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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 forwards Berit Parten and Shae Doherty celebrate a goal during a soccer match between Iowa and Wake Forest at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Deacon Demons 2-0.

Three takeaways from week 4 of Big Ten women’s soccer

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter September 2, 2024

The 2024 Big Ten women’s soccer season is in full swing, and the additions of UCLA, USC, Washington, and Oregon to the conference have generated much intrigue among soccer fans nationwide. Here are...

Iowa midfielder Sofie Stribos drives up the field during a field hockey exhibition match between Iowa and Northwestern at Grant Field in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. The Hawkeyes will face Miami University at Grant Field on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.

Three takeaways | Iowa finishes two-game split in Big Ten vs. ACC Challenge

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter September 2, 2024

The No. 6 Iowa field hockey team kicked off its season by competing in the Big Ten vs. ACC Challenge held in Ann Arbor, Michigan, over the weekend.  After topping No. 18 Wake Forest in a double...

Iowa midfielder Rile Fetty celebrates with her teammate after her goal during a women's soccer game between Iowa and Rutgers at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Oct. 1, 2023.

Iowa women’s soccer earns shutout 2-0 victory over No. 18 Wake Forest

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter September 2, 2024

After defeating Florida Gulf Coast on Aug 29, the Iowa women’s soccer team extended their winning streak to two after defeating No. 18 Wake Forest 2-0 on Sunday. The Hawkeyes now move to 3-0-2 on the...

Iowa forwards Berit Parten and Shae Doherty celebrate a goal during a soccer match between Iowa and Wake Forest at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Deacon Demons 2-0.

Photos: Iowa Soccer vs. Wake Forest

Talan Nelson, Photojournalist September 2, 2024

The Iowa women’s soccer team defeated Wake Forest 2-0, at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday. Before the 6:00 p.m kickoff head coach Dave Dilanni received a commemorative ball...

The Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate after winning a point during a volleyball match between Iowa and Northwestern at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-0.

Iowa volleyball notebook | Hawkeyes begin new campaign with impressive wins over Liberty and Providence

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter September 1, 2024

The Iowa volleyball team kicked off the season with a successful showing at the Puerto Rico Clasico over the weekend in San Juan, Puerto Rico.  The Hawkeyes earned a hard-fought sweep over the Liberty...

University of Iowa runner Miriam Sandeen runs the 4K race during the Hawkeye Invite at Ashton Cross Country Course in Iowa City on Aug. 30. Sandeen achieved a new personal best with a time of 14:20.4 and came in fourth overall for the women’s team.

Iowa cross country teams earn podium finishes in season opener

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter September 1, 2024

Hawkeye fourth-year distance runner Miriam Sandeen led the Iowa women’s cross country squad to a second-place finish in their season opener on Friday. Sandeen finished in 14:20.4, a personal record,...

Iowa defensive lineman Max Llewellyn tackles Illinois State running back Wenkers Wright during a football game between Iowa and Illinois State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds 40-0.

Grading Iowa football’s Week 1 performance against Illinois State

Matt McGowan and Brad Schultz August 31, 2024

Passing Offense: A-  If Cade McNamara started this game like he did in the second half, then this performance would have likely earned him an A+. McNamara went only 8/17 for 74 yards in the first...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara passes the ball to Iowa running back Kamari Moulton during a football game between Iowa and Illinois State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds 40-0.

Column | Iowa football looks unrecognizable in second half, but Hawkeyes need to recognize context

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 31, 2024

You won’t believe this, but I called the score. Yep, “40-0,” I texted my brother before kickoff. Of course, I meant that as a joke and was just hoping for the under to hit to make my dad some...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson motions to fans after scoring a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Illinois State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Aug. 31, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds 40-0. Johnson was responsible for two of the team's touchdowns.

Iowa football running back Kaleb Johnson motivated from first half suspension, delivers with two scores

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor August 31, 2024

Minutes before the Iowa football team took the field for the 2024 season opener, rumors began to swirl through the media that running backs Kaleb Johnson and Jaziun Patterson would be suspended for...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara throws the ball during a football game between Iowa and Illinois State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds 40-0.

Hawkeye quarterback Cade McNamara impresses in second half after slow start

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor August 31, 2024

It was a tale of two halves for Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara in the No. 25 Hawkeyes’ 40-0 blowout over Illinois State inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday. McNamara spent much of the months leading...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson motions to fans after scoring a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Illinois State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds 40-0.

Photos: No. 25 Iowa football vs. Illinois State

Emily Nyberg and Emma Calabro August 31, 2024

Iowa defeated Illinois State, 40-0, during Iowa's home opener at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday. The game got off to a slow start with Iowa leading 6-0 at halftime, after two field goals from...

Cade McNamara looks to throw during a football game between Iowa and Illinois State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds 40-0.

Iowa football routs Illinois State, 40-0, behind second-half scoring frenzy

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 31, 2024

From a first half that left many wondering what had changed to a second half where anything seemed possible. Such is what unfolded at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday when the Iowa football team defeated...