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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

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...

Seaton Hall guard Kadeen Carrington is fouled by Iowa forward Nicholas Baer during a basketball game against Iowa in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016. The Pirates defeated the Hawkeyes, 91-83, in Iowa City. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Pirates swamp Hawkeyes

November 18, 2016

By Adam Hensley  [email protected] In a closely contested game, the Hawkeyes were unable to sink the Pirates’ ship. Seton Hall defeated Iowa, 91-83, in what proved to be a highly competitive...

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)

Hawkeye volleyball ramped up for Huskers

November 18, 2016

By James Kay [email protected] Every sports fan loves a cinematic story line. The Hawkeye volleyballers seem to have cultivated one of their own as they host No. 1 Nebraska on a night in which...

Iowa guard Ally Disterhoft penetrates North Dakotas defense at the Carver-Hakweye Arena on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the North Dakota, 83-61. (The Daily Iowan.Peter Kim)

Hawkeyes fly high in road test in North Dakota

November 17, 2016

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] The Iowa women’s basketball team came out of the gates hot in its first road test of the season. The Hawkeyes visited an 0-2 North Dakota squad that was...

Iowa guard Brady Ellingson drives past Kennesaw State forward Anthony Wilson 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)

Hawks eye the prep for Pirates of South Orange

November 17, 2016

By Adam Hensley | [email protected] After cruising to victories in its first two games of the season, Iowa will have a tougher time handling its next opponent. Seton Hall, the 2015-16 Big East tournament...

Iowa defensive back Manny Rugamba stripes the ball for a turnover 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)

Frosh Rugamba enters the fray

November 17, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] Freshman cornerback Manny Rugamba was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week after his performance against Michigan, in which he had numerous passes defended, a tackle...

Iowa outside hitter Ashley Mariani hits the ball at the Drake vs. Iowa volleyball match inside of Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. Iowa beat Drake, 3-0. (The Daily Iowan/Courtney Hawkins)

Volleyball snaps three-game skid

November 17, 2016

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] The Iowa volleyball team was certainly happy to be back home in Carver-Hawkeye Wednesday evening for its match against Rutgers. The team ended its three-game...

Iowa 141-pounder Topher Carton is thrown down by Nebraskas Anthony Abidin during the Iowa-Nebraka match in the Devaney Center in Lincoln, Nebraska on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 21-11. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Carton taking nothing for granted

November 17, 2016

By Courtney Baumann [email protected] Last season, Topher Carton earned the opportunity to wrestle at 141 but lost out on the chance of finishing out the season in the starting spot when senior...

Iowas no. 8 Reghan Coyle hits the ball during a volleyball match at the Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 3 , 2016. Iowa defeated Oakland 3-0. (The Daily Iowan/Ting Xuan Tan)

V-ball seeks to bounce back from skid

November 16, 2016

By James Kay [email protected] Every team in sports faces adversity in the form of a losing steak, and it appears that time is now for the Hawkeye volleyball team. Iowa is enduring its longest...