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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

Iowa head coach Sasha Schmid (right) talks with Danielle Burich during a womens tennis match between Iowa and Nebraska at the HTRC on Saturday, April 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior day, fell to the Cornhuskers, 4-2.

Iowa women’s tennis set for fall season

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter September 1, 2021

Iowa women’s tennis did not compete in any fall tournaments in 2020 because of COVID-19 as the Hawkeyes were complying with a Big Ten Conference-mandated postponement of all fall sports seasons to...

Iowa Midfielder Hailey Rydberg runs the ball down the field during the Iowa Soccer senior day game against Purdue on Mar. 28, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue 1-0.

Iowa soccer set for back-to-back home games

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter September 1, 2021

The Iowa soccer team suffered its first loss of the 2021-22 season earlier this week. Coming into their Aug. 29 matchup against Kansas, the Hawkeyes were 3-0. Since then, the now-3-1 Hawkeyes have...

Iowa defender, Sara Wheaton, and Penn State midfielder, Payton Lineman, fight for the ball during the Iowa women’s soccer match v. Penn State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Thursday, March 25, 2021. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Iowa soccer senior Sara Wheaton leads as a reliable defender

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter August 31, 2021

As she stands on the backline with the ball, Iowa soccer senior defender Sara Wheaton analyzes the pitch and shouts to her team before making a move. In those moments, Wheaton’s teammates know...

A ball lands close to the flag during a golf invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Iowa came in first with a score of 593 against 12 other teams.

Iowa women’s golf prepared for fall season

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter August 31, 2021

Last fall, the University of Iowa women’s golf team returned to campus and resumed organized practices. The Hawkeyes weren’t, however, preparing to play in any fall tournaments. At the time,...

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day speaks with reporters during day two of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, July 23.

Big Ten Conference set to officially kick off 2021 football season

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor August 31, 2021

Week 1 of the Big Ten football season has arrived and all 14 of the league’s teams are gearing up for action. The first two Big Ten games of the week, however, won’t come on Saturday. The first...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz answers reporters during day two of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, July 23. Ferentz said the vaccine is optional for the Hawkeyes and they won’t force players to do something they are uncomfortable with.

Iowa football notebook: Team’s vaccination rate increasing

Robert Read, Pregame Editor August 31, 2021

The Iowa football team’s vaccination rate is in the “upper 90s” four days before its season-opening game against Indiana, coach Kirk Ferentz said on Tuesday. At Big Ten Media Days in late...

Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. high fives a teammate during “Kid’s Day at Kinnick” inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14.

Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. to face cousin in season-opener against Indiana

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor August 30, 2021

For Hawkeye football wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr., Iowa’s Sept. 4 matchup against Indiana is not only the 2021 season-opener — it’s a family affair. Tyrone will go up against his cousin,...

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras attempts a pass during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020.

Opinion | Iowa’s opening two games aren’t must-win, but could set tone for 2021

Robert Read, Pregame Editor August 29, 2021

Well, Week 1 is here. And so much for easing into the season. No, the Iowa football team isn’t scheduled to host a MAC team or Northern Iowa on Saturday to open the 2021 campaign. Instead, the...

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 23-19.

Big Ten West preview: Iowa seeking to get back to the top

Robert Read, Pregame Editor August 29, 2021

Ohio State is the overwhelming favorite to win the Big Ten East in 2021. Determining which team is the best in the West is less unanimous. Northwestern has won the Big Ten West in two of the last...

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. searches for his teammates after finishing an interview during day two of Big Ten Media Days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Friday, July 23.

Big Ten East preview: Ohio State the overwhelming favorite

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor August 29, 2021

Big Ten East football looked different than it ever had before last season. Because of COVID-19, the division’s seven teams all kicked their seasons off without fans in October. Some squads played...

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