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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa’s Nelson Brands struggles for control in the neutral position against Penn State’s Aaron Brooks during the opening session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Brooks won the match by decision 14-8. The Hawkeyes ended the first session with a team score of 75.5, putting them in first ahead of second place, Nebraska, with a score of 63.

Nine Hawkeye wrestlers earn automatic berths to NCAA Championships

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 7, 2021

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — All nine Hawkeye wrestlers still competing in the 2021 Big Ten Wrestling Championships have earned automatic bids to the 2021 NCAA Wrestling Championships. Spencer Lee (125...

Iowa’s Jacob Warner works for inside control against Purdue’s Thomas Penola during the opening session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Warner won the match by decision 4-0. The Hawkeyes ended the first session with a team score of 75.5, putting them in first ahead of second place, Nebraska, with a score of 63.

Twitter reactions: Iowa wrestling team on top after day one of Big Ten Championships

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 7, 2021

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The top-ranked Iowa wrestling team is on top after day one of the 2021 Big Ten Wrestling Championships, and Twitter users have taken notice. The Hawkeyes have nine wrestlers...

Iowa’s Jaydin Eierman attempts a fall against Purdue’s Parker Filius during the opening session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Eierman won by fall in the second period. The Hawkeyes ended the first session with a team score of 75.5, putting them in first ahead of second place, Nebraska, with a score of 63.

What happened, what’s next: Hawkeyes in the lead after first day of Big Ten Wrestling Championships

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 7, 2021

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The Iowa wrestling team's performance on Saturday set up Sunday to be a day full of potential milestones. Alex Marinelli is going for his third Big Ten title. Spencer Lee...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) goes for the basket during the Iowa women’s basketball game v. Nebraska in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 6, 2021. Iowa defeated Nebraska with a score of 83-75 .

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa women’s basketball to important win over Nebraska

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 6, 2021

It was senior night for the Iowa women’s basketball team, but once again it was Iowa’s youth that stole the headlines as Iowa came from behind to beat Nebraska, 83-75.  Clark finished with...

Iowa seniors Alexis Sevillian (left) and Zion Sanders (right) embrace during senior night after the Iowa women’s basketball game v. Nebraska in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 6, 2021. Iowa defeated Nebraska with a score of 83-75 .

Iowa women’s basketball seniors honored for contributions on and off court

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 6, 2021

Senior captains Alexis Sevillian and Zion Sanders had their last game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday night when Iowa women’s basketball took on the Nebraska Cornhuskers. While neither of...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark attempts a free throw at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on December 31 2020.

Rapid Recap: Iowa women’s basketball defeats Nebraska in final regular-season game

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 6, 2021

Iowa women's basketball wrapped up its regular season on Saturday night by defeating the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 83-75, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena for its 15th win of the season. Iowa ends the regular...

Iowa’s Spencer Lee works for a takedown against Michigan’s Dylan Ragusin during the opening session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Lee won by tech fall in the third period 19-4. The Hawkeyes ended the first session with a team score of 75.5, putting them in first ahead of second place, Nebraska, with a score of 63.

Watch: Spencer Lee pins opponent to advance to 125-pound finals

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 6, 2021

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Spencer Lee did Spencer Lee things in his semifinals match at the Big Ten Wrestling Championships Saturday night. Lee, the top-ranked wrestler at 125 pounds, pinned Michigan...

Iowa’s Austin Desanto moves into a fireman’s on Nebraska’s Tucker Sjomeling during the opening session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Desanto won the match by decision 4-1. The Hawkeyes ended the first session with a team score of 75.5, putting them in first ahead of second place, Nebraska, with a score of 63.

Recap from State College: Iowa competes in Session 2 of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 6, 2021

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Eight Iowa wrestlers will compete in Saturday night's semifinals of the 2021 Big Ten Wrestling Championships, while two other Hawkeyes compete in the consolation bracket. The...

DITV: Recapping session one and looking ahead to session two of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships

DITV: Recapping session one and looking ahead to session two of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships

Tianna Torrejon, DITV Sports Director March 6, 2021

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The quest for the Big Ten Wrestling championship has begun at the Bryce Jordan Center in Pennsylvania. After session one, the top-ranked Hawkeyes lead the field with 75.5...

Iowa’s Austin Desanto moves into a fireman’s on Nebraska’s Tucker Sjomeling during the opening session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Desanto won the match by decision 4-1. The Hawkeyes ended the first session with a team score of 75.5, putting them in first ahead of second place, Nebraska, with a score of 63.

Photos: Big Ten Wrestling Opening Session

Ryan Adams, Photojournalist March 6, 2021

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. In the opening session of the 2021 Big Ten Wrestling Tournament, Iowa advanced eight wrestlers into the semifinals, with a combined team score of 75.5, putting the Hawkeyes in the leading...

Iowa’s Spencer Lee works to maintain control on top against Dylan Ragusin of Michigan during the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Lee won the match by tech fall with a score of 19-4. (Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

Eight Hawkeyes advance to semifinals of 2021 Big Ten Wrestling Championships

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 6, 2021

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The top-ranked Hawkeye wrestling team hasn't competed since Feb. 7 because of a COVID-19-related team shutdown. But no rust was apparent Saturday morning. Iowa went 8-2 in...

Iowa Wrestler Jacob Warner grapples from the top position against Andrew Salemme of Wisconsin during the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Saturday, March 6, 2021. Warner won the match by fall 59 seconds into the first period. (Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

Watch: Hawkeyes tally four pins in first session of Big Ten Wrestling Championships

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 6, 2021

  STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Iowa's final two matches of the first round of the 2021 Big Ten Wrestling Championships did not last very long. At 197 pounds, third-seeded Jacob Warner pinned No....

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