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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 guard Peter Jok walks towards the bench during the Savannah State vs Iowa game on Sunday, November 13, 2016 in Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers 116-84. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Notre Dame buries Iowa in 2nd half

November 30, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] Peter Jok, who is second in the nation in scoring at slightly more than 25 points per game, didn’t register a point until there were about 11 minutes left in...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley catches a pass from quarterback C.J. Beathard during the Iowa-Miami (Ohio) game at Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks, 45-21. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

’Bama, Buckeyes on top

November 30, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] On Tuesday evening, the College Football Playoff Committee released its last rankings before the bowls are decided. The Big Ten, as it has over the last couple...

Iowa freshman Michael Kemerer poses during wrestling media day in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. The Hawkeyes will host their first home meet on November 18, against Iowa Central during the Iowa City Duals at 9 a.m.(The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Wrestlers face first ranked squad

November 30, 2016

By Courtney Baumann [email protected] The Iowa wrestling team will face its first ranked competition of the season when it heads to South Dakota State this weekend. The No. 20 Jackrabbits will...

Iowa defensive lineman Josey Jewell wakes to line of scrimmage during the Iowa-NDSU game at Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016. NDSU defeated Iowa in the final seconds of the game with a 37-yard field goal, 23-21. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Defense sparks football surge

November 29, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Somehow, the Iowa football team managed to win its last three games, which, quite honestly, did not seem possible a couple weeks ago. But here we are. The Hawkeyes...

Centers; Clarissa Ober from the Jackrabbits and Megan Gustafson from the Hawkeyes, jump for the ball at the start of a basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016. The Jackrabbits defeated the Hawkeyes, 66-64, in Iowa City. (The Daily Iowan/Osama Khalid)

Most hoops numbers sparkle

November 29, 2016

By James Kay [email protected] The Hawkeye women’s basketball team has started with a flourish, reeling off a 5-2 record in the young season. It has so far silenced its critics who thought the...

Iowa head coach Rick Heller signals for pitcher Tyler Radtke during the third game of the series at Duane Banks Field on Monday, April 7, 2014. Indiana defeated Iowa, 5-3. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Making waves, walking on water

November 29, 2016

Blake Dowson [email protected] Sitting in the press box of TD Ameritrade Park in May, watching the Iowa baseball team make its way through the field during the Big Ten Tournament, I realized something:...

Iowa guard Peter Jok dribbles up court during a basketball game against Kennesaw State in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Owls, 91-74 in their season opener. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Seeking some luck against Irish

November 29, 2016

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Hawkeye basketball will try to bounce back tonight after consecutive losses in the Emerald Coast Classic over the weekend. Iowa will clash with Notre Dame in...

Iowas 133 pound Cory Clark overpowers Cornell Colleges Brody Lamb during the Iowa City Duals at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena, in Iowa City, Iowa  on Friday, Nov. 18, 2016. Iowa out wrestled both Cornell College 45-0 and Iowa Central College 55-0. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Wrestlers smother Purdue

November 28, 2016

By Pete Ruden [email protected] The No. 3 Iowa wrestling team handled its first Big Ten opponents of the year, beating Purdue, 34-3, on Sunday. Iowa grapplers picked up a victory in nine of the...

Iowa guard Alexa Kastanek controls the ball as Michigan guard Siera Thompson reaches for it, the Iowa Hawkeyes snatched a win against the Michigan Wolverines 85-69 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Jan. 28, 2016(The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Up and down for women’s hoops

November 28, 2016

By James Kay [email protected] While most rested over the Thanksgiving holiday, the Iowa women’s basketball team was hard at work. Entering Thanksgiving break, the Hawkeyes were 3-0 while defeating...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard waves to fans as he runs out onto the field before a football game with No. 16 Nebraska in Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 40-10, on senior night. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Season to remember after all

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] November 28, 2016

I have to admit, after watching Penn State shellac Iowa at the beginning of November, it didn’t seem there was a whole lot of hope for the rest of the Hawkeyes season. The team looked defeated and miserable...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard throws a ball during a football game with No. 16 Nebraska in Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 40-10, on senior night. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Line clicks, offense rolls

November 28, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] To be blunt, the Iowa offense had not looked good for more than a month. Look at the box score from the 40-10 dismantling of No. 17 Nebraska, however, and it’s...

Iowa Hawkeyes forward Nicholas Baer (51) dunks the ball against the Villanova Wildcats in the Barclays Center on Sunday, March 20, 2016 in Brooklyn, New York. Baer finished the game with 4 rebounds, 15 points, and 2 steals. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 87-68. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Men’s hoops slips

November 28, 2016

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Nov. 20 — 95-67 win over Texas Rio Grande Valley Iowa flashed some balanced scoring on Nov. 20, defeating Texas Rio Grande Valley, 95-67. Once again, Jok led...