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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 head coach Renee Gillispie observes action during a softball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 25, 2022. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-5.

Iowa softball head coach Renee Gillispie steps down for 2025 season

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 17, 2024

Iowa softball head coach Renee Gillispie will step away from the helm for the 2025 season due to a "personal health matter," the Iowa Athletic Department announced on Tuesday morning. Assistant coach...

An official holds up Iowa 170-pound Kylie Welker's arm after she defeated North Central College Yelena Makoyed during the second day of the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Welker defeated the three-time defending champion by technical fall, 11-0.

No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling takes home six top-three finishers at NCC Open

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter December 16, 2024

The No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling team brought home six top-three finishers at the NCC Open at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, on Sunday. Among them were Kylie Welker, Macey Kilty,...

Iowa defensive lineman Ethan Hurkett disrupts Indiana quarterback Jack Tuttle during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football’s Ethan Hurkett will return for extra season of eligibility

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 16, 2024

Iowa football defensive end Ethan Hurkett will return for a sixth season of eligibility, the Hawkeye told Todd Brommelkamp of ESPN 1600 on Monday afternoon. Hurkett is the second Hawkeye senior to...

Cooper Koch shoots a three-pointer during the Holiday Hoopla matchup between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the New Orleans Privateers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 15 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes claimed victory, 104-57.

Iowa men’s basketball’s Cooper Koch makes productive return to the court

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 15, 2024

Iowa men’s basketball’s annual summer kids camp might as well have been the Cooper Koch showcase. Koch, a first-year on the Hawkeyes, was in charge of the one-on-one station, and the 6-foot-8 forward...

Hannah Stuelke reacts to a call during the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series, a basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 75-69.

Iowa women’s basketball drops Big Ten opener to Michigan State, 68-66

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter December 15, 2024

The Iowa women’s basketball team came up short, 68-66, against No. 17 Michigan State in a nail-biting road battle in East Lansing, Michigan on Sunday. While the Hawkeyes showcased strong play and led...

Iowa’s Owen Freeman shoots a layup during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Dec. 12, 2024. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 89-80.

Iowa men’s basketball demolishes New Orleans, 104-57

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor December 15, 2024

After a tough rivalry loss to Iowa State on Thursday, the Iowa men's basketball team was looking for a rebound, and they got just that against New Orleans on Sunday.The Hawkeyes demolished the Privateers,...

Iowa 207-pound Jaycee Foeller wrestles William Jewell College Sydni Scott during the Luther Hill Open Titles at the Blake Field House in Indianola, Iowa, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Iowa ended the tournament with six champions and an overall record of 58-17.

No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling notebook | Hawkeyes set to compete in NCC Open

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter December 14, 2024

The No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling team will compete in the NCC Open on Sunday, Dec 15 in Naperville, Illinois. North Central College will play host to the 38 other schools traveling to Merner Field House. The...

Iowa players react to the Hawkeyes loss during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Dec. 12, 2024. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 89-80.

Column | Iowa men’s basketball has shown it can compete with good teams, but now it’s time to beat them

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor December 13, 2024

Through the first 10 games of the 2024-25 season, the Iowa men’s basketball team has proved something to its loyal fans – they can compete against some of the best teams in the nation.  Most coaches...

Quarterback recruit, Hank Brown, is seen during an Iowa mens basketball game against Iowa State in the Cy-Hawk series at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Dec. 12 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 89-80.

Former Auburn quarterback Hank Brown commits to Iowa football

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor December 13, 2024

Former Auburn quarterback Hank Brown has committed to the Iowa football team, he told On3 on Friday. Brown visited Iowa City earlier this week, and attended Thursday's Iowa-Iowa State men's basketball...

Iowa State’s Milan Momcilovic brings the ball up the court during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Dec. 12, 2024. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 89-80.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs Iowa State

Jessy Lane, Photojournalist December 13, 2024

The Hawkeyes took on the Cyclones on Friday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in the annual Cy-Hawk matchup. After a close, hard-fought game, the Cyclones pulled ahead for a win over the Hawks, 89-80. Both...

Iowa State’s Joshua Jefferson fights for a rebound over Payton Sandfort during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Dec. 12, 2024. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 89-80.

Iowa men’s basketball’s Ladji Dembele shines in reserve role

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter December 13, 2024

Iowa men's basketball's Ladji Dembele's perfect performance began with a glaring miscue. Coming in off the bench in the Hawkeyes' game against Iowa State on Thursday for the first time this season,...

Iowa forward Payton Sandfort goes up for a dunk against TA&MC guard Scooter Williams Jr. during an Iowa mens basketball game against Texas A&M Commerce at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Nov 4, 2024. The Hawkeyes shot 20 free throws throughout the game on Monday. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions 89-67.

Iowa men’s basketball falls to No. 3 Iowa State, 89-80, after late scoring drought

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 12, 2024

For Iowa men's basketball, perfection deformed into frustration Thursday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  Tied at 74 apiece with No. 3 Iowa State, Hawkeye forward Owen Freeman found himself at the...