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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’s Elise van Heuvelen Treadwell sends the ball over the net during the Iowa Women’s Tennis match against Purdue on Feb. 28, 2021 at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue 6-1.

Iowa women’s tennis secures its best win since 2010

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 28, 2021

Iowa women’s tennis trailed No. 27 Nebraska after dropping the doubles point on senior day Sunday at the Hawkeye Tennis Recreation Complex but rallied back to win four singles matches and defeat...

Pitcher Allison Doocy (3) poses for a portrait during Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Friday, February 1, 2019.

Iowa softball takes three out of four at Purdue

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 28, 2021

Like it has many times before in 2021, pitching carried the way for Iowa softball this weekend at Purdue in West Lafayette, Indiana, as the Hawkeyes won three of four games there. In the first game...

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 Purdue, 1-0, on senior day

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter March 28, 2021

Iowa soccer was victorious, 1-0, against Purdue Sunday afternoon on senior day at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Just over 20 minutes into the game, junior Hailey Rydberg got her feet on the ball again...

Iowa head coach Megan Menzel talks to Manuela Lizarazu during the Diane Thomason Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on September 30th, 2018.The Hawkeyes placed 1st overall.

Iowa golf teams hit the road

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 28, 2021

The Iowa men’s and women’s golf teams are back on the road for a pair of early-week events. The men’s team will face the University of Florida in an 18-hole match play match in Naples, Florida,...

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

Opinion | Iowa women’s basketball is just getting started

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 28, 2021

SAN ANTONIO — It was a Cinderella story finish for Iowa women’s basketball in the 2020-21 season. In November, after losing 2020 Big Ten Player of the Year Kathleen Doyle, the Hawkeyes were...

Iowa Setter Bailey Ortega sets a ball 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 sweeps Michigan State in final home match of 2020-21 season

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 28, 2021

In its final home match of the 2020-21 season, Iowa volleyball picked up its first win in the month of March, snapping a six-match losing streak. The Hawkeyes pieced together one of their best performances...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark blocks UConn guard Paige Bueckers during the Sweet Sixteen NCAA womens basketball championship against UConn on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Huskies, 92-72. Clark and Bueckers played together on the U-17 and U-19 Team USA basketball team in high school, and both say they are still close friends.

Iowa women’s basketball overwhelmed by No. 1 seed UConn

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 27, 2021

SAN ANTONIO — Iowa women’s basketball has not made an appearance in the NCAA Tournament’s Final Four since the 1992-93 season, and after a 92-72 loss to top-seeded UConn in the Sweet 16 Saturday,...

Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall fights for the ball during the second quarter of the Sweet Sixteen NCAA womens basketball championship against No. 1 UConn on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes are trailing behind the Huskies, 49-35 at halftime.

Social media reactions: Iowa women’s basketball loses to UConn in Sweet 16

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 27, 2021

SAN ANTONIO — The Elite Eight dreams of Iowa women's basketball were dashed by UConn Saturday afternoon, as the Hawkeyes were defeated by the Huskies in blowout fashion, 92-72. With Iowa's 2020-21...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark reaches for a pass during the first quarter of the Sweet Sixteen NCAA womens basketball championship against No. 1 UConn on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes are trailing behind the Huskies, 49-35 at halftime.

Rapid recap: Iowa women’s basketball bounced by UConn in Sweet 16

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 27, 2021

SAN ANTONIO — The Elite Eight dreams of Iowa women's basketball did not become reality Saturday, as the fifth seeded Hawkeyes fell to the top-seeded UConn Huskies, 92-72, in the NCAA Tournament's...

Iowa guards Caitlin Clark and Gabbie Marshall block UConn guard Christyn Williams during first quarter of the Sweet Sixteen NCAA womens basketball championship against No. 1 UConn on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes are trailing behind the Huskies, 49-35 at halftime.

UConn holds strong lead over Iowa at halftime

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 27, 2021

SAN ANTONIO – At halftime of Iowa women's basketball's Sweet 16 game, fifth-seeded Iowa is trailing No. 1 UConn by 14 points, 49-35. After the first ten minutes of the game, UConn only held a...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark looks to pass the ball during the second round of the NCAA womens basketball championship against No. 4 Kentucky on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Bill Greehey Arena at Saint Marys University in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 86-72. No. 5 Iowa will go on to play the winner of tonights 8 p.m. game between No. 1 UConn and No. 8 Syracuse in the Sweet Sixteen starting on Saturday.

Scouting report | Iowa women’s basketball matches up with No. 1 UConn in Sweet 16

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 27, 2021

SAN ANTONIO — After taking down its first two opponents by double digits — 12th seeded Central Michigan, 87-72, and fifth-seeded Kentucky, 86-72 — Iowa women’s basketball is back in the Sweet...

Iowa outside hitter Courtney Buzzerio and Iowa middle blocker Blythe Rients block a spike during a volleyball match between the University of Iowa and Ohio State University at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, November 29, 2019. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1.

Iowa volleyball loses to Michigan State after strong first set

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 26, 2021

After a 25-18 first-set victory against Michigan State Friday night, Iowa volleyball seemed to be well on its way to its first win in the month of March. The Hawkeyes, however, proceeded to drop...

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