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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa's 149-pound Brandon Sorensen competes against Minnesota's Ben Brancale during the NCAA wrestling match between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. The #2 ranked Sorensen beat Brancale in 3:32 fall. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 34-7. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa wrestling charges through Minnesota

James Geerdes, [email protected] February 2, 2018

In what is usually a competitive rivalry, Iowa wrestling rolled over Minnesota, 34-7, on Feb. 2 in Carver-Hawkeye. In his penultimate match at home, Brandon Sorensen started the night exactly how...

Iowa's Elise van Heuvelen serves during a tennis match between Iowa and Northern Iowa in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 7-0. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s tennis gears up for away meets

Nicholas Bray, [email protected] February 2, 2018
After falling to Washington State, Iowa heads to Texas with a sharp eye on every fine detail in its game.
An Iowa gymnast warms up on the vault during the Iowa/Ohio State gymnastics meet in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018. The GymHawks defeated the Buckeyes, 195.725 to 195.300, to win their home opener. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Illinois will pose a threat and an opportunity

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] February 2, 2018
Women’s gymnastics will travel to Illinois today, and the men will host Illinois on Saturday.
The Men's 200m IM compete for the third heat during the second day of USA Swimming Junior Nationals at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017.

Swim/Dive hosts tune-up dual meet

Anna Kayser, [email protected] February 2, 2018
The Hawkeyes have a final chance to compete before they try to prove they can swim with the best in the Big Ten.
Antonio Woodward and Raymonte Dow make an exchange in the 4x400 meter relay during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational meet in Iowa City, Iowa; Saturday January 20, 2018. Their relay team finished second in the heat. (Paxton Corey/The Daily Iowan)

Track splits for two meets

Andrew Donlan, [email protected] February 2, 2018
Iowa has competed three times at home. Now, the first of many road tests come this weekend.
Iowa guard Isiah Moss drives the ball during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois on Friday Dec. 29, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 98 to 75. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa tries to pick up a winning streak against Penn State

Pete Ruden, [email protected] February 2, 2018
After losing once to Penn State already, Iowa has a second chance to slow down Tony Carr and Company and pick up its second conference win in a row.
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)

Last two home matches: an opportunity to rebound 

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] February 2, 2018
Iowa wrestling takes on the Gophers and Wildcats in the last home matches of the season.
Iowa center Megan Gustafson pulls down a rebound 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)

Iowa grinds out win at Michigan State

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] February 2, 2018
After a disappointing home loss on Sunday, the Hawkeyes rebound in East Lansing.
Competitors get set on the diving blocks during a swim meet between Iowa and Michigan State inside the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center Natatorium on Thursday, September 8, 2017. The Hawkeyes opened their 100th season of swim and dive. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Hawks chip away for success

Anna Kayser, [email protected] February 1, 2018
Iowa is preparing for the biggest part of its season by fine-tuning the details before the Big Ten Championships.
Iowa forward Isaiah Moss (4) goes for a dunk in the second half of the NCAA men's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. The Hawkeyes are going into the game with a Big Ten conference record of 2-8. Iowa went on to defeat the Golden Gophers 94-80. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

2019 Iowa Basketball targets watch list

February 1, 2018
There is plenty of excitement circulating some of Iowa’s targets in the 2019 hoops recruiting class. Where do the Hawkeyes stand in these highly touted prospects’ recruitment?
during the NCAA women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes 92-74. Junior, Hannah Stewart goes up for a basket in the paint. (Chris Kalous/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes Look To Run Over Sparty

Sean Bock, [email protected] February 1, 2018
With postseason play looming, the Hawkeyes will need to win out if they want to earn themselves a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
Iowa’s Brandon Sorensen wrestles with North Dakota State’s Kyle Gliva in the 149lb weight class on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. Sorenson defeated Gliva 11-3. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

One more home bout

February 1, 2018
Brandon Sorensen will make his final appearance in Carver-Hawkeye on Sunday and his journey has been special.