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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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Iowa 131-pound Alexandra Badhuin wins a match against Life University Jordyn Chrisco during session two of Soldier Salute at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. The tournament hosted men’s and women’s matches from top-ranked schools.

Iowa women’s wrestling closes out Iowa Duals with easy triumph over Grand Valley State

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter January 19, 2025

Following their dominating victory over Augustana in the opening dual of the Iowa Duals, the No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling showed no signs of slowing down, defeating Grand Valley State 35-7 to maintain...

Iowa 160-pound Kennedy Blades celebrates after defeating Dubque’s Alexandra Hofritcher during day two of Soldier Salute at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. The tournament hosted men’s and women’s matches from top-ranked schools. Blades won 10-0.

Iowa women’s wrestling dominates Augustana in opening dual of Iowa Duals

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter January 19, 2025

The Iowa women’s wrestling team continued its winning ways on Saturday evening, defeating the Augustana Vikings 44-1 in the second edition of the Iowa Duals inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  Sterling...

An official holds up Iowa 125-pound Drake Ayala’s arm during the fourth session of the NCAA men’s wrestling championships at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Friday, March 22, 2024. Ayala defeated Wisconsin Eric Barnet  by decision, 3-2.

Iowa men’s wrestling’s No. 4 133-pounder Drake Ayala stuns Illinois’ No. 2 Lucas Byrd in 4-2 win

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter January 18, 2025

Heading into No. 2 Iowa men's wrestling's Friday dual meet against No. 9 Illinois, 133-pound Hawkeye grappler Drake Ayala was ranked as the No. 3 wrestler in the country at his weight. On Friday, though,...

Owen Freeman takes a shot under the hoop during the Holiday Hoopla matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the New Orleans Privateers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 15 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes claimed victory, 104-57.

Iowa men’s basketball demolished by UCLA, drops fourth straight road game

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor January 17, 2025

Lew Alcindor, Bill Walton, and John Wooden haven't played or coached for UCLA inside Pauley Pavilion since the late 1960s and early 1970s, but the Iowa men's basketball team allowed the 2024-25 rendition...

Iowa’s No. 9 133-pound Drake Ayala is congratulated by head coach Tom brands and asst. athletic trainer Jesse Donnewerth following his match during a Cy-Hawk men’s wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 12 Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 21-15.

No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling proves strength in 28-6 win over No. 9 Illinois

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor January 17, 2025

The No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling team proved its strength in a 28-6 win over No. 9 Illinois inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday. Iowa’s No. 4 Drake Ayala highlighted the early slate of matches...

Iowa Head Coach Jan Jensen pays close attention to a Hawkeye defensive possession 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.

Facing its first four-game losing streak since 2016, hope is still in the air for Iowa women’s basketball

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter January 17, 2025

Are the Hawkeyes in trouble? For the first time since the 2015-16 season, the Iowa women’s basketball team has lost four games in a row. The last time this happened, Megan Gustafson was in her first...

Iowa guard Taylor McCabe rebounds 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.

Iowa women’s basketball blows fourth quarter lead, loses to Nebraska in overtime

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter January 16, 2025

The Iowa women’s basketball team suffered its fourth-straight loss in an 87-84 overtime thriller to Nebraska inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday. The Hawkeyes led by 11 points at the halfway point...

Iowa No. 7 174-pound Patrick Kennedy wrestles Wisconsin Cale Anderson during a men’s wrestling dual between No. 4 Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. Kennedy won by technical fall 19-4. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 34-7.

No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling notebook | Hawkeyes crush Badgers, face toughest test yet in No. 9 Illinois

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor January 16, 2025

After a crushing win over Wisconsin in Madison on Sunday, the No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling team walks into its toughest test of the season thus far in No. 9 Illinois. Now an undefeated 7-0, the...

Iowa Forward Pryce Sandfort uses a towel while on the bench during an Iowa mens basketball game against Texas A&M Commerce at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Nov 4, 2024. Sandfort put up 13 points on 33% three-point shooting. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions, 89-67.

Iowa men’s basketball falls to USC by 10, has yet to win on road this season

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor January 15, 2025

The Iowa men's basketball team opened its west coast trip with a wire-to-wire loss on Tuesday night against USC in the Galen Center. The Hawkeyes fell to the Trojans, 99-89, dropping to 12-5 overall...

Iowa 184-pound Gabe Arnold prepares to wrestle Bellarmine Devan Hendricks during session two of Soldier Salute at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. The tournament hosted men’s and women’s matches from top-ranked schools.

No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling’s back-half lineup dominates Wisconsin, boasts strength at heavier weights

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor January 13, 2025

MADISON, Wisconsin — Creeping onto the mat, loosening the bulging muscles around his black singlet, Gabe Arnold dropped to his knees at the “W” in the middle, closed his eyes, and took a deep...

An official signals Iowa 180-pound Kylie Welker’s victory over North Central’s Tatum Heikkila during the 2024 NCC Open Tournament at the North Central College Recreation Center in Naperville, Ill, on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. Iowa finished second place just behind North Central with a team score of 148.5 points. Welker placed first place in the tournament

Welker, new additions shine in Iowa women’s wrestling’s second-straight NWCA National Duals win

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter January 13, 2025

One year ago, the Iowa women’s wrestling team needed a Kylie Welker decision victory to narrowly beat top-ranked North Central College and win the first NWCA National Duals championship in program...

Hannah Stuelke dribbles the ball during the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series, a basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 75-69.

Iowa women’s basketball falls at home to Indiana, 74-67

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter January 12, 2025

The Iowa women’s basketball team dropped a close 74-67 defeat at the hands of the Indiana Hoosiers on Sunday afternoon inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes fall to 12-5 overall and 2-4 in Big Ten...