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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

Iowa player, Malu Garcia (18), serves the ball during a game between Iowa and Cal Baptist at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lancers 3-0.

Hawkeye volleyball falls to St. Thomas and UW-Milwaukee in Panther Invitational, topple Illinois State

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter September 15, 2024

The Iowa volleyball team traveled to Milwaukee this weekend to play in the Panther Invitational, hosted by UW-Milwaukee. Despite a 3-1 Friday loss to the St. Thomas Tommies, the Hawkeyes triumphed...

Iowa Marching Band holds up a banner of Lisa Bluder during halftime at a football game between Iowa and Troy at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 38-21.

Lisa Bluder honored in football halftime show

Brianna Brands, News Reporter September 15, 2024

Former University of Iowa women’s basketball coach Lisa Bluder has certainly left her mark on the university. Her success at the UI was recently honored with an intricate performance by the Hawkeye...

Iowa forward Delaney Holtey congratulates forward Berit Parten after her goal during a soccer match between the University of Iowa and Baylor University at the Iowa Soccer Complex  in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears 3-0.

Iowa women’s soccer notebook | The No. 17 Hawkeyes stun in-state rival Iowa State in 3-0 shutout win

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter September 15, 2024

After defeating Big Ten rival Nebraska on Sept 12, the Iowa women’s soccer team continued its week of rivalry games with a road contest against in-state rival Iowa State on Sunday. The Hawkeyes prevailed,...

Iowa defender Fiene ten Seldam fires a pass during a field hockey match between Iowa and Delaware at Grant Field on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Hens, 1-0.

Photos: Iowa vs Delaware Field Hockey

Talan Nelson, Photojournalist September 15, 2024

The No. 6 Iowa field hockey team defeated Delaware, 1-0, at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday. Senior forward Annika Herbine scored the Hawkeyes only goal in the seventeenth minute, assisted by Lieve...

Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan lines up to take a snap during a football game between Iowa and Troy on Sept. 14 at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes topped the Trojans, 38-21.

Highlight to watch: Brendan Sullivan’s first Hawkeye touchdown

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 15, 2024

While Iowa backup quarterback Brendan Sullivan didn't have to do much on his first red zone trip, handing the ball off once to Kaleb Johnson, the Northwestern transfer displayed his potential on his...

Iowa running back Jaziun Patterson celebrates a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Troy at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 38-21. Patterson rushed 72 yards total.

Highlight to watch | Iowa running back Jaziun Patterson’s first touchdown of the season

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 15, 2024

Iowa second-year running back Jaziun Patterson never saw a snap for the Hawkeyes this season until Saturday, and in spite of the delay, showed no signs of rust. With the Hawkeyes ahead, 31-21, over...

Troy tight end Ethan Conner is tackled by Iowa players during a football game between Iowa and Troy at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 38-21. Conner received for 50 yards.

Opinion | Iowa football plays it safe while its opponents oftentimes succeed with recklessness

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 15, 2024

Late in the second half of Iowa football’s victory over Troy, the Kinnick videoboard enticed the Hawkeye faithful to show some support for the home team, displaying a scene from the 1978 classic...

Iowa defensive end Brian Allen Jr. and Alec Wick celebrate as Troy does not score in their fourth down during a football game between Iowa and Troy at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 38-21.

Grading Iowa football’s performance against Troy

Brad Schultz and Colin Votzmeyer September 14, 2024

Run game: A+ This is a no-brainer. Kaleb Johnson feared no man today, burrowing into anyone in his way and then exploding for 178 gained yards and a loss of just five. He produced two touchdowns...

Iowa defensive lineman Max Llewellyn and Troy quarterback Tucker Kilcrease reach for a loose ball during a football game between Iowa and Troy at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 38-21. Llewellyn tackled once throughout the game.

Iowa defensive line makes big statement in win over Troy

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor September 14, 2024

For years, the Iowa football program has been known for producing one of the best defenses in the country under coordinator Phil Parker.  Iowa’s defenses have ranked top-10 in the nation in points...

Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan lines up to take a snap during a football game between Iowa and Troy on Sept. 14 at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes topped the Trojans, 38-21.

‘Can’t beat that:’ Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan’s red-zone performance gives Hawkeyes edge in distraction and versatility

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 14, 2024

Leading up to Iowa football’s game against Troy, Hawkeye head coach Kirk Ferentz kept his priorities clear. The goal wasn’t to score a certain amount of points or total a specific yardage number,...

Iowa running back Jaziun Patterson celebrates a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Troy at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 38-21. Patterson rushed 72 yards total.

Photos: Iowa vs Troy Football

Isabella Tisdale and Emma Calabro September 14, 2024

Iowa defeated Troy, 38-21, during a football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.  Following a last-minute loss to Iowa State, Iowa returned to Kinnick Stadium to face...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara prepares to take a snap during a football game between Iowa and Troy on Sept. 14 at Kinnick Stadium. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 38-21.

Iowa football escapes Troy in nail-biting 38-21 win

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor September 14, 2024

The Iowa football team escaped the Troy Trojans in a nail-biting 38-21 win inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. After a blow-up 20-19 loss to rival Iowa State last weekend, the Hawkeyes looked much...