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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

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Iowa first baseman Jake Adams hits the pitch deep during the game between Omaha-Iowa at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes pull off another comeback win with three runs in the 8th inning and two runs in the 9th inning for the 9-8 victory. (The Daily Iowan/Alex Kroeze)

Baseball runs to a grand season

June 12, 2017

The Iowa baseball team explored the unknown in its 2017 season. It achieved a first-ever Big Ten Tournament title and a run in the NCAA regional. By Jess Westendorf [email protected] The...

Contributed photo. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

Ladies’ Day in football land

June 12, 2017

Women from all over Iowa, as well as the country, raise money and have an exclusive day with Hawkeye players and coaches. By Jess Westendorf [email protected] When the 2017 Ladies Football...

Iowa pitcher Nick Gallagher winds up during the first round of the Big Ten Tournament between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Maryland Terrapins in Bloomington, Indiana on Thursday, May 25, 2017. The game was back and forth all the way until the end with the Hawkeyes winning 9-8. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Future is now for 4 Hawkeyes

June 12, 2017

Four Hawkeye hopefuls await their fate in the upcoming 2017 MLB draft, starting today. By Megan Sprengeler [email protected] Today marks the start of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft;...

(File Photo) Rowers at the Head of the Iowa on the Iowa River on Sunday, October 27, 2013.  This regatta concludes the fall rowing season for the Hawkeyes.  Their next regatta will be held in March at the Longhorn Invitational in Texas. (The Daily Iowan/ Tyler Finchum)

Rowers churn the waters

June 12, 2017

The Iowa rowing team competed in the 2017 NCAA Championship, in which it earned a 15th-place finish after an impressive, record-breaking season. By Megan Sprengeler [email protected] Iowa competed...

Iowa first baseman Jake Adams celebrates with teammates after a home run during the game between South Dakota State/Iowa at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh to top the Jackrabbits 4-3. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Houston heartbreaker ends Hawkeyes’ season

June 5, 2017

The Iowa baseball team’s season came to an end on June 4 when the Hawkeyes lost to Houston, 7-5, after the Cougars scored 2 runs in the ninth in the NCAA Houston Regional. “This was a hard-fought...

Omaha runner Sam Palinsky slides back into first base during the game between Omaha-Iowa at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes pull off another comeback win with three runs in the 8th inning and two runs in the 9th inning for the 9-8 victory. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Aggies too much for Hawkeye baseball

June 4, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Iowa baseball fell to Texas A&M, 3-2, on June 3 in the Houston Regional,sending the Hawkeyes to an elimination contest against Houston at 3 p.m. June 4. The...

Iowa infielder Mitchell Boe high fives Jake Adams after scoring during the first round of the Big Ten Tournament between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Maryland Terrapins in Bloomington, Indiana on Thursday, May 25, 2017. The game was back and forth all the way until the end with the Hawkeyes winning 9-8. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Hawkeyes knock off No. 1 seed Houston in regional opener

June 3, 2017

By Pete Ruden [email protected]   Iowa baseball’s postseason hot streak continued June 2 as the Hawkeyes took down regional 1-seed Houston, 6-3, in the opening game in Houston. After...

The Iowa Baseball team reacts to the announcement of their NCAA Tournament seed in the Feller Room at Carver-Hawkeye arena on Monday May 29, 2017. The Hawkeyes earned an automatic bid by winning their first ever Big Ten Tournament. They were awarded a 4 seed and will play in the Houston Regional starting on June 2 against host Houston. The game will be televised on ESPNU at 7p.m. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

Heller’s Hawkeye baseball heads to Houston

Nick Rohlman May 29, 2017

The Iowa baseball team will travel to the Houston Regional of the NCAA Baseball Tournament on June 2. The Hawkeyes received an automatic bid after defeating Northwestern, 13-4, on May 28 to win their...

The Iowa team huddles before the first round of the Big Ten Tournament between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Maryland Terrapins in Bloomington, Indiana on Thursday, May 25, 2017. The game was back and forth all the way until the end with the Hawkeyes winning 9-8. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Hawkeye baseball claims Big Ten title

May 28, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] “Hellerball” is headed to the Big Dance after its first-ever Big Ten Tournament title. Iowa took down Northwestern, 13-4, in a dominating conference-championship...

Iowa's Tyler Cropley runs during game one of the Iowa-Penn State baseball series at Duane Banks Field on Friday, April 28, 2017. The Hawkeyes swept the rain delayed, late night double header, 4-2 and 8-2, respectively. (The Daily Iowan/Lily Smith)

Hawkeye baseball heading to Big Ten Championship

May 27, 2017

It took almost five hours and 13 innings, but Iowa baseball topped Minnesota on May 27 in Bloomington, Indiana, to earn a spot in the Big Ten Championship. Tyler Cropley connected on a solo home run...

Iowa outfielder Chris Whelan hits the pitch during the first round of the Big Ten Tournament between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Maryland Terrapins in Bloomington, Indiana on Thursday, May 25, 2017. The game was back and forth all the way until the end with the Hawkeyes winning 9-8. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Iowa takes down Nebraska, loses to Minnesota in Big Ten Tournament

May 27, 2017

After defeating Maryland on May 25 in Bloomington, Indiana — the only ranked Big Ten team when the season started, Iowa continued its impressive run in the conference tournament with a 2-0 victory over...

Iowa catcher Tyler Cropley reaches out to tag the runner during the game between Omaha-Iowa at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes pull off another comeback win with three runs in the 8th inning and two runs in the 9th inning for the 9-8 victory. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Baseball wins first-round thriller over Maryland

May 25, 2017

By Pete Ruden [email protected] Iowa baseball’s Big Ten Tournament opening game against Maryland reflected its season in many ways. It was a roller-coaster game; the Hawkeyes gained the...