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The Daily Iowan

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 forward Hannah Stewart drives to the hoop during the Iowa/Samford basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 80-59. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes seek to tone down turnovers against Samford

Sean Bock, [email protected] December 1, 2017

After suffering their first loss of the season to No. 13 Florida State, the Iowa women’s basketball team will try to bounce back on Dec. 3 against Samford in Carver-Hawkeye at 2 p.m. Despite finishing...

Iowa wrestling head coach Tom Brands watches his team wrestle on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Illini will be Iowa wrestling’s first Big Ten test

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] December 1, 2017

This evening marks the beginning of Big Ten competition for the Hawkeye wrestlers. The questions remains: Are the Hawkeyes ready for it? Of course. “It’s early and we are excited,” head coach...

FILE - Iowa's No. 9 Annika Olsen receives the ball during a volleyball match at the Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Oct 7, 2016. Iowa defeated Purdue 3-2. (The Daily Iowan/file)

Iowa volleyball winds up one step closer to goal

Anna Kayser, [email protected] December 1, 2017

The Iowa volleyball team’s season ended when it wasn’t given a bid to the NCAA Tournament, but the steady development of the program has produced a lot to be proud of. “I think the progress has...

Iowa assistant coach Jennifer Green watches an Iowa gymnast perform on the balance beam during a women's gymnastics meet in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 195.475-193.875. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Gymnastics teams hold preseason showcases

December 1, 2017

  The Iowa men’s and women’s gymnastics teams hold their intrasquad event this weekend to give fans a chance to view events before the season starts. The men will start off tonight at...

Iowa's No. 2 ranked Michael Kemerer (157 lbs.) competes against Buffalo's Alex Leone during the Iowa City Duals wrestling match at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated Iowa Central 48-0, Buffalo 33-6, and North Dakota State 38-6. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Nationally known, touring the top

November 30, 2017

How does Iowa stack up with the nation’s best in wrestling? By James Geerdes [email protected] Iowa has long been regarded as a wrestling powerhouse, and this year seems to be no different. Last...

Swimmers wait on the blocks 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)

Iowa swimmers finally get to race

November 30, 2017

The Hawkeye swim team will go to Minnesota for the year's first championship-format meet. By Anna Kayser [email protected] The Iowa men’s and women’s swimming teams will compete in Minneapolis...

Iowa guard Tania Davis yells during the Iowa/Florida State Big Ten/ACC Challenge basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017. The Seminoles defeated the Hawkeyes, 94-93, in the Hawkeyes first loss of the season. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa upset bid falls just short against No. 13 Florida State

November 30, 2017

The Hawks shot lights out, but couldn’t make the most of their possessions to come away with a victory. By Sean Bock [email protected] Rarely does a 61 percent shooting performance result in a loss. But...

Jacob Warner poses for a portrait during Wrestling Media Day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017.   Hawkeye Wresling begins Iowa City duels on Friday, Nov. 17 against Iowa Central Community College. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Warner becoming demon of the mats

November 29, 2017

Freshman Jacob Warner is more than adjusting to college wrestling, he is dominating it. By James Geerdes [email protected] A semester into his freshman school year, Jacob Warner has done what...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson tips the ball during the Iowa/Northern Illinois basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 105-80. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Gustafson, Hawkeyes hope to rebound to victory

November 29, 2017

The Hawks play a top-15 team in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] After a two-year absence from the NCAA Tournament, the Iowa women’s basketball team made no bones...

Iowa cornerback Josh Jackson looks up into the stands while preparing to swarm the field before the Iowa/Nebraska football game in Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 56-14. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Jackson snares Tatum Award, Big Ten honors

November 29, 2017

Josh Jackson earns his first national award, and made the Big Ten's First-Team defense. By Adam Hensley [email protected] Hawkeye defensive back Josh Jackson won the Jack Tatum Award on Tuesday,...

Iowa tight end Noah Fant runs along the sideline towards the end zone during the Iowa/Nebraska football game in Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 56-14. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Numbers show Iowa’s dominance over Nebraska

Pete Ruden, [email protected] November 28, 2017

Iowa might have had déjà vu on Nov. 24 when it smacked Nebraska, 56-14. The big win came a year after the Hawkeyes beat the Cornhuskers, 40-10, in last season’s Black Friday matchup. After being...

Iowa forward Nicholas Baer dribbles the ball during the Iowa/Belmont Abbey basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Crusaders, 96-64. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s basketball looks to clamp down on defense in Big Ten/ACC Challenge

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 28, 2017

After a trip to the Cayman Islands, Hawkeye men’s basketball returns to the Mainland, traveling to Blacksburg, Virginia, to take on Virginia Tech in this season’s Big Ten/ACC Challenge at 8 p.m....