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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

Nebraska's volleyball team lines up before a volleyball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.

Point/Counterpoint | Who will win the 2024 Big Ten volleyball title?

Isaac Elzinga and Chris Meglio April 30, 2024

Wisconsin There’s no doubt that Wisconsin and Nebraska have dominated Big Ten volleyball for the past five to seven years. Last year, Nebraska claimed the conference title with its late-season win...

Iowa’s Lizzie Korczak competes in the Javelin during the first rounds of the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Hornet Stadium in Sacramento, California, on Thursday, May 25, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)

Iowa track and field’s Lizzy Korczak embarks on a journey with the javelin

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter April 30, 2024

 In the middle of a game of rounders — the European version of softball — Lizzy Korczak was recruited to throw on a middle school track and field team. About a decade later, the University of...

Mar 9, 2024; Uncasville, CT, USA; Villanova Wildcats guard Lucy Olsen (3) looks for an opening against the Marquette Golden Eagles in the first half at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa women’s basketball transfer Lucy Olsen is unbothered by outside pressure

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter April 30, 2024

 While Hawkeye fans were ecstatic to learn about Villanova guard Lucy Olsen’s visit to Iowa, Mother Nature had her own plans. If Olsen was going to don the Black and Gold, she had to truly embrace...

An official holds up Iowa 170-pound Kylie Welker's arm after she defeated North Central College Yelena Makoyed during the second day of the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships at Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Welker defeated the three-time defending champion by technical fall, 11-0.

How the Iowa women’s wrestling program approaches weight management

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor April 30, 2024

For centuries, the pressure to “make weight” has been a norm in wrestling. The number on the scale determines one’s ability to compete and live out their dream on the mat. Weighing in an ounce...

Iowa’s Hogan Hansen takes a shot during the Hawkeye invitational at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City on Friday, April 14, 2023. The Hawkeyes are leading after round one of three at the two-day tournament with Iowa’s Mac McClear leading the team in fifth place.

Iowa men’s golf concludes season with low 12th-place finish at Big Ten Championships

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter April 30, 2024

The Iowa men’s golf team concluded the 2023-24 season with a 12th-place finish out of 14 teams at the Big Ten Championships in Columbus, Ohio. The tournament was held from April 26-28 at Scioto...

Minnesota players celebrate the final out after a softball game between Minnesota and Iowa at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 6-2 in extra innings.

Iowa softball comes up short to Minnesota in Iowa City

Carly Schrum, Sports Reporter April 29, 2024

The Iowa softball team fell short in its three-game series against the Minnesota Gophers this past weekend in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes fell to 4-16 in Big Ten play with losses of 7-5, 6-2, and 5-1. During...

Iowa pitcher Jalen Adams winds up with a runner on second during the first of a three-game softball series between Iowa and Minnesota at Bob Pearl Field on Saturday, April 27, 2024. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 7-5.

Q&A with Iowa softball second-year pitcher and batter Jalen Adams

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter April 29, 2024

The Daily Iowan: What kind of work does it take to pitch and hit at the Division 1 level? Jalen Adams: I would say whatever you think is enough, do a little bit more. I know that's kind of a cliché...

Dowling Catholic varsity girls basketball head coach Kristin Meyer holds her hands together during a 5A Iowa high school state championship game between Dowling and Johnston at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Friday, March 1, 2024. The Maroons lost to the Dragons, 36-48.

Photos: Making the Maroons

Sahithi Shankaiahgari, Photojournalist April 29, 2024

In her 21st year of coaching and eighth year at Dowling Catholic High School, head coach Kristin Meyer led the varsity girl's basketball team to the state championship. The Dowling Catholic team last made...

Iowa pitcher Brody Brecht pitching during a baseball game between Iowa and Ohio State at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium on Friday, May 5, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 16-9.

Three takeaways from Iowa baseball’s series loss against Nebraska

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter April 28, 2024

The Iowa baseball team dropped two of three games on the road against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The Hawkeyes led 4-1 in game one, but the Huskers eventually roared back and rode the momentum to a series...

Iowa infielder Avery Jackson and Minnesota infielder Kayla Chavez collide during a softball game between Minnesota and Iowa at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 6-2 in extra innings.

Photos: Iowa Softball vs. Minnesota

Ryan Paris, Photojournalist April 28, 2024

The Iowa Hawkeyes hosted the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on April 28th, 2024 for the second game of a three game series. The Hawkeyes fell to the Golden Golphers in extra...

Iowa’s Paige Magee competes in the 60-meter hurdle during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. Magee set a new personal and school record of 8.00.

Iowa track and field braves the storm, claims more lifetime bests in split across the country

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter April 28, 2024

The Iowa track and field program persevered through storm delays to compete in three meets over the weekend in split up across the country to the Desert Heat Classic in Tucson, Arizona; Drake Relays...

Iowa defensive lineman Noah Shannon celebrates after tackling Nebraska running back Anthony Grant for a loss during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. The Huskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-17.

Noah Shannon signs with Las Vegas Raiders as undrafted free agent

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter April 27, 2024

After being forced to sit out his final season in a Hawkeye uniform, Iowa football's Noah Shannon has an opportunity to prove his worth in the NFL. An undrafted free agent, Shannon signed with the...