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The Daily Iowan

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's Ryan Kriener looks to pass the ball past Illinois forward Kipper Nichols during a game on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Ill. The Hawkeyes lost to the Fighting Illini, 76-78.

Hawkeye student-athletes react to season cancellations

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor March 12, 2020

The NCAA and Big Ten's decision to cancel winter and spring sports for the remainder of the season has sent shock waves throughout the sports world. The student-athletes involved are at the center...

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,...

A basketball is seen on the court during a game between Iowa and Wisconsin on Jan. 27 at Carver Hawkeye Arena.

NCAA bars fans from its postseason events

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor March 11, 2020

This March, the madness will be silent. NCAA President Mark Emmert announced that the organization will conduct its postseason championships in empty arenas amid rising concerns over the spread...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle drives the ball during the Iowa vs. Ohio State Women's Big Ten Tournament game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Friday, March 6, 2020. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 87-66.

Hawkeye women’s basketball in jeopardy of losing top-four seed

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 9, 2020

After a difficult Big Ten Tournament that saw Iowa get bounced early at the hands of Ohio State, the Hawkeyes will be biting their nails March 16 when the 2020 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer shoots the ball during the Iowa vs. Ohio State Women's Big Ten Tournament game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Friday, March 6, 2020. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 87-66.

Iowa focused on NCAA Tournament after blowout Big Ten loss

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 7, 2020

There is never a good time to take a blowout loss during a season, but the timing of Iowa’s blowout defeat at the hands of Ohio State was not ideal. The Hawkeyes were soundly beaten 87-66, making...

Ohio State players cheer during the Iowa vs. Ohio State Women's Big Ten Tournament game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Friday, March 6, 2020. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 87-66.

Buckeyes use hot start, defense to blow by Hawkeyes in Big Ten Tournament

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter March 7, 2020

After winning a conference title last season, Iowa did not duplicate that success at this year’s Big Ten Tournament. The Hawkeyes were outplayed drastically by Ohio State and lost, 87-66, in the...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle drives the ball during the Iowa vs. Ohio State Women's Big Ten Tournament game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Friday, March 6, 2020. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 87-66.

Doyle returns after leaving the game in third quarter

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter March 6, 2020

Senior guard Kathleen Doyle took another tumble against Ohio State, this time with 5:55 left in the third quarter. She was assisted off the court and was attended to by a trainer. She returned to...

Minnesota guard Jasmine Powell runs into Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle while dribbling the ball during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 90-82.

Doyle absorbs nasty hit in first quarter

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 6, 2020

Big Ten Player of the Year Kathleen Doyle has come back into Iowa's quarterfinal game against Ohio State after absorbing a nasty hit on a drive to the basket. The senior was on the ground in front...

Iowa guard McKenna Warnock drives to the rim during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 66-61.

Warnock earns surprise start in quarterfinals of Big Ten Tournament

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 6, 2020

In shocking fashion, Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder made a change to her starting lineup moments before Iowa’s quarterfinal matchup with Ohio State began. McKenna Warnock’s debut at the Big Ten...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle fakes a shot and passes the ball during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 90-82.

Iowa women’s basketball ready for competitive Big Ten Tournament

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter March 5, 2020

When the Hawkeyes take the floor tonight for the Big Ten Tournament, they want to start with a clean slate after their last performance. Iowa will begin play in the quarterfinals, and they want...