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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa's Lanie Snyder performs on the floor during the Iowa/Ball State gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. The GymHawks defeated the Cardinals, 195.775-194.825. Synder scored a 9.900. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

GymHawks Show Up With A Vengeance

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] February 18, 2018

Another fiery entrance, this time in clouds of pink. The pink, however, wasn’t the only difference from the Nebraska meet nearly a week ago. This time, the Iowa women’s gymnastics team came out...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook reacts after the final buzzer against Indiana University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. The Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 84 to 82. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Indiana tops Iowa in second-half thriller

Pete Ruden, [email protected] February 17, 2018

The issues at the scorer’s table at Carver-Hawkeye in the opening minutes could have been a sign on Feb. 17. The stop-and-go action was hard to watch, much like Iowa’s offense and defense in recent...

Indiana Guard Robert Johnson launches a jump shot against the University of Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. The Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 84 to 82. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

O defense, where art thou?

Adam Hensley, [email protected] February 17, 2018

Iowa made its first 10 shots against Indiana. The Hawkeyes made their shots at a 70 percent rate in the first half, 55 percent for the entire game. Iowa out-rebounded Indiana, 33-19. Yet, the Hawkeyes...

Iowa's Luka Garza (55) and Wisconsin's Alex Illikainen (25) jump for the rebound during the NCAA men's basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa looks to break losing streak against Indiana

Adam Hensley, [email protected] February 16, 2018
An Indiana team with a 2-7 road record awaits the Hawkeyes at home on Saturday.
Iowa head coach Rick Heller speaks to the media during baseball media day at the Hansen Football Performance Center on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes begin their season Feb. 16 against Toledo in the Diamond 9 Sunshine State Classic Series in Kissimmee, Fl. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa baseball opens season in Florida

Pete Ruden, [email protected] February 16, 2018
Iowa begins the road to Omaha this weekend in the Diamond 9 Sunshine State Classic Series in Kissimmee, Florida.
Iowa forward Megan Gustafson goes for an rebound during the Iowa/Penn State basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 80-76.  (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Post-Play Stellar for Hawkeyes

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] February 16, 2018
The Hawkeyes return to the floor after a week break, and they hope to continue their stellar post play, thanks to Megan Gustafson and Chase Coley.
Iowa pitcher Allison Doocy throws a pitch during the first game of a double header against Nebraska at Bob Pearl on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. (File Photo/The Daily Iowan)

Full slate ahead for Hawkeye softball

Anna Kayser, [email protected] February 16, 2018
The Hawkeyes take advantage of the warm south once again to get out on the dirt.
Iowa junior Adorabol returns the ball during the NCAA women's tennis match between Iowa and Creighton at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s tennis heads to Illinois

Nicholas Bray, [email protected] February 16, 2018
Iowa looks to bolster its record against Illinois on Saturday in what could be one of the toughest non-conference matchups for the Hawkeyes this season.
Iowa's Nikki Youd performs during the Iowa/Nebraska meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

This weekend might be just what Iowa gymnastics needs

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] February 16, 2018
The GymHawks host Ball State in pink while Bennet Huang, Dylan Ellsworth, and Nick Merryman take a trip to Las Vegas for the Winter Cup Challenge.
Loras' Patrick Mikel takes off from his mark during the 400m dash at the Black and Gold Premier on Jan. 27, 2018. The track and field team will head to Notre Dame this weekend for the Alex Wilson Invitational. (Matthew Finley/The Daily Iowan)

Track gears up for final regular-season meet

Andrew Donlan, [email protected] February 16, 2018
The top Hawkeyes won’t run at Notre Dame this weekend, giving the younger athletes a chance to shine.
Iowa;s #2 ranked Brandon Sorenson wrestles Northwestern's #5 ranked Ryan Deakin during the Iowa vs. Northwestern dual meet on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. Sorenson won a decision 5-4. The Hawkeyes defeated the wildcats 33-2. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

In-state wrestling rivals clash in Ames

James Geerdes, [email protected] February 16, 2018
The annual in-state meeting between Iowa and Iowa State is upon us, and Iowa wrestling head coach Tom Brands is looking for win No. 13.
Swimmers dive into the pool for the Womens 50 yard backstroke during a swim meet between University of Iowa and Western Illinois on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018 at the University Aquatic Center. Swimmers competed in a variety of events including relays and freestyle swimming. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Swimmers set two records at Big Tens

Sean Bock, [email protected] February 15, 2018
After a day of action at the Big Ten swimming meet, Iowa lands in seventh place with two school records under its belt.