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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

Zach Daniels pitches during Iowa's game against Michigan at Banks Field  on April 27, 2018. The Hawkeyes won the game 4-2. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Zach Daniels selected by Atlanta Braves in 19th round

Pete Ruden, [email protected] June 6, 2018

Iowa baseball’s best starter and best reliever have now been drafted. Shortly after Nick Allgeyer was taken in the 12th round by the Toronto Blue Jays, the Atlanta Braves selected Zach Daniels...

Nick Allgeyer pitches during Iowa baseball vs. Ohio State at Duane Banks Field on April 7, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated 2-1. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Nick Allgeyer taken by Toronto Blue Jays in 12th round

Pete Ruden, [email protected] June 6, 2018

Nick Allgeyer became the third Iowa player to be selected in the 2018 MLB Draft on June 6, when the Toronto Blue Jays picked up the Hawkeye ace in the 12th round (No. 356). After missing the entire...

Tyler Cropley scores a run during Iowa baseball vs. Northern Illinois at Banks Field on April 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes won the game 2-0. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Washington Nationals draft Tyler Cropley in eighth round

Pete Ruden, [email protected] June 5, 2018

Tyler Cropley added his name to the list of Iowa players selected in the MLB Draft, as the Washington Nationals scooped up the Hawkeye catcher in the eighth round (No. 251), making him the 17th player taken...

Iowa outfielder Robert Neustrom makes contact during Iowa's game against Oklahoma State at Duane Banks Field on Saturday May 5, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys 16-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Robert Neustrom selected by Baltimore Orioles in MLB Draft

Pete Ruden, [email protected] June 5, 2018

After a stellar junior season in Rick Heller’s outfield, Hawkeye Robert Neustrom was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the fifth round (No. 145) of the 2018 MLB Draft, making him the highest Iowa position...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook (5) celebrates a dunk during the NCAA men's basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes are going into the game with a conference record of 1-7. Iowa went on to defeat Wisconsin 85-67. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Tyler Cook returns to Iowa for junior season

Pete Ruden, [email protected] May 30, 2018

Having declared for the NBA Draft without hiring an agent, on May 30, Iowa forward Tyler Cook announced that he will return for his junior season with the Hawkeyes. Cook was a catalyst for a sometimes...

Iowa guard Isaiah Moss drives to the hoop during an Iowa/Ohio State men's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 92-81. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Isaiah Moss returns to Hawkeye basketball

Adam Hensley, [email protected] May 29, 2018

Hawkeye basketball announced on May 29 that shooting guard Isaiah Moss would return to the program after testing the NBA waters this offseason. Moss, who averaged 11.1 points per game last season,...

Iowa's rowing team practices on the Iowa River on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. The rowing team recently finalized their schedule, with two home competitions on Oct. 6 and 7. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Rowing breaks school record, places 11th at Nationals

James Geerdes, [email protected] May 29, 2018

The Iowa rowing team proved yet again that it is destined for improvement. After qualifying for the NCAA Championships for the first time since 2001 last season and placing 15th as a team, head coach...

Iowa players lean on the dugout railing after Iowa's Big Ten tournament game against Ohio State on Thursday, May 24, 2018. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 2-0. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Lack of offensive production proves costly for Hawkeyes

Pete Ruden, [email protected] May 24, 2018

OMAHA — It’s hard to win a baseball game without getting runners on base, and Iowa proved that at the Big Ten Tournament this week. The Hawkeyes could only muster 5 hits and 1 run in two games...

Iowa Head Coach Rick Heller questions the Home Plate Umpire during Iowa's Big Ten tournament game against Ohio State on Thursday, May 24, 2018. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 2-0.

Bone-dry bats send Hawkeye baseball packing

Adam Hensley, [email protected] May 24, 2018

OMAHA — Another lackluster hitting day for Hawkeye baseball, another loss — and this time, the defeat sent the team back to Iowa City. The defending Big Ten Tournament champions became the first...

Michigan's Christian Bullock slides into home on a sac fly in to win the game during Iowa's Big Ten tournament Game against Michigan at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. on Wed. May 23, 2018. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 2-1 in extra innings. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa loses to Michigan in Big Ten Tournament opener

Pete Ruden, [email protected] May 23, 2018

OMAHA — Iowa baseball’s Big Ten Tournament opener against No. 3 seed Michigan had the makings of a pitchers’ duel. With Iowa’s first-team All-Big Ten left-hander Nick Allgeyer facing the...

Iowa's Nick Allgeyer returns to the dugout during Iowa's Big Ten tournament Game against Michigan at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. on Wed. May 23, 2018. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 2-1 in extra innings. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Allgeyer’s monster outing spoiled by Hawkeye bats

Adam Hensley, [email protected] May 23, 2018

OMAHA — With an offense seemingly left behind in the wilds of Banks Field, Hawkeye baseball turned to its rock on the mound. Nick Allgeyer played an instrumental role in ending Michigan’s 20-game...

University of Iowa baseball player Kace Massner slides into home during a game against Penn State University on Saturday, May 19, 2018. The catcher dropped the ball allowing the runner to score and the Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 8-4. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa baseball sweeps Penn State, earns 6th seed in Big Ten Tournament

Adam Hensley, [email protected] May 19, 2018

Hellerball broke out the brooms on May 19 at Banks Field, capping off the regular season with a series sweep of Penn State. Five early runs put Iowa on top quickly, and the Hawkeyes neither looked back...