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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 Megan Gustafson stretches above the Robert Morris defense for a basket, the Hawkeyes defeated the Colonials 69-50  at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City,Iowa on Dec. 6,2015(The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Women’s hoops searches for a win

Jake Mosbach, [email protected] January 28, 2016

Tonight in Carver-Hawkeye, the Iowa women’s basketball team will attempt to do something it hasn’t done since Jan. 13 — win a game. The Hawkeyes will host Michigan (11-8, 3-5 Big Ten) at 7 p.m.,...

Iowas Jocelyn Todd competes in a distance event at the Musco Twilight meet at the Cretzmeyer Track on Saturday, April 20, 2013. (The Daily Iowan/Rachel Jessen)

Tracksters head for tough meet

January 28, 2016

Women’s track hope for progress at Razorback Invitational The women’s track and field hope to pick up steam at the Razorback Invitational after starting the season on a good note. By Connor Sindberg ...

Iowa 157-pounder Michael Kelly wrestles Luke Frey of Penn State at Bryce Jordan Center in State College, Pennsylvania on Sunday, February 8, 2015. Kelly defeated Frey, 7-4. The No. 1 ranked Hawkeyes defeated the No. 5 ranked Nittany Lions, 18-12. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Wrestlers face well-known test

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] January 28, 2016

When the Iowa wrestling team hosts Minnesota on Friday, it won’t have the same feel as the No. 1 vs. No. 2 battle that took place in Minneapolis last season. It will be the 101st meeting between the...

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Tyler Sash shakes hands with Hawkeye fans after the Iowa Outback Bowl victory over South Carolina at Raymond James Stadium on Jan. 1, 2009.  Sash had two interceptions for 74 yards, setting an Iowa bowl record, and had four solo tackles.

Lonesome death of Tyler Sash

Jordan Hansen, Jordan-Hansen@uiowa January 28, 2016

Tyler Sash had CTE. The New York Times reported that on Tuesday, which only adds to the sad legacy he left behind. It’s not surprising. Sash was a hard-hitting safety who spent much of his life...

Iowa gymnast Doug Sullivan competes on the pommel horse at the Black and Gold Intrasquad meet at the Field House on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014. The Black team defeated Gold team 253.55 to 251.40. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Twists and turns on the pommel horse

Mason Clarke, [email protected] January 28, 2016

The path that Hawkeye senior and pommel-horse aficionado Doug Sullivan has taken has not taken place in the spotlight. Only a few years ago, he was not even sure he had secured a spot on the team. “A...

Iowa forward Dom Uhl jumps up to the basket as Purdue Center Isaac Haas extends out to block him, the #9 ranked Iowa Hawkeyes beat the #22 Purdue Boilermakers 83-71 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Jan. 24, 2016(The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Home Terps don’t scare Hawks

January 27, 2016

The No. 3 Iowa men’s basketball team, with its surprising bench, heads to Maryland. By Ian Murphy | [email protected] Of all the surprises so far in the Iowa men’s basketball team’s season,...

Turnovers killing women’s hoops

Turnovers killing women’s hoops

January 27, 2016

By Jake Mosbach [email protected] In the midst of its longest losing streak of the season, the Iowa women’s basketball team could find numerous aspects of its current play that is responsible...

Women’s hoops itching for a win

Women’s hoops itching for a win

January 27, 2016

Women’s hoops itching for a win By Mario Williams [email protected] The last time the Hawkeyes won a game was two weeks ago in Madison, Wisconsin, and the team sorely needs to get back on...

Iowas Will Dougherty strides out of the blocks before the Mens 60 Meter Hurdles at the Iowa Dual indoor track and field meet on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016. Dougherty finished in 6th place with a time of 8.66. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Youth fuels men’s track

January 27, 2016

The Iowa men’s track team is loaded with freshman talent. By Adam Hensley [email protected] In three meets, the Iowa men’s track team has won 18 events. While the Hawkeyes possess record-setting...

Iowa tennis player Robin Haden serves during the Big Ten doubles tournament in the Indoor Tennis complex on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. Haden and Dominic Patrick lost their Round of 16 match to Nebraskas Zitsch/Dzulynsky, 7-6(5). (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Dowson: Haden could be huge for Hawk tennis

January 27, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] Hawkeye junior Robin Haden, a Mississippi State transfer, is just what the Iowa men’s tennis team needs to make a run at qualifying for the NCAA Tournament. The...

Name of the game: DEFENSE

Name of the game: DEFENSE

Kyle Mann, [email protected] January 26, 2016

The Iowa men’s basketball team, now ranked No. 3 in the nation by the Associated Press, won its fifth game against a ranked opponent this season with an 83-71 victory over No. 22 Purdue on Sunday. Iowa’s...

Iowa 149-pounder Brandon Sorensen wrestles against Grand Canyons Blake Monty during the Iowa City Duals at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 20, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Antelopes 44-0. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Wrestlers feel the edge coming

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] January 26, 2016

With just three regular-season duals remaining for the Iowa wrestling team, the championship portion of its schedule is rapidly approaching. The Hawkeyes have just two Big Ten meets left — at home...

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