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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 player Josh Silverstein hits the ball during the Iowa-Chicago State match at the Hawkeye Indoor Tennis Complex and Recreation on Sunday, April 19, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars, 6-0. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Men’s tennis tries to keep the ride going

February 3, 2017

By Jake Markowitz [email protected] The Iowa men’s tennis team will try to keep its season rolling when it hosts three teams this weekend. The Hawkeyes will face Omaha today in an 11 a.m. matchup...

Iowa gymnast Alie Glover competes in the Floor event during the meet against the University of Illinois Chicago in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014. Iowa went on to defeat Illinois Chicago, 195.125 to  193.800. (The Daily Iowan/Callie Mitchell)

GymHawks take on powerhouse Nebraska

February 3, 2017

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] Another road test is on the docket for the No. 22 Iowa women’s gymnastics team, as it heads to No. 20 Nebraska on Feb. 5 for a big-time Big Ten showdown.“Nebraska...

Hawkeyes Aimee Tarun serves the ball to UMKC player Mariam Kurasbediani on Saturday Feb 13, 2016 at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. Tarun defeated Kurasbediani 6-2, 6-0. (The Daily Iowan/Karley Finkel)

Hawkeye women’s tennis ready for two-fer

February 3, 2017

By Nicholas Moreano [email protected] The Iowa women’s tennis team will try to remain undefeated as it hosts two teams at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex on Feb. 5 against Iowa...

Iowa runner Aaron Mallett pushes to the finish line in the mens 110 meter hurdles at the Iowa Musco Invitational in Iowa City on Saturday, May 3. Mallett placed first in the event. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Iowa tracksters hit the road for first time

February 3, 2017

By Jacob Miller [email protected] For the first time this indoor season, the Iowa track and field team will pack its bags and travel to a different venue to compete. The Hawkeyes will head to...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook reacts after dunking a ball during a basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016. The Pirates defeated the Hawkeyes, 91-83, in Iowa City. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Hoopsters try Huskers again

February 3, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Super Bowl Sunday? More like Hawkeye-Husker Sunday. Iowa and Nebraska will square off for their second go-around of the season, this time playing in Carver-Hawkeye ...

Iowas Steven Holloway takes down Ohio States Josh Fox during the Iowa v. Ohio State Wrestling match, in Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017. The Hawkeyes beat the Buckeyes with a team score of 21-13. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Wrestling continues run of facing ranked opponents

February 3, 2017

By Courtney Baumann [email protected] Iowa wrestling’s dual-meet schedule continues to gain speed this weekend; the Hawkeyes will compete both at home and on the road tonight and Feb. 5. No....

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle celebrates after a fast break layup during the meeting between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Thursday, February 2, 2016 at Carver Hawkeye. The Hawkeyes had a strong second half, pulling away with the 71-57 win. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Hawks ruin Stringer’s homecoming

February 3, 2017

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] Once the pregame festivities honoring former Iowa athletics director Dr. Christine Grant ended, the Hawkeyes jumped out of the gates early on visiting Rutgers,...

Rutgers head coach C. Vivian Stringer talks to her bench during the Iowa-Rutgers game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 69-65. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Homecoming for icons, must win for Hawks

February 2, 2017

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] Tonight, the Iowa women’s basketball team will welcome a couple familiar faces to Carver-Hawkeye. The occasion: a home contest against 6-16 Rutgers at...

Iowa guard Peter Jok shoots the ball during the first game of The Hy-Vee Classic with Iowa and UNI in Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 69-46. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawkeyes find some consistency

February 2, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Even without Jerry West Award finalist Peter Jok, the Iowa basketball team pulled off its first road win of the season, 83-63, against Rutgers on Tuesday. “[Rutgers]...

Ohio States Josh Fox grapples with Iowas Steven Holloway during the Iowa v. Ohio State Wrestling match, in Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa  on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017. The Hawkeyes beat the Buckeyes with a team score of 21-13. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Learning to be the heavy

February 2, 2017

By Courtney Baumann [email protected] When Steven Holloway arrived in the Iowa wrestling room last year, he expected to be a 197-pounder. He wrestled his entire redshirt season there, posting...

After the meet, Head Coach Larissa Libby talks to the Univeristy of Iowa gymanstics team. (The Daily Iowan/Osama Khalid)

Metcalf embracing her final go-around

Jess Westendorf, [email protected] February 2, 2017

Iowa senior gymnast Angel Metcalf is thrilled for the upcoming season and excited to be apart of the Iowa women’s gymnastics team. The Swansboro, North Carolina native is entering her fourth season...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz tells the players to run on the field to start the Iowa-Miami (Ohio) game at Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks, 45-21. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawkeyes sign 22 to National Letters of Intent

Blake Dowson, [email protected] February 2, 2017

Iowa football’s 2017 recruiting class picked up an incredible amount of steam in the final 100 hours or so before Signing Day on Wednesday. Kirk Ferentz and his staff added numerous impact recruits...