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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 Forward Payton Sandfort celebrates with Iowa teammates and staff after his historic performance during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. Sandfort recorded the first triple-double in program history. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 90-81.

Iowa men’s basketball’s Payton Sandfort declares for NBA Draft

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter April 2, 2024

Iowa men’s basketball third-year Payton Sandfort has submitted paperwork for early entry into the 2024 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility, he announced on Instagram. He was recently...

Purdue pitcher Mo Wimpee hugs her teammates during a softball game between Iowa and Purdue at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Sunday, May 8, 2022. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 4-3. Wimpee pitched five innings and allowed three hits and one run.

Iowa softball notebook | Hawkeyes head to West Lafayette to face Purdue in three-game series

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter April 2, 2024

The Iowa softball team will look to improve upon its respectable start this season in a three-game away series against the Purdue Boilermakers in West Lafayette, Indiana, this weekend. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa celebrates winning an NCAA Tournament Elite Eight game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 LSU at the Hilton Hotel in Albany, N.Y., on Monday, April 1, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 94-87.

Iowa women’s basketball capitalizes on second chance against LSU with win in Elite Eight

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter April 2, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — Before Iowa’s coveted rematch against LSU in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament Monday night, head coach Lisa Bluder held one final practice that morning to go over what they wanted...

Iowa center Addison OGrady and LSU forward Angel Reese fight for a spot in the lane during an NCAA Tournament Elite Eight game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 LSU at the Hilton Hotel in Albany, N.Y., on Monday, April 1, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 94-87.

Addison O’Grady plays crucial minutes, gives Angel Reese ‘fits’ in Iowa’s Elite Eight win over LSU

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor April 2, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — Last year, Addison O'Grady's name was called in the national title game when Monika Czinano got in foul trouble. On Monday night, it was the same story against the same opponent...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during an NCAA Tournament Elite Eight game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 LSU at the Hilton Hotel in Albany, N.Y., on Monday, April 1, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 94-87.

Caitlin Clark avenges national championship loss to LSU with record-breaking performance in Elite Eight

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter April 2, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — In the 2023 NCAA National Championship in Dallas, Texas, LSU sent guard Caitlin Clark and Iowa packing in embarrassing fashion. The Tigers ran Iowa off the court, winning by nearly...

Iowa guard Kate Martin celebrates during an NCAA Tournament Elite Eight game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 LSU at the Hilton Hotel in Albany, N.Y., on Monday, April 1, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 94-87.

Photos: NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – Elite Eight: No. 1 Iowa vs. No. 3 LSU

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith April 2, 2024

No. 1 Iowa defeated No. 3 LSU, 94-87, during a NCAA Tournament Elite Eight game at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Monday. Iowa scored 16 points off turnovers and outscored LSU in the second and fourth...

Iowa guard Kate Martin celebrates during an NCAA Tournament Elite Eight game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 LSU at the Hilton Hotel in Albany, N.Y., on Monday, April 1, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 94-87.

‘A generational leader’: Kate Martin’s poise helps Iowa women’s basketball advance to Final Four

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor April 2, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — Kate Martin had one of the best games of her collegiate career in one of the most important moments in women's basketball history. It was a highly-anticipated rematch of last year's...

Iowa pitcher Cade Obermueller pitches the ball during a baseball game at Duane Baseball Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Duhawks, 9-2. Obermueller had two strikeouts.

Three takeaways from Iowa baseball’s series win over Minnesota

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter April 1, 2024

The Iowa baseball team hosted Minnesota for its conference home opener in the 2024 season this weekend. After dropping the series’ first game, 16-9, the Hawkeyes rattled off wins on Saturday and...

Jan 14, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA;  Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) takes a shot against Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NBA | March 25-31

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter April 1, 2024

It seems as if the Sacramento Kings are more prone to winning the more Keegan Murray is aggressive on offense. The Kings went 2-2 for the week and are still stuck in the seventh spot in the Western...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots the bal during a NCAA Tournament Elite Eight game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 LSU at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Monday, April 1, 2024. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s basketball punches its ticket to Final Four with win over defending national champion LSU

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor April 1, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — Down goes the defending national champions. Iowa women's basketball punched its ticket to the Final Four with a 94-87 win over LSU on Monday night. The victory avenged the Hawkeyes'...

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