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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 setter Bailey Ortega sets the ball during a volleyball game between Iowa and Illinois at Xtreme Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes with a score of 3-2.

Iowa volleyball loses to Illinois in five sets

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter September 23, 2021

Iowa volleyball lost its first Big Ten Conference game of the 2021 season Wednesday night at Xtream Arena in Coralville. Iowa hosted Illinois and ultimately lost, 3-2. The Hawkeyes claimed the match’s...

Illinois outside hitter Raina Terry spikes the ball during a volleyball game between Iowa and Illinois at Xtreme Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes with a score of 3-2.

Photos: Iowa volleyball vs. Illinois

Grace Smith, Photo Editor September 22, 2021

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

Iowa women’s golf finishes ninth at Badger Invitational

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter September 22, 2021

Hawkeye women’s golfer Paula Miranda got off to a hot start at the Badger Invitational in Verona, Wisconsin, this week. The freshman from Puebla, Mexico, fired a 5-under-par 67 in the tournament’s...

University of Iowa forward Samantha Tawharu works to move the ball around two Northwestern defenders. The University of Iowa beats Northwestern 2-1 on Sept. 19 2021.

Iowa soccer prepped for back-to-back road games

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter September 22, 2021

Iowa soccer downed Northwestern, 2-1, at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City last Sunday. The game was the Hawkeyes’ first against a Big Ten opponent in 2021-22. Today, Iowa will travel to Indiana...

Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. jogs off the field during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 30-7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye football’s Tyrone Tracy Jr. hoping for increased production

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 22, 2021

Hawkeye junior wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. hauled in a catch from quarterback Spencer Petras in the third quarter of Iowa’s matchup against Kent State on Saturday. Well, that’s what he thought...

Right side Courtney Buzzerio goes for a kill against two Ball State blockers during the volleyball match between Iowa and Ball State on Friday, Sept 10, 2021. The Cardinals defeated the Hawkeyes 3-2.

Iowa volleyball set to open Big Ten play against Illinois, Nebraska

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter September 21, 2021

Iowa volleyball will open Big Ten Conference play in front of fans for the first time since 2019 this Wednesday.  The Hawkeyes played their first season at Xtream Arena in spring 2020, but fans...

University of Iowa Defender Riley Whitaker and Mississippi State Forward Hailey Farrington-Bentil both chase the ball up the sideline at UI Soccer Complex on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021. The Iowa Hawkeyes and Mississippi State Bulldogs tied 1-1.

Iowa soccer’s Riley Whitaker comes back from ACL injury

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter September 21, 2021

When something went wrong in her right knee, Riley Whitaker remembers crying — not because the Iowa soccer defender was in horrendous pain, but because she felt scared. At a practice on Sept....

Iowa field hockey looking to contend in loaded Big Ten

Iowa field hockey looking to contend in loaded Big Ten

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter September 21, 2021

In one of its most dominant seasons to date, the Big Ten Conference had a whopping eight teams ranked in the National Field Hockey Coaches Association’s top 25 poll on Sept. 14. Six of the eight...

Outside hitter Addie VanderWeide, middle blocker Hannah Clayton and setter Bailey Ortega gets ready for a high ball near the net at the Xtreme Arena on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. Syracuse goes on to defeat Iowa 3-1.

VanderWeide, Onabanjo stepping up for Iowa volleyball

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter September 21, 2021

Not much has gone right for Iowa volleyball this season. The Hawkeyes lost six straight games to kick off the 2021 season, and their win-loss record is 2-8. Iowa currently sits in last place in...

Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin breaks free during a football game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 27-17.

Iowa football notebook: Ivory Kelly-Martin remains confident despite recent fumbles

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 21, 2021

Ivory Kelly-Martin knows he can contribute for the Iowa football team, but has to make sure his role isn’t fumbled away. The senior running back is averaging 4.1 yards per carry for the Hawkeyes...

Sep 19, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) scores a touchdown against Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton (52) during the third quarter at TIAA Bank Field.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 2

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor September 21, 2021

Forty-one former Iowa football players currently reside on active National Football League rosters or practice squads. In Week 2 of the NFL season, four former Hawkeyes made headlines. Jewell out...

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost talks with Big Ten Network football analyst Gerry DiNardo during day one of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Thursday, July 22.

Big Ten notebook: Penn State jumps in AP Poll, Purdue’s Bell in concussion protocol

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor September 21, 2021

Penn State football jumped in the AP Poll Top 25 following a home-field victory against then-No. 22 Auburn.  The Nittany Lions posted a one-possession victory, 28-20, over the Tigers during a whiteout...

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