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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’s Ian Meyer makes a shot during the Hawkeye invitational at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City on Friday, April 14, 2023. The Hawkeyes are leading after round one of three at the two-day tournament with Iowa’s Mac McClear leading the team in fifth place.

Iowa men’s golf takes seventh place at All-American Intercollegiate

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter March 19, 2024

After nearly two weeks off, the Iowa men’s golf team traveled to the All-American Intercollegiate in Houston. The two-day event was hosted by the University of Houston and featured 19 schools vying...

Iowa Forward Payton Sandford shoots a contested three during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Kansas State at the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. The Hawkeyes lead the Wildcats, 50-39, at halftime. Sandford had 22 points and 7 rebounds at half. (Carly Schrum/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s basketball defeats Kansas State, 91-82, in first round of NIT

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter March 19, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team defeated Kansas State, 91-82, in the first round of the NIT Tuesday evening at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes will play the winner of Utah and UC Irvine this weekend.  Third-year...

Iowa’s Gratt Reed celebrates after winning his 110-meter hurdle section during day two of the 2022 Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships at the University of Minnesota Track and Field Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Reed scored a time of 13.67 seconds.

Iowa kicks off outdoor track and field season with school records

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter March 19, 2024

The Iowa track and field team traveled to Tampa, Florida, over spring break to compete in the USF Alumni Invitational. Over the weekend, second-year javelin thrower Mike Stein and fourth-year sprinter...

Swimmers compete in the 200-yard fly during the final day of the Hawkeye Invitational at the University of Iowa Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. Iowa competed against Northern Iowa, Iowa State, Coe College, Nebraska, Rutgers, New Mexico State, and Colorado State.

Iowa’s Olivia Swalley talks introduction to swimming, importance of swim caps

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 19, 2024

The Daily Iowan: How did you realize you wanted to come to Iowa? Olivia Swalley: I really had no intention of coming to Iowa. I wouldn’t say it was a last-minute decision, but when the opportunity...

Jan 1, 2024; Pasadena, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor (74) blocks Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Mason Graham (55) during the first half in the 2024 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor to leave Iowa football program

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 19, 2024

Head coach Kirk Ferentz confirmed Tuesday that offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor is leaving the Iowa football program. The news was first reported by Scott Dochterman of The Athletic. This is a blow...

A March Madness sign is seen outside of Legacy Arena during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Auburn faced against Iowa in the third game of the day. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 83-75.

Point/Counterpoint | Who will win the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship?

Chris Meglio and Brad Schultz March 19, 2024

UConn Though I’m not a fan of repeating champions in any sport, I’ve seen enough. The UConn Huskies will become the first team to win back-to-back titles since Billy Donovan’s Florida Gators...

Iowa pitcher Cade Obermueller pitches the ball during a baseball game at Duane Baseball Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Duhawks, 9-2. Obermueller had two strikeouts.

Iowa baseball’s Cade Obermueller looks solid in first year as a starter

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter March 19, 2024

The most glaring gap to fill for the Iowa baseball team in 2024 was a third and final starting pitcher. Last season’s Sunday starter Ty Langenberg was selected in the 11th round by the Minnesota Twins....

No. 3 141-pound Iowa’s Real Woods prepares to wrestle No. 5 Michigan’s Sergio Lemley during session four of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at the Xfinity Center in College Park, MD, on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Woods defeated Lemley by decision 11-8.

Iowa men’s wrestling looks to keep tradition alive at NCAA Championships

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 19, 2024

 Three hundred and thirty wrestlers have one goal left in mind: a national title. The NCAA Wrestling Championships will take place at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City from March 21-23, and nine Hawkeyes...

Iowas Ben Wilmes looks to the crowd during a baseball game between No. 18 Iowa and Loras College at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Duhawks, 20-6.

Breaking down Iowa baseball’s early season struggles

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter March 19, 2024

Following a 44-16 season and NCAA Tournament appearance, the Iowa baseball team entered 2024 with higher expectations than any other squad in program history. They entered the season ranked No. 20 in...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean walks off the field during 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. DeJean suffered an injury in practice earlier this season, ending his third season with Iowa. The Volunteers defeated the Hawkeyes, 35-0.

Cooper DeJean doesn’t mind the waiting game

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor March 19, 2024

For Iowa cornerback Cooper DeJean, the wait continues. It has been over four months since DeJean last saw game action. The Hawkeye did not play in front of NFL scouts and front office personnel...

Iowa mens basketball head coach Fran McCaffery reacts to a foul call during a mens basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Maryland Terrapins at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes, 69-67.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | NIT controversy, scouting Kansas State

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 19, 2024

As of Monday morning, seven schools – including fellow Big Ten school Indiana –  have declined to play in the NIT. This trend has sparked plenty of frustration from those in the college basketball...

Mar 16, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Luka Garza (55) shoots over Utah Jazz center Omer Yurtseven (77) during the fourth quarter at Delta Center.

Hawks in the NBA | March 11-17

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 18, 2024

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray missed the first game of the week due to a left ankle sprain but returned to the lineup for the next two games. Tuesday’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks...

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