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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

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Iowa sprinter Wayne Lawrence Jr. anchors the 4x400m relay premier during the second day of the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at the University of Iowa Recreation Building. Lawrence ran a split of 45.685, rounding out a victory for the Iowa ‘A’ team with a total time of 3:09.58. Due to coronavirus restrictions, the Hawkeyes could only host Big Ten teams. Iowa men took first, scoring 189, and women finished third with 104 among Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Illinois.

Iowa track and field posts 10 career bests at Big Ten Invite #2

Lauren Swanson, Sports Reporter April 11, 2021

The Iowa track and field team shined at the B1G Invite No. 2 Friday in Bloomington, Indiana. Collectively, the Hawkeyes recorded 10 career bests at the meet. In the men’s 400 meters, Iowa had...

Iowa Forward Samantha Tawharu heads the ball 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 defeats Minnesota, 2-0, to advance to Big Ten Tournament

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter April 11, 2021

Iowa soccer punched its ticket to the Big Ten Tournament Sunday afternoon with a 2-0 Big Ten Regional Weekend victory over Minnesota at Demirjian Park in Champaign, Illinois. The Hawkeyes stunning...

Iowa players, Dylan Nedved and Zeb Adreon, celebrate Nedved’s home run during the Iowa baseball game v. Minnesota at the Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on April 11, 2021.

Nedved’s big day propels Hawkeyes to series sweep of Golden Gophers

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor April 11, 2021

According to Iowa baseball head coach Rick Heller, playing two ways on the diamond in Division I college baseball is no easy task. Heller believes athletes that play two ways have to be uniquely...

Iowa pitcher, Drew Irvine, pitches the ball during the Iowa baseball game v. Minnesota at the Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on April 11, 2021.

Iowa baseball team outscores Minnesota 31-2 in three-game sweep, improves to 12-9 on the season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor April 11, 2021

Heading into the fifth inning of the second game of Sunday’s Iowa-Minnesota baseball doubleheader, “Tell Me It’s Over” by Avril Lavigne played over the speakers at Duane Banks Field. By that...

Iowas Denali Loecker, who plays first base, touches home plate during a softball game at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3 during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana. Loecker collected two RBIs.The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 8-0 in five innings.

Iowa softball drops four-game series with Wisconsin

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter April 11, 2021

Iowa softball’s goal of sweeping a weekend series in the Big Ten will have to wait at least another week. The Hawkeyes thought they could accomplish the feat against the then 5-15 Wisconsin Badgers...

Iowas Ricky Williams competes in the 1000m freestyle during a swim meet at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. The womens team hosted Nebraska while the mens team had an intrasquad scrimmage.

Iowa men’s swimming and diving reflects on turbulent season coming to a close

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter April 11, 2021

No members of the Iowa men’s swimming and diving team wanted to leave the pool deck March 6. The fourth and final day of the Big Ten Championships in Columbus, Ohio, did not only mark the end...

Iowa shortstop Brendan Sher throws to first after tagging second for a double play during a baseball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Duane Banks Field on April 9, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 7-0.

Four home runs power Iowa baseball team past Minnesota, 6-1, in first game of Sunday doubleheader

Robert Read, Pregame Editor April 11, 2021

Iowa catcher Brett McCleary couldn't get a bunt down in the bottom of the seventh inning. So once he faced a two-strike count, the junior hit a home run instead. McCleary launched a high fly ball...

Hawkeye pitcher Trenton Wallace pitches during the baseball game against Illinois at Duane Banks Field on March 30, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 2-1 after the 9th inning.

Iowa baseball overpowers Minnesota, 7-1

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor April 10, 2021

On Friday night, Iowa baseball was outhit by Minnesota, 11-3. The Hawkeyes, however, were not outplayed. Iowa's three hits produced a whopping seven runs, while Minnesota yielded just one run from...

The Scoreboard: April 9, 2021

The Scoreboard: April 9, 2021

April 9, 2021

This week on "The Scoreboard," hosts Austin Hanson and Shivansh Ahuja are joined by DI Pregame Editor Robert Read and Sports Reporter Chris Werner to talk the latest in Iowa men's golf, men's basketball,...

Iowa forward, Meike Ingles, chest bumps 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 downs Illinois in overtime

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter April 8, 2021

Iowa soccer is still alive after its 2-1 Big Ten Regional Weekend victory over Illinois Thursday night at Demirjian Park in Champaign, Illinois, because of a golden goal. After 90 minutes of action...

UIs Alexa Noel prepares to hit the ball at the womens tennis meet against Nebraska on Sunday, March 28, 2021. The meet was the labeled as senior day, which was also the 2021 home finale meet. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nebraska Huskers 4-2.

Iowa tennis teams to play four matches this weekend

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter April 8, 2021

After a week off, Iowa women’s tennis returns to action this weekend for two road matchups on the east coast. The Hawkeyes enter their matches with Rutgers and Maryland this weekend fresh off a big...

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