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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’s No. 12 116-pound Brianna Gonzalez wrestles Lindenwood’s Sienna Caruso during the Trailblazer Duals between No. 3 Iowa, No. 6 Sacred Heart, No. 13 Presbyterian, and No. 11 Lindenwood at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. Iowa women’s wrestling made history on Sunday, hosting the first women’s wrestling dual in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Gonzalez defeated Caruso by tech fall, 10-0. The Hawkeyes defeated Presbyterian, 44-1, Lindenwood, 43-0, and Sacred Heart, 40-4.

Three key comeback victories power Iowa women’s wrestling to second straight NWCA National Dual title

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter January 12, 2025

CEDAR FALLS - If there is one observation that women’s college wrestling fans have concluded this season, it may be the consistent dominance of the Iowa Hawkeyes, a team that seems to quickly take care...

Iowa No. 2 197-pound Stephen Buchanan flips Stanford No. 17 197-pound Nick Stemmet while wrestling during No. 2 Iowa’s first home dual against No. 20 Stanford at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tree, 32-9. Buchanan defeated Stemmet, 18-1.

Live updates | No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling opens Big Ten slate at Wisconsin

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor January 12, 2025

MADISON, Wisconsin — The No. 2 Iowa men's wrestling program is back in action on Sunday to begin its Big Ten dual meet slate with Wisconsin at Wisconsin Field House. The dual meet will kick off...

An official holds up Iowa 170-pound Kylie Welker's arm after she defeated North Central College Yelena Makoyed during the second day of the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Welker defeated the three-time defending champion by technical fall, 11-0.

No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling wins National Duals championship for second-consecutive year

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter January 12, 2025

CEDAR FALLS — No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling executed through two challenging days of competition to win the NWCA National Duals title on Saturday for the second-straight season. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa No. 2 165-pound Michael Caliendo reacts after defeating Stanford No. 7 Hunter Garvin during No. 2 Iowa’s first home dual against No. 20 Stanford at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Nov. 9. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trees, 32-9. Caliendo defeated Garvin, 17-12.

No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling notebook | Hawkeyes execute at Soldier Salute, kick off Big Ten dual season at Wisconsin

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor January 12, 2025

With seven of its wrestlers winning individual titles at the Soldier Salute, the No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling team is heating up as Big Ten competition kicks off this weekend. The tournament, held...

Iowa guard Drew Thelwell celebrates a fast break dunk during an Iowa mens basketball game against Texas A&M Commerce at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Nov 4, 2024. Thelwell contributed 10 of the 32 points scored by Iowa’s bench. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions 89-67.

Iowa men’s basketball eases past Indiana, 85-60, for second straight win

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor January 11, 2025

No comebacks were needed for Iowa men's basketball on Saturday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Following a 15-point rally in its previous game against Nebraska, Iowa never trailed by more than four...

South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski prepares to throw the ball during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3. Gronowski thew for 87 yards.

New Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski set to undergo offseason surgery

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter January 10, 2025

New Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski is set to undergo surgery after playing all of last season with a “common football injury,” per release.  Iowa Quarterback Mark Gronowski will have surgery in...

Iowa 110-pound Ava Bayless wrestles Life University Kaci Brice during session one 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. Bayless won by fall at 1:01.

Iowa women’s wrestling rolls through day one of NWCA National Duals

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter January 10, 2025

CEDAR FALLS- The Iowa Women’s Wrestling team competed at the NWCA National Duals in Cedar Falls, Iowa, on Friday, claiming dominating victories in both duals against Aurora and Wartburg.  Iowa began...

Iowa head coach Jan Jensen observes a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Northern Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 91-73.

Iowa women’s basketball determined to fix glaring issues after Illinois loss

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter January 10, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, IL - The Iowa women’s basketball team is determined to ramp up their offensive presence after shooting errors and turnovers resulted in a costly 62-57 loss to Illinois on Thursday night. While...

Taylor Stremlow looks to pass around Audi Crooks during the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series, a basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 75-69.

No. 23 Iowa women’s basketball falls to Illinois

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter January 10, 2025

CHAMPAIGN, IL - The Iowa women’s basketball team came up short on the road against Illinois, falling in a 62-57 defensive slugfest on Thursday night. While the Hawkeyes held a small lead at halftime,...

Iowa helmets sit on the sidelines before a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6.

Iowa football scoops up receiver Sam Phillips from transfer portal

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor January 9, 2025

The Iowa football team acquired its second transfer player of the week in former Chattanooga receiver Sam Phillips. The fourth-year wideout will join the Hawkeyes for his final season of eligibly in...

Jan 4, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies forward Tobi Lawal (1) drives to the basket against Miami Hurricanes forward Isaiah Johnson-Arigu (4) during the first half at Cassell Coliseum.

Miami transfer Isaiah Johnson-Arigu commits to Iowa men’s basketball

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor January 8, 2025

Former Miami (Fl) forward Isaiah Johnson-Arigu has committed to the Iowa men's basketball team, per an announcement from On3. Johnson-Arigu will arrive on campus for the second semester and be eligible...

Iowa’s Owen Freeman dribbles the ball in during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Dec. 12, 2024. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 89-80.

Iowa men’s basketball comes back from 15 down, beats Nebraska in overtime thriller

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor January 7, 2025

The Iowa men's basketball team secured a thrilling 97-87 overtime comeback victory over the rival Nebraska Cornhuskers on Tuesday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes trailed by 15 points early...