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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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An official holds up Iowa 184-pound Gabe Arnold’s arm after defeating Wisconsin No. 16 Shane Lieg during a men’s wrestling dual between No. 4 Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. Arnold won via decision 8-6. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 34-7.

Iowa wrestling notebook | Hawkeye men and women end break with Soldier Salute

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor December 28, 2024

After a lengthy break for the holidays, the Iowa men’s and women’s wrestling programs will return to the mat on Sunday and Monday for the Soldier Salute at Xtream Arena in Coralville. An undefeated...

Offensive linemen from rival teams compete in a hot wing eating competition during a team welcome party at Category 10 in Nashville Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. The event had a chicken wing eating contest along with a finish-the-lyric challenge.

Iowa and Missouri players enjoy Music City Bowl team welcome festivities

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor December 28, 2024

NASHVILLE - Iowa and Missouri may be playing a fierce football game on Monday, but the two teams put their rivalry aside on Saturday evening. One of the perks of qualifying for a bowl game are the annual...

An official observes Missouri offensive lineman Curtis Peagler during a chicken wing contests team welcome party at Category 10 in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. Peagler finished with the most wings eaten. The Iowa Hawkeyes and Missouri Tigers will face off in the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Monday, Dec. 30, at Nissan Stadium.

Photos: 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl Team Welcome Party

Emma Calabro and Cody Blissett December 28, 2024

Teams, staff, and family gathered at Category 10 in Nashville, Tenn, for a Team Welcome Party on Friday night, Dec. 27. The event had food and featured a finish-the-lyric contest along with a hot chicken...

Players and staff make their way to the Ensworths Turf Field and Track during an Iowa football practice at Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. The Iowa Hawkeyes and Missouri Tigers will face off in the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl on Monday, Dec. 30, at Nissan Stadium.

Photos: 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl Iowa football practice and interviews

Emma Calabro and Cody Blissett December 27, 2024

Iowa held a practice at the Ensworths Turf Field and Track in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday. After the practice, Iowa football players and special teams coordinator LeVar Woods spoke with media members. Kaden...

Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan looks at a teammate during a football game between Iowa and UCLA at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Friday Nov. 8, 2024. The Bruins defeated the Hawkeyes 20-17.

Iowa football quarterback Brendan Sullivan looks to prove himself in Music City Bowl

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor December 27, 2024

NASHVILLE - As the college football landscape continues to evolve, a common discourse surrounding bowl games has drifted amongst fans and the media. Some will say bowl games are irrelevant due to the expanded...

Iowa wide receiver Kaden Wetjen returns a punt during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Iowa defeated Nebraska, 13-10.

Iowa football’s Kaden Wetjen likely to return, but won’t rule out other futures

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 27, 2024

Kaden Wetjen isn’t certain if he’ll return to the Iowa football team next season, but he at least has a number in mind.  “I’m 98 percent sure,” Wetjen told reporters after the Hawkeyes’...

Photo taken from Central Michigan Athletics.

Central Michigan defensive lineman Jonah Pace commits to Iowa football

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor December 23, 2024

Former Central Michigan defensive lineman Jonah Pace has committed to Iowa, per an announcement on his Twitter page. Pace becomes Iowa's second addition in its 2025 transfer portal class, following the...

Photo taken from Joseph Cress/ Iowa City-Press Citizen.

Former Iowa women’s basketball player and color commentator Jamie Cavey-Lang dies at 41

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter December 23, 2024

Former Iowa women’s basketball player and color commentator Jamie Cavey-Lang has passed away at the age of 41 on Saturday following a hard-fought battle with cancer, according to an email sent on Monday...

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke celebrates during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Missouri Western State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. Stuelke had 18 points and five rebounds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Griffons 110-55.

No. 22 Iowa women’s basketball survives nail-biting close with UNI to win state of Iowa

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter December 22, 2024

No. 22 Iowa women's basketball entered halftime with a 16-point victory, 53-37, over Northern Iowa on Friday. By the 5:16 mark in the third quarter, the Panthers cut that lead down to seven. And with...

Iowa 180-pound Kylie Welker wrestles North Central’s Brittyn Corbishley during the 2024 NCC Open Tournament at the North Central College Recreation Center in Naperville, Ill, on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. Iowa finished second place just behind North Central with a team score of 148.5 points. Welker finished in first place.

Iowa women’s wrestler Kylie Welker shines in tournament debut

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter December 22, 2024

Iowa women’s wrestling head coach Clarissa Chun knew the roster she would bring to the North Central College Open on Dec. 15 would be lighter than previous competitions.  With finals week right...

Payton Sandfort looks to dribble past Jah Short during the Holiday Hoopla matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the New Orleans Privateers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 15 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes claimed victory, 104-57.

Iowa men’s basketball survives track meet, beats Utah 95-88

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor December 21, 2024

It was a game that featured lead changes, scoring runs, sloppy defense, and the pace of a track meet, but the Iowa men's basketball team found a way to cross the finish line on top, securing an 95-88 victory...

Taylor Stremlow reacts to a three-pointer during the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series, a basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 75-69.

Iowa women’s basketball overcomes Northern Iowa’s comeback attempt, secures 92-86 home victory

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter December 20, 2024

The No. 22 Iowa women’s basketball team overcame in-state rival Northern Iowa’s second-half comeback attempt to secure a 92-86 home victory on Friday. Lucy Olsen logs 21 points, seven assists, and...