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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 Kareem Allaf and Jonas Larsen celebrate during a tennis match between Iowa and Western Michigan in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018. The Hawkeyes earned the doubles point but lost the match overall, 5-2.

By the numbers: Iowa men’s tennis ready to get back in the swing of things

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter September 18, 2018

The Iowa men’s tennis team has put in the work this offseason getting ready for the upcoming campaign. Both the returning players and the newcomers are excited about what’s to come after the Hawkeyes...

Iowa's Ryoto Furuya watches his ball land on the green after chipping during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.

Iowa golf teams find two different results

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 18, 2018

The Iowa men’s and women’s golf teams wrapped up their respective tournaments Tuesday, and the results could not have been more different. On the men’s side, the Hawkeyes placed second in the Golfweek...

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Toren Young (28) cuts back during his run during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 15, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 38–14.

Point-Counterpoint: Who is Iowa football’s MVP through the nonconference schedule?

September 18, 2018

With Iowa’s nonconference schedule wrapping up and Big Ten play coming up quickly, The Daily Iowan takes a look at two players who could be considered the most valuable players of the nonconference portion...

Ohio State Head Coach Urban Meyer addresses the media during Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Tuesday, July 24, 2018.

Urban Meyer returns, Big Ten looks forward

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor September 18, 2018

Illinois now has the same record as Wisconsin. Just let that sink in. Last week was not a shining moment for the Big Ten by any means. Wisconsin — which might have been the conference’s king — went...

Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin runs with the ball during the Iowa/Northern Iowa football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 33-7.

Iowa football notebook: defensive line, injury update, and preparing for the 3-4

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 18, 2018

Iowa’s defensive line has been the biggest strength of a stellar Hawkeye defense through three weeks. The group ranks second in the Big Ten and third in the country with 12 sacks, setting a tone on...

Reghan Coyle and Amiya Jones jump to block a spike during Iowa's match against Eastern Illinois on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes won the match 3-0.(Megan Nagorzanski/ The Daily Iowan)

By the numbers: Iowa volleyball’s winning streak

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter September 17, 2018

The Iowa volleyball squad is on a hot streak. The Hawkeyes closed out nonconference play with six wins in a row, setting them up for a run in conference play. Keeping in mind that the Big Ten is one of...

Iowa's Aralee Bogar prepares to receive a throw at second during Iowa’s Big Ten tournament game against Ohio State at the Goodman Softball complex in Madison, Wisconsin on Friday, May 11. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 5-1.

Iowa softball has been revamped thanks to a partially new coaching staff

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor September 17, 2018

It’s no secret the Iowa softball team has struggled in recent years. With a new head coach trying to right the ship, or at least the batting order, the Hawkeyes came out on the field for their first...

Iowa Hawkeyes running back Mekhi Sargent (10) breaks away from tacklers during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 38–14.

By the numbers: Iowa vs. Northern Iowa

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 17, 2018

Iowa’s rushing game was on the money against Northern Iowa on Sept. 15 in Kinnick, specifically with tailbacks Toren Young and Mekhi Sargent. The duo posted a combined stat line of 29 carries, 158 yards,...

Head Coach Lisa Cellucci watches from the sideline as the Iowa Field Hockey team plays Indiana on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017. Iowa won the match 4-3.

Cellucci finds success twice with Iowa field hockey

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter September 17, 2018

It’s one thing to have the ability to compete at the Division-1 level, but it’s a whole different book to succeed in coaching at the Division-1 level. Iowa field-hockey head coach Lisa Cellucci is...

Fans look on during Iowa's game against Central Michigan on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas 3-1.

Iowa soccer goes cold on road trip

Michael Whalen, Sports Reporter September 16, 2018

The Iowa soccer team kicked off its Big Ten play this past weekend on a low note, falling to Maryland, 4-0, on Sept. 14 and losing to Rutgers, 2-1, on Sunday, extending the team’s losing streak...