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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 head coach Renee Gillispie talks with her players during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 1-0.

Seventh-inning comeback effort propels Iowa softball over Indiana in extra innings

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter April 4, 2021

At the bottom of the seventh inning, Iowa softball was down to its last chance as it trailed Indiana, 1-0. Freshman catcher Lindy Milkowski was due up. For some good luck, her mom moved from her...

Iowa all around Bennet Huang performs on the parallel bars on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2022 during the Iowa vs. Penn State men’s gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa defeated Penn State 398.850-393.550. Huang tied for first overall with teammate Carter Tope with a final score of 13.350.

Iowa men’s gymnastics finishes third at Big Ten Championships

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter April 4, 2021

The No. 8 Iowa men's gymnastics team finished third place at the Big Ten Championships inside Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska, Saturday. Iowa finished the competition with a total team...

Iowa thrower Laulauga Tausaga competes in the women’s shot put premiere during the fourth annual Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Friday, Jan 17, 2020. Tausaga’s 16.72m throw earned her sixth place, behind five throwers who surpassed the previous meet record of 17.13m.

Iowa track and field wins 17 gold medals at Big Ten Florida Invitational

Lauren Swanson, Sports Reporter April 4, 2021

The Iowa track and field team showed its strength Friday and Saturday at the Big Ten Florida Invitational, which featured all Big Ten programs at North Florida University in Jacksonville, Florida. The...

Iowa pitcher Lauren Shaw winds up to throw during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Shaw went six complete innings but  could not finish the seventh. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 1-0.

Iowa softball pitchers throw shutouts in doubleheader against Indiana

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 3, 2021

Iowa softball knew it had the energy to bounce back Saturday after an extra inning loss to Indiana a day before that did have good pitching from the Hawkeyes. With a doubleheader on a beautiful...

Iowa first basemen Denali Loecker 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.

Freshmen lead the way in Iowa softball doubleheader victories

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter April 3, 2021

While Iowa softball’s senior pitchers threw a pair of shutouts Saturday afternoon, the Hawkeye freshmen put on a clinic in offense.  Three freshmen hit it out of the park in Saturday’s doubleheader,...

Iowa players huddle up before 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.

Iowa volleyball gets swept in final series of the season

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter April 3, 2021

It was an unfortunate ending to the 2021 spring season for the Iowa volleyball team in Minneapolis.   Iowa lost both matches in straight sets to No. 3 Minnesota, proving why the Golden Gophers...

Iowa forward Luka Garza drives forward during a mens basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 79-66.

Iowa’s Luka Garza wins Naismith Trophy

Robert Read, Pregame Editor April 3, 2021

Iowa men's basketball player Luka Garza was awarded the 2021 men's Naismith Trophy, which goes to the National College Player of the Year, on Saturday to become the first Hawkeye men's player to receive...

Iowa utility player Lindy Milkowski watches the ball at bat 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.

Iowa softball’s offense struggles to score in home opener

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 2, 2021

Though Iowa softball got six hits in its home opener against Indiana Friday, the Hawkeyes only put one run across the board in a 4-1 loss that took nine innings. The Hawkeyes had their best inning...

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...

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