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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 gymnast Lauren Guerin performs her floor routine during the Gymhawks' home opener on Jan. 11 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Hawkeyes participate in three weekend meets

Cassandra Buchholz, Sports Reporter March 9, 2020

Iowa women’s gymnastics opened the weekend Friday night with a 196.425-196.225 win against in-state rival, Iowa State. The Hawkeyes had not beaten the Cyclones since 2017. The Hawkeyes had strength...

Ohio State guard Kierstan Bell blocks Iowa guard McKenna Warnock's shot 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 falls in Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter March 6, 2020

The 2020 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament was not a good one for the Hawkeyes. They lost 87-66 to Ohio State in the quarterfinals. It was a sluggish start for the Hawkeyes and a wonderful...

Iowa’s all-around Bennet Huang performs his floor routine during a gymnastics meet at Carver Hawkeye Arena against Minnesota and the University of Illinois at Chicago on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. The Hawkeyes won with a final team score of 400.00. Huang earned a score of 14.000.

Iowa gymnastics prepped for busy weekend

Cassandra Buchholz, Sports Reporter March 5, 2020

Both the Iowa men’s and women’s gymnastics teams have a full weekend ahead, which includes facing off against a ranked Big Ten contender for the men and a double-header against an in-state rival...

Iowa head coach Larissa Libby huddles with her athletes during a women's gymnastics meet in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017.

Team management helps Iowa women’s gymnastics succeed

Cassandra Buchholz, Sports Reporter February 25, 2020

The surface structure of Iowa women’s gymnastics is quite simple. It consists of head coach Larissa Libby, assistant coaches Jennifer Green and Vince Smurro, and the 17 student-athletes competing...

Iowa’s all-around Erin Castle performs on the beam during a gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena against Michigan State on Feb. 1.

GymHawks disappoint at Big Five meet

Cassandra Buchholz, Sports Reporter February 23, 2020

The Iowa women’s gymnastics team finished competition at the Big Ten’s annual Big Five Meet in Toledo on Feb. 21, finishing in fourth place out of five — just above Rutgers at 195.725. The...

Iowa’s all-around Erin Castle performs on the beam during a gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena against Michigan State on Feb. 1.

Women’s gymnastics looking for complete performance at Big Five meet

Cassandra Buchholz, Sports Reporter February 20, 2020

After taking first place last year with a team total of 196.450, the Iowa women’s gymnastics team is looking for a repeat in the Big Ten’s annual Big Five Meet in Toledo, Ohio, this weekend. The...

Iowa’s Clair Kaji performs on the beam during a gymnastics meet between Iowa and Michigan at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. The GymHawks were defeated by the Wolverines with a score, 195.975-196.800. Kaji earned a score of 9.850.

GymHawks fall in close battle to No. 8 Michigan

Cassandra Buchholz, Sports Reporter February 16, 2020

The Iowa women’s gymnastics team competed in a nail-biter dual meet against Big Ten opponent Michigan on Feb. 14 in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes fell to the No. 8 Wolverines, 195.975-196.800,...

Iowa gymnastics assistant coach Jennifer Green supports a young Gymhawks fan while she competes in a handstand contest during an inter-squad gymnastics meet on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 at the Field House. The gold team defeated the black team 7-6.

Iowa women’s gymnastics prepares athletes for post-collegiate life

Cassandra Buchholz, Sports Reporter February 5, 2020

When you watch the 17 members of the Iowa women’s gymnastics team warm-up for practice, they are just like any other collegiate squad in the country. They stretch, jump, tape hands, and hydrate....

Iowa gymnast Clair Kaji looks down to the balance beam during the Gymhawks' home opener on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.  Kaji led the Hawkeyes in the beam with 9.800 points. With 195.550 points, the Hawkeyes came out victorious against the Ball State University Cardinals, who came in second with 192.775 points , and the U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons, who earned 188.650 points.

GymHawks slide past Michigan State in Big Ten matchup

Cassandra Buchholz, Sports Reporter February 2, 2020

After a close battle On Feb. 1 in Carver-Hawkeye Arena, the Iowa women’s gymnastics team narrowly pulled out a win against Big Ten opponent Michigan State, 195.450-195.300. The Spartans came off of...

Iowa gymnast Bridget Killian sticks her landing in a meet against Rutgers on Saturday, January 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 194.575 to 191.675.

Women’s gymnastics takes on Michigan State on Alumni Night

Cassandra Buchholz, Sports Reporter January 30, 2020

The Iowa women’s gymnastics team is back home in Carver-Hawkeye Arena to take on Big Ten rival Michigan State this weekend. The Spartans are coming to Iowa City after a tight loss to No. 16 Nebraska...

Iowa gymnast Lauren Guerin performs her floor routine during the Gymhawks' home opener on Jan. 11 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

GymHawks fall to Penn State in close dual meet

Cassandra Buchholz, Sports Reporter January 26, 2020

The Iowa women’s gymnastics team fell to 0-2 in the Big Ten after losing to Penn State 193.675-196.275 over the weekend. The Hawkeyes first dual meet of the 2019-20 season was on the road in College...