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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Freshman Abby Lien, utiliy and center, bats during the Iowa v Kirkwood softball game at the Pearl Softball Complex in Coralville on Sept 14, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Kirkwood Eagles 10-6.

Softball wins first exhibition game

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor September 15, 2018

The Iowa softball team opened the exhibition season with a 10-6, 10-inning victory over Kirkwood on Sept. 14. The game got off to a scary start for the Hawkeyes when starting pitcher — and 2017 ace...

Iowa forward Maddy Murphy celebrates after scoring a goal during a field hockey match against Penn on Friday, Sep. 14, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Quakers, 3-0.

Big half gives Iowa field hockey the victory over Penn

Tanner DesPlanque, Sports Reporter September 15, 2018

The No. 16 Iowa field-hockey team extended its winning streak in a nonconference battle, beating Penn, 3-0. The game was a defensive fight in the first half — zero goals were scored. With only 17...

Defender Hannah Drkulec fights for the ball during a game against Virginia Commonwealth University on Sept. 2, 2018. The Hawkeyes won the match 2-0.

Hawkeye soccer set to kick off Big Ten play

Michael Whalen, Sports Reporter September 13, 2018

The Iowa soccer team will start its Big Ten play this weekend with two road games against Maryland today and Rutgers on Sept. 16. This is the second-straight weekend that the Hawkeyes have a road trip,...

Hannah Clayton and Cali Hoye block the ball during Iowa's match against Eastern Illinois on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes won the match 3-0.

Rivalry week continues for Iowa volleyball

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter September 13, 2018

For Hawkeye volleyball, the Cy-Hawk rivalry week has only just started as they travel to Ames today to take on Iowa State. The Hawkeyes will then take on Syracuse and Wyoming in the Cyclone Classic at...

Iowa running back Torren Young during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 13-3.

Hawkeye football not overlooking Northern Iowa

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 13, 2018

Arguably Iowa’s biggest game is right on the horizon. In just over one week, Big Ten play starts, meaning Wisconsin comes to Kinnick. That game could easily decide which program will win the Big Ten...

Iowa's Leah Zellner fights for control of the ball during a field hockey match against Ball State on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cardinals 7–1.

Hawkeye field hockey looks to continue hot streak

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter September 13, 2018

The Iowa field-hockey team has the possibility of finishing this weekend — Alumni Weekend — on a six-game winning streak. The Hawkeyes play Penn at 2:30 p.m. today, then open Big Ten play against Indiana...

Ian Eklin kicks down a competitor at the finish line at the Hawkeye Invitational Cross Country meet on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017.

Iowa cross-country will get a preview of the Big Ten in Nebraska

Hanna Malzenski, Sports Reporter September 13, 2018

After two weeks off, Hawkeye cross-country will travel west for the Woody Greeno Invitational in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Saturday. The women will start the competition with the 6,000 meters at 9 a.m., and...

Iowa State's Sheldon Croney Jr gets tackled by Iowa defense during the Iowa/Iowa State football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 13-3.

On The Line – Week 3

September 13, 2018

Northern Iowa at Iowa Adam Hensley (Pregame Editor, 6-4): Iowa - This game shouldn’t be scheduled in the first place. Pete Ruden (Sports Editor, 6-4): Iowa -UNI hasn’t been as good ever since...

Iowa's Toren Young attempts to stop Iowa State's D'Andre Payne's tackle during the Iowa/Iowa State football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 13-3.

College Football Week 2: Nothing to see here except Ohio State vs. TCU

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter September 13, 2018

Power Rankings 1) Ohio State (2-0): 129 points in two games, ’nuff said. 2) Wisconsin (2-0):  Wisconsin probably deserves to share the top spot with Ohio State. 3) Penn State (2-0): Nittany...

Iowa's Alex Schaake drives during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.

Hawkeye men’s golf hitting at ‘home’

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 13, 2018

Iowa men’s golf will host its lone meet in Iowa on Sept. 16-18, when the Hawkeyes compete in the Golfweek Conference Challenge at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. With the tournament being so close...

Boston College wide receiver Kobay White (9) catches the ball over Iowa's Jake Gervase (30) during the first half of the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27.

One-on-one with Hawkeye safety Jake Gervase

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 13, 2018

Daily Iowan: If you could play any position, what would it be? Jake Gervase: Probably running back, just because I was a quarterback that ran the ball a lot in high school, and it was a lot of fun....

Iowa Tight End Noah Fant runs after a catch during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 13-3.

Noah Fant holds major advantage for Hawkeye football

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor September 13, 2018

Too fast for linebackers, too big for defensive backs, Noah Fant is a defensive coordinator’s worst nightmare. For opposing defenses, a lack of sleep comes from trying to stop Fant from running over...