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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. 6 Kasey Reuter attacks with the ball during a volleyball match at the Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016. Iowa defeated Rutgers 3-1. (The Daily Iowan/Ting Xuan Tan)

Volleyball loses to No. 1 Nebraska, sets attendance mark

November 20, 2016

Despite a 3-1 loss to No. 1 Nebraska, the Hawkeye volleyball team had a historic night as it broke its single-match attendance record. "Today we just blew through the attendance record here at Carver,"...

Iowa defensive back Desmond King reacts to his interception during the Iowa-Illinois game in Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 28-0. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Defense leads the way in Hawkeye win

November 19, 2016

The Iowa defense posted a shutout for the first time since 2010 in its win over Illinois By Courtney Baumann [email protected] CHAMPAIGN, Illinois ­­­– It’s been more than six years...

Iowa running back LeShun Daniels, Jr. jumps over Illinois linebacker Justice Williams during the Iowa-Illinois game in Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 28-0. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawkeye offense shows up in second half

November 19, 2016

It took a while, but the Iowa offense came in clutch to defeat Illinois, 28-0. By Mario Williams [email protected] It took awhile for the Iowa football team to get things rolling, but when...

Iowa guard Alexa Kastanek dribbles the ball in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 76-67. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Women’s basketball downs UMass, 71-30

November 19, 2016

By James Kay [email protected] While the rest of campus has gone home for Thanksgiving, the Hawkeye women’s basketball team had work to do Saturday. Iowa improved to 4-0 on the season after...

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)

Hawkeyes dominant in first home competition

November 18, 2016

By Pete Ruden [email protected] The Iowa wrestling team took care of business in dominating fashion at the Iowa City Duals Friday, beating Iowa Central 55-0 and Cornell College 45-0. Seniors...

Iowas 174 pound Joey Gunther waits for his opponent 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)

Underclassmen show promise at Iowa City Duals

November 18, 2016

By Courtney Baumann [email protected] Seven Hawkeye wrestlers saw action in Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the first time of their careers Friday morning. Michael Kemerer, Joey Gunther, Jeremiah...

Iowa punter Ron Coluzzi gets hit on a second straight punt attempt during the game between Michigan and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Iowa kicker Keith Duncan nailed a 33 yard field goal as the time ran out to beat the No. 2 Wolverines 14-13. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Getting a kick out of a big night

November 18, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] There’s a reason Iowa punter Ron Coluzzi was the second player on the podium for interviews after the team upset then-No. 2 Michigan last week. As a point...

Iowa defensive lineman Jaleel Johnson gets a safety on Michigan running back DeVeon Smith during the game between Michigan and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Iowa kicker Keith Duncan nailed a 33 yard field goal as the time ran out to beat the No. 2 Wolverines 14-13. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

The Brick Wall

November 18, 2016

By Courtney Baumann [email protected] A standard brick weighs around five pounds. Now imagine running into a stack of 62 of them. That’s what it’s like trying to get past Jaleel Johnson. He’s...

Hawkeye swimmer Jack Smith comes up for air during the mens 50 fly at the CRWC on February 5, 2016. He finished the heat in first place at 22.82. (Daily Iowan/Karley Finkel)

Hawkeyes set for invitational

November 18, 2016

By Nicholas Moreano [email protected] The Iowa men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams will travel to Columbus, Ohio, to compete in the Ohio State Invitational at McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley is tackled by Michigan defensive tighten Bryan Mone during the Iowa-Michigan game at Kinnick on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated No. 2 Michigan by a 33-yard field goal with no time left to win, 14-13. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Renewed Hawks ready for Illini

November 18, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] With just two games left in the regular season, the Iowa football team finds itself in a rather interesting position. Right now the Hawkeyes are 6-4 and bowl...

Iowa guard Ally Disterhoft looks to pass 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)

For Hawks, this break means play

November 18, 2016

Two tournaments await hungry Hawkeyes. By Michael McCurdy [email protected] The Iowa women’s basketball team will head into Thanksgiving break with a 3-0 record and hungry for some more action....

Iowas 125-pounder Thomas Gilman takes down Nebraskas Tim Lambert during the final rounds of the Big Ten Championships at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 6, 2016. Iowas Thomas Gilman went placed third in his weight division of 125 pounds. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

There’s no overlooking in wrestling

November 18, 2016

By Pete Ruden [email protected] It’s time once again to see wrestling in Carver-Hawkeye. Iowa will compete in the Iowa City Duals today against junior-college and Division-3 opponents Iowa Central...