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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

Iowas no. 10 Megan Gustafson shoots the ball as Notre Dames no. 11 Brianna Turner tries to block during a basketball match at the Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016. Notre Dame defeated Iowa 73-58. (The Daily Iowan/Ting Xuan Tan)

Hoops set for familiar foe

December 6, 2016

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] The Iowa women’s basketball team sits at 6-3, most recently defeating Northern Iowa by a whopping 49 points.  Next on the schedule is also a familiar...

Iowa guard Isaiah Moss takes a shot during a basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hatters, 95-68. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Hawkeyes snap four-game slide

December 6, 2016

By Adam Hensley  [email protected] The Hawkeyes returned to their winning ways Monday night by defeating Stetson, 95-68, snapping a four-game losing streak. Isaiah Moss and Cordell Pemsl churned...

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2016, file photo, Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) throws a pass against Notre Dame during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA College football game in Glendale, Ariz. Last year Ohio State’s offensive engine was powered mostly by All-American tailback Ezekiel Elliott, and the passing game took a back seat. Coach Urban Meyer wants to change that.  (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Point/Counterpoint: Did the Football Selection Committee get it right?

December 6, 2016

No Did the College Football Playoff Selection Committee make the right decision on Sunday? No, absolutely not. Let me start off with noting there were three teams we all knew would be announced Sunday:...

Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl walks off the court with Iowa forward Tyler Cook after a basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hatters, 95-68, where Cook was sidelined due to a finger fracture. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Pemsl fills up basketball limelight

December 6, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] It set up well to be a Cordell Pemsl night for Iowa. For one, with all the 3-point shooting the Hawkeyes have been doing, head coach Fran McCaffery surely wanted...

Iowa junior Savannah Borman performs on the bars at the Iowa vs. Towson University Womens Gymnastics meet in Carver-Hawkeyes on Saturday, Feb.20, 2016. The Hawkeyes beat the Towson Tigers, 194.150-191.800. (The Daily Iowan/Courtney Hawkins)

GymHawks face off in intrasquad

December 5, 2016

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] On Dec. 3, the Iowa women’s gymnastics team showcased its new routines to a large home crowd in the Field House in the Black and Gold Intrasquad meet. The...

Iowas Sammy Brooks wrestles against Oklahoma States Jordan Rogers in the 184-pound match in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015. Brooks defeated Rogers by technical fall in 4:09, 17-2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys, 18-16. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Wrestlers pin South Dakota State

December 5, 2016

By Courtney Baumann [email protected] The Iowa wrestling team picked up its fourth win of the season and earned head coach Tom Brands his 200th in his career Dec. 2 at South Dakota State. Third-ranked...

Hawkeye women swamp UNI

Hawkeye women swamp UNI

December 5, 2016

By James Kay [email protected] The Iowa women’s basketball team decimated Northern Iowa, 88-39, in Carver-Hawkeye on Sunday. It was the largest margin of victory against Northern Iowa in 22 meetings...

Iowa guard Peter Jok is cheered by the bench after hitting a three pointer during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Sunday, January 31, 2016, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 85-71. (AP Photo/Justin Hayworth)

Hawk men search for defense

December 5, 2016

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Hoping to break a four-game losing streak, the Hawkeyes (3-5) will host Stetson (4-5) at 6 p.m. today in the first-ever matchup between the programs. Fans are...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery yells at the team during a timeout in  the game against Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015 in Iowa City, Iowa. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 64-59. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Blake’s Take: Men’s hoops slip-sliding away

December 5, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] We tried to bury the Todd Lickliter era and never speak of it again. In fact, I feel bad for even bringing it up right now. But, as the current Fran McCaffery-led...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks during a press conferencing covering Iowas bowl placement on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016. The Hawkeyes will play Florida Gators in the Outback Bowl on Monday, January 2, 12:00 PM on ABC. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Hawks excited by Outback selection

December 5, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] For the fifth time under head coach Kirk Ferentz, the Iowa football team will play in the Outback Bowl. The Hawkeyes will take on Florida on Jan. 2 in Tampa,...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks during a media press conference covering Iowas bowl outcome on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016. The Hawkeyes will play Florida Gators in the Outback Bowl on Monday, January 2, 12:00 PM on ABC. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Highlights from Kirk Ferentz and Gary ‘s presser — 12-4

December 4, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] Iowa is headed to the Outback Bowl in Tampa, Florida where it will face the Florida Gators on Janurary 2nd. Athletic Director Gary Barta: On the phone...

Iowa tight end George Kittle celebrates a touchdown during the Iowa-Iowa State game at Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016. Iowa head Iowa State to one field goal to defeated them, 45-3. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Iowa headed to the Outback Bowl

December 4, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] The Iowa football team is headed to Tampa, Florida to play the Florida Gators on January 2nd in the 2017 Outback Bowl. "We are thrilled to extend an invitation...