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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 Cole Mullins leds a pack towards the back during the mens 6k Hawkeye Earlybird Invitational at Ashton Cross Country on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016. Iowas top finisher was Mitch Melchert finished in fifth with a time of 18:12.8; as the team finished second behind Iowa State. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Harriers seek regional rebound

November 8, 2016

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Hawkeye cross-country still feels the bruises following a cutthroat Big Ten championship race. The men finished last and the women 11th, each scoring more than...

Iowa volleyball team prepares for 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)

All for luck in Hawkeye V-ball

November 8, 2016

By James Kay [email protected] Superstitions have long been normal in sports. Ex-NFL running back Marshawn Lynch used to eat Skittles before (and sometimes during) his games. NBA legend Michael...

Iowa tennis player Lefteris Theodorou volleys the ball during the Iowa-Marquette match in the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015. Theodorous won over Marquettess Nick Dykema, 2-1 and 6-2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Eagles, 7-0. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawkeye tennis shines in tourney

November 8, 2016

By Pete Ruden [email protected] The last tournament of the fall season for the Iowa men’s tennis team was also one of many firsts. It was the first time the whole team made the trip and played...

Iowa running back Akrum Wadley runs in between Penn State defenders on his way to the end zone on Nov. 5. The Hawkeyes lost to the Nittany Lions, 41-14. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Gloom, doom, but then King

November 8, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] After a loss to Penn State, the Hawkeyes sit just one game above .500 at 5-4. No. 2 Michigan looms this week, fresh off a 59-3 thrashing of Maryland. With the...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson and Iowa forward Carly Mohns reach for the rebound, the Hawkeyes defeated the Colonials 69-50  at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City,Iowa on Dec. 6,2015(The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Iowa hoops demolishes Lewis

November 7, 2016

By James Kay [email protected] The saying, “there’s no place like home” rings true for most sports teams. The Hawkeyes took no exception to this after taking out Lewis 61-35 in an exhibition...

A member of the Iowa 800 freestyle relay races down the pool during the first day of the Big 10 Mens Swimming and Diving Championships at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015. Iowa finished seventh in the race with a time of 6:29.57.

Hawk swimmers take trio of meets

November 7, 2016

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] The Iowa men’s swimming and diving team had an action-packed week of competition with dual matches on both Nov. 3 and Nov. 4. On Nov. 3, the Hawkeyes...

Iowa middle blocker Jess Janota hits the ball at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015. Iowa fell to Maryland, 3-1. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Volleyball splits in the East

November 7, 2016

By James Kay [email protected] The Hawkeye volleyball had mixed results after its road trip to Rutgers and No. 11 Penn State this past weekend. The entire Iowa roster was used to beat the Scarlet...

Hawkeye Natalie Looney mentally prepares for her second match against UNI at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Feb 26, 2016. The Hawkeye girls tennis team is 7-0 after this match. (The Daily Iowan/Karley Finkel)

Women’s tennis mostly happy in N. Carolina tourney

November 7, 2016

By Nicholas Moreano [email protected] Nine members of the Iowa women’s tennis team traveled to North Carolina to compete in the Kitty Harrison Invitational from Nov. 4 through Sunday. Elise...

Iowas Maishe Dailey and Christian Williams dribbles the ball against each other during mens basketball media day in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday. The Hawkeyes first game is Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 against Regis University in Carver at 7 p.m. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawkeyes try to wake up on the hardcourt

November 7, 2016

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Contrary to popular belief, exhibition games aren’t “meaningless.” The Iowa men’s basketball team clobbered Regis on Nov. 4, winning 95-73. The...

Iowa guard Peter Jok readies to take a free throw during the Iowa vs Illinois Big Ten Tournament game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday, March 10, 2016. The Hawkeyes fell to the Fighting Illini 68-66 to putting an abrupt end to their tournament hopes. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Up and down for Hawk hoops

November 7, 2016

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] With the Iowa football team’s recent struggles, many fans are ready to focus their attention from the woes in Kinnick to the hope of what could be a successful...

A fan is overcome with sadness in the Sports Column when the score became final in the Big Ten title games against Michigan State. People crowded the bars downtown to watch Iowa play on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Oophm, the season cries

November 7, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] In 2012, quite possibly the most miserable season for Iowa fans in recent memory, the Hawkeyes were 4-2 when they played Penn State. The team wasn’t great,...

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley attempted to hurdle of Iowa defensive back Brandon Synder during the Iowa-Penn State game in Beaver Stadium in College State on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 41-14. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Nothing works in the Lions’ den

November 7, 2016

By Jordan Hansen | [email protected] State College, PA — The Hawkeyes said they were prepared, that nothing Penn State did during its 41-14 win surprised them. But Nittany Lion running back Saquon...