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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's Jenoah McKiver leads the pack during the men's 600-meter premiere run at the 2022 Larry Wieczorek Invitational track and field meet at the University of Iowa Recreation building on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. McKiver placed first with a time of 1:16.08, setting a school record, a meet record, and a facility record. The Larry Wieczorek Invitational hosted Baylor, Gonzaga, Mount Mercy, the University of Northern Iowa, Purdue, Wartburg and the University of Wisconsin.

Jenoah McKiver named Big Ten Men’s Indoor Track Athlete of the Year

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor March 16, 2022

Iowa men's track and field freshman Jenoah McKiver was named the Big Ten Men's Indoor Track Athlete of the Year, the conference announced Wednesday. He is the second Hawkeye to earn indoor track...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and center Monika Czinano hug during a women’s basketball game between No. 21 Iowa and No. 6 Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022. Clark and Czinano had a combined 57 points. The Hawkeyes became regular season Big Ten co-Champions after defeating the Wolverines, 104-80.

Caitlin Clark, Monika Czinano earn Associated Press All-America honors

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor March 16, 2022

Iowa women's basketball sophomore point guard Caitlin Clark earned unanimous first-team All-America honors from the Associated Press, the outlet announced Wednesday. Senior center Monika Czinano earned...

Iowa forward Keegan Murray shoots a layup during a men’s basketball game between No. 5 Iowa and No. 9 Indiana in the Big Ten Basketball Tournament Semifinals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Saturday, March 12, 2022. Murray led the team in scoring with 32 points, going 11-17 from the field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 80-77.

Iowa men’s hooper Keegan Murray named AP first-team All-American

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 15, 2022

Iowa men's basketball forward Keegan Murray has been named a first-team All-American by The Associated Press, per a Tuesday release. Iowa has now had an AP first-team All-American on its roster in...

Iowa head wrestling coach Tom Brands watches a match during a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and No. 9 Wisconsin in Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 29-6.

Iowa men’s wrestling head coach Tom Brands receives contract extension through 2029 season

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor March 14, 2022

Iowa Athletics extended the contract of head men's wrestling coach Tom Brands on Monday. Brands is now under contract through the 2029 season. Brands is currently in his 16th year as the Hawkeyes'...

Iowa celebrates a win during a men’s basketball game between No. 5 Iowa and No. 3 Purdue in the Big Ten Basketball Tournament Championship at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Sunday, March 13, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 00-00. (Dimia Burrell/The Daily Iowan)

‘We were destined for greatness:’ Iowa men’s basketball team wins four games in four days for Big Ten title

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 13, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS — Keegan Murray stood at the free-throw line with both of his hands on his head as the final seconds of the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship Game ticked off the clock....

Iowa women’s basketball reacts after being selected as a No. 2 seed during a NCAA Tournament Selection Sunday watch party at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Iowa will matchup with Illinois State on Friday in Iowa City.

Home-court advantage: Iowa women’s basketball to host first two rounds of NCAA Tournament

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor March 13, 2022

The Hawkeyes knew it was coming, but they still jumped in celebration at Carver-Hawkeye Arena as Iowa women’s basketball was announced as a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday. “We thought...

Iowa celebrates a win during a men’s basketball game between No. 5 Iowa and No. 3 Purdue in the Big Ten Basketball Tournament Championship at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Sunday, March 13, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 00-00. (Dimia Burrell/The Daily Iowan)

Twitter reactions to Iowa’s win over Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament title game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 13, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS — For the second time in a week, an Iowa basketball team has won a Big Ten Tournament title in Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Iowa men's basketball team won its first conference tournament...

Watch: Iowa men's basketball team celebrates Big Ten Tournament title

Watch: Iowa men’s basketball team celebrates Big Ten Tournament title

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 13, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS — March Madness is off to a good start for the Iowa men's basketball team. The Hawkeyes won their first Big Ten Tournament title since 2006 by beating the Purdue Boilermakers, 75-66,...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon puts on a Big Ten Tournament Champion hat during a men’s basketball game between No. 5 Iowa and No. 3 Purdue in the Big Ten Basketball Tournament Championship at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Sunday, March 13, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 75-66. Bohannon scored 7 points. (Dimia Burrell/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s basketball team earns No. 5 seed in NCAA Tournament, will play Richmond on Thursday

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 13, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS — The Iowa men's basketball team is the No. 5 seed in the Midwest Region of the 2022 NCAA Tournament and will play Richmond in Buffalo, New York, in the first round of the tournament...

Iowa forward Keegan Murray shoots a ball during a men’s basketball game between No. 5 Iowa and No. 3 Purdue in the Big Ten Basketball Tournament Championship at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Sunday, March 13, 2022. (Dimia Burrell/The Daily Iowan)

Instant recap | Iowa men’s basketball wins Big Ten Tournament, knocks off Purdue in title game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 13, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS — The fifth-seeded Iowa men's basketball team defeated Purdue, 75-66, in the Big Ten Tournament Championship Game on Sunday to win its first conference tournament title since 2006. Sophomore...

Iowa guard Connor McCaffery looks to drive to the basket during a men’s basketball game between No. 5 Iowa and No. 3 Purdue in the Big Ten Basketball Tournament Championship at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Sunday, March 13, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 00-00. (Dimia Burrell/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s basketball team leads Purdue at halftime of Big Ten Tournament Championship Game

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 13, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS — The fifth-seeded Iowa men's basketball team leads third-seeded Purdue, 35-32, at halftime of the Big Ten Tournament Championship Game. The Hawkeyes never trailed in the first half...

Iowa Heartlanders’ forward Ryan Kuffner drives to the goal during a game between the Fort Wayne Komets and Iowa Heartlanders at Xtream Arena on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. The Komets end the Heartlanders’ seven-game win streak with a 6-0 victory.

Power play goals lead Iowa Heartlanders to win over Kalamazoo Wings

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter March 13, 2022

A timely goal from forward Ryan Kuffner pushed the Iowa Heartlanders past the Kalamazoo Wings by a score of 4-3 Saturday night at Xtream Arena. Iowa surrendered two goals in the third period before...