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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa midfielder Ellie Holley runs after the ball during a field hockey game between Iowa and Duke at Grant Field on Sunday, September 15, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Blue Devils, 2-1 after two overtime periods.

Iowa field hockey set for home-opener with Michigan

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 12, 2021

Nearly one year ago today, Iowa field hockey met as a team one last time before life at the University of Iowa changed completely. On March 11, 2020, the UI sent its students home and moved to an...

Iowa Guard Gabbie Marshall (24) takes a shot during a quarterfinal game of the Big 10 women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 3 seeded Rutgers in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Thursday night.

Rapid Recap: Iowa women’s basketball upsets Rutgers in Big Ten quarterfinals

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 11, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS – In a rematch of New Years Eve at Carver-Hawkeye Arena — where the Hawkeyes won, 90-84 — sixth-seeded Iowa women's basketball took on No. 3 seed Rutgers in the quarterfinals of...

Iowa midfielder Hailey Rydberg runs after the ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Illinois on Sept. 26, 2019 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 3-1.

Hawkeye soccer officially returns to Iowa City

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter March 11, 2021

For the first time since 2019, Iowa soccer will take the field for a competitive match at the Iowa Soccer Complex. While the Hawkeyes have played two games that are technically penciled in as home...

Iowa’s Lauren Guerin is seen doing a jump during her floor routine at a women’s gymnastics meet between the Iowa Gym-Hawks and the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. The Hawks defeated the Gophers, 196.800-196.375.

Iowa gymnastics hits the road for weekend competitions

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter March 11, 2021

Iowa men's and women's gymnastics both hit the road this week as the regular season nears its end. The No. 8 Iowa men will travel to Columbus, Ohio, to face off against No. 6 Ohio State on Saturday...

Iowa Guard Gabbie Marshall (24) charges towards the basket during a quarterfinal game of the Big 10 women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 3 seeded Rutgers in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Thursday night. (Kate Heston/The Daily iowan

Marshall’s six 3-pointers help give Iowa women’s basketball a big halftime lead

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 11, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Sophomore Gabbie Marshall was on fire in the first half, as she had 22 points and made six 3-pointers, which helped Iowa to a 39-25 halftime lead. This ties her career-high in both...

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.

Hawkeye volleyball rested and prepared for Maryland following week off

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter March 11, 2021

After its two games against Wisconsin were postponed last weekend because of a COVID-19 outbreak within the Badger program, Iowa volleyball will return to the court this week in College Park, Maryland,...

Iowa head coach Sasha Schmid talks to her team during a womens tennis match between Iowa and Colorado at the HTRC on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020.

Hawkeye tennis teams look to bounce back this weekend

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter March 11, 2021

Iowa men’s and women’s tennis are both looking to bounce back this weekend after four difficult outings last week. The No. 38 men’s team will return home to take on Wisconsin and No. 48 Minnesota,...

Iowa catcher Austin Martin hits the ball during the baseball game against the Spartans at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, May 12, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Spartans 5-7.

Iowa baseball set for weekend tilt with Nebraska and Ohio Sate

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 11, 2021

Senior Austin Martin was one of two Iowa baseball players to bat over .300 across 10 or more plate appearances in the Hawkeye’s season-opening, four-game series against Michigan in Round Rock, Texas,...

Iowa center Luka Garza looks to pass during a mens basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 7, 2021. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior day, defeated the Badgers, 77-73.

Iowa men’s basketball team returns to postseason play one year after season cancellation

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 11, 2021

Last year, March Madness took on a different meaning. The Iowa men’s basketball team was scheduled to play Minnesota in the second round of the 2020 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament in Indianapolis...

The Univeristy of Iowa womens basketball team warms up before 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.

Scouting report: Looking at red hot No. 3 seed Rutgers

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 11, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — When Iowa faces Rutgers (14-3 overall, 10-3 in Big Ten Play) Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament, it will be facing a team that is red hot. After having...

Iowa Head Coach Lisa Bluder meets with her team at a time out 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.

By the numbers | Iowa women’s basketball heading into the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 11, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Iowa women’s basketball notched its first win of the 2020-21 postseason on Wednesday night, taking down the Purdue Boilermakers at Bankers Life Stadium, 83-72. No. 6 seeded Iowa...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) goes up for a layup 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.

Clark recovers from slow start in first postseason game

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 11, 2021

For most of the 2020-21 season, Iowa women’s basketball freshman point guard Caitlin Clark has been a force to be reckoned with, as she leads the nation in scoring with a 27.4 points per game average. In...

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