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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

Mar 20, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Iowa Hawkeyes wrestler Spencer Lee is introduced prior to the championship match of the 125 weight class against Arizona State Sun Devils wrestler Brandon Courtney during the finals of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa wrestler Spencer Lee withdraws from 2021 U.S. Olympic Team Trials

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 26, 2021

For the second time in as many years, Spencer Lee's Olympic dreams will have to wait. Lee, the Iowa wrestling program's three-time national champion 125-pounder, announced Friday on Twitter that...

The Scoreboard: March 26, 2021

The Scoreboard: March 26, 2021

March 26, 2021

This week on "The Scoreboard," hosts Austin Hanson and Shivansh Ahuja are joined by DI Pregame Editor Robert Read, Sports Reporter Chloe Peterson, and Managing Digital Editor Kelsey Harrell to talk Iowa...

Iowa Defender Samantha Cary clears a ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Minnesota on March 14, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Iowa soccer suffers 1-0 loss to No. 9 Penn State

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter March 25, 2021

Iowa soccer was defeated by No. 9 Penn State, 1-0, Thursday afternoon at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The loss brings Iowa's record to 1-7-1 on the season. Not only were the Hawkeyes facing a United...

Iowa multi-event competitor Will Daniels competes in the 4x400m relay during the fourth annual Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Saturday, Jan 18, 2020.

Iowa track and field 2020 seniors set to compete at first Big Ten Invitational this weekend

Lauren Swanson, Sports Reporter March 25, 2021

Iowa track and field will be traveling to the Robert C. Haugh Track and Field Complex in Bloomington, Indiana, Friday and Saturday to compete in the first Big Ten Invitational of the 2020-21 outdoor...

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. 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.

Iowa women’s basketball set for nationally televised showdown with UConn

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 25, 2021

When the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament bracket was released on March 15, Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder wasn’t surprised to see the University of Connecticut at...

Iowa pitcher Sarah Lehman winds up for a pitch during a softball game between Iowa and Ohio State at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior day, fell to the Buckeyes, 5-0.

Iowa softball ready for road trip

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 25, 2021

With 12 games under its belt, Iowa softball looks to continue its strong pitching and improve its hitting as it plays a four-game series against 4-8 Purdue in West Lafayette, Indiana, from Friday to...

Iowa Forward Maddy Murphy attempts to block a pass from Michigan’s Clare Brush during a field hockey game between Iowa and Michigan at Grant Field on Friday, March 12, 2021. The Wolverines beat the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Iowa field hockey set for weekend doubleheader with Michigan State

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 25, 2021

Iowa field hockey is up to its highest ranking in the National Field Hockey Coaches Association poll since 2008, claiming the No. 2 spot on the list this week. Iowa shares No. 2 position with Louisville...

Iowa’s Alexa Noel serves the ball 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.

Three matches on tap for Iowa tennis teams this weekend

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter March 25, 2021

Wednesday was a big day for the Iowa tennis teams, as they both made some major jumps in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s rankings. Freshman Alexa Noel moved from No. 98 in the preseason...

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’s Wallace honored ahead of weekend series

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 25, 2021

Prior to the start of the 2021 season, question marks still surrounded Iowa baseball’s pitching staff. With Jack Dreyer out for the year with an elbow injury, it was unclear who would be the Hawkeyes’...

Iowa head coach Vicki Brown talks to players from the sidelines during the Iowa vs Rutgers match at Xtream Arena on Feb. 19, 2021. Iowa defeated the Rutgers 3-1.

Iowa volleyball returns to Carver-Hawkeye Arena for last home series of the season

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter March 25, 2021

Iowa volleyball will return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena this weekend for its last home series of the season. The Hawkeyes will welcome Michigan State to Iowa City. The road to the end of the 2020-21...

Spectators and players do the Hawkeye Wave during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020.

Iowa Athletics to welcome fans at outdoor events

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 24, 2021

The University of Iowa Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced that it will allow up to 50 percent fan capacity at its outdoor events for the remainder of the spring sports season. The...

Iowa forward Gianna Gourley fights for possession during Iowas match against Illinois State on Sunday, September 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Red Birds 4-3.

Iowa soccer set for two-game homestand against Penn State and Purdue

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter March 24, 2021

After securing its first win of the season at Maryland last Sunday, Iowa soccer is back in Iowa City this week with a matchup against Penn State Thursday at 4 p.m. Iowa will continue the homestand...

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