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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

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Iowa midfielder Kellen Fife moves the ball down the field during a soccer game between No. 7 Iowa and Oregon at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Ducks 4-0. (Emily Nyberg/The Daily Iowan)

No. 11 Iowa women’s soccer closes out regular season with 2-1 loss to Minnesota

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter October 27, 2024

The No. 11 Iowa women’s soccer team dropped a heartbreaker to unranked Minnesota 2-1 on Sunday afternoon, marking Iowa’s second loss of the season and concluding the regular season with an impressive...

Jaimie Marquardt fights off a serve during an Iowa Women’s Volleyball match at Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1, 25-21, 25-21, 25-27, and 25-13.

Iowa volleyball falls to Illinois, 3-1

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter October 27, 2024

The Iowa volleyball team came up short against Illinois across four sets of competition on Sunday, falling 3-1.  Fourth-year Michelle Urquhart led the Hawkeyes offensively with a career high of...

The Iowa field hockey team celebrates a goal during a game between the no. 17 Iowa Hawkeyes and the UC Davis Aggie at Grant Field in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 5-0.

Iowa field hockey bounces back, defeats No. 3 Ohio State 3-0

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter October 27, 2024

Following a disappointing overtime loss to Michigan State, things were looking gloomy for the Iowa field hockey team. The defeat dropped the Hawkeyes at 8-7 on the year and 1-5 in conference play.  The...

Brooke Mosher attempts to pancake save the ball during an Iowa Women’s Volleyball match at Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1, 25-21, 25-21, 25-27, and 25-13.

Photos: Iowa volleyball vs. Illinois

Talan Nelson, Photojournalist October 27, 2024

On Sunday, the Illinois Fighting Illini defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes, 3-1, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa. The Illini looked to be the dominant team in the match, winning the first two sets 25-21...

Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan celebrates on the sideline after running for a first down during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Sullivan had 79 passing yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 40-14.

Column | Iowa football turned baseball battle into track meet. It has no reason to go back.

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 27, 2024

Neither Jay Higgins nor Nick Jackson wanted the football. Jogging off the field amid a roaring Kinnick Stadium, the pair treated the pigskin like a hot potato, tossing it back and forth to each other...

Iowa players celebrate Iowa defensive lineman Kenneth Merriweather during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 40-14.

Grading Iowa football’s performance against Northwestern

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 27, 2024

Rushing offense: A+ Another Saturday, another 200-yard rushing performance for the Hawkeyes. Iowa struggled to get the run game going early, amassing 17 yards in the first quarter and 72 over the...

Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan throws the ball during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 40-14.

Iowa backup quarterback Brendan Sullivan propels Hawkeyes to victory over Northwestern

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor October 27, 2024

Kinnick Stadium is nearly empty. Its faithful fans were already celebrating what became a 40-14 win over Northwestern on Saturday. But Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan was in no mood to take his foot...

Iowa defensive lineman Aaron Graves tackles Northwestern running back Joseph Himon II during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 40-14.

Turnovers and teamwork are key pieces of Iowa football’s defensive turnaround

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter October 27, 2024

At the beginning of Iowa football’s contest against Northwestern, fears over the Hawkeyes’ defensive woes seemed to persist. The Wildcats’ first play of the game featured a missed tackle from...

Fans watch a flyover before a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 40-14.

Photos: Iowa football vs. Northwestern

Emily Nyberg and Cody Blissett October 26, 2024

Iowa defeated Northwestern for the homecoming football game, 40-14, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday. A total of 28 points were scored in the third quarter for the Hawkeyes. Iowa running...

DITV Sports: Hawkeyes Swoop Up Wildcats in Big Homecoming Victory

Brady Behrend, DITV Assistant Sports Director October 26, 2024

Fans warm up by a fire while tailgating at the Hancher Auditorium parking lot before the homecoming football game between Iowa and Northwestern on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Temperatures dropped as low as 33 degrees in the morning.

Photos: Tailgate – Iowa vs. Northwestern

Hannah Neuville, Photojournalist October 26, 2024

Football fans gathered around Iowa City before the homecoming football game between Iowa and Northwestern on Saturday. Before the game, the Hawkeye’s record sits at 4-3 and the Wildcat’s sits at...