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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 right-handed pitcher Sarah Lehman pitches during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Bob Pearl Softball Field on Friday, April 2. After nine innings of play, the Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 4-1.

Lehman allows two home runs in ninth, Iowa softball falls in extra innings

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter April 2, 2021

Iowa softball’s senior pitcher Sarah Lehman looked strong through eight innings. In the ninth, Indiana’s hitters figured her out. After pitching eight innings of one-run ball, the score was...

The Scoreboard: April 2, 2021

The Scoreboard: April 2, 2021

April 2, 2021

This week on “The Scoreboard,” hosts Austin Hanson and Shivansh Ahuja are joined by Iowa wrestling’s three-time national champion Spencer Lee to talk NCAA titles, the Olympics, and much more. DI...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) charges to the basket during a second round game of the Big 10 women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked #6, took on #11 Purdue in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Wednesday night. The Hawkeyes beat the Boilermakers, 83-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Rutgers Thursday night in the Big 10 quarterfinals.

Caitlin Clark wins Dawn Staley Award

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 2, 2021

Iowa women's basketball guard Caitlin Clark has won the 2021 Dawn Staley Award, it was announced Friday by the Phoenix Club of Philadelphia. The award is given to the most outstanding collegiate...

Iowa’s coach, Ross Wilson, talks to player, Will Davies, as he sits in between sets during the Iowa Men’s tennis meet v. Wisconsin in the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Friday, March. 12, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 5-2.

Hawkeye men’s tennis looks to end losing streak at Nebraska

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter April 1, 2021

Unlike previous weeks, this weekend will not be jam-packed with Iowa tennis action. Sunday’s Iowa men’s tennis match against Nebraska will mark the only time any Hawkeye tennis players take...

Iowa Setter Bailey Ortega jumps up after a win during a volleyball match between Iowa and Michigan State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, March 27, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 3-0.

Iowa volleyball travels to Minneapolis for final series of the season

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter April 1, 2021

After a little over two months of a unique spring volleyball season, the Hawkeyes will travel to Minneapolis this weekend for a season-closing doubleheader with No. 3 Minnesota. The last series...

Jamal Britt finishes his leg of 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. Britt ran a split of 48.375, contributing to the Iowa ‘A’ team victory 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 set for Big Ten Florida Invitational

Lauren Swanson, Sports Reporter April 1, 2021

The University of Iowa track and field teams are traveling to Jacksonville, Florida, to compete in the Big Ten North Florida Invitational this Friday and Saturday. The competition begins Friday at...

Iowa Midfielder Ellie Holley works past a defender during a field hockey game between Iowa and Michigan State at Grant Field on Friday, March 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 5-0.

Iowa field hockey aims to end seven-year drought against Maryland

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter April 1, 2021

Despite all the success Iowa field hockey has enjoyed over the years, one team has always been a thorn in the Hawkeyes’ sides: Maryland. Since Maryland joined the Big Ten Conference in 2014, the...

Iowas Clair Kaji gets ready to perform her floor routine during a gymnastics meet against Ohio State on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes with a score, 196.550-193.800. Kaji earned a score of 9.925.

Postseason competition heating up for Iowa gymnastics

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter April 1, 2021

Both Iowa men's and women's gymnastics return to competition this weekend. The 19th-ranked Iowa women will continue their national championship chase as they travel to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, for Friday’s...

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 season finale against Nebraska

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter April 1, 2021

Iowa soccer returns to the pitch this Saturday to close out its regular season in Lincoln against Nebraska at Hibner Stadium. Iowa last clashed with Nebraska in October 2019. Iowa was victorious...

Trenton Wallace prepares to pitch during the game against Bradley on March 26, 2019 at Duane Banks Field. The Hawks took the victory, 4-2.

Iowa baseball set for weekend tilt with Purdue

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 1, 2021

Last weekend, Iowa baseball dropped the first game of a four-contest set against Ohio State and Maryland. The Hawkeyes proceeded to finish the road tilt in Columbus, Ohio, with three-straight victories....

Pitcher Allison Doocy warms up during the Iowa softball fall opener against Des Moines Area Community College. The Hawkeyes beat the Bears 4-1 in 10 innings.

Iowa softball ready for first home series in two years

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter April 1, 2021

It’s been 698 days since Iowa softball last played a game at Bob Pearl Field. On Friday, that streak will be discontinued, as Iowa softball hits the diamond for its first home series of the 2020-21...

Benton Weinberg takes a starting shot 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 men’s golf to host inaugural Calusa Cup

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter April 1, 2021

This weekend, Iowa men’s golf will host the inaugural Calusa Cup in Naples, Florida. The three-day, 54-hole stroke play event will begin Sunday and feature what could be the best field of the...

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