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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

Big Ten Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren addresses reporters regarding the cancellation of the 2020 Big Ten men's basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren calls moving to conference-only fall seasons the ‘next logical step’

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 9, 2020

Kevin Warren officially took over as the Commissioner of the Big Ten Conference Jan. 1, 2020, after Jim Delaney retired. It's been a hectic first year on the job. Warren has been forced to guide...

Iowa forward Gianna Gourley fights for possession during Iowa's match against Illinois State on Sunday, September 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Red Birds 4-3.

Another strong season expected for Big Ten women’s soccer

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 6, 2020

The Big Ten historically is one of the best conferences in women’s soccer. In the past 25 years, at least five current Big Ten schools have made the NCAA Tournament in every season but one. This...

Iowa setter Brie Orr serves the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Washington at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Huskies, 3-1.

Opinion | If capacity is limited at Kinnick, other sports provide alternatives for fans

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter June 21, 2020

I am not a fortune teller, but I can tell you that the fall athletic season experience for fans at Iowa will look different. With social distancing guidelines recommended across campus when feasible,...

Fan watch during Iowa's match against Illinois State on Sunday, September 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Red Birds 4-3.

Iowa soccer coaches, players ready for game-changing facility

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter June 16, 2020

For years, the Iowa soccer program has had its operations scattered across campus. Coaches have offices in Carver-Hawkeye Arena, locker rooms are in the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center, and...

The Iowa Soccer Complex is seen during a women's soccer match between Iowa and Western Michigan on Thursday, August 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 2-0.

State Board of Regents approves new UI women’s soccer complex

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter June 4, 2020

In a virtual meeting Thursday, the state Board of Regents approved the budget and project plans for a proposed University of Iowa project for a new women’s soccer complex on campus. The $3.9 million...

The Iowa Soccer Complex is seen during a women's soccer match between Iowa and Western Michigan on Thursday, August 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 2-0.

UI asking regents to approve new women’s soccer complex

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 29, 2020

The University of Iowa is asking the state Board of Regents to approve the project and budget for a new women's soccer complex facility. This $3.9 million proposed project, unveiled Friday in regents...

Iowa forward Samantha Tawharu fends off Rutgers midfielder Gabby Provenzano during the Iowa v Rutgers soccer game at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Friday, October 11, 2019. The Hawkeyes fell to the Scarlet Knights 0-1.

Lineup preview: Iowa soccer

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter May 6, 2020

Last fall was an exciting time at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Iowa soccer team went 15-5-1 and earned a berth in the NCAA Tournament for only the second time in program history. The team’s 13...

Iowa defender Samantha Cary tries to keep the ball in play during Iowa's match against Illinois State on Sunday, September 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Red Birds 4-3.

Iowa soccer making strides in unusual offseason

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter April 27, 2020

Lost in the midst of Hawkeye sports missing competitions during the COVID-19 pandemic is soccer. No, it didn’t miss out on a regular season or postseason like some other sports, but its spring...

Fans leave the game after the men's basketball game against Western Carolina at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Catamounts 78-60.

NCAA postseason events, Big Ten events canceled

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor March 12, 2020

March 12, 2020 is a day sports fans will not soon forget. The sports world seemed to stop spinning Thursday afternoon as NCAA announced that it would not conduct any of its postseason championships,...

University of Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta dresses Faculty Senate members during a Faculty Senate meeting on Oct. 29, 2019.

Big Ten to conduct winter and spring sporting events without fans

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor March 11, 2020

The Big Ten Conference announced Wednesday evening that fans will not be granted entry to any of its remaining 2020 winter or spring events. Those granted access include student-athletes, coaches,...

Ohio State players console defender Marine Mousset following the Iowa versus Ohio State game at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, October 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 2-1 in double overtime.

Iowa soccer ends season in NCAA Tournament against Kansas

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter November 17, 2019

The Iowa soccer team’s season came to an end on Saturday as it lost at Kansas, 1-0, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Hawkeyes finished their season with a 15-5-1 record. In the 70th...

Iowa forward Devin Burns chases down the ball during the Iowa v Rutgers soccer game at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Friday, October 11, 2019. The Hawkeyes fell to the Scarlet Knights 0-1.

Iowa soccer begins NCAA Tournament play

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter November 14, 2019

Lawrence, Kansas, home of the Kansas Jayhawks. After qualifying for the NCAA Tournament for the second time in program history, that’s where the Iowa soccer team is headed for its first-round matchup,...