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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 guard Sydney Affolter celebrates during the NCAA Championship game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 1 South Carolina at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Hawkeyes, 87-75.

Iowa women’s basketball guard Sydney Affolter to miss time after knee surgery

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter October 1, 2024

Iowa women’s basketball guard Sydney Affolter underwent knee surgery and will be out until early November, head coach Jan Jensen said Tuesday. The fourth-year played a key role in the Hawkeyes last...

Paula Miranda practices her putt at Finkbine Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Iowa women’s golf notebook | Hawkeyes earn first home tournament win since 2018

Zoe Smith, Sports Reporter October 1, 2024

The Iowa women’s golf team returned to action this week, hosting the Diane Thomason Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course from Sept 30-Oct 1. Iowa’s lineup included Paula Miranda, Ximena Benites, Maura...

An Iowa women’s rugby player warms up with teammates before a practice at the Hawkeye Recreation Fields on Sept. 26, 2024. Despite a lack of athletics funding, the team self-funds to
travel around the Midwest for matches.

‘Every body is a rugby body:’ A look into the rugged nature of the Iowa women’s club rugby team

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter October 1, 2024

What’s the difference between a collegiate varsity team and a collegiate club team? The answer is simple: funding. Varsity teams are the ones that are publicized by their universities, receive...

University of Iowa runner Miriam Sandeen runs the 4K race during the Hawkeye Invite at Ashton Cross Country Course in Iowa City on Aug. 30. Sandeen achieved a new personal best with a time of 14:20.4 and came in fourth overall for the women’s team.

Q&A | Iowa fourth-year distance runner Miriam Sandeen

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter October 1, 2024

The Daily Iowan: Where are you originally from? Miriam Sandeen: I’m from Eden Prairie, Minnesota. It’s a suburb of Minneapolis. Do you miss anything from home? I just went home this weekend,...

An individual walks into Carver-Hawkeye Arena before a Selection Show watch party with the Iowa women’s basketball team in the Feller Club Room at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on March 17. The team watched the reveal of the NCAA Tournament bracket and answered questions from media members afterward. The No. 1-seeded Hawkeyes were set to play
the winner of No. 16 Holy Cross and No. 16 UT Martin in the first round at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

A look at the Iowa men’s and women’s basketball schedules

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor October 1, 2024

While football season is in full swing, it is never too early to talk about winter sports — especially college basketball. The Iowa men’s and women’s basketball teams don’t return to action...

Fans do the "burrito lift" during a football game between Iowa and Troy at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 14, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 38-21.

The story behind the iconic ‘Burrito Lift’

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter October 1, 2024

The Iowa football team has implemented many special traditions over the years, ranging from listening to an audio recording of Nile Kinnick’s Heisman Trophy speech before every home football game...

Forward Maya Hansen celebrates a improvable goal during an Iowa Soccer match on Sept, 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 2-1.

Iowa women’s soccer making major strides on offense

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter October 1, 2024

The Iowa women’s soccer team experienced a breakthrough season in 2023, winning the Big Ten tournament as an eighth seed and securing the program’s fourth-ever trip to the NCAA tournament. Iowa...

Jan 28, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) reacts after a first down against the Detroit Lions during the second half of the NFC Championship football game at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Week 4

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter October 1, 2024

Former Hawkeye football defenders have proved Iowa is a defensive powerhouse across the fourth week of NFL action. Jewell, a Carolina Panthers linebacker, continues to show he’s one of the better...

Iowa tight end Luke Lachey lunges for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Lachey had seven catches 89 yards. The Huskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-17.

Iowa football notebook | Hawkeyes Luke Lachey, Kaleb Johnson take different perspectives of a homecoming

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor October 1, 2024

When Iowa football’s Luke Lachey walks onto the field at Ohio Stadium, he’ll be sure to soak in the more than 100,000 fans in attendance. While a majority of the crowd will be rooting against the...

Iowa teammates celebrating after a tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreational Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, April 14, 2024. The Hawkeyes swept Penn State, 4-0.

Iowa tennis kicks off season at ITA All-American Championships

Zoe Smith, Sports Reporter September 30, 2024

The Iowa women’s tennis team kicked off its season at the ITA All-American Championships in North Carolina over the last week.  Four athletes from Iowa competed: Fourth-years Marisa Schmidt and...

Fans high-five players after a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sept. 21. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 31-14, taking back the Floyd of Rosedale Trophy.

Reviewing the Iowa football season

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor September 29, 2024

Through the first four games of the 2024 season, the Iowa football team sits at 3-1. Iowa cruised past Illinois State to open the season on Aug 31, but suffered a devastating 20-19 home loss at the...

Iowa midfielder Dionne van Aalsum sends shot during a field hockey match between Iowa and Delaware at Grant Field on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Hens, 1-0.

Three takeaways from Iowa field hockey’s weekend split against Rutgers and Villanova

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter September 29, 2024

After suffering a 3-2 overtime defeat to Rutgers on Friday, the Iowa field hockey team bounced back with a 2-0 shutout victory against Villanova on Sunday afternoon.  Here are three takeaways from...