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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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No. 3 197-pound Iowa’s Zach Glazier is defeated by No. 1 Penn State’s Aaron Brooks in the championship match during session four of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at the Xfinity Center in College Park, MD, on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Brooks defeated Glaizer by technical fall.

Iowa men’s wrestler Zach Glazier upset in opening round of NCAA Championships

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter March 21, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Iowa men's wrestler Zach Glazier lost 4-1 to Virginia Tech's No. 26 Andy Smith in the first round of the NCAA Wrestling Championships. Glazier entered the NCAA Tournament as...

No. 3 141-pound Iowa’s Real Woods defeats No. 6 Illinois' Danny Pucino during session one of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at the Xfinity Center in College Park, MD, on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Woods defeated Pucino by decision 13-9.

Live updates | Iowa men’s wrestling competes in Session I of NCAA Wrestling Championships

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 21, 2024

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It all comes down to this. For these 330 wrestlers, this is the moment they've been waiting for all season, some for their entire careers. The NCAA Wrestling Championships will...

Iowa infielder Devin Bowman and outfielder Echo Mattiello high five after practice during Iowa softball media day at Bob Pearl Field on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. The Iowa softball team answered questions from media and held an open practice.

Iowa softball opens up Big Ten play with a Thursday-Saturday series with the Wisconsin Badgers

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter March 20, 2024

In the 2023 softball season, the Hawkeyes went 10-13 in Big Ten conference play. This year, the Hawks look to improve upon their win total and start out on the right track against the Wisconsin Badgers.  While...

Iowa Infielder Raider Tello runs past the third base during the second baseball game between Iowa and Western Illinois at Duane Banks Filed on Saturday, March 16, 2024. The Hawkeyes would win 19-9 in the eighth inning. Tello has an average of .313 this season.

Three takeaways from Iowa baseball’s win over Grand View

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter March 20, 2024

The Iowa baseball team extended its winning streak to four after a 25-3 victory against Grand View on Tuesday. The Hawkeyes move to 11-9 on the season heading into their Big Ten opener at Purdue this...

Iowa forward Payton Sandfort shoot a three point shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Kansas State at the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 91-82. Sandford was 50% from the three point line.

Payton Sandfort’s heroic performance draws Caitlin Clark comparisons

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 20, 2024

According to Kansas State men’s basketball head coach Jerome Tang, the Iowa men’s basketball team has their own Caitlin Clark. Not No. 22, but No. 20 – Payton Sandfort.  “It was at the...

Iowa forward Owen Freeman goes up for a fade away layup during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Kansas State at the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 91-82. Freeman had 10 points and 6 rebounds.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Kansas State

Carly Schrum, Photojournalist March 20, 2024

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Kansas State Wildcats, 91-82, during the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at Caver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday. The Hawkeyes came out victorious despite 14...

Iowa’s Ian Meyer makes a shot during the Hawkeye invitational at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City on Friday, April 14, 2023. The Hawkeyes are leading after round one of three at the two-day tournament with Iowa’s Mac McClear leading the team in fifth place.

Iowa men’s golf takes seventh place at All-American Intercollegiate

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter March 19, 2024

After nearly two weeks off, the Iowa men’s golf team traveled to the All-American Intercollegiate in Houston. The two-day event was hosted by the University of Houston and featured 19 schools vying...

Iowa Forward Payton Sandford shoots a contested three during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Kansas State at the first round of the National Invitation Tournament at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. The Hawkeyes lead the Wildcats, 50-39, at halftime. Sandford had 22 points and 7 rebounds at half. (Carly Schrum/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s basketball defeats Kansas State, 91-82, in first round of NIT

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter March 19, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team defeated Kansas State, 91-82, in the first round of the NIT Tuesday evening at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes will play the winner of Utah and UC Irvine this weekend.  Third-year...

Iowa’s Gratt Reed celebrates after winning his 110-meter hurdle section during day two of the 2022 Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships at the University of Minnesota Track and Field Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Reed scored a time of 13.67 seconds.

Iowa kicks off outdoor track and field season with school records

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter March 19, 2024

The Iowa track and field team traveled to Tampa, Florida, over spring break to compete in the USF Alumni Invitational. Over the weekend, second-year javelin thrower Mike Stein and fourth-year sprinter...

Swimmers compete in the 200-yard fly during the final day of the Hawkeye Invitational at the University of Iowa Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. Iowa competed against Northern Iowa, Iowa State, Coe College, Nebraska, Rutgers, New Mexico State, and Colorado State.

Iowa’s Olivia Swalley talks introduction to swimming, importance of swim caps

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 19, 2024

The Daily Iowan: How did you realize you wanted to come to Iowa? Olivia Swalley: I really had no intention of coming to Iowa. I wouldn’t say it was a last-minute decision, but when the opportunity...

Jan 1, 2024; Pasadena, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor (74) blocks Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Mason Graham (55) during the first half in the 2024 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor to leave Iowa football program

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 19, 2024

Head coach Kirk Ferentz confirmed Tuesday that offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor is leaving the Iowa football program. The news was first reported by Scott Dochterman of The Athletic. This is a blow...

A March Madness sign is seen outside of Legacy Arena during the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Auburn faced against Iowa in the third game of the day. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 83-75.

Point/Counterpoint | Who will win the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship?

Chris Meglio and Brad Schultz March 19, 2024

UConn Though I’m not a fan of repeating champions in any sport, I’ve seen enough. The UConn Huskies will become the first team to win back-to-back titles since Billy Donovan’s Florida Gators...