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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Addison O’Grady and Audi Crooks jump for the ball 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.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball vs. Iowa State

Emma Calabro and Jessy Lane December 12, 2024

The Iowa women’s basketball team took on the Iowa State Cyclones in the annual Cy-Hawk matchup at sold-out Carver-Hakweye Arena on Wednesday Night. The game was a hard fought battle between the Cyclones...

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.

Sydney Affolter’s strong showing carries Iowa women’s basketball over rival Iowa State

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter December 12, 2024

The Iowa women’s basketball team took home an important 75-69 win on Wednesday evening over a relentless Iowa State squad.  “It was really fun,” fourth-year Lucy Olsen said. “They’re such...

Fans react as Iowa defense prepares to defend during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Iowa defeated Nebraska, 13-10.

Iowa football releases 2025 schedule

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 11, 2024

Iowa football announced its 2025 schedule on Wednesday afternoon. The Hawkeyes play eight games at home and another four on the road. Iowa's upcoming opponents averaged about 6.6 wins last season. The...

Seydou Traore shoots a free throw during an Iowa men’s basketball game against Rider University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Nov. 19  The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncs, 83-58.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes look to upset third-ranked Cyclones with a potential key returnee

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 11, 2024

It only took an elevator ride for Owen Freeman to raise the Cy-Hawk series to new heights.  At the team’s hotel in Ames for Iowa men’s basketball’s 2023 matchup against Iowa State, Freeman...

Confetti floats through the air after the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl between No. 17 Iowa and No. 21 Tennessee at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. The Volunteers defeated the Hawkeyes, 35-0.

Point/Counterpoint | Do bowl games still matter?

Colin Votzmeyer and Jack Birmingham December 10, 2024

Yes Bowl games may be a far cry from the honors associated with the College Football Playoff National Championship, but they obviously still mean something in the world of the sport. While some...

Iowa forward Chris Tadjo poses for a portrait during men’s basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, October. 7, 2024. The team took interviews from the media and held an open practice.

Iowa men’s basketball’s Chris Tadjo lives a life of constant adjustments and gratitude

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 10, 2024

Chris Tadjo and Chris Street. Two Iowa men’s basketball players who never met, but without Street, Tadjo would’ve had no idea where he was going when he made the thousand-mile journey to Iowa City...

Iowa No. 1 117-pound Briana Gonzalez wins a match against William Jewell College No. 9 117-pound Alex Waitsman during  the Trailblazer duals between No. 1 Iowa, No. 25 William Jewell College, and Cornell College at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Iowa defeated Cornell, 47-0 and William Jewell, 43-3.

Iowa women’s wrestler Brianna Gonlazez credits patience, high school tactics for her success

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter December 10, 2024

In women's wrestling, each athlete carries different styles and techniques throughout their career that they consistently use. These wrestling styles are constant as athletes tweak and change different...

Iowa 184-pound Angelo Ferrari puts on his shoes during men’s wrestling media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, on Thursday Oct. 31, 2024. Last season, Iowa placed fifth in the NCAA Wrestling Championships with five all-Americans.

Iowa men’s wrestler Angelo Ferrari takes advantage of a surprising start against Iowa State

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter December 10, 2024

When Angelo Ferrari first stepped foot on campus in August, he had visions of becoming one of the all-time Iowa men’s wrestling greats.  Ferrari, who experienced the Iowa City campus numerous...

The Iowa spirit squad trots out flags during the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Kentucky at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 21-0. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football scouting report | Missouri

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor December 10, 2024

 Following a disappointing 8-4 regular season, the Iowa football team will have one final opportunity to end its 2024 campaign with a victory, as they will travel to Nashville, Tennessee, for the...

Iowa forward Addison O'Grady goes up for a shot during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Missouri Western State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Griffons 110-55.

Iowa women’s basketball center Addison O’Grady emerges into post threat, finds voice on court

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor December 10, 2024

Once rather emotionless on the sidelines as she watched chunks of highly touted Iowa women’s basketball games pass by, fourth-year center Addison O’Grady has exploded into a passionate and aggressive...

Addison O’Grady, Katie Dinnebier, and Sydney Affolter fight for a jump ball during an Iowa women’s basketball game against Drake at the Knapp Center on Nov. 17 in Des Moines. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 86-73, with standout performances on both teams.

No. 21 Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes ready for No. 18 Iowa State after first loss of season to Tennessee

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter December 10, 2024

After a 78-68 loss to now-No. 19 Tennessee on Saturday, Iowa’s first of the season, the No. 21 Hawkeye women’s basketball team is readying itself for Wednesday’s rivalry game against Iowa State,...

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) smiles in an interview after becoming the first rookie to have a triple-double Saturday, July 6, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Caitlin Clark named 2024 TIME’s Athlete of the Year

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter December 10, 2024

Another week, another milestone achievement for Caitlin Clark, only this one was an off-the-court honor.  The Iowa women’s basketball alum and Indiana Fever guard was named the 2024 TIME’s Athlete...