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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's Ryan Dorman participates in the Men's 600m Run during the annual Black and Gold Intrasquad Meet at the UI Recreation Building on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. Dorman went on to finish first with a time of 1:21:93. The Hawkeyes will host the next meet on January 13. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa has one more chance to stay on track before Big Tens

Andrew Donlan, [email protected] February 15, 2018
Iowa wants big performances in each event to prepare for the Big Tens Indoor Championships on Feb. 23-24.
Iowa pitcher Allison Doocy winds up during a softball game against Valparaiso at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 17, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Crusaders, 3-0. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Momentum and confidence shift through wins and losses

Anna Kayser, [email protected] February 15, 2018
The Iowa softball pitchers hold their heads high and look to the tough losses for their most important learning opportunities.
Iowa wrestler Spencer Lee grapples with Michigan wrestler Drew Martin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 19-17. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Spencer Lee: A Lot Of Boom Boom Boom

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] February 15, 2018
Spencer Lee, a true freshman, has started off his wrestling career with a bang, and he’s still burning bright.
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Michigan takes care of Iowa in easy fashion

Pete Ruden, [email protected] February 15, 2018
Iowa reverted to bad turnovers, and Duncan Robinson and Muhammad Ali Abdur-Rahkman’s hot shooting led Michigan over the Hawkeyes, 74-59.
Iowa's #7 ranked 165 pound Alex Marinelli takes down Northwestern's Michael Sepke during the Iowa vs. Northwestern dual meet on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the wildcats 33-2. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Point/Counterpoint: How many, if any, Big Ten wrestling titles for Hawks?

James Geerdes, [email protected] February 15, 2018
It’s been an entertaining wrestling season with many twists and turns along the way. With the Big Ten Championships on the horizon and the regular season nearing its end, there’s a question that needs to be answered: How many Hawkeyes will take home a Big Ten title?
Swimmers dive into the pool for the Women's 50-yard backstroke during a meet between University of Iowa and Western Illinois on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018 at the University Aquatic Center.

Sun rises on championship season

Anna Kayser, [email protected] February 14, 2018

The long-awaited swimming and diving championship season begins today as the Iowa women face off against Big Ten rivals in the conference meet. Competition begins at 6 p.m. today in Columbus, Ohio,...

Iowa forward Ahmad Wagner (0) looks for an open pass during the NCAA men's basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes are going into the game with a conference record of 1-7. Iowa went on to defeat Wisconsin 85-67. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Offense is the key … for defense?

Adam Hensley, [email protected] February 14, 2018

Iowa is 27 games into its season. There are four regular-season games remaining on the Hawkeyes’ schedule before the Big Ten Tournament tips off at the end of February. Last season at this time, head...

Iowa wrestler Alex Marinelli grapples with Michigan wrestler Logan Massa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 19-17. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

‘The Bull’ still has work to do

James Geerdes, [email protected] February 14, 2018

This season’s wrestling stories seem to be the dazzling efforts from true freshman Spencer Lee, the senior season of Brandon Sorensen, or even the hot start of sophomore Michael Kemerer. But Iowa’s...

Iowa's Dylan Ellsworth performs on the floor during the Iowa/Illinois men's gymnastics meet on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. Ellsworth scored 13.530 on floor. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 404.700-401.850. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Men’s gymnastics can really ride that horse

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] February 14, 2018

It’s no secret that Iowa’s strongest event is the pommel horse. Go back in time, however, and this statement would have been a shocker. “Pommel horse is notorious for being one of the harder...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson attempts a shot during the Iowa/Arkansas-Pine Bluff basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Lions, 85-45. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

In the numbers, Iowa women’s hoops among Big Ten best

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] February 13, 2018
Iowa may not top the Big Ten standings, but statistics show it might just be the best team in the Big Ten.
Iowa F Jack Nunge faces off with Michigan State G Matt McQuaid (20) during a basketball game between Iowa and Michigan State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the visiting Spartans, 96-93. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Looking closer at Iowa’s loss to Ohio State

Adam Hensley, [email protected] February 13, 2018
Jack Nunge finished with his best college scoring outing against Ohio State – when he’s seen extended minutes this season, he hasn’t disappointed the Hawkeyes.
Iowa pitcher Brady Schanuel stands on the mound during game 2 of the Black and Gold World Series at Duane Banks Field on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017. The Gold team defeated the Black team 7-6. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Schanuel set for first season as Hawkeye

Pete Ruden, [email protected] February 13, 2018
College transfer Brady Schanuel wants to contribute right away in his first year as a Hawkeye.