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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

The Hawkeyes celebrate after scoring to take the lead during their game against Penn State at Duane Banks Field on Friday May 18, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nitany Lions 9-1. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Cole McDonald returns, Iowa beats Penn State

Adam Hensley, [email protected] May 18, 2018

Cole McDonald hadn’t pitched since he was injured on April 29. May 18 at Banks Field marked his first time on the mound since the win against then-No. 7 Michigan, and he looked better than ever. McDonald...

Iowa infielder Kyle Crowl runs to first base during baseball Iowa vs. Oklahoma State at Duane Banks Field on May 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys 11-3.  (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa baseball beats Penn State, clinches Big Ten Tournament berth

Adam Hensley, [email protected] May 17, 2018

The May 17 series opener at Banks Field against Penn State turned out to be a pitchers’ duel, and Iowa snagged a 3-1 win over the Nittany Lions and clinched a Big Ten Tournament berth. Nick Allgeyer,...

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)

Iowa rowing qualifies for nationals

James Geerdes, [email protected] May 16, 2018

Head coach Andrew Carter has led Iowa to its second-consecutive appearance at the NCAA Championships, its third in program history. The Hawkeyes are one of 11 teams to earn an at-large berth at the...

Iowa Head Coach Marla Looper walks off the field during Iowa’s Big Ten tournament game against Ohio State at the Goodman Softball complex in Madison, WI. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 5-1. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Softball head coach Marla Looper resigns

James Geerdes, [email protected] May 16, 2018

After eight seasons at the helm of Iowa softball, Marla Looper has announced her resignation. Athletics Director Gary Barta said on May 16 that Looper would pursue other professional opportunities....

Iowa Head Coach Marla Looper walks off the field during Iowa’s Big Ten tournament game against Ohio State at the Goodman Softball complex in Madison, WI. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 5-1. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Northwestern ends Iowa’s season in Big Ten Softball Tournament

Anna Kayser, [email protected] May 12, 2018

A Cinderella Story: Iowa Softball Edition ended with a pumpkin on May 12 as the Hawkeyes suffered an extra-inning loss to Northwestern, 2-1, in the Big Ten Tournament in Madison, Wisconsin. The first...

Iowa cornerback Josh Jackson makes a jumping one handed interception during Iowa's game against Ohio State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. Jackson made three interceptions on the day as the Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 55 to 24. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

A Look Back on the Year in Sports

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] May 11, 2018

Well, school’s out, which means it’s time for summer. For sports fans like me, that means a long wait until fall when the Hawkeye sporting season picks back up in the fall. But before delving...

Iowa's Laulauga Tausaga competes in the womens' shot put during the 2018 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, April 27, 2018. Tausaga finished fifth with a distance of 15.40 meters. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Big Tens await track and field

Andrew Donlan, [email protected] May 11, 2018

It’s that time of year again — the Big Ten meet marks the beginning of the championship season for the Hawkeyes. The Iowa track and field team will head to Bloomington, Indiana, this weekend for...

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)

Battle-hardened and ready for Big Ten

James Geerdes, [email protected] May 11, 2018
Iowa rowers enter this weekend’s Big Ten Championship with a top-seeded boat and their eyes set on improvement.
Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder high fives guard Tania Davis during the Iowa/Quinnipiac basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bobcats, 83-67, for Bluder's 700 career win. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Bluder: DI’s Coach of the Year

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] May 11, 2018

Coming into the season, the Iowa women’s basketball team had seen two Marchs come and go without being invited to the NCAA Tournament. It was the first time in Lisa Bluder’s tenure that she had missed...

The art of the walk-up song

The art of the walk-up song

There’s an art to finding the perfect walk-up song in baseball, believe it or not, and everyone goes about finding that one tune differently. The consensus on the Iowa baseball team is that a walk-up...

Iowa starting pitcher Alison Doocy delivers a pitch during Iowa’s Big Ten tournament game against Ohio State at the Goodman Softball complex in Madison, WI. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 5-1. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa softball upsets Ohio State in Big Ten Tournament

Anna Kayser, [email protected] May 10, 2018

For the first time since 2015, Iowa softball collected a Big Ten Tournament win on May 10, knocking off No. 5 seed Ohio State, 5-1. Sophomore Allison Doocy sat down 3 in the first inning on strikeouts,...

Iowa's Sarah Kurtz is introduced before a softball game between Iowa and Purdue on Sunday, May 6, 2018. The Boilermakers spoiled the Hawkeyes' senior day, 6-0. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Softball dreams of Cinderella

James Geerdes, [email protected] May 10, 2018
Iowa softball enters this weekend’s Big Ten Tournament as the worst seed, but the Hawkeyes have shown they can compete with anyone.