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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 forward Pryce Sandfort shoots a 3-pointer 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.

Driveway hoops to college recruits: The Sandfort brothers living out the dream

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 27, 2024

Only a handful of siblings have played Division I sports for the same team at the same time. The Iowa men’s basketball program has done a good job making it seem regular over the last couple of years,...

Q&A | Sit down with Iowa mid-distance specialist Nick O’Connor

Q&A | Sit down with Iowa mid-distance specialist Nick O’Connor

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter February 27, 2024

The Daily Iowan: Do you prefer indoor or outdoor track and field season? Nick O’Connor: I would say outdoor. Coming into college, I liked indoor a lot because we didn’t really have much of an indoor...

Iowa guards Dasonte Bowen and Brock Harding chase after the ball for a steal during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 6. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 86-77. The Hawkeyes had 9 steals during the game.

Point/Counterpoint | Iowa men’s basketball’s postseason potential

Brad Schultz and Chris Meglio February 27, 2024

Sweet 16 Those who have followed the Iowa men’s basketball team this year will say a Sweet 16 appearance is “a stretch,” let alone an NCAA tournament appearance, and that’s because it is. That...

Loras throws the ball while Iowa is at bat during a baseball game between No. 18 Iowa and Loras College at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, Feb.  20, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Duhawks, 20-6.

Column | Iowa baseball is equipped to compete in the new Big Ten for years to come

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter February 27, 2024

As conference expansion begins to dominate the collegiate sports landscape, many sportswriters and analysts focused on the impact of major sports including football and basketball. Smaller sports, such...

The Iowa wrestling team walks down the tunnel before a wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and No. 1 Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 29-6. Before the dual, Iowa’s record sat at 10-1.

Iowa men’s wrestling prepares for Big Ten Championships

Isaac Elzinga February 27, 2024

After finishing the dual season, the Iowa men’s wrestling team is turning its attention to the Big Ten Championships. The Big Ten continues to be one of the deepest wrestling conferences in the country,...

Iowa’s Eva Volpe performs a floor routine during a gymnastics meet between No. 23 Iowa and No. 21 Washington at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. Volpe scored 9.775 on the floor. In the fourth meeting between Iowa and Washington, the Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 196.400-196.250.

First-year gymnast Eva Volpe adjusting to college, trusting the process

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter February 27, 2024

Competing as a first-year in Big Ten gymnastics can be difficult. For first-year Eva Volpe, her introduction under head coach Larissa Libby has been about trusting the process. “We promised her to...

Members of the Iowa men’s basketball team react during a mens basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in overtime, 88-86.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes prepare for bounce back against disruptive Penn State squad

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter February 27, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team has three games remaining to improve its seeding for next month’s Big Ten tournament, as well as its case for the NCAA tournament further down the line. The first...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder speaks with Iowa guard Caitlin Clark during a basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Illinois inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 101-85.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | No. 6 Hawkeyes conclude regular season with Minnesota, Ohio State

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor February 27, 2024

The No. 6 Iowa women’s basketball team will conclude the 2023-24 regular season at Minnesota on Wednesday before arguably its biggest game of the year thus far in hosting No. 2 Ohio State on Sunday. The...

Jan 19, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Joe Wieskamp (11) knocks the ball out of Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (0) hands during the third quarter at Target Center.

Hawks In The NBA | Feb. 19-25

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 26, 2024

Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray continues to provide immense value to the team’s success despite putting up common statlines on a nightly basis. The second-year forward helped the Kings win...

Iowa infielder Grace Banes practices during Iowa softball media day at Bob Pearl Field on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. The Iowa softball team answered questions from media and held an open practice.

Iowa softball goes 2-2 over weekend in UNF/Jacksonville Tournament

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter February 26, 2024

The Iowa softball team found itself in Florida again this weekend, managing two wins against Jacksonville and losses to Harvard and North Florida. The Hawkeyes are now 6-5 on the year. Game one...

Iowa gymnasts celebrate after Hannah Castillo finishes a floor routine during a gymnastics meet between No. 27. University of Iowa and No. 26 University of Nebraska at Xtream Arena on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 196.5- 195.725.

Iowa women’s gymnastics places fourth in Big Five Meet, second-year Karina Muñoz shines

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter February 25, 2024

The Iowa women's gymnastics team scored a 196.225 while competing in the Big Five Meet in University Park, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.  The GymHawks placed fourth ahead of No. 30 Maryland but behind...

Iowa head coach Tom Brands observes a men’s wrestling dual between No. 4 Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 34-7.

Iowa men’s wrestling hands Oklahoma State its first loss of season

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 25, 2024

A rowdy Gallagher-Iba Arena didn't phase the Iowa men's wrestling team on Sunday. The Hawkeyes made the trip to Stillwater, Oklahoma, and handed Oklahoma State its first loss of the season. The...