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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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Brie Orr sets the ball up for a spike. Hawkeyes defeat the Huskies in volleyball winning the first three games. The game against Northern Illinois University took place at Carver Hawkeye Arena on September 9, 2017.

Iowa volleyball picks up two wins in opening weekend

Lauren Jimmerson, Sports Reporter August 26, 2018

Iowa volleyball concluded its first weekend of action Sunday, sweeping Belmont (25-15, 25-18, 25-15) in the final match of the LUV Invitational in Nashville. “It was a great total team effort. That...

University of Iowa soccer player Rose Ripslinger chases the ball down during a game against Indiana State University on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. Ripslinger had the only goal of the game and the Hawkeyes defeated the Sycamores 1-0.

Ripslinger leads Iowa soccer past Indiana State

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter August 26, 2018

The Indiana State Sycamores headed to the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday with a game plan: Put bodies behind the ball. The Sycamores’ defensive measures stunted would-be Iowa attacks often throughout...

Iowa field-hockey forward Maddy Murphy looks toward the sideline against Michigan on Oct. 15, 2017.  The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-2.

Hawkeye field hockey returns home with a ranked win and loss

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter August 26, 2018

The Iowa field-hockey team had a big weekend, traveling to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, to take on No. 14 Wake Forest and No. 2 North Carolina. In the season-opener against the Deacons, the Hawkeyes proved...

Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta speaks with a photographer before kickoff of the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

AD Barta, Iowa baseball’s Heller receive contract amendments

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor August 24, 2018

Hawkeye Athletics Director Gary Barta has received a contract amendment in which he will forgo his scheduled pay increase for 2018, the University of Iowa announced on Aug. 24. According to a statement...

DITV: Top quarterback in the country? Absolutely.

August 24, 2018

With just one year under his belt, Nate Stanley is already considered one of the best quarterbacks in the country. He was named to the Maxwell Award watch list, which is given to the college football player...

Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin catches a touchdown pass during an NCAA football game between Iowa and Illinois in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017.  The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 45-16.

Hawkeyes taking advantage of running-back trio

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor August 23, 2018

If you want a quick preview of what Mekhi Sargent can do on a football field, all you have to do is turn on Netflix, scroll to “Last Chance U,” Season 3, Episode 1, and the film is right there. Spoiler...

Iowa field hockey player Mallory Lefkowitz fights for the ball during a match against the Michigan Wolverines on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017.  The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 3-2.

Hawkeye field hockey turns head to top-15 opponents

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter August 23, 2018

Coming triumphantly out of two scrimmages against Northwestern and St. Louis, the young Iowa field-hockey team is ready to face No. 14 Wake Forest and No. 2 North Carolina this weekend. “They’re both...

Iowa Hawkeye Volleyball players Jess Janota and Reghan Coyle try to defend the net during a match against the University of Illinois Fighting Illini on Friday, Oct. 19, 2017. The Illini defeated the Hawkeyes three sets to two.

Iowa volleyball prepares for first battle of new season

Lauren Jimmerson, Sports Reporter August 23, 2018

Iowa volleyball will launch the 2018 season this weekend at the LUV Invitational in Nashville. The Hawkeyes will kick off the tournament against SMU on Saturday at noon, followed by a match against Lipscomb...

Iowa's Anna Frick navigate's the field during a soccer match between Iowa and Missouri at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes drew the Tigers, 0-0.

Iowa soccer ready for its biggest challenge yet

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter August 23, 2018

Iowa soccer hits the road for a match against No. 22 Washington State today in a neutral-site game at Elizabeth Lyle Robbie Stadium in Minneapolis in what will be the squad’s biggest test to this point. Still,...

Purdue punter Joe Schopper leaps into the arms of a teammate in celebration during the Iowa/Purdue football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-15.

Hensley: The Big Ten’s divisions are lopsided, but that will change

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor August 23, 2018

The Big Ten is arguably the best conference in college football. Sure, there’s Alabama and the SEC, but aside from the Crimson Tide, each program is completely beatable. From top to bottom, the Big Ten...

Iowa sophomore Andrea Shine rounds a turn during the Border Battle indoor track meet in the UI Recreation Building with Iowa, Missouri and Illinois competing on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017. The Hawkeye women defeated Missouri and Illinois, 105-33 and 96-51 respectively, while the men defeated Missouri, 107-27 and fell to Illinois, 85-74.

Returning Iowa record breakers for cross-country

Hanna Malzenski, Sports Reporter August 23, 2018

The Iowa Top 10 displays the best of the best in history among Hawkeye cross-country runners, and this year’s team holds its own in some of the top spots.  The 2018 season will welcome back six athletes...