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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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Players look on as Iowa midfielder Josie Durr’s shot finds the back of the net during Iowa’s game against Central Michigan on Aug. 31 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas, 3-1.

Freshmen help Iowa soccer navigate through Hawkeye Invitational

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter September 3, 2018

With senior leader and forward Devin Burns out with an injury, Iowa soccer’s goal-scoring ability had seemingly taken a hit. But Hawkeye fans have found hope among the youngest faces on the pitch. The...

Iowa soccer tops VCU to win Hawkeye Invitational

Iowa soccer tops VCU to win Hawkeye Invitational

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter September 2, 2018

Iowa soccer ran (at times) its record to 4-0-1 after topping VCU on Sept. 2. The Hawkeyes trudged through the first half unable to find a counterattack to the high-pressure VCU offense. The Black and...

Iowa linebacker Kristian Welch rushes Northern Illinois quarterback Marcus Childers during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes lead the Huskies 3-0 at the half.

Hawkeye linebackers learn fast against Northern Illinois

September 1, 2018

The Iowa linebackers didn’t have a lot of time to settle into their first game on Sept. 1. After the Hawkeye offense went three-and-out to open the battle against Northern Illinois, Colten Rastetter’s...

Ferentz reacts to win No. 144

Ferentz reacts to win No. 144

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 1, 2018

Just like that, Kirk Ferentz is the coach with the most victories in Hawkeye football history. Iowa’s 33-7 victory over Northern Illinois on Sept. 1 propelled Ferentz over predecessor Hayden Fry,...

Iowa running back Mehki Sargent carries the ball during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 33-7.

Iowa takes down Northern Illinois for win No. 1 of the season

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor September 1, 2018

Toren Young sparked the offense, the Hawkeye defense stuffed Northern Illinois, and Kirk Ferentz earned win No. 144 at Iowa — the school football record — in a 33-7 win on Sept. 1. Ferentz entered...

Halftime reactions — Northern Illinois vs. Iowa

Halftime reactions — Northern Illinois vs. Iowa

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden September 1, 2018

Iowa leads Northern Illinois, 3-0, at halftime. Here are the Daily Iowan‘s takeaways from the first two quarters: Noah Fant’s shaky start (and the offense, for that matter) Things could have...

Iowa Midfielder Natalie Winters (10) plays a pass during Iowa’s game against Central Michigan on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas 3-1. Winters scored the Hawkeyes’ third goal on a penalty kick in the second half. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa soccer outguns Central Michigan

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter August 31, 2018

The Hawkeye soccer team hit the pitch on Aug. 31 under the lights and earned a come-from-behind 3-1 victory over the Central Michigan Chippewas. Central Michigan went up early with a goal in the 10th...

Senior Andrea Shine gives a pep talk before the Hawkeye Invitational at Ashton Cross Country course on Friday, August 31, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated by Iowa State 24-56. Andrea Shine placed first in the Women's 4K with a time of 14:07.5. (Katie Goodale/ The Daily Iowan)

Shine wins X-C’s Hawkeye Invitational

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor August 31, 2018

Iowa cross-country got its season off to an impressive start at the Hawkeye Invitational on Aug. 31, when senior Andrea Shine picked up a win and Dan Soto and Ian Eklin finished in the top-10 of their...

Former Hawkeye coaches speak during Fry Fest on August 31, 2018. (Jordan Zuniga/The Daily Iowan)

Reminiscing with Fry’s legendary ’83 coaching staff

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter August 31, 2018

The annual Fry Fest took place in Coralville on Aug. 31, leading up to the home-opener on Sept. 1. During the event, the 1983 Iowa coaching staff gathered to reminisce about the old Hawkeyes. Among...

Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee wrestles Michigan State’s Rayvon Foley during an Iowa/Michigan State wrestling matchup in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. Lee pinned Foley in 0:46. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa wrestling announces 2018-19 schedule

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter August 31, 2018

The schedule for the Tom Brands-led Hawkeye wrestling team is set for the upcoming season. Iowa will open its slate on Nov. 9 in Kent, Ohio, against Cal State-Bakersfield and Kent State. The Hawkeyes...

University of Iowa soccer player Claire Graves watches the action from her goal line during a game against Indiana State University on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Sycamores 1-0.

Hawkeye soccer braces for Central Michigan, VCU

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter August 31, 2018

Iowa soccer will take on Central Michigan and VCU this weekend after a strong start to the season under its belt. But the Hawkeyes still lack in one category. Two-thirds of Iowa’s soccer team has had...

Andrea Shine speaks to the media at the Hawkeye Invitational Cross Country meet on Friday, September 1, 2017.

Iowa cross-country approaches 2018 starting line

Hanna Malzenski, Sports Reporter August 31, 2018

Kicking of the 2018 season, Iowa cross-country will remain home today to compete in the Hawkeye Invitational on the Ashton Cross-Country Course. Five teams will join the Hawkeye men and women on the course:...