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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Minnesota guard Braden Carrington steals the ball from Iowa forward Ben Krikke during a men’s basketball game between Minnesota and Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 90-85. Carrington had 18 points throughout the game.

Iowa men’s basketball drops heartbreaker against Maryland in College Park, falling flat in the final two minutes

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter February 14, 2024

The Iowa men's basketball team fell to Maryland for the second time this season, dropping a 78-66 decision Wednesday night in College Park. Up eight points midway through the second half, the Hawkeyes...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates a win during a women’s basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and Maryland at a sold-out Xfinity Center in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 93-85.

Where to watch Iowa’s Caitlin Clark break NCAA women’s all-time scoring record

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter February 14, 2024

Following a disappointing 82-79 loss against Nebraska, the Iowa women’s basketball team looks to return to its winning ways in the friendly confines of Carver-Hawkeye Arena for a matchup against Michigan....

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and Iowa guard Kate Martin answer questions from the media after a women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Nebraska at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. Clark ended the game eight points shy of breaking the women's NCAA record for most points scored in a collegiate career. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 82-79.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes drop to No. 4, anticipate Clark’s scoring record and Michigan on Thursday

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor February 14, 2024

The No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball team can get the motor going again for a push into the postseason with a return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena for Michigan on Thursday. The Hawkeyes, now 22-3, are...

Senior Special Assistant to the Head Coach Jon Budmayr talks to media during Iowa football media day in Iowa City on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023.

Iowa football elevates Jon Budmayr to wide receivers coach

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 14, 2024

Iowa football has elevated Jon Budmayr to wide receivers coach, it was announced Wednesday. “Jon is an excellent coach and a perfect fit for this position,” head coach Kirk Ferentz said in a...

Iowa head coach Tyler Stith watches Hogan Hansen try to make a putt  during the Hawkeye invitational at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes lead after all three rounds of the two-day tournament, and took both the team and individual sweepstakes with Iowa's Mac McClear taking the individual title.

Iowa men’s golf earns eighth place finish at Puerto Rico Classic

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter February 14, 2024

The Iowa men’s golf team opened up its spring season with an eighth place finish at the Puerto Rico Classic in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Feb 11-13. The three-day event was hosted by Purdue and featured...

Iowa’s 170-pound Kylie Welker poses for a portrait during the inaugural Iowa women’s wrestling media day in the Feller Club Room and the Dan Gable Wrestling Complex at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2023. In the 2022-23 season as an unattached wrestler, Welker was runner-up at the U20 National Championship in 2023.

Q&A | Kylie Welker talks wrestling stereotypes, favorite TV shows, and her faith

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 13, 2024

The Daily Iowan: Do you have a favorite spot to eat in Iowa City? Kylie Welker: That’s so tough. I feel like my go-to is Bread Garden. What do you get there? Typically, I’ll get a cheeseburger...

Carver-Hawkeye Arena is seen empty after a men’s basketball game on Dec. 22, 2020.

Point/Counterpoint | Should Iowa build a new basketball arena?

Colin Votzmeyer and Brad Schultz February 13, 2024

YES A handful of times, I’ve imagined myself as an Iowa wrestler, running out of a black-and-gold tunnel that leads from my locker in the brand-new Iowa wrestling facility to the mat in Carver-Hawkeye...

Iowa infielder Jena Young poses for a portrait 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’s Jena Young focused on maxing potential after stellar high school career

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 13, 2024

Jena Young has already worked herself into the starting lineup for Iowa softball in her first collegiate season. Iowa softball head coach Renee Gillispie told reporters last week the Hawkeyes started...

Iowa baseball players cheer during a baseball game between Iowa and Ohio State at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium on Saturday, May 6, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 15-3.

Iowa baseball looks to build off of their record-breaking 2023 season

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter February 13, 2024

The Iowa baseball team enters the 2024 season with some of the highest expectations in program history. The Hawkeyes tied the record for most wins in program history last season with 44. They returned...

Iowa’s Chloe Larsen runs during the Jimmy Grant Alumni Invitational at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes hosted Western Illinois and Wisconsin, competing in events including the pentathlon, weight throwing, field events, and various running events at the indoor track.

Iowa’s ‘quiet competitor’ Chloe Larsen makes some noise

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter February 13, 2024

Three years ago, mid-distance track and field runner Chloe Larsen committed to Iowa as an underdog. In the last two seasons, Larsen has established herself as a “quiet competitor” on the mid-distance...

Photo Illustration by Matt Sindt

UI student earns life-changing scholarship as a golf caddie

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter February 13, 2024

When you think of golf, you likely think of legendary figures such as Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, and Jack Nicklaus. All those figures are major heroes within the sport, but if there’s one factor...

SeatStock creators work at the Bedell Entrepreneurship Learning Laboratory in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. SeatStock was created as a more reliable sports ticket portal to help prevent students from getting scammed.

UI students launch ticket platform

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 13, 2024

Social media has become a catalyst for ticket scammers, and college students are some of the biggest victims. A new report from the Better Business Bureau shows that young adults between 18-24...