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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's Jake Jacoby returns the ball during a match at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center on Friday, Mar. 11, 2016. Overall, Iowa lost to Nebraska 3-4. (The Daily Iowan/Ting Xuan Tan)

Seniors leave their mark on Iowa tennis

Lauren Jimmerson, [email protected] April 25, 2018
After four years contributing to the program, Iowa seniors are prepared for life after tennis.
Freshman Trenton Wallace pitches during men's baseball Iowa vs Grand View on Apr 4, 2018 at Duane Banks Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings 4-2. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa baseball hopes to maintain strong pitching in midweek game

Peter Ruden, [email protected] April 25, 2018
Iowa is in a new situation heading into its midweek game, but it still has hope (and pitching).
Iowa pitcher Mallory Kilian bats during the Iowa/Wisconsin softball game at Bob Pearl Field  on Sunday, April 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in the third game of the series, 5-3. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa softball can contend, but will it?

James Geerdes, [email protected] April 24, 2018
The Iowa softball team’s recent string of losses doesn’t put the squad out of contention or out of hacky sack.
Iowa's Alex Schaake drives during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.

A numerical approach to Hawkeye golf

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] April 24, 2018
A look at some strengths and weaknesses for the Hawkeye golfers heading into the Big Ten Championships this weekend.
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley prepares to throw the ball during the 2018 Iowa football spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, April 20, 2018. The Hawkeyes open their season on Sept. 1, against Northern Illinois. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Despite Josh Jackson’s departure, secondary shows depth

Pete Ruden, [email protected] April 24, 2018
Replacing an All-American is easier said than done.
Iowa's Amani Hooker (27) and Matt Hankins (8) sack Boston College quarter back Darius Wade (4) during the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The Hawkeyes went on to win 27-20.

Three doors close, three doors open for linebackers

Adam Hensley, [email protected] April 24, 2018
Josey Jewell? Gone. Ben Niemann? Gone. Bo Bower? Gone as well.
Iowa senior O'Shea Wilson attempts the long jump during the 19th annual Musco Twilight meet at the Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track in Iowa City on Thursday, April 12. Wilson placed first in the event at 7.50 meters. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Track breaks record books in California

Andrew Donlan, [email protected] April 23, 2018

The Iowa track and field team took its talents west this past week, competing in three meets in California. The multi-event athletes competed in Asusa for the Bryan Clay Invitational on April 18 and April...

Iowa's Benton Weinberg stands on the green during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.

Walker, Ip highlight weekend for Iowa golf

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] April 23, 2018
Both Iowa golf teams competed in tournaments this past weekend.
Iowa’s Zoe Douglas waits to return the ball during the women’s tennis match between Iowa and Wisconsin at the Klotz Tennis Courts on Sunday, April 22, 2018. The Hawkeyes lost to the Badgers, 4-1. (Chris Kalous/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye women’s tennis emotional as season ends

Cody Smith, [email protected] April 23, 2018
It was a tough weekend for Hawkeye fans as the women’s tennis team fell to Minnesota in a heartbreaker (4-3) on April 20 and concluded the season in a 4-1 defeat to Wisconsin on Sunday.
Iowa tennis player Will Davies celebrates a point during a match against Cornell University on Friday, Mar. 2, 2018. Davies won his match 6-0, 6-4 and the Big Red defeated the Hawkeyes 4-3. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Men’s tennis splits on the road

Lauren Jimmerson, [email protected] April 23, 2018
Men’s tennis fails to reach season goal after splitting two road matches in Michigan, shifts focus to Big Tens.
Hawkeye members Jake Brodarzon, Nick Merryman, and Dylan Ellsworth put chalk on the parallel bars before they compete during men's gymnastics Iowa vs. Penn State and Arizona State on March 3, 2018 at Carver Hawkeye Arena.

Gymnastics fall short, but five performed well

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] April 23, 2018
While the Hawkeyes didn’t perform quite as they’d hoped, five gymnasts still advanced to finals and placed.
Iowa infielder Aralee Bogar swings at the ball during women's softball Iowa vs. Drake at Bob Pearl Field on March 28, 2018. The Bulldogs defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Three more games, three more losses for Softball

James Geerdes, [email protected] April 23, 2018
Iowa had two strong offensive performances this past weekend against Illinois, but neither was good enough to avoid a sweep.