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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 Luka Garza dribbles on the baseline under a Alabama State defender during a men's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hornets, 92-58. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Garza makes big impression early on as a Hawkeye

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 14, 2017

It only took Luka Garza two regular-season games to earn Big Ten Freshman of the Week. The first-year Hawkeye from Washington averages 13.5 points, 9 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks — all team-highs —...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley is hit after fumbling the ball during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 38-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes’ loss against Wisconsin a historic letdown

Pete Ruden, [email protected] November 14, 2017

After one of the best wins in the Kirk Ferentz era in which the Hawkeye offense exploded for 487 yards and looked phenomenal against Ohio State, very few would have predicted a letdown such as the one...

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)

Iowa women’s basketball dominates fourth quarter

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] November 14, 2017

Last season, Iowa women’s basketball struggled to close out games down the stretch. In games decided by 10 or fewer points last season, the Hawkeyes finished 4-9. Their crucial flaw of being unable...

Iowa Hawkeye Volleyball players Jess Janota and Reghan Coyle try to defend the net during a match against the University of Illinois Fighting Illini on Friday, Oct. 19, 2017. The Illini defeated the Hawkeyes three sets to two.

Iowa volleyball has tools to reach NCAA Tournament goal

Anna Kayser, [email protected] November 14, 2017

The Iowa volleyball team will try to run with its success against Ohio State to record wins in the last four games of the season with hopes of an NCAA Tournament bid. Despite falling behind by a wide...

Spencer Lee 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)

Unknowns at 125 for Iowa wrestling may become clearer — or not

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] November 14, 2017

Coming into the 2017-18 season, the Iowa wrestling program faces a number of unknowns. One in particular is the 125 weight class. It’s not a matter of if someone will step up and claim the spot,it’s...

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)

‘Unknowns’ take to the mats in Decorah

Taylor McNitt, [email protected] November 13, 2017

On Nov. 11, Iowa wrestling took a previously unscheduled trip to Decorah, Iowa, to participate in the Luther Open. No surprises there; Iowa dominated. The most important thing about the Hawkeyes’...

Taylor Louis striking against Ohio at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated Ohio State 3-1. (Andrew Baur Schoer/The Daily Iowan)

V-ball finally finishes out tight matches

Anna Kayser, [email protected] November 13, 2017

Iowa volleyball picked up a 3-1 win against Ohio State on Nov. 11 for Senior Night and its final game of the season in Carver-Hawkeye. The Hawkeyes closed out the first set on 4-straight points to...

Iowa's Adorabol Huckleby hugs a friend after the match against Penn State at Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Sunday, April 9. The Hawkeyes went on to defeat the Nittany Lions 6-1. (The Daily Iowan/Ben Smith)

Tennis thrives in consolation rounds

James Geerdes, [email protected] November 13, 2017

The Iowa women’s tennis team’s fall season came to an end on Sunday in the Florida State All-Conference Showdown in Tallahassee. Five players were sent to Florida to compete: freshmen Danielle...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley attempts to avoid the blitz during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 38-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Baumann: Iowa was two different teams in Ohio State, Wisconsin games

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] November 13, 2017

While Wisconsin may not have necessarily been a trap game, that’s kind of what it felt like when the Iowa football team traveled to Madison, Wisconsin, to take on the No. 6 Badgers. With the high of...

Madison Waymire (right) and Andrea Shine run up a hill at the Hawkeye Invitational Cross Country meet on Friday, September 1, 2017. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Shine places high while Mylenek breaks a school record at NCAA regional

Hanna Malzenski, [email protected] November 13, 2017

Iowa cross-country’s 2017 season came to a close after its performance at the NCAA regional on Nov. 10 in Ames. The men placed 11th as a team in the 10,000 meters with 314 points and the women 12th...

A member of the Iowa women's diving team prepares on the board 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)

Diving competes at Minnesota Diving Invitational

Anna Kayser, [email protected] November 13, 2017

The Iowa diving teams competed in the Minnesota Diving Invitational over the weekend alongside some tough Big Ten competition. The invitational was set up like some of the major meets to come later in...

Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl goes up for a layup during Iowa’s game against Alabama State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hornetts 92-58. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa basketball shows balanced offense, solid defense in win over Alabama State

Pete Ruden, [email protected] November 13, 2017

Iowa’s second win of the season was never in question as the Hawkeye men’s basketball team rolled past Alabama State, 92-58, in Carver-Hawkeye on Sunday. Iowa’s offense was extremely balanced throughout...