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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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Iowa forward Leah Zellner brings the ball into play during the fourth quarter of the Big Ten field hockey tournament semifinals against No. 1 Michigan on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Grant Field. With five minutes left of the game, Iowa pulled their goalkeeper to replace the position with another player on offense. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Wolverines, 0-2. Michigan will go on to play against No. 7 Ohio State in the championships on Saturday.

Hawkeye non-revenue sport athletes struggle during first weeks of NIL

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter July 20, 2021

Many Hawkeyes have profited off their name, image, and likeness by selling merchandise, signing autographs, and signing endorsement deals since the NCAA started allowing such behavior at the start...

Penn State midfielder, Sam Coffey, kicks the ball during a corner kick during the Iowa women’s soccer match v. Penn State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Thursday, March 25, 2021. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Fall sports adjust to quick turnaround after postponed 2021 spring seasons

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter June 29, 2021

The 2020-21 season was unusual for all college student-athletes because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it was fall sports that saw a drastic change to their schedule. After the Big Ten announced...

Iowa Midfielder/Forward Maggie Johnston blocks the ball to regain possession during the Iowa Soccer senior day game against Purdue on Mar. 28, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue 1-0.

Around the Big Ten| women’s soccer

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter June 27, 2021

As the Big Ten women’s soccer season approaches, the conference is gearing up to have a typical 2021-22 season. Unlike 2020-21 — a spring season that featured a conference-only slate — Big Ten...

Penn State midfielder, Sam Coffey, kicks the ball during a corner kick during the Iowa women’s soccer match v. Penn State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Thursday, March 25, 2021. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Iowa soccer faces variety of nonconference opponents in 2021

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter June 20, 2021

Iowa soccer released its 2021 fall schedule on June 8, with eight non-conference opponents in the 18-game regular season schedule. This upcoming season will be the first time since 2019 where the...

Iowa teammates talk to each other before a corner kick during the Iowa women’s soccer match v. Penn State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Thursday, March 25, 2021. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Iowa State graduate transfer Courtney Powell brings experience to Hawkeye soccer

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter June 14, 2021

Courtney Powell thought her days of playing collegiate soccer were over after the fall 2020 season at Iowa State. Now, she’s preparing for her fifth season of collegiate soccer, but her first...

Iowa Defender Samantha Cary clears a ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Minnesota on March 14, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Iowa soccer’s spring 2021 season one to remember

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter May 5, 2021

Iowa soccer had a very eventful and historic spring 2021 season, as the Hawkeyes went from winning two games in the regular season to securing the program’s first-ever NCAA Tournament game. This...

Iowa Midfielder Hailey Rydberg runs the ball down the field during the Iowa Soccer senior day game against Purdue on Mar. 28, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue 1-0.

Iowa soccer loses to UCLA in second round of NCAA Tournament

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 30, 2021

Iowa soccer’s fairytale spring 2021 season ended Friday after losing 2-1 to the No. 3 overall seed UCLA Bruins in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Bruins scored their two goals within...

Iowa defender, Sara Wheaton, and Penn State midfielder, Payton Lineman, fight for the ball during the Iowa women’s soccer match v. Penn State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Thursday, March 25, 2021. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Iowa soccer downs Campbell in first round of NCAA tournament

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter April 27, 2021

Following its 1-0 victory over Campbell in the NCAA tournament’s round of 64 Tuesday, Iowa soccer’s postseason run will continue for at least one more game. Before they defeated the Camels,...

Iowa Midfielder Hailey Rydberg moves the ball away from Purdue Defender Julia Ware during the Iowa Soccer senior day game against Purdue on Mar. 28, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue 1-0.

Iowa soccer set for first round of NCAA tournament matchup with Campbell

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter April 26, 2021

For the second-straight season, Iowa soccer has qualified for the NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Championship. This year, the Hawkeyes will travel to Campbell’s territory at the Eakes Athletics...

Iowa goalkeeper, Macy Enneking, kicks the ball to her teammates during the Iowa women’s soccer match versus Penn State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Thursday, March 25, 2021. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 1-0.

Iowa soccer’s freshmen making big impact in historic season

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter April 25, 2021

Iowa soccer has had a historic this season, with the program winning a Big Ten Tournament title for the first time in program history with an improbable run through the Big Ten Tournament. Iowa’s...

Iowa Midfielder Hailey Rydberg runs the ball down the field during the Iowa Soccer senior day game against Purdue on Mar. 28, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue 1-0.

Iowa soccer to play Campbell in first round of NCAA Championships

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor April 19, 2021

After four-straight upset wins over Illinois, Minnesota, Penn State, and Wisconsin over the weekend, Iowa soccer hoisted the Big Ten Championship trophy for the first time in Hawkeye history. Now,...

Iowa forward Meike Ingles chest bumps the ball during the Iowa women’s soccer match versus Penn State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Thursday, March 25, 2021. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 1-0.

Iowa soccer claims Big Ten Tournament title

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter April 18, 2021

Iowa soccer's improbable run in the 2021 Big Ten Tournament reached new heights Sunday afternoon, as the Hawkeyes shut out Wisconsin, 1-0, to claim this year’s conference title at Jeffrey Field in...