Xavier Nwankpa from South East Polk announces his commitment play football for the University of Iowa Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021.

Five-star safety Xavier Nwankpa commits to Iowa over Ohio State, Notre Dame

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 8, 2021

Five-star safety Xavier Nwankpa committed to the University of Iowa over Ohio State and Notre Dame, his other finalists, on Wednesday. The 6-foot-2, 190-pounder is the No. 1 safety and No. 11 overall...

Heartlanders head coach Gerry Fleming speaks with the team during a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and the Toledo Walleye at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Friday, Oct. 30, 2021. The Walleye won against the Heartlanders, 10-1.

Iowa Heartlanders prepped for homestand against Toledo Walleye

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter December 7, 2021

The Toledo Walleye have been a thorn in the side of the Iowa Heartlanders throughout the 2021-22 season. In the four matchups between the two teams, the Walleye have gone 4-0, outscoring the Heartlanders,...

Iowa guard Kylie Feuerbach backs down Samford guard Kathleen Wheeler during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Samford at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. Feuerbach had nine total points.The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs 91-54.

No. 12 Iowa women’s basketball primed for top-15 matchup in Ames

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter December 7, 2021

For the first time as a Hawkeye, sophomore guard Kylie Feuerbach will travel to Iowa State and take on the school she once called home. Feuerbach transferred from Iowa State to Iowa following the...

‘It’s hard to put into words:’ Citrus Bowl a reunion for former Hawkeye Mark Stoops

‘It’s hard to put into words:’ Citrus Bowl a reunion for former Hawkeye Mark Stoops

Robert Read, Pregame Editor December 7, 2021

Kirk Ferentz can still recall when, during his time as Iowa’s offensive line coach under Hayden Fry in the 1980s, he strolled past Bill Brashier’s office and saw the defensive coordinator chatting...

Iowas all-around Adeline Kenlin performs on the beam during a gymnastics meet against Ohio State on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes with a score, 196.550-193.800. Kenlin earned a score of 9.825.

Iowa women’s gymnast Adeline Kenlin looks to build on strong freshman season

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter December 7, 2021

Adeline Kenlin chose to launch her collegiate gymnastics career in her hometown. The West Branch High School graduate from Iowa City has competed with the University of Iowa women’s gymnastics team...

University of Iowa forward Alyssa Walker pushes University of Minnesota defender Abi Frandsen to move the ball around University of Minnesota defender Delaney Stekr during a soccer game between Iowa and Minnesota at the UI Soccer Complex on Thursday Oct. 21, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 1-0.

Former Iowa soccer forward Alyssa Walker signs pro contract in Sweden

Isaac Goffin, Sports reporter December 7, 2021

Former Iowa soccer forward Alyssa Walker will leave the cornfields of Iowa and move to a city near the Baltic Sea to extend her playing career. Walker signed a one-year contract with IFK Kalmar...

Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. runs into the end zone for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. Tracy Jr. had one touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 51-14.

Iowa football wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. enters transfer portal

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor December 7, 2021

Iowa football junior wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. has entered the transfer portal. The wideout confirmed that he entered the portal on Dec. 8 with a statement posted to Twitter. "First and...

Illinois center Kofi Cockburn stands on the court during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. Cockburn finished with 17 points and 18 rebounds. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 87-83.

Cockburn heats up, Illinois men’s basketball downs Iowa, 87-83

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter December 6, 2021

Illinois men’s basketball center Kofi Cockburn had just one field goal attempt in the first half against Iowa Monday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  But the preseason All-Big Ten honoree...

Illinois guard Trent Frazier jumps to pass the ball past Iowa forward Kris Murray during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. Frazier gave the Illini two assists.The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 87-83.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Illinois

Jerod Ringwald, Photo Editor December 6, 2021

Iowa returned to Carver-Hawkeye Arena to play Illinois on Monday, Dec. 6. Illinois defeated Iowa, 87-83. Illinois out-rebounded Iowa, 52-23, on their way to a victory. Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery...

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