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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Northwestern’s Kiley Rabjohns hits the ball during a tennis match between No. 75 Iowa and No. 35 Northwestern at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center on Sunday, March 24, 2024. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 1-4.

Photos: Iowa tennis vs. Northwestern

Isabella Tisdale, Photojournalist March 24, 2024

The No. 75 Iowa women’s tennis team fell to No. 35 Northwestern at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center in Iowa City on Sunday. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 4-1.  No. 75 Iowa came into the...

Iowa infielder Grace Banes practices during Iowa softball media day at Bob Pearl Field on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. The Iowa softball team answered questions from media and held an open practice.

Iowa softball goes 2-1 against Wisconsin in Big Ten series opener

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter March 24, 2024

Iowa softball opened up Big Ten play this weekend against the Wisconsin Badgers. Iowa went 2-1 in the series and picked up its first win against the Badgers in six years.  Game one of the three-day...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery reacts during game one of the Hy-Vee Hawkeye Showcase between Iowa men’s basketball andFlorida A&M at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rattlers 88-52.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes head to Salt Lake City for second-round NIT matchup against Utah

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter March 24, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team will face off against Utah in the second round of the NIT on Sunday night at 8 p.m. The second-seeded Utes will host the third-seeded Hawkeyes in Salt Lake City as...

Missouri State’s outside hitter Breanah Rives and middle blocker Neele’ge’ Sims attempt to block the ball from Iowa’s outside hitter Gabby Deery during a volleyball game between Iowa and Missouri State on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.

Iowa volleyball puts revamped roster to the test during spring season

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 24, 2024

The Iowa volleyball team’s revamped roster will be put to the test over its six-game spring schedule, which began over the weekend.  The Hawkeyes lost eight key players including veterans Bailey...

Penn State 174-pound Carter Starocci prepares to wrestle Ohio State Rocco Welsh during the final session of the NCAA men’s wrestling championships at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Starocci defeated Welsh by decision, 2-0, and became a four-time champion.

Photos: Session six of the NCAA Wrestling Championships

Cody Blissett, Visuals Editor March 24, 2024

Iowa 125-pound Drake Ayala lost in the finals in his first NCAA championship after the fifth session of the NCAA Wrestling Championships at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO. on Friday. Penn State...

An official holds up Penn State 197-pound Aaron Brooks arm during the fourth session of the NCAA men’s wrestling championships at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Friday, March 22, 2024. Brooks defeated Missouri Rocky Elam by technical fall.

Penn State wrestling makes history at NCAA Championships, breaks Iowa’s team point record

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter March 24, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Penn State head coach Cael Sanderson approaches wrestling with the mindset that "it's just a game." That mindset helped his squad make history during the NCAA Wrestling Championships. "It...

Associate Head Coach Terry Brands observes a match during the third session of the NCAA men’s wrestling championships at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Friday, March 22, 2024.

Iowa men’s wrestling leaves NCAA Championships empty-handed

Kenna Roering and Isaac Elzinga March 23, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Iowa men's wrestler Drake Ayala kept the Hawkeyes' national finalist streak intact, but a few other streaks were broken at the NCAA Championships.  Ayala lost to Arizona State's...

Iowa 125-pound Drake Ayala wrestles Wisconsin Eric Barnet during the fourth session of the NCAA men’s wrestling championships at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Friday, March 22, 2024. Ayala won by decision, 3-2.

Iowa’s men’s wrestler Drake Ayala loses in 125-pound national title match

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter March 23, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Iowa's Drake Ayala finished-runner up at the NCAA Tournament. The 125-pounder fell to Richard Figueroa of Arizona State 7-2 on Saturday night. This will be the first time since...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes in for a layup during an NCAA Tournament First Round game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 16 Holy Cross at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, March 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Crusaders, 91-65.

Iowa women’s basketball has four players score in double-digits as Hawkeyes advance to second round

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter March 23, 2024

During the No. 1 seed Iowa women’s basketball’s 91-65 victory over No. 16 Holy Cross in the first round of the NCAA tournament, guard Caitlin Clark had an off game. Well, by her standards, at...

WWE professional wrestler Roman Reigns makes an appearance during The Pat McAfee Show live from the Field House at the University of Iowa on Friday, March 22, 2024.

Photos: The Pat McAfee Show live from the Field House

Sahithi Shankaiahgari, Photojournalist March 23, 2024

The Pat McAfee Show broadcasted live from the Field House at the University of Iowa on Friday. The show aired live on ESPN NEWS, ESPN+, and YouTube.   McAfee was joined by guests including professional...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes in for a layup during an NCAA Tournament First Round game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 16 Holy Cross at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, March 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Crusaders, 91-65.

Photos: NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – First Round: No. 1 Iowa vs. No. 16 Holy Cross

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge March 23, 2024

The No. 1 Hawkeyes defeated the No. 16 Crusaders, 91-65, in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City during the First Round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. Iowa scored 12 points off of...

An official holds up Iowa 125-pound Drake Ayala’s arm during the fourth session of the NCAA Men’s Wrestling Championships at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, on Friday, March 22, 2024. Ayala defeated Wisconsin Eric Barnett by decision, 3-2.

Live updates | Drake Ayala competes for 125-pound national title

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter March 23, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The final session of the NCAA Championships begins at 6 p.m. at the T-Mobile Center. It will be broadcast on ESPN. Iowa's Drake Ayala, the only Hawkeye who advanced to the finals,...