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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa center Megan Gustafson looks to pass 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 Show needs more cast members

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] January 16, 2018
Sometimes basketball teams can be successful with a one-person show; that recipe has not proved to be successful for Iowa.
Iowa's Brandon Sorenson wrestles Oklahoma State's Boo Lewallen during the Iowa-Oklahoma State dual meet on Sunday Jan. 14, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys 20-12. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)brandon sorenson boo lewallen

Iowa’s wrestling puzzle falling into place

James Geerdes, [email protected] January 16, 2018
With a win over Oklahoma State, the Hawkeyes are one step closer to the nation’s best.
Iowa gym-hawk Clair Kaji performs on the beam during the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk meet in the Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Iowa State Cyclones, 196.725-195.300 and now lead the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series, 18-7. (The Daily Iowan/Osama Khalid)

Tight schedule brings back routine

Anna Kayser, [email protected] January 16, 2018
Hawkeye women's gymnastics returned from a break to jump into competition, which should benefit them in the season ahead.
during the Senior Day meet between Iowa and Minnesota at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. The Iowa men's swimming team beat the 21st ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers 168-132. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Swimmers confident in competitive ability

Anna Kayser, [email protected] January 16, 2018
Despite falling to a ranked opponent at home, the Hawkeye swimming and diving team is feeling strong after its performance.
Swimmers leap off the starting 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)

Swimmers, divers perform strong to begin 2018

Anna Kayser, [email protected] January 14, 2018

The Iowa swimming and diving team had some mixed results in its first meet following a break in competition. The women’s team emerged victorious against Illinois, 198-102, but fell to No. 22 Notre...

Iowa's Michael Kemerer defeats Oklahoma State's Jonce Blaylock 9-2 in the 157-pound weight class during the NCAA wrestling meet between Iowa and Oklahoma State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 14. The #7 ranked Hawkeyes beat the #3 ranked Cowboys 20-12. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes save a horse and ride the Cowboys for the upset

James Geerdes, [email protected] January 14, 2018

Iowa wrestling made a statement on the afternoon of Jan. 14 with a 20-12 upset win over third-ranked Oklahoma State. Carver-Hawkeye hosted 15 ranked wrestlers, nine of whom belonged to Oklahoma State,...

Iowa's Tria Simmons competes in the Women's 60 Meter Hurdles during the Hawkeye Invitational indoor track meet at the Campus Recreation Building on Satuday, Jan. 13, 2017. Simmons finished third with the time of 8.77. The Hawkeyes opened up the season with over 11 titles for the day.

Track and field kicks off season at home

Andrew Donlan January 13, 2018

The Iowa track and field indoor season officially kicked off Jan. 13 with the Hawkeye Invitational in the Recreation Building. The meet featured tracksters from Iowa, Iowa Central Community College,...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder reacts to a call 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)

Hawkeyes can’t overcome shooting woes, fall to Boilermakers

Sean Bock, [email protected] January 13, 2018

All season the Hawkeyes have prided themselves on their prolific offense. Against Purdue on Jan. 13 in Carver-Hawkeye, though, the shots weren’t falling, and Iowa couldn’t find a way to prevail,...

Iowa forward Luka Garza reacts after drawing a foul during an Iowa/Ohio State men's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 92-81. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa needs overtime to take down Illinois for first Big Ten win

Adam Hensley, [email protected] January 11, 2018

Something had to give. Iowa (10-9) and Illinois (10-8) clashed in Champaign on the evening of Jan. 11 in a battle of winless teams in Big Ten play. The Hawkeyes came out on top in overtime, 104-97,...

Iowa guard Isaiah Moss covers Ohio State forward Jae'Sean Tate during an Iowa/Ohio State men's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 92-81. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa still searching for first Big Ten win after loss to Maryland

Pete Ruden, [email protected] January 7, 2018

Iowa was in the thick of it again. Holding a 64-61 lead against Maryland with 10:59 remaining in the second half, the Hawkeyes had the chance to pick up their first Big Ten win sitting right in front...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson during the Iowa/Quinnipiac basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bobcats, 83-67, for head coach Lisa Bluder's 700 career win. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Gustafson and Hawkeyes fight through Illini

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] January 7, 2018

The Iowa women’s basketball team, seeking to avoid its first losing streak of the season, responded with a 84-71 victory over Illinois in Champaign, Illinois, on Jan. 7. The game came on the heels...

Gymnasts during the Black and Gold Intrasquad meet at the Field House on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017.  The Gold team defeated the Black team, 13-7. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s gymnastics kicks off season in Arizona

Anna Kayser, [email protected] January 7, 2018

The Iowa women’s gymnastics team opened the season at Arizona State on Jan. 6, with the GymHawks taking fourth at 193.000, behind Iowa State, Arizona State, and Auburn. The Cyclones won the meet,...