Skip to Main Content
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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

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)

Early season takeaways for Iowa wrestling

James Geerdes, [email protected] November 28, 2017

Two weeks of Iowa wrestling have given Hawkeye fans a lot to be excited for and some things to be nervous about. Meets against Iowa Central, Buffalo, North Dakota State, and Rider, as well as two open...

Head coach Lisa Bluder high fives Iowa guard Tania Davis 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)

Iowa women’s hoops ‘having fun’ with hot start

Sean Bock, [email protected] November 27, 2017

As the old saying goes, it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish. The Iowa women’s basketball team is off to its best start since the 2010-11 season but doesn’t seem to be bothered by their...

Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell reacts during the Iowa/Purdue football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-15. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Josey Jewell Snags Jack Lambert Award

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 27, 2017

It's time to add another award to Iowa linebacker Josey Jewell's growing list of accomplishments this season. Jewell earned the Jack Lambert Award on Monday, an award given to the best linebacker...

Iowa forward Jordan Bohannon looks to attack during a basketball match between Iowa and Grambling State on Thursday, November 16, 2017. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa drops two in the Cayman Islands

Pete Ruden, [email protected] November 27, 2017

Iowa basketball’s Thanksgiving week could have been better. Even though the team was in nice Caribbean weather in the Cayman Islands throughout the week, the results from the early season tournament...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley sheds a tackle 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)

Wadley’s rushing leads Hawkeyes past Huskers

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 27, 2017

No Iowa running back had notched back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons since Fred Russel in 2002 and 2003 until Akrum Wadley etched his name in Black and Gold history on Nov. 24 against Nebraska. Wadley needed...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley calls to tight end T.J. Hockensen 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)

Baumann: Season of optimism turned into season of disappointment

November 27, 2017

Iowa’s 7-5 record will bring the team to a bowl game but was still disappointing. By Courtney Baumann [email protected] After the first game of the season, way back on Sept. 2, I was incredibly...

Iowa guard Alexis Sevillian attempts to pass the ball during the Iowa/Northern Illinois basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes sweep through tourney

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] November 27, 2017

Another test, another win for the Hawkeye women’s basketball team after it finished the Puerto Rico Classic with a 74-61 win over Elon on Nov. 25. With the victory, Iowa swept the tourney and kept...

Iowa outside hitter Taylor Louis reacts to a call during an Iowa/Purdue volleyball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

V-ball gets must-win, but loses 3 of 4

November 26, 2017

The Hawkeyes finished off their season on the road against two top Big Ten teams. By Anna Kayser [email protected] The Iowa volleyball team went 1-of-3 on its road trip to end the regular season...

Iowa's 149-pounder Brandon Sorenson holds off Ohio State's Cody Burcher during the first round of the Big Ten Championships at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, March 5, 2016. This year marks the 102nd annual Big Ten Wrestling Championship since its inception in 1913. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Iowa tops ranked opponent in early dual

James Geerdes, [email protected] November 24, 2017

Iowa wrestling had a good Thanksgiving. The team meal Nov. 23 previewed its sweet dessert: a win against No. 22 Rider. In their first taste of ranked competition this year, the Hawkeyes didn’t...

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)

Hawkeye offense delivers crucial spark

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 24, 2017

LINCOLN, Nebraska — Some might call it one of the greatest magic acts in recent memory. Iowa’s offense, nowhere to be found in almost 20 days, reappeared in dramatic fashion, hanging a season-best...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley scores a touchdown during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Nov. 24th. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 56-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Running backs shine in 56-14 Iowa win in Lincoln

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] November 24, 2017

LINCOLN, Nebraska — A game that didn’t start too well for the Hawkeyes ended exactly how many suspected it would — an Iowa win. The Hawkeyes defeated Nebraska, 56-14, at Memorial Stadium on Nov....

Iowa center Megan Gustafson and Carly Mohns high-five during the Iowa/Western Michigan women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 79-56. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes down Charlotte, advance in Puerto Rico Classic

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] November 23, 2017

Another game, another win for the Iowa women’s basketball team; this time, it gave thanks for a 77-64 Nov. 23 win over Charlotte to improve to 6-0 on the season in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It...