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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 middle hitter Gracie Gibson signals to the Iowa defense during a volleyball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Drake Bulldogs in the third and final game of the Kwik Star Klassic Tournament at Xtream Arena in Coralville Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 21,2024. The Bulldogs defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1. Gibson scored 13 points for the Hawkeyes.

Iowa volleyball earns hard-fought 3-2 win over Maryland.

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter September 29, 2024

Following a victory at Rutgers, the Iowa volleyball team continued their east coast road trip with a matchup against Maryland on Saturday.  The Hawkeyes earned a hard-fought, 3-2 victory, improving...

Tournament finalists Brandon Capper and Herve Cantrell face off in the final round of the University of Iowa Extra Life Charity Challenge: College Football 25 tournament held in the Kinnick Stadium Ted Pacha Family Club on Sept. 28. Each of the two made it through five rounds of competition to make it to the final matchup.

Photos: Extra Life Charity Challenge: College Football 25

Ethan McLaughlin, Photojournalist September 29, 2024

Participants, sponsors, and attendees filled the Ted Pacha Family Club in Kinnick Stadium for the Extra Life Charity Challenge: College Football 25, presented by South Slope and Rival Warz on Saturday. The...

Iowa’s Brayden Burnett warms up during a practice outside the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023.

Iowa cross country country programs earn solid finishes at Gans Creek Classic

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter September 27, 2024

The Iowa cross country runners traveled to Columbia, Missouri, for the Gans Creek Classic on Friday morning. The Hawkeye women placed 12th, while the men came in 13th.  Three third-years set new...

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

Photos: Iowa Soccer vs. Penn State

Talan Nelson, Photojournalist September 27, 2024

The Iowa women’s soccer team defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions 2-1 on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes fell behind 1-0 after a quick Amelia White goal in the 1st minute of the game. Sofia...

Iowa midfielder Sofia Bush dribbles the ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Nebraska at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 2-0.

No. 18 Iowa soccer scores two early in first to bring home 2-1 win over No. 15 Penn State

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter September 27, 2024

In a tale of two top-20 teams, the No. 18 Hawkeyes hosted a fierce No. 15 Penn State squad and won, 2-1, behind strong offensive play on Thursday. The Nittany Lions came into this highly anticipated...

Iowa middle hitter Gracie Gibson signals to the Iowa defense during a volleyball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Drake Bulldogs in the third and final game of the Kwik Star Klassic Tournament at Xtream Arena in Coralville Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 21,2024. The Bulldogs defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1. Gibson scored 13 points for the Hawkeyes.

Iowa volleyball kicks off Big Ten campaign with 3-2 triumph over Rutgers

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter September 27, 2024

The Iowa volleyball team traveled east for their first Big Ten competition of the 2024-25 season, facing off against Rutgers in a fast-paced showdown at Jersey Mike’s Arena in Piscataway, New Jersey.  Despite...

Las Vegas guard Kate Martin guards Minnesota forward Alanna Smith during a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Las Vegas Aces at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. The Lynx defeated the Aces, 87-74. The teams faced off two days prior in Las Vegas, where the Lynx won, 98-87.

Hawks In The WNBA | Sept. 18-24

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter September 26, 2024

With the Las Vegas Aces sitting their four star players in the team’s last regular-season game against the Dallas Wings on Sept. 19, center Megan Gustafson and guard Kate Martin saw season-high minutes...

The Iowa women's basketball team is introduced before a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. Within the first three minutes of the game, Iowa guard Caitlin Clark broke the NCAA all-time scoring record for women’s basketball hitting 3,528 points recorded at Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines 106-89.

Iowa women’s basketball sells out the entire home schedule for the second-straight year

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter September 25, 2024

Despite the loss of superstar Caitlin Clark to the WNBA, momentum surrounding the Iowa women’s basketball program continues.  On Wednesday, the program announced that it sold out its general public...

Iowa players huddle before a field hockey game between Iowa and New Hampshire at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sept. 13, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 5-0.

Q&A | Iowa field hockey midfielder Milly Short talks team traditions, Iowa City athletics and more

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter September 24, 2024

The Daily Iowan: What does the team’s pregame tradition look like? Milly Short: We do the same thing every week whether we are home or away. We walk up to the field to the same song and, class...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson motions to fans after scoring a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Illinois State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Aug. 31, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds 40-0. Johnson was responsible for two of the team's touchdowns.

Point/Counterpoint: Is Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson a Heisman contender?

Trey Benson and Colin Votzmeyer September 24, 2024

Yes Yeah, you read that right. Starting Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson is a legit Heisman contender this year. Since the Heisman Trophy first started in 1935, over 40 running backs have been able...

Iowa players celebrate during a soccer game between Iowa and Nebraska at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sept. 12, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 2-0.

Opinion | Iowa women’s soccer’s efficient offense and stout defense is built for a deep NCAA Tournament run

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter September 24, 2024

After a magical run that helped the players win the 2023 Big Ten Tournament as the eighth seed, the Iowa women’s soccer team is more than capable of pulling off another historic season in 2024. The...

Outside Hitter Malu Garcia sends a spike during a volleyball match at Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Sept. 19, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Coyotes 3-2. Garcia would finish with 8 Kills on the night for the Hawkeyes.

Iowa volleyball first-year Malu Garcia leads spike in team’s offense

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter September 24, 2024

The Iowa volleyball squad has found new opportunities to increase its offensive presence with the addition of first-year outside hitter Malu Garcia. Garcia, as of the conclusion of UW-Milwaukee’s...