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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates during an NCAA Tournament Second Round game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 8 West Virginia at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, March 25, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mountaineers, 64-54.

Five things to watch for in the Indiana Fever’s exhibition contest at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor April 29, 2025

 1. Caitlin Clark’s return to Carver-Hawkeye This game would not exist without the remarkable achievements of Caitlin Clark. Clark played for the Iowa women’s basketball team from 2020-24, becoming...

Indiana guard Caitlin Clark takes a shot during a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Indiana Fever at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Aug. 24. The Lynx defeated the Fever, 90-80.

The Caitlin Clark Effect returns to Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter April 29, 2025

Iowa fans certainly miss the Caitlin Clark show. And on May 4, this show returns to Iowa City one more time. The phenom from West Des Moines, Iowa, had hoop dreams since a kid. Her “Future Dreams”...

Portraits of Matthew Riedl (left) and Tanner Henningsen (right).

Q&A | Iowa women’s basketball student managers discuss unique experiences in Clark era

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter April 29, 2025

The Daily Iowan: What made you interested in becoming a student manager for the Iowa women’s basketball team? Tanner Henningsen: Before I came to college, I heard about the practice squad that...

Iowa fans watch the NCAA Championship game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 1 South Carolina at The Airliner on Sunday, April 7, 2024. South Carolina defeated Iowa 87-75.

A guide to maximizing the Caitlin Clark return

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor April 29, 2025

As Caitlin Clark makes her coveted return to Iowa City, thousands of Iowa fans will, too — and there’s a method to maximizing the experience. Clark, the former Iowa women’s basketball player...

Ruby Bekkedahl, Lauren Duet, and Addy Auer Billings, from Montana, pose for a portrait before a basketball game between No. 11 Iowa and No. 6 Michigan State at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 74-61.

Iowa fans express excitement for upcoming Indiana Fever exhibition game

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter April 29, 2025

A number of Iowa fans never saw the Caitlin Clark experience live, but after a full year since her departure to the WNBA, May 4 will change that. Only a select few of Hawkeye faithful secured tickets...

Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill passes the pall during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. The Wolverines lead the Hawkeyes, 10-0, after the first half. Hill totaled 120 passing yards and was sacked four times.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 15 of the Iowa football season

Pete Ruden and Matt McGowan December 13, 2023

Pete Ruden’s (24-15 for $2,175) Picks:  Tennessee -7.5 Iowa hasn’t played a team like Tennessee this season. Josh Heupel’s offense ranks second nationally in seconds per play, running one...

Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore sacks Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill to end the game during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 26-0. Moore had one tackle.

Five things to watch for ahead of Iowa football’s bowl matchup against Tennessee

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 13, 2023

1. Defending top-tier offense  Giving up just 213 yards to Michigan last week in the Big Ten Championship game, Iowa’s defense extended its streak of letting up less than 400 opponent yards to...

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson claps during warmup before a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks a slate of college football bowl games

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 13, 2023

No. 17 Iowa vs. No. 21 Tennessee  Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor (48-30): Iowa – My parents aren’t driving to Florida on their 25th anniversary for nothing.  Kenna Roering, Sports Editor (44-34):...

Fans cheer before a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Where and when to watch Iowa take on Tennessee in the 2024 Cheez It Citrus Bowl

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 13, 2023

On Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, the Iowa Hawkeyes will take on the Tennessee Volunteers in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida. The Hawkeyes finished the season with a 10-3 overall record and are coming off...

Iowa tight end Addison Ostrenga pushes Nebraska defensive back Omar Brown during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 13-10.

Around the Big Ten: Bowl Game Edition

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor December 13, 2023

Matchups Las Vegas Bowl: Utah (8-4) vs. Northwestern (7-5) Allegiant Stadium - Las Vegas, Nevada Where/when to watch: Saturday, Dec. 23 at 6:30 p.m. on ABC | Line: Utah -7.5 | O/U: 42.5 These...