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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 head coach Lisa Bluder talks with players during a timeout during Iowa’s game against Indiana on Feb. 24, 2018. (Chris Kalous/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s hoops looks to keep winning streak alive at Big Ten Tournament

March 1, 2018
After a ‘Fabulous February,’ Iowa wants to make March marvelous.
Iowa forward Luka Garza (55) looks for an open shot against a Northwester defender during the Senior Day men's basketball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 77-70. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes down Illinois in Big Ten Tournament, look to Michigan

Pete Ruden, [email protected] March 1, 2018
Iowa avoided some late pressure from Illinois to extend its season and keep NCAA Tournament hopes afloat.
Iowa infielder Lorenzo Elion prepares to field the ball during men's baseball Iowa vs. Cornell at Duane Banks Field on Feb. 27, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated Cornell 15-1. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Elion leads Hawkeyes to victory in home-opener

Pete Ruden, [email protected] February 28, 2018
Lorenzo Elion had 3 RBIs in a dominant win in his first game at Banks Field.
Iowa's 174-pound Joey Gunther competes during the NCAA wrestling match between Iowa and Oklahoma State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2018. The Hawkeyes beat No. 3 OSU 20-12. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Post-season train leaves Iowa’s station

James Geerdes, [email protected] February 28, 2018
The 141-pound and 174-pound weight classes were finally decided for the Hawkeyes with wrestle-offs last week.
Iowa forward Tyler Cook drives the ball in the lane against Northwestern's Derek Pardon during the Senior Day men's basketball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 77-70. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Five games in five days? That’s the goal for Iowa hoops

Adam Hensley, [email protected] February 28, 2018
Iowa needs to win five games in five days if it wants any shot at continuing its season — it may sound crazy, but it’s not out of this world.
Iowa catcher Brett McCleary bats during the Iowa/Ontario baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Jays, 14-3. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Baseball chalks up win in home opener

Anna Kayser, [email protected] February 27, 2018

There’s not much else a baseball team can ask for than 63-degree weather for a February home opener. That’s exactly what Iowa baseball had as it took the field against Cornell College on Tuesday,...

The referee throws the ball into the air during tip-off of 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)

Barnstormers hit by child-porn storm

Adam Hensley, [email protected] February 27, 2018

The Iowa Barnstormers, arguably the most prominent AAU team in the state, has announced that former coach Greg Stephen is no longer with the team amid an investigation regarding his alleged possession...

Iowa's Rose Piorkowski performs on the beam during the Iowa/Ball State gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. Pierkowski scored a 1.000 after suffering an injury. The GymHawks defeated the Cardinals, 195.775-194.825. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

The Unfortunate Nature Of Sport

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] February 27, 2018
Injuries can really throw a wrench in a gymnastics lineup, as both the men’s and women’s teams are well-aware of this year.
Iowa outfielder Robert Neustrom celebrates with teammates after his grand slam during the game between the Bradley Braves and the Iowa Hawkeyes in Iowa City at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. The Hawkeyes bats came alive to hit two grand slams and won 12-1. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Iowa baseball ready for first home game of 2018

Adam Hensley, [email protected] February 27, 2018
Off to one of its best records in the past few seasons, Iowa baseball opens up its play at Banks Field with Cornell College tonight.
Iowa's Dom Uhl (25) goes for a rebound during the Senior Day men's basketball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 77-70. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Uhl keeps leading despite limited playing time

Pete Ruden, [email protected] February 27, 2018
Dom Uhl’s playing time may have faded this season, but he has remained a leader for a young Iowa team.
Iowa center Megan Gustafson celebrates after drawing a foul while making a basket during an Iowa/Purdue women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 76-70. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Gustafson, Doyle honored by Big Ten

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] February 27, 2018
Megan Gustafson caps a record-breaking season by being named as the media’s Big Ten Player of the Year.
Iowa fans congratulate Jordan Bohannon (3) after the Senior Day men's basketball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 77-70. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Jordan Bohannon’s salute to Chris Street earns national praise

February 27, 2018
Jordan Bohannon’s biggest against Northwestern play came on an intentionally missed free throw.