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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 field hockey players run onto the field before a game against Ball State on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cardinals 7–1.

By the Numbers: Iowa field hockey

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter September 10, 2018

The Iowa field-hockey team has had a tremendous start to its season — it sits at 5-1, with the only loss coming at the hands of No. 2 North Carolina in overtime in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The Hawkeyes...

Hawkeye runner Daniel Soto sprints towards the finish line in 2nd place at Ashton Cross Country Course on Oct. 1, 2016.

Soto enters his last season of Hawkeye cross country

Hanna Malzenski, Sports Reporter September 10, 2018

The Iowa cross-country men are running with an upperclassmen-heavy roster this season. Five seniors have stepped into the leadership role, Daniel Soto being one of them. The harrier from West Des Moines...

Iowa defensive players celebrate a stop during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 13-3.

Hawkeye football defense proves dominant nationally

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter September 10, 2018

If the first two weeks of Iowa football have shown anything, it’s that the Hawkeye defense is pretty good. Through the first two games, the defense allowed just 10 points, an average of 5 points a game,...

Iowa's Alex Schaake watches a ball fly during the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Saturday, April 15, 2017.

Iowa men’s golf places third at Gopher Invitational

Jack McFarland, Sports Reporter September 10, 2018

After two rounds of play at the Gopher Invitational in Independence, Minnesota, the Iowa men’s golf team placed third of 16, its best finish under head coach Tyler Stith. The Hawkeyes finished 4 shots...

Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) sacks Wisconsin quarterback Alex Hornibrook (12) during the game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Badgers 38-14.

Iowa-Wisconsin football game time announced

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 10, 2018

When Iowa football takes on Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 22, it will be an evening game. Athletics officials announced Tuesday the sold-out game will kick off at 7:30 p.m. The Badgers sit at...

Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa celebrates after making a play during an NCAA football game between Iowa and Wyoming in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Epenesa wins Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor September 10, 2018

Iowa sophomore defensive end A.J. Epenesa demonstrated why he was a 5-star recruit against Iowa State, and he was named Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week. The honor followed his monster performance...

Iowa golfer Kristin Glesne swings for a portrait at the Hoak Practice Facility at the Finkbine Gold Course on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017.

Hawkeye women golfers excited, optimistic about upcoming season

Jack McFarland, Sports Reporter September 10, 2018

Golf is back. Those three words are the most important words any golf fan can hear. The Hawkeye women’s golf team is just about ready for its season-opener Sept. 10-11 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at...

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.

Report card: How did Iowa hold up against Iowa State?

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 10, 2018

Offense: C Iowa’s offense didn’t put up the points or yardage it did against Northern Illinois, but when it mattered, the Hawkeyes delivered. Quarterback Nate Stanley struggled for most of the game...

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.

Hensley: Hawkeye offense needs to help defense out

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 10, 2018

I’m a big fan of offense. So, through two games, I’m not very impressed with Iowa’s offense. But guess what? Iowa’s defense has sure made up for its lack of points. If the Hawkeyes play at the...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws under pressure during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 13-3.

Hawkeye offense falters in Cy-Hawk win

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter September 9, 2018

On Sept. 8, Iowa (2-0) won a tough game against in-state rival Iowa State (0-1) to keep the Cy-Hawk Trophy in the Hawkeye football complex for a fourth-straight year. The 13-3 Hawkeye victory came despite...

Iowa's Makenna Grewe follows through on her shot off a penalty corner during a game against Ball State on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018.

Iowa field hockey increases win streak to four

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter September 9, 2018

The Iowa field-hockey team headed home with two more wins than when it left last week. The Hawkeyes defeated Providence, 1-0, on Sept. 8, then turned around and beat New Hampshire, 2-0, to increase...

Brie Orr serves 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.

Fundamentals prove key in Hawkeye volleyball’s weekend sweep

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter September 9, 2018

Sunday was Ice Cream Day at Carver-Hawkeye, and Hawkeye volleyball’s first match in front of a home crowd made it even sweeter, as the squad swept Eastern Illinois, 3-0. The team’s two three-set...