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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa tennis player Piotr Smietana volleys the ball during a match against Cornell University on Friday, Mar. 2, 2018. Smietana lost his match 7-6 (7-4), 2-6, 6-4 and the Big Red defeated the Hawkeyes 4-3. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

4867 miles

Lauren Jimmerson, [email protected] March 21, 2018
Piotr Smietana traveled 4,867 miles to get to Iowa City; now, with the spring tennis season in full swing, he’s ready for the challenges.
Saint Louis pitcher Charlie Sheehan delivers a pitch during the NCAA men's baseball game between Iowa and Saint Louis at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Baseball loses at home, struggling on the mound and in the box

Anna Kayser, [email protected] March 21, 2018
The Hawkeyes drop a game that could have been won by a pitching adage: Don’t give up free bases.
Iowa forward Ahmad Wagner (0) drives the ball to the hoop over Michigan's M-A Abdur-Rahkman (12) during the NCAA basketball game between Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Wolverines 75-68. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Ahmad Wagner leaving basketball program

Adam Hensley, [email protected] March 20, 2018

Hawkeye basketball forward Ahmad Wagner is leaving the Iowa program... to pursue opportunities in collegiate football. Head coach Fran McCaffery announced the news on Tuesday. Ahmad Wagner has...

Iowa guard Brady Ellingson looks to the lane 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)

Brady Ellingson leaving Hawkeye basketball program

Adam Hensley, [email protected] March 20, 2018

Brady Ellingson announced Tuesday that he will be leaving the Iowa basketball team and playing next season as a graduate transfer. pic.twitter.com/XcbJXn6si2 — Brady Ellingson (@B_Ellingson24)...

Iowa's Melissa Zurawski performs on the floor during the Iowa/Southeast Missouri State gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Mar. 02, 2018. Zurawski scored a 9.925. The GymHawks defeated the Redhawks, 195.550-192.750. (Katina Zentz/ The Daily Iowan)

It’s all in the mindset for University of Iowa gymnastics

March 20, 2018
With championship season approaching, both Iowa gymnastics teams need to hone their mentality.
Iowa's Chris Whelan bats during game one of the Iowa-Penn State baseball series at Duane Banks Field on Friday, April 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes swept the rain delayed, late night double header, 4-2 and 8-2, respectively. (The Daily Iowan/Lily Smith)

Iowa baseball’s Whelan returns from surgery

Adam Hensley, [email protected] March 20, 2018
After missing considerable time recovering from Tommy John surgery, Chris Whelan made his season début this past weekend.
Iowa's 165-pound Alex Marinelli takes down Riders's Chad Walsh during Session 3 of the NCAAs Wrestling Championships at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH on Thursday, March 16, 2018. Marinelli defeated Walsh by decision 7-6, advancing to the semifinals. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa wrestling aims toward the top

Pete Ruden, [email protected] March 20, 2018
With four returning All-Americans, the Hawkeyes want to take the next step toward becoming No. 1.
Iowa's Will Davies wails a backhand during a tennis match between Iowa and Western Michigan in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018. The Hawkeyes earned the doubles point but lost the match overall, 5-2. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Men’s tennis win in Big Ten opener

March 20, 2018
The Iowa men’s tennis team kicks off Big Ten play with a victory against the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Iowa tennis player Montana Crawford celebrates scoring a point during a match against Marquette University on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018 at the Hawkeye Tennis Complex. Iowa swept the match and Crawford won her match 6-3, 6-4. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s tennis gets much-needed win

Cody Smith, [email protected] March 20, 2018
Iowa wasn’t at full strength against Michigan State but the Black and Gold got the job done against the Spartans.
Villanova Wildcats guard Jalen Brunson (1) shoots a three against Iowa Hawkeyes guard Christian Williams (11) in the Barclays Center on Sunday, March 20, 2016 in Brooklyn, New York. Brunson ended the game with 3 rebounds, 12 points, and 4 assists. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 87-68. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

PCP: Who will win the NCAA Tournament?

Pete Ruden, [email protected] March 20, 2018
16 teams remain but only one can take home a national title. Which teams have the best chances at snagging a national championship?
Iowa's Josh Silverstein returns a ball during a men's tennis meet against Wisconsin in the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex on Sunday, March 5, 2017. The Hawkeyes lost to the Badgers, 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Hawkeye’s coast to easy victory in Big Ten opener

Lauren Jimmerson, [email protected] March 19, 2018
The Iowa men’s tennis team kicks off Big Ten play with a victory.
Iowa tennis player Adorabol Huckleby lunges for the ball during a match against Marquette University on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018 at the Hawkeye Tennis Complex. Iowa swept the match and Huckleby won her match 6-1, 6-3. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes get much needed win against Spartans

Cody Smith, [email protected] March 19, 2018
Iowa wasn’t at full strength against Michigan State – the Hawkeyes ran into an injury bug – but the Black and Gold got the job done.