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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 Caitlin Clark celebrates a 3-pointer during Crossover at Kinnick, a women’s exhibition basketball game between Iowa and DePaul, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes enter the 2023-24 season after advancing to the NCAA Championship for the first time in program history last year and winning a program-best 31 games in a single season in the 2022-23 season. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Demons, 94-72.

Iowa women’s basketball’s Caitlin Clark forgoes final season of eligibility, declares for WNBA Draft

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter February 29, 2024

Iowa women’s basketball fourth-year point guard Caitlin Clark has declared for the 2024 WNBA Draft, the star announced Thursday on social media. In doing so, Clark forgoes her fifth and final year...

Fans enter BOK Center before session one of the NCAA Wrestling Championships in Tulsa, Okla. on Thursday, March 16, 2023.

NCAA Division I Wrestling Committee releases qualifying tournament allocations

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 29, 2024

The NCAA Division I Wrestling Committee released qualifying tournament allocations for this year's national championships. The Big Ten leads all conferences with 85 pre-allocated spots, which are...

Iowa women’s wrestling head coach Clarissa Chun claps during the Trailblazer Duals between No. 3 Iowa, No. 6 Sacred Heart, No. 13 Presbyterian, and No. 11 Lindenwood at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. Iowa women’s wrestling made history on Sunday, hosting the first women’s wrestling dual in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated Presbyterian, 44-1, Lindenwood, 43-0, and Sacred Heart, 40-4.

USA Today names Iowa women’s wrestling head coach Clarissa Chun Woman of the Year

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 29, 2024

Hawkeye women's wrestling head coach Clarissa Chun has been named USA Today's Woman of the Year honoree for the state of Iowa. This award is presented annually to 12 national recipients and one...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark backpedaled after scoring a 3-pointer during a basketball game between No. 6 Iowa and Minnesota at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minn., on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 108-60. Clark scored 33 points.

Photos: No. 6 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Minnesota

Emily Nyberg and Ayrton Breckenridge February 29, 2024

The No. 6 Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Minnesota, 108-60, at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, MN, on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024. The win sets Iowa at 14-3 in conference play. Iowa guard Caitlin Clark led the...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-pointer during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.

No. 6 Iowa women’s basketball torches Minnesota from deep in blowout win

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor February 28, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — A deep three to crack the seal. Another from the “M” at half court. One more on a quick-pull up soon after. But every time her shot passed through the net in Iowa’s 108-60...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-pointer during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.

No. 6 Iowa women’s basketball snaps road losing streak with double-digit win against Minnesota

Cooper Worth, Pregame reporter February 28, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The No. 6 Iowa women's basketball team hammered the Minnesota Golden Gophers, 108-60, at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Wednesday evening.  Iowa was led by star...

Iowa forward Payton Sandfort celebrates after grabbing the game-sealing rebound during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 90-81.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Penn State

Ethan McLaughlin, Photojournalist February 28, 2024

The Penn State Nittany Lions traveled to Iowa City to play the Hawkeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 90-81. With the win, Iowa moves to a record of 17-12,...

Iowa fan Kirk Nelson poses for a portrait with his service dog Rosie, named after the Rose Bowl. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 14-6, during a baseball game between No. 18 Iowa and Northern Illinois at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024.

Photos: Iowa baseball vs. Northern Illinois

Shaely Odean, Photojournalist February 28, 2024

No. 18 Iowa defeated Northern Illinois University, 14-6, at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday. The Hawkeyes scored five runs in the first inning, whereas the Huskies did not score until the top of the fifth. Northern...

Iowa guard Payton Sandfort high fives teammates while coming off the floor during a basketball game between Iowa and Omaha at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. Sandfort recorded eight points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mavericks, 100-64.

Payton Sandfort’s historic triple-double a product of the past and sign of the future

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter February 28, 2024

With Iowa men’s basketball leading Penn State by 10 points with 21 seconds remaining, it was fairly obvious to the Black and Gold faithful that their Hawkeyes would emerge victorious. Yet after Nittany...

Iowa forward Payton Sandfort celebrates during game one of the Hy-Vee Hawkeye Showcase between Iowa men’s basketball and Florida A&M at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rattlers 88-52.

Iowa men’s basketball triumphs, 90-81, in historic fashion over Penn State Tuesday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 27, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team moved to 9-9 in Big Ten play as it trounced Penn State, 90-81, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday night.  Forward Payton Sandfort notched the first triple-double...

Iowa pitcher Justin Hackett pitches the ball during a baseball game between No. 18 Iowa and Northern Illinois at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, February. 27, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 14-6.

Three takeaways from Iowa baseball’s win over Northern Illinois

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter February 27, 2024

The Iowa baseball team snapped a three-game losing streak by beating Northern Illinois, 14-6, at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday afternoon.  Iowa is now 4-4 overall. Here are three takeaways from the...