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The Daily Iowan

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

Players prepare to take the field during the baseball game against Nebraska at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, April 21, 2019. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-2.

Spring-sport athletes to receive extra year of eligibility, winter-sport athletes denied

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor March 30, 2020

It's been a tough and unprecedented time for student-athletes who compete at the Division I level. On Monday, some received some good news while others did not. The NCAA Division I Council approved...

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

Guerin named WCGA second-team All-American

Robert Read, Sports Editor March 24, 2020

Iowa sophomore Lauren Guerin was named to the 2020 WCGA All-American second team on the floor routine, the Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Association announced Tuesday. Guerin is one of 17 student...

Fans leave the game after the mens 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,...

Iowas Alex Greenwald walks with head coach Larissa Libby during a womens gymnastics meet between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, March 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior night, fell to the Cyclones, 196.275-196.250.

GymHawks cancel final home meet of 2020

Cassandra Buchholz, Sports Reporter March 12, 2020

Amid growing fears of COVID-19, the University of Iowa Women’s Gymnastics team has canceled its final home meet of the season at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The announcement was made via social media early...

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,...

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 Warnocks shot during the Iowa vs. Ohio State Womens 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 womens 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...

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