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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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Hannah Stuelke wins jump ball during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 85-80.

Iowa women’s basketball forward Hannah Stuelke puts up season-best performance in return to aid win over Northwestern

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter January 29, 2025

Iowa women's basketball's Hannah Stuelke made her return to the court against Northwestern inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday after missing the two-game west coast road trip due to a concussion....

Hannah Stuelke shoots a layup during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 85-80.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball vs. Northwestern

Emma Calabro, Visuals Editor January 29, 2025

The Iowa women's basketball team defeated Penn State, 85-80, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday. Junior Hannah Stuelke dominated the game, scoring a career-high 26 points, including 6 for 6 from the...

Hannah Stuelke shoots a layup during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 85-80.

Iowa women’s basketball outlasts Northwestern, 85-80

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter January 28, 2025

The Iowa women’s basketball team outlasted Northwestern, 85-80, inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday night.  Despite an unlikely hot shooting night from the Wildcats, the Hawkeyes were able...

Iowa guard Teagan Mallegni shoots the ball during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Washington State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars 72-43.

Point/Counterpoint | Can the Iowa women’s basketball team still clinch an NCAA Tournament spot?

Jack Birmingham and Chris Meglio January 28, 2025

Yes It may not look great right now, but Iowa women’s basketball can and will still make the NCAA tournament. The team has had its fair share of setbacks starting this past offseason with Kate...

Owen Freeman and Seydou Traore rebound the ball during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 24, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 76-75.

Column | Iowa men’s basketball has problems of its own making, hindering any chance of a postseason run

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter January 28, 2025

The dichotomy was on full display near the tunnel of Carver-Hawkeye Arena the night of Jan. 21. Fresh off an upset victory, the Minnesota men’s basketball team bounded down the hall with joy and...

Iowa guard Taylor McCabe gestures after hitting a three-point shot during an Iowa women’s basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye arena in Iowa City on Wednesday Nov, 13, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated Toledo 94-57.

Iowa guard Taylor McCabe continues to bring continuity with her three-point shooting

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter January 28, 2025

While the Iowa women’s basketball team lost a lot of flashy and exciting shooting this past offseason, the Hawkeyes’ deep shooting game is still very much alive thanks to the efforts of players like...

The Iowa women’s wrestling cheers during a Iowa Duals II at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2024. Iowa defeated Augustana College and no. 4 Grand Valley State, 44-1 and 35-7, respectively.

Q&A | Iowa women’s wrestler Naomi Simon talks wrestling memories, superpowers, and musical artists

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter January 28, 2025

The Daily Iowan: What is your favorite memory from your wrestling career? Naomi Simon: Last year, my high school team won the state tournament. That was really fun. We were just hanging out at the hotel...

Iowa players celebrate after a play during the 2024 TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and No. 19 Missouri at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. The Tigers defeated The Hawkeyes 27-24.

Column | Iowa football’s transfer portal additions have improved the roster

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter January 28, 2025

Kirk Ferentz just completed his 26th season as Iowa’s head football coach. Ferentz is currently the longest-tenured coach in the sport, but the landscape of college football has changed drastically...

Iowa No. 1 197-pound Stephen Buchanan raises his hands in celebration during a mens wrestling dual between the No.2 Iowa Hawkeyes and the No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 24-13. Buchanan defeated Shumate vie tech. fall 18-1.

Iowa men’s wrestler Stephen Buchanan continues dominance in third college wrestling destination

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter January 28, 2025

Ten minutes before his first-ever appearance at a Big Ten dual meet, Iowa men’s wrestler Stephen Buchanan was at ease, pointing out family members in the crowd to head coach Tom Brands. It was his...

Iowa forward Payton Sandfort looks up at the score during a timeout during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2024. The Hawkeyes fell to the Gophers 72-67.

Iowa men’s basketball falls to Ohio State, 82-65, as season continues to spiral downhill

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter January 27, 2025

Victories away from home remain elusive for Iowa men's basketball. The Hawkeyes lost their fifth consecutive road contest, dropping an x decision to Ohio State on Monday night at The Schottenstein...

Oct 16, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (8) drives on Phoenix Suns forward Chimezie Metu (4) in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NBA | Jan. 20-26

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter January 27, 2025

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray provided three solid outings through the team’s 1-2 stretch last week.  Sacramento’s 123-117 win over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday saw Murray furnish...

Hawkeyes cheer during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Washington State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars 72-43.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes take on Northwestern, USC after breaking even last week

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter January 27, 2025

After breaking even in Big Ten contests this past week with a 50-49 loss to Oregon and an 85-61 blowout win against Washington, the Iowa women’s basketball team returns to Carver-Hawkeye Arena this...