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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 157-pounder Skyler St. John reacts to his loss to Nebraskas Tyler Berger during the 54th Annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships in Welsh-Ryan Arena on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016. Berger defeated St. John by technical fall, 15-0. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Cowboys lasso Hawk wrestlers

January 17, 2017

By Pete Ruden [email protected] The Iowa wrestling team is no longer undefeated. Top-ranked Oklahoma State took down the No. 3 Hawkeyes in Stillwater on Sunday, 24-11. Iowa lost three matches by...

Iowa guard Tania Davis goes up for a layup against Rutgers Khadaizha Sanders 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)

Hawkeyes seek some success on the road

January 17, 2017

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] After a hard-fought contest on Jan. 14 with No. 3 Maryland, the Iowa women’s basketball team has the opportunity to take some of that momentum into New...

Wildcats run wild; Hawkeyes don’t

Wildcats run wild; Hawkeyes don’t

January 17, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] In a game in which the Hawkeye offense and defense were nowhere to be found, Northwestern (15-4) dismantled Iowa (11-8), 89-54, on Jan. 15. The Wildcats improved...

Iowa guard Tania Davis tries to pass during the Iowa-Western Illinois game in Carver-Hawkeye on Nov. 19, 2015. Iowa won in overtime, 96-81. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

No. 3 Maryland outpaces Iowa women, 98-82

January 14, 2017

The Iowa women's basketball team suffered its seventh loss of the season after falling to No. 3 Maryland, 98-82, in a high scoring affair on Jan. 14 in Carver-Hawkeye. Sophomore Tania Davis racked up...

Iowa womens swim team member Emma Sougstad is shown during the 200 IM at the University of Iowa Rec. and Wellness Center on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. The Iowa womens team came in second place Saturday defeating Nebraska but falling to Michigan. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Women’s swimming splits contest

January 13, 2017

The Iowa women's swimming and diving team started off the new year by getting a Big Ten victory over Illinois on Jan. 13. The Hawkeyes couldn't complete the sweep, however, losing to host Notre Dame. At...

Iowa guard Peter Jok dribbles past Purdue forward Caleb Swanigan during a mens basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena between Iowa and Purdue on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 83-78. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Hawkeyes stun No. 17 Purdue

January 12, 2017

Peter Jok and his young Hawkeye teammates weren't interested in a moral victory in their rematch against No. 17 Purdue a few weeks after losing to the Boilermakers by 22 in West Lafayette, Indiana. It...

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)

Kennedy, White out as football coaches

January 12, 2017

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz announced more changes to his coaching staff on Jan. 12, just days after he hired his son, Brian, as the new offensive coordinator for the Hawkeyes. Bobby Kennedy, who has...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer advances during the basketball match at the Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. Iowa defeated Hampton 84-51. (The Daily Iowan/Ting Xuan Tan)

Iowa women avenge early loss to Illini

January 12, 2017

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] Following a tough loss on the road against Penn State, the Iowa women’s basketball team returned home hoping to get back in the win column. The Hawkeyes...

The Offensive line coach Brian Ferentz shouts  to the referees about his judgement at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 21st, 2013. Iowa defeated Western Michigan, 59-3. (The Daily Iowan/Wanyi Tao)

Brian Ferentz tapped as new Iowa offensive coordinator

January 9, 2017

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] In a move that is perhaps the least shocking thing in the history of Iowa football, Brian Ferentz will take full control of the Hawkeye offense, officially...

Iowa forward Dom Uhl jumps up to the basket as Purdue’s Isaac Haas tries to block him. The then-No. 9 Hawkeyes beat No. 22 Purdue, 83-71, in Carver-Hawkeye on Sunday. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Hawkeye men top Scarlet Knights

January 8, 2017

It wasn't pretty, but as the final buzzer sounded in Carver-Hawkeye on Jan. 8, the Iowa men's basketball team evened its Big Ten record at 2-2, defeating Rutgers, 68-62. The turnover bug bit the Hawkeyes...

Iowa 141-pounder Topher Carton attempts to take down Michigan States Javier Gasca during the Iowa-Michigan State duel at Jenison Field House in East Lansing on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. Carton defeated Gasca with a 12-2 major decision. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 44-0. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawkeyes down Spartans, 44-0, to end weekend in Michigan

January 8, 2017

By Courtney Baumann | [email protected] EAST LANSING, Mich. – Bonus points and redemption were the themes of the day when the Iowa wrestling team visited Michigan State on the afternoon of...

Iowas Will Dougherty strides out of the blocks before the Mens 60 Meter Hurdles at the Iowa Dual indoor track and field meet on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016. Dougherty finished in 6th place with a time of 8.66. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Track starts season fast

January 8, 2017

  The Iowa men's and women's track teams started their indoor seasons on Jan. 7, competing against Missouri and Illinois in the annual Border Battle. The women swept the meet, beating Missouri,...