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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 midfielder Hailey Rydberg scores a goal during a soccer game between Iowa and South Dakota on Aug. 7, 2021, at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Hawkeyes defeated the Coyotes, 3-0.

Iowa soccer: From bottom-dweller to conference champion

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter August 24, 2021

A public address announcer at Jeffrey Field in University Park, Pennsylvania, counted down the final seconds of the 2021 Big Ten Women’s Soccer Tournament’s championship game on April 18 — much...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark prepares to shoot a 3-pointer during the second round of the NCAA womens basketball championship against No. 4 Kentucky on March 23, 2021 at the Bill Greehey Arena at Saint Marys University in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 86-72.

Caitlin Clark develops new leadership skills with USA Basketball

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor August 24, 2021

Teammates and coaches of Caitlin Clark consistently look to her for leadership, as the Hawkeye women’s basketball program’s first-ever freshman All-American. But it doesn’t come naturally...

Jul 22, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Big 10 commissioner Kevin Warren speaks to the media during Big 10 media days at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

Big Ten Conference announces formal alliance with Pac-12 and ACC

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor August 24, 2021

Big Ten, Pac-12, and ACC commissioners Kevin Warren, George Kliavkoff, and James Phillips announced a formal alliance between the three conferences Tuesday. The presidents, chancellors, and athletic...

Iowa Midfielder Hailey Rydberg moves the ball away from Purdue Defender Julia Ware during the Iowa Soccer senior day game against Purdue on Mar. 28, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue 1-0.

Hailey Rydberg ‘a model of consistency’ for Iowa soccer

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter August 23, 2021

Iowa soccer midfielder Hailey Rydberg has been described as “a model of consistency and growth” by her current head coach Dave DiIanni. DiIanni — now in the midst of his seventh season as...

Iowa setter Bailey Ortega celebrates a point following a kill from outside hitter Courtney Buzzerio during a womens volleyball match between Iowa and Rutgers at Xtream Arena on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. The Scarlet Knights defeated the Hawkeyes 3 sets to 2. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye volleyball set to return to the court

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter August 23, 2021

Iowa volleyball will start its season this month, marking a quick turnaround from the 2021 spring season. Last spring, the Hawkeyes finished the season at the beginning of April with a 4-16 record...

Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum throws a block during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 26-20. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Linderbaum named preseason first-team All-American by Associated Press

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor August 23, 2021

Hawkeye football center Tyler Linderbaum has been named a preseason first-team All-American by the Associated Press, per a Monday release. The honor is one of many the Solon, Iowa, native has received...

Tyler Goodson poses for a portrait during Iowa football media day at the teams practice field on Aug. 3, 2021.

From Suwanee to Iowa City: Tyler Goodson’s path to becoming Iowa’s All-Big Ten running back

Robert Read, Pregame Editor August 22, 2021

SUWANEE, Ga. — Football practice for a local youth team is winding down on an early August afternoon at George Pierce Park, a facility located in Gwinnett County, just north of Atlanta. A handful...

Iowa defender Anthe Nijziel sweeps the ball during the Big Ten field hockey tournament semifinals against No. 1 Michigan on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Wolverines, 0-2. Michigan will go on to play against No. 7 Ohio State in the championships on Saturday.

Iowa field hockey looking to continue momentum into fall season

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter August 22, 2021

Iowa field hockey is playing with a new fire ahead of the 2021 fall season after the Hawkeyes fell to eventual champion North Carolina in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament. “Everyone came...

Iowa midfielder Hailey Rydberg scores a goal during a soccer game between Iowa and South Dakota on Aug. 7, 2021, at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Hawkeyes defeated the Coyotes, 3-0.

Iowa soccer defeats DePaul and No. 21 Saint Louis on road

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter August 22, 2021

Iowa soccer started its 2021-22 campaign with two victories on the road. The Hawkeyes defeated DePaul, 2-1, Thursday in Chicago, and No. 21 Saint Louis, 1-0, in Missouri. On Thursday, DePaul...

Caitlin Clark runs the ball down the court during the Iowa Hawkeyes Women’s Basketball season opener again Northern Iowa on Nov. 25, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated Northern Iowa 96-81.

Caitlin Clark brings newfound experience to Iowa women’s basketball

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor August 20, 2021

Iowa women’s basketball sophomore Caitlin Clark can now add another gold medal and MVP award to her growing trophy case. This August, Clark collected the third gold medal of her young career at...

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