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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

Holley, Iowa field hockey in pursuit of history

Holley, Iowa field hockey in pursuit of history

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter October 12, 2021

Ellie Holley has never been much of a goal-scorer. Before Iowa field hockey’s 2021-22 campaign kicked off, the fifth-year senior midfielder had never scored more than four goals in a season. This...

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. prepares to throw the ball during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6. Penix threw for 156 yards.

Big Ten notebook: Indiana’s Penix Jr. week-to-week, Gophers’ Potts out for season

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor October 12, 2021

Indiana junior quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is week-to-week after suffering a shoulder injury against Penn State Oct. 2.  Penix Jr. went down in the third quarter after separating the AC joint...

Iowa women’s basketball looking to be a Big Ten contender

Iowa women’s basketball looking to be a Big Ten contender

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor October 12, 2021

Iowa women’s basketball is returning all five of its starters for the 2021-22 season, but the Hawkeyes aren’t the only team in the Big Ten with a strong veteran lineup. Reigning Big Ten regular...

Iowa women’s golfer Klara Wildhaber battling driver problems

Iowa women’s golfer Klara Wildhaber battling driver problems

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 12, 2021

In her own words, Iowa women’s golfer Klara Wildhaber “couldn’t get the ball off the tee,” with her driver. Wildhaber fired a career-worst 9-over-par 81 in the opening round of the Badger...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz enters the field during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 51-14.

Kirk Ferentz says Iowa fans who booed Penn State injuries ‘smelled a rat’

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 12, 2021

Kirk Ferentz knows Iowa football fans are smart. So when the Hawkeye faithful in attendance for Iowa’s 23-20 win over Penn State at Kinnick Stadium saw Nittany Lion defensive players repeatedly...

Iowa Head Coach Tom Brands and Associate Coach Terry Brands watch as Iowa’s Austin DeSanto competes against Penn State’s Roman Bravo-Young during the finals of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Sunday, March 8, 2021. The Hawkeyes won the Big Ten Title with a team score of 159.5. This is the 37 Big Ten Title in school history.

Iowa men’s wrestling to take on Oklahoma State at Globe Life Field in Texas

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor October 12, 2021

REV Entertainment, in conjunction with Oklahoma State and Iowa Athletics, announced Tuesday that the Cowboy and Hawkeye wrestling programs will face each other at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas,...

Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins intercepts a pass during a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 23-20. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa cornerback Matt Hankins named Bronko Nagurski National Player of the Week

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 12, 2021

Iowa cornerback Matt Hankins has been named the Bronko Nagurski National Player of the Week for his performance in Iowa's 23-20 win over Penn State. The senior had previously been named Big Ten Co-Defensive...

Iowa defensive back Riley Moss celebrates an interception from teammate Matt Hankins during a football game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa cornerback Riley Moss out for Purdue game, Terry Roberts to start

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 12, 2021

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz confirmed on Tuesday that starting cornerback Riley Moss is out for the Hawkeyes’ game against Purdue on Saturday because of an injury to his left knee. Moss fell...

Iowa center Payton Sandfort (20) runs a drill during NCAA mens basketball practice, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.

Sandfort ready to make impact for Iowa men’s basketball

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter October 12, 2021

The University of Iowa men’s basketball team’s starting lineup is going to feature at least three new faces this season. The Hawkeyes lost guards Joe Wieskamp and CJ Fredrick and center Luka...

Sep 26, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills strong safety Micah Hyde (23) celebrates his interception against the Washington Football Team during the second half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Week 5

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor October 11, 2021

Former Hawkeye football defensive back Micah Hyde recorded his first pick six as a professional Sunday. In the Buffalo Bills’ 38-20 road win over the Kansas City Chiefs, Hyde caught a tipped pass...

Iowa’s Alexa Noel serves the ball during the Iowa Women’s Tennis match against Purdue on Feb. 28, 2021 at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue 6-1.

Iowa women’s tennis team splits up, competes in two events

Chase Szewc, Sports Reporter October 11, 2021

Iowa women’s tennis head coach Sasha Schmid split her roster up to compete in two events last week. Schmid sent sophomore Alexa Noel and senior Samantha Mannix to Charleston, South Carolina, to...

Paula Miranda practices her putt at Finkbine Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Iowa women’s golf finishes ninth at Ron Moore Intercollegiate

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 11, 2021

Iowa women’s golf captured its second-straight ninth place finish of the fall season Sunday afternoon at the Ron Moore Intercollegiate in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.  Iowa posted a three-round...

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