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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

Mar 10, 2020; Sioux Falls, SD, USA;  North Dakota Fighting Hawks forward Filip Rebraca (12) drives against North Dakota State Bison forward Rocky Kreuser (34) in the first half at Denny Sanford Premier Center. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa men’s basketball transfer Filip Rebrača prepared for valuable role

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter October 11, 2021

Iowa men’s basketball transfer Filip Rebrača spent his summer in Iowa City putting on weight, lifting, and preparing for the physical gauntlet that is a Big Ten basketball season.  The University...

Players move around the arena during the Heartlanders first practice on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021. (Jeff Sigmund/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Heartlander goalkeeper Hunter Jones to make most of opportunity

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 11, 2021

Iowa Heartlander goalkeeper Hunter Jones had a rough start to his professional hockey career for the AHL’s Iowa Wild last February. The 21-year-old goaltender from Ontario, Canada, surrendered...

The Iowa men’s gymnastics team huddles on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 during the Iowa vs. Penn State men’s gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa defeated Penn State 398.850-393.550. Men’s gymnastics has not been reinstated like the women’s swimming and diving team was earlier in February, so this is will be their final season.

Former Iowa men’s gymnasts join GymACT

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 11, 2021

The former Iowa men’s gymnastics team thought its program would never compete again after it departed the Maturi Pavilion in Minneapolis, following the conclusion of the 2021 NCAA Men’s Gymnastics...

Iowa defensive back Riley Moss returns an interception for a touchdown during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021.

Iowa cornerback Riley Moss not listed on Week 7 depth chart

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 11, 2021

Senior cornerback Riley Moss is not listed on the two-deep depth chart that the Iowa football team released on Monday ahead of its Week 7 game against Purdue. Moss left Iowa's 23-20 win over Penn...

Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins runs with the football after intercepting a pass alongside defensive back Jack Koerner 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.

Iowa cornerback Matt Hankins named Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 11, 2021

Iowa senior cornerback Matt Hankins is the Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week, the conference announced on Monday. Hankins picked off a pass and was credited with five tackles in Iowa’s 23-20...

Iowa goalkeeper Monica Wilhelm kicks the ball during the Iowa Soccer Cy-Hawk Series game against Iowa State on Aug. 26, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa defeated Iowa State 2-1.

Iowa falls at No. 8 Rutgers, 1-0

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 10, 2021

Hawkeye goalkeeper Monica Wilhelm dove to the ball when No. 8 Rutgers attempted a penalty kick in the 76th minute of the matchup, but she didn’t dive quick enough. The game-winning kick sent the...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras passes the ball 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.

Grading the Iowa football team’s 23-20 win over Penn State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 10, 2021

Daily Iowan Pregame Editor Robert Read graded Iowa’s performance in all three phases after the Hawkeyes’ 23-20 win over Penn State. Offense — B- It wasn’t always pretty, but it got the...

Kinnick stadium is seen during a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 23-20. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion | This Hawkeye football season is becoming a special one

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 10, 2021

The word “special” was used an awful lot by Hawkeye football players and coaches after then-No. 3 Iowa’s 23-20 win over then-No. 4 Penn State on Saturday. They called the atmosphere at Kinnick...

Iowa forward/midfielder Maddy Murphy runs the ball down the field during the Iowa Field Hockey game against Ohio University on Sep. 10, 2021 at Grant Field. Iowa defeated Ohio, 8-0.

No. 1 Iowa field hockey coasts to wins in Michigan

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter October 10, 2021

No.1 Iowa field hockey coasted to two wins against Michigan State and Central Michigan this weekend, moving to 14-0 on the season. The Hawkeyes dominated Big Ten foe Michigan State, 5-0, on Friday...

Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner gets up to celebrate with defensive back Matt Hankins during a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Jack Koerner had one interception in the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 23-20.

‘The doughboys:’ How Iowa’s secondary got its nickname

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor October 10, 2021

The Hawkeye secondary found a nickname six games into the season: the doughboys. “We get to the money,” senior cornerback Matt Hankins said after Iowa’s 23-20 win over Penn State Saturday....

Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins runs with the football after intercepting a pass alongside defensive back Jack Koerner 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.

Iowa football team climbs to No. 2 in Week 7 AP Poll

Robert Read, Pregame Editor October 10, 2021

Keep partying like it's 1985, Hawkeye fans. After the Iowa football team defeated Penn State, 23-20, in the first top-five matchup inside Kinnick Stadium since 1985, the Hawkeyes are a top-two team...

Iowa backstroke swimmer Kennedy Gilbertson competes during a swim meet between Iowa and Minnesota at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Friday Oct. 8, 2021. The Gophers defeated The Hawkeyes 156-104.

Iowa women’s swim and dive falls to Minnesota, 156-104

Chase Szewc, Sports Reporter October 10, 2021

Iowa women’s swim and dive fell to Minnesota, 156-104, Friday evening at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes were celebrating senior day, as the meet was the last...

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