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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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Iowa's Ben Norman and Matt Hoeg celebrate a run during game two 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)

Unsung heroes key for Hawkeyes

May 25, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Regular-season awards don’t mean much come postseason play. Just ask Iowa’s Jake Adams, the Big Ten Player of the Year, who finished 0-for-5 at the plate...

Iowa first baseman Jake Adams swings at a pitch 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)

Iowa’s Adams selected as Big Ten Player of the Year

May 23, 2017

The Big Ten announced its conference awards for the 2017 season, and one Hawkeye in particular made headlines on Tuesday. Iowa first baseman Jake Adams unanimously became Big Ten Player of the Year,...

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)

Iowa defeats Illinois, Adams breaks home-run record

May 20, 2017

By Pete Ruden [email protected] It was a record-breaking weekend for one Hawkeye in Iowa’s (34-19) series win against Illinois (23-28) in Champaign. Jake Adams etched his name into the Hawkeye...

The Hawkeye team celebrates after Jake Adams home run 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)

Second walk-off in two games lifts Iowa

May 17, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] It’s becoming a theme for Hawkeye baseball this season. Iowa (32-18) rallied from an 8-3 deficit to pull off a 9-8 victory over Omaha (12-37) on May 17,...

Iowa's Matt Hoeg turns a double play during today's game against Rutgers at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, April 23. The Scarlet Knights went on to defeat the Hawkeyes 13-5. (The Daily Iowan/Ben Smith)

Hawkeyes down Ohio State in series finale

May 14, 2017

By Pete Ruden [email protected]   The Iowa baseball team had a pretty good ending to its weekend against Ohio State. After winning on May 12 and dropping a game on May 13, the Hawkeyes...

Iowa’s Thomas Gilman tries to hold off Lehigh's Darian Cruz during the 2017 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri on Friday, March 17, 2017. Day two of the National Championships shrinks the number of competitors down to the final competition for the Championship match on Saturday. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Legendary program wrestles on

May 11, 2017

By Pete Ruden [email protected] The Iowa wrestling program has always been one of the best. The dynasty started in 1976, when the legendary Dan Gable took over as the Hawkeyes head coach. Iowa...

Iowa's Carter Lilly takes a handoff during the 4x800 at Drake Stadium during the Drake Relays on Friday, April 28, 2017. Iowa won with a time of 7:24.77. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Track has high hopes for fast finish at Big Tens

The Iowa track and field team will compete in the Big Ten Championships in State College, Pennsylvania, this weekend.The meet is coming at the perfect time for the red-hot men’s squad, which won the...

Iowa's Ben Norman and Matt Hoeg celebrate a run during game two 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)

Baseball reaches crucial series

Adam Hensley, [email protected] May 11, 2017

Iowa baseball (29-17) gets another chance to move up in the Big Ten standings as Ohio State (19-30) travels to Banks Field for a three-game weekend series. Today’s game will begin at 6:05 p.m. Tickets...

Men’s golf heads to regional in Louisiana

Men’s golf heads to regional in Louisiana

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] May 11, 2017

The Iowa men’s golf team will travel to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to compete in the NCAA regional May 15-17.The three-day, 54-hole evet will be hosted by LSU and played at the University Club. The first...

Iowa’s Cory Clark has his hand raised during the 2017 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri on Thursday, March 16, 2017. 330 college wrestlers from around the country compete to named the national champion in their weight class. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Clark battles injuries, disappointment

Iowa wrestler Cory Clark came into the season a three-time All-American who had lost twice on the big stage. He left on top. In a 4-3 win over Seth Gross of South Dakota State, the 133-pounder became...

Iowa pitcher Shayla Starkenburg throws a pitch during the Iowa-Iowa State softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 2-1, winning the final game of the Cy-Hawk series for the year. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Softball faces challenges in Big Ten tourney

The Iowa softball team has done something that a lot of people said it couldn’t do — qualify for the Big Ten Tournament.“We need a lot energy and that fire to drive you through,” senior Kaitlyn...

Iowa designated hitter Cheyenne Pratt takes a moment before hitting during game three of the Iowa-Minnesota game at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, May 8, 2016. The Hawkeyes lost to the Golden Gophers, 12-0 in five innings. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Gophers top softball ranks

May 10, 2017

[email protected] After unveiling the first half of the Daily Iowan Big Ten softball power rankings on Wednesday, the final edition is set. Here is how the top half of the conference shakes out. ...