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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Big Ten Network host Kylen Mills interviews Jan Jensen, Lucy Olsen, and Hannah Stuelke during the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Media Days at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. Podium interview sessions began after a short break and featured two players from each team and their coach.

Photos: Big Ten Women’s Basketball Media Day

John Charlson, Photojournalist October 2, 2024

The Big Ten Network’s Women’s Basketball Media Day began promptly at 8:40 a.m. CT at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, on Wednesday. Proceedings started with Big Ten...

Forward Lauren Geczik crosses the ball during an Iowa Soccer match on Thursday Sept, 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 2-1.

Iowa women’s soccer notebook | No. 11 Iowa defeats unranked Northwestern, looks to Indiana

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter October 2, 2024

Fueled by two timely clutch goals late in the second half, the No. 11 Hawkeyes pushed past unranked Northwestern 2-1 on Sunday, keeping their no-loss Big Ten record alive as they look to Indiana. The...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark looks across the court during a NCAA Championship game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 1 South Carolina at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Hawkeyes, 87-75.

Caitlin Clark’s impact remains with Big Ten women’s basketball

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter October 2, 2024

The 2024 Big Ten basketball media day marks the start of a new chapter for women’s basketball.  Among the several key departures across the conference, Caitlin Clark sits at the top of that list...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara cheers before a football game between Iowa and Troy at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 38-21.

Iowa football scouting report | No. 3 Ohio State

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor October 2, 2024

Iowa football’s toughest test of the season is here. Ohio Stadium — nicknamed “The Shoe” for its horseshoe shape — in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. will host yet another clash...

(Left) Indiana guard Caitlin Clark shoots over Minnesota guard Natasha Hiedeman during a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Indiana Fever at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Aug. 24. The Lynx defeated the Fever, 90-80. Isabella Tisdale / The Daily Iowan (Right) Unknown date 1995; Cleveland, OH, USA; FILE PHOTO; Chicago Bulls guard B.J. Armstrong (10) in action against the Orlando Magic at the Orlando Arena. RVR Photos-Imagn Images

Point/Counterpoint | Who’s the greatest Hawkeye professional hooper ever?

Trey Benson and Colin Votzmeyer October 1, 2024

Caitlin Clark Caitlin Clark is the greatest Iowa basketball player to ever play at the professional level. This is the part where I’m supposed to tell you about how great Clark is at basketball....

Photo contributed from Caleb Saunders.

Iowa women’s golfer Paula Miranda finding community during her Hawkeye career

Zoe Smith, Sports Reporter October 1, 2024

With the NCAA capping golf rosters at nine this year, each player on a team must contribute to the environment differently. Every year, high school golfers from across the United States are recruited...

Iowa guard Sydney Affolter celebrates during the NCAA Championship game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 1 South Carolina at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Hawkeyes, 87-75.

Iowa women’s basketball guard Sydney Affolter to miss time after knee surgery

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter October 1, 2024

Iowa women’s basketball guard Sydney Affolter underwent knee surgery and will be out until early November, head coach Jan Jensen said Tuesday. The fourth-year played a key role in the Hawkeyes last...

Paula Miranda practices her putt at Finkbine Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Iowa women’s golf notebook | Hawkeyes earn first home tournament win since 2018

Zoe Smith, Sports Reporter October 1, 2024

The Iowa women’s golf team returned to action this week, hosting the Diane Thomason Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course from Sept 30-Oct 1. Iowa’s lineup included Paula Miranda, Ximena Benites, Maura...

An Iowa women’s rugby player warms up with teammates before a practice at the Hawkeye Recreation Fields on Sept. 26, 2024. Despite a lack of athletics funding, the team self-funds to
travel around the Midwest for matches.

‘Every body is a rugby body:’ A look into the rugged nature of the Iowa women’s club rugby team

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter October 1, 2024

What’s the difference between a collegiate varsity team and a collegiate club team? The answer is simple: funding. Varsity teams are the ones that are publicized by their universities, receive...

University of Iowa runner Miriam Sandeen runs the 4K race during the Hawkeye Invite at Ashton Cross Country Course in Iowa City on Aug. 30. Sandeen achieved a new personal best with a time of 14:20.4 and came in fourth overall for the women’s team.

Q&A | Iowa fourth-year distance runner Miriam Sandeen

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter October 1, 2024

The Daily Iowan: Where are you originally from? Miriam Sandeen: I’m from Eden Prairie, Minnesota. It’s a suburb of Minneapolis. Do you miss anything from home? I just went home this weekend,...

An individual walks into Carver-Hawkeye Arena before a Selection Show watch party with the Iowa women’s basketball team in the Feller Club Room at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on March 17. The team watched the reveal of the NCAA Tournament bracket and answered questions from media members afterward. The No. 1-seeded Hawkeyes were set to play
the winner of No. 16 Holy Cross and No. 16 UT Martin in the first round at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

A look at the Iowa men’s and women’s basketball schedules

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor October 1, 2024

While football season is in full swing, it is never too early to talk about winter sports — especially college basketball. The Iowa men’s and women’s basketball teams don’t return to action...

Fans do the "burrito lift" during a football game between Iowa and Troy at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 14, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 38-21.

The story behind the iconic ‘Burrito Lift’

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter October 1, 2024

The Iowa football team has implemented many special traditions over the years, ranging from listening to an audio recording of Nile Kinnick’s Heisman Trophy speech before every home football game...