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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 pitcher Cade Obermueller pitches the ball during a baseball game at Duane Baseball Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Duhawks, 9-2. Obermueller had two strikeouts.

Iowa baseball’s Cade Obermueller looks solid in first year as a starter

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter March 19, 2024

The most glaring gap to fill for the Iowa baseball team in 2024 was a third and final starting pitcher. Last season’s Sunday starter Ty Langenberg was selected in the 11th round by the Minnesota Twins....

No. 3 141-pound Iowa’s Real Woods prepares to wrestle No. 5 Michigan’s Sergio Lemley during session four of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at the Xfinity Center in College Park, MD, on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Woods defeated Lemley by decision 11-8.

Iowa men’s wrestling looks to keep tradition alive at NCAA Championships

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 19, 2024

 Three hundred and thirty wrestlers have one goal left in mind: a national title. The NCAA Wrestling Championships will take place at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City from March 21-23, and nine Hawkeyes...

Iowa's Ben Wilmes looks to the crowd during a baseball game between No. 18 Iowa and Loras College at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Duhawks, 20-6.

Breaking down Iowa baseball’s early season struggles

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter March 19, 2024

Following a 44-16 season and NCAA Tournament appearance, the Iowa baseball team entered 2024 with higher expectations than any other squad in program history. They entered the season ranked No. 20 in...

Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean walks off the field during the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl between No. 17 Iowa and No. 21 Tennessee at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. DeJean suffered an injury in practice earlier this season, ending his third season with Iowa. The Volunteers defeated the Hawkeyes, 35-0.

Cooper DeJean doesn’t mind the waiting game

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor March 19, 2024

For Iowa cornerback Cooper DeJean, the wait continues. It has been over four months since DeJean last saw game action. The Hawkeye did not play in front of NFL scouts and front office personnel...

Iowa men's basketball head coach Fran McCaffery reacts to a foul call during a men's basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Maryland Terrapins at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes, 69-67.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | NIT controversy, scouting Kansas State

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 19, 2024

As of Monday morning, seven schools – including fellow Big Ten school Indiana –  have declined to play in the NIT. This trend has sparked plenty of frustration from those in the college basketball...

Mar 16, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Luka Garza (55) shoots over Utah Jazz center Omer Yurtseven (77) during the fourth quarter at Delta Center.

Hawks in the NBA | March 11-17

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 18, 2024

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray missed the first game of the week due to a left ankle sprain but returned to the lineup for the next two games. Tuesday’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks...

Iowa head coach Renee Gillispie speaks to members of the media 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.

Three takeaways | Iowa softball finishes with 6-5 record in Silicon Valley Tournament

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter March 18, 2024

In a week-long series of games in the Silicon Valley Tournament, the Iowa softball team managed to go 6-5. Ending the tournament with four straight wins, the Hawkeyes now sit at 12-10 on the season.  Here...

The Iowa women’s basketball team react during a Selection Show watch party with the Iowa women’s basketball team in the Feller Club Room at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, March 17, 2024. The team watched the reveal of the NCAA Tournament bracket and answered questions from media members afterward. The No. 1-seeded Hawkeyes are set to play the winner of No. 16 Holy Cross and No. 16 UT Martin in the first round at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball Selection Show watch party

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge March 17, 2024

The Iowa women's basketball team and members of the media gathered in the Feller Club Room at Carver-Hawkeye Arena to watch the reveal of the NCAA tournament bracket on Sunday. The No. 1-seeded team...

Members of the Iowa basketball team gather in a huddle during a mens basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Feb. 17, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in overtime, 88-86.

Iowa men’s basketball earns No. 3 seed, will take on Kansas State in first round of NIT

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter March 17, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team earned a No. 3 seed and will take on Kansas State in the first round of the NIT on March 19 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. Central Time and will...

Members of the Iowa basketball team celebrate during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 5 Nebraska at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Sunday, March 10, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 94-89.

Column | The Iowa women’s basketball team has found its groove for NCAA National Championship

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor March 17, 2024

With the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament just days away, pressure is mounting around the Iowa women’s basketball team to replicate its deep run to the Final Four last year. But this time...

Iowa celebrates during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 6 Michigan at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Iowa women’s basketball receives No. 1 seed in NCAA Tournament

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 17, 2024

There have been plenty of historic moments for Iowa women's basketball this season. Sunday's announcement can be added to the list. Atop of Regional 2 in Albany, the Hawkeyes received a No. 1 seed...

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Gatorade to release limited-edition Caitlin Clark water bottle and towel

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 15, 2024

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark has teamed up with Gatorade to create a personalized drop that embodies her mantra: “Dream Big.” Clark’s first collaboration with Gatorade includes...