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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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No. 3 seeded 165-pound Iowa's Patrick Kennedy wrestles Michigan’s No.2 Cameron Amine during session two of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Saturday, March. 4, 2023. Kennedy defeated Amine, 3-2.

Iowa men’s wrestling prepping for Big Ten Championships

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 6, 2024

Championship season for several collegiate sports is just days away. For Iowa men's wrestling, the postseason will start with the Big Ten Championships in College Park, Maryland. The two-day...

Iowa’s Simone Beinlich does a trick off the 3 meter diving board during a swim meet between Iowa and Northern Iowa at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 196.5-103.5. Beinlich placed first off the 3 meter diving board with a score of 262.30.

Four Iowa divers qualify for NCAA Zone Diving Championships

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 6, 2024

Four members of the Iowa swimming and diving team qualified for the NCAA Zone Diving Championships in Houston, Texas, on March 11-13. Sarah Ballard, Simone Beinlich, Makayla Hughbanks, and Geneva Pauly...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark dribbles the ball during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lady Lions, 111-93.

The Athletic unanimously names Caitlin Clark National Player of the Year

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 6, 2024

The Athletic unanimously named Caitlin Clark National Player of the Year for the second straight season. The Iowa point guard is once again a finalist for every major national player of the year award,...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes in for a layup during a basketball game between No. 6 Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 93-83.

Iowa women’s basketball guard Caitlin Clark inks multi-year NIL deal with Panini America

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 6, 2024

Iowa women’s basketball guard Caitlin Clark has inked a multi-year deal with Panini America, the world’s largest sports and entertainment collectibles company. This is Panini’s first exclusive...

Iowa shortstop Michael Seegers puts the ball on the ground during a baseball game between Iowa and Central Michigan at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 25, 2022. Seegers collected two hits and scored one run. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas, 7-4.

Three takeaways | Solid pitching and timely hitting gets Iowa baseball back on track

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter March 5, 2024

The Iowa baseball team got back to its winning ways with a 9-3 victory over the St. Thomas Tommies. With the win, the Hawkeyes improved to 6-6 ahead of a big series at Jacksonville State this weekend.  Here...

Ohio State fans storm the court after a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 18 Ohio State at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio, on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 100-92. While fans ran onto the court, one of them knocked down Iowa guard Caitlin Clark.

Point/Counterpoint | Should court storming be allowed?

Chris Meglio and Jake Olson March 5, 2024

Yes Since I can remember, storming the court has been a big tradition in college basketball. Whenever a top-ranked team suffers a loss on the road, they are always in danger of being on the receiving...

Q&A | Get to know track and field sprinter Holly Duax

Q&A | Get to know track and field sprinter Holly Duax

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter March 5, 2024

The Daily Iowan: What is your dream travel destination? Holly Duax: Iceland. Iceland or just Europe in general. I think Iceland comes to my mind because of the natural beauty of it. What is your proudest...

Iowa setter Bailey Ortega sets the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Penn State at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, October 15, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-2.

Iowa volleyball reacts to NCAA allowing double contacts, other rule changes

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 5, 2024

NCAA volleyball might look different this season. The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved allowing double contacts, a rule change that has sparked debate across the country. More specifically,...

Iowa’s Paige Magee competes in the 60-meter hurdle during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. Magee set a new personal and school record of 8.00.

Seven Hawkeyes gear up to compete at NCAA Indoor Championship

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter March 5, 2024

Collegiate track and field has a March Madness of its own — the NCAA Indoor Championship meet. The meet is the most exclusive national competition in college athletics with only 16 athletes across...

Iowa celebrates a win during the Iowa Duals between NCAA-ranked No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling, NAIA-ranked No. 1 Life University, and Missouri Valley at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Big Reds, 42-0, and the Running Eagles, 35-6.

Iowa women’s wrestling looks to close out historic season strong in the NWWC National Championships

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter March 5, 2024

 Following a dominant outing at the NWWC Regionals on Feb. 23, the Iowa women’s wrestling squad will make the quick trek to Cedar Rapids to close out its milestone season at the NWWC National...

Iowa guard, Tony Perkins dribbles the ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 94-76.

Iowa men’s basketball seniors leave lasting impression stretching far beyond stats

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter March 5, 2024

4,167 — That’s the number of career points shared between the trio of Iowa men’s basketball’s Tony Perkins, Patrick McCaffery, and Ben Krikke, each of whom have crossed either the 1,000 or 2,000-point...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates after the senior recognition during a basketball game with No. 6 Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, March 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes upset the Buckeyes, 93-83, on senior night.

Iowa women’s basketball senior class looking to cap off historic tenure with tournament run in March

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter March 5, 2024

The No. 3 Iowa Hawkeyes will attempt to recapture lightning in a bottle by making another run to the NCAA championship game but, win or lose, a significant chapter in the program’s 50-year history...