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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder high fives 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)

Bluder, Gustafson, and Hawkeyes enjoy milestone-filled opening weekend

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] November 13, 2017

Opening weekend in college basketball, men’s or women’s, is generally dominated with power teams stomping lesser opponents. The Iowa women’s basketball team took the opposite approach; it opened...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley (25) is tackled by Wisconsin's Ryan Connelly (43) just shy of the end zone during the game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Badgers 38-14. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye offense MIA in Madison

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 13, 2017

For those trying to put Iowa’s 38-14 loss to Wisconsin into perspective, here’s a comparison for you. Former Hawkeye C.J. Beathard, now the San Francisco 49ers' starting quarterback, threw an 83-yard...

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)

Hawkeye hoops takes down Alabama State

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 12, 2017

Iowa basketball (2-0) recorded win No. 2 in the young season, taking down Alabama State (0-2), 92-58, on Nov. 12. Sophomore forward Cordell Pemsl paced Iowa with 15 points off the bench, Isaiah...

Annika Olsen reacts to a mis-hit ball during a volleyball match against Indiana University on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 3-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Volleyball notches final home win

Anna Kayser, [email protected] November 12, 2017

Iowa volleyball beat Ohio State, 3-1, in Carver-Hawkeye on Nov. 11 in its final home match of the season. The first set featured six ties and three lead changes. After taking the lead for the second...

Iowa's Megan Gustafson shooting at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lady Toppers 104-97 in overtime. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

Gustafson’s Big Night Propels Women’s Hoops to Victory in Hawkeye Challenge Championship

Sean Bock, [email protected] November 11, 2017

The Iowa women’s basketball players forgot to set their wake-up alarms for 4:30 p.m. Nov. 11. It was almost déjà vu from the Nov. 10 performance against Quinnipiac. Still, the Hawkeyes were able...

Iowa defensive back Josh Jackson breaks up a pass attempt in the end zone during Iowa's game against Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 23, 2017. Penn State defeated Iowa 21-19 on a last second touchdown pass. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Defense not enough to put out the Wisconsin fire

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] November 11, 2017

  MADISON, Wis. — Iowa’s defense did everything it possibly could to keep Wisconsin at bay, but it got absolutely no help from the offense as the Hawkeyes lost to the Badgers, 38-14, on...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley sits on the bench 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)

Hawkeye offense smothered in Badger beatdown

Adam Hensley, [email protected] November 11, 2017

  MADISON, Wis. — One week ago, Iowa scored 55 points against the No. 3 team in the country, ran for 243 yards, and its quarterback threw for 5 touchdowns. Against the Badgers, that offense...

Iowa’s Tyler Cook hangs on the rim after dunking in a game against Chicago State University on Friday, 10. Nov, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars, 95-62. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes open season by cooking Chicago State, 95-62

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] November 11, 2017

While the game may count toward Iowa’s regular-season record, it was essentially just another exhibition game. That was apparent early and continually throughout the game. Chicago State took...

Iowa’s Isaiah Moss shoots a jump shot in a game against Chicago State University on Friday, 10. Nov, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars, 95-62. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa shoots the lights out in season-opening win

Pete Ruden, [email protected] November 11, 2017

At Iowa basketball’s media day on Oct. 16, head coach Fran McCaffery said point guard Jordan Bohannon reminded him of Golden State Warrior point guard and former MVP Stephen Curry. When Iowa took...

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)

Bluder earns 700th win in season opener

Sean Bock, [email protected] November 10, 2017

It was a scrappy, grind it out, ugly type of game in Carver-Hawkeye on the evening of Nov. 10. The Iowa women’s basketball team was able to come away with an 83-67 win over Quinnipiac, and head coach...

Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa goes for a sack against Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett during the Iowa/Ohio State football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes in a storming fashion, 55-24. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa rolls into Wisconsin with momentum after Ohio State victory

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] November 10, 2017

When the Iowa football team heads to Wisconsin, the Badgers are going to be exactly what they always have been: big, tough, and run-first. Trying for their second-straight win against a top-10 opponent,...

Iowa defensive back Josh Jackson breaks up a pass attempt in the end zone during Iowa's game against Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 23, 2017. Penn State defeated Iowa 21-19 on a last second touchdown pass. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Josh Jackson making Iowa secondary primary

Pete Ruden, [email protected] November 10, 2017

Josh Jackson’s phenomenal season in his first year as a starter almost never happened. When he came to Iowa, the coaches had an idea for the Corinth, Texas, native: move him to wide receiver, where...