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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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Patrick McCaffery, Keegan Murray provide spark off the bench in Iowa's season-opening victory

Patrick McCaffery, Keegan Murray provide spark off the bench in Iowa’s season-opening victory

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 25, 2020

The Iowa men’s basketball team won its first game since March on Wednesday. The long wait for the 2020-21 season to tip off ended at 3 p.m., but the effects of the pandemic were still very apparent...

Iowa center Luka Garza dunks the ball during the second half of the first Iowa men’s basketball game of the season against the North Carolina Central Eagles at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated Eagles 97-67. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

No. 5 Iowa men’s basketball team defeats N.C. Central in season opener

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 25, 2020

The No. 5 Iowa men's basketball team has its first win of the 2020-21 season. The Hawkeyes defeated N.C. Central 97-67 on Wednesday in their season opener at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Jordan Bohannon,...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder talks to her team during a women's basketball match between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 91-85, in double overtime.

Iowa women’s basketball set for season-opener

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter November 25, 2020

After months of uncertainty brought on by COVID-19, Iowa women’s basketball opens its season tonight against Northern Iowa. The Hawkeyes went 23-7 overall and 14-4 in Big Ten play last season....

Iowa City Community School District sign. As seen on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020.

Iowa City Community School District extends 100 percent online learning period

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter November 24, 2020

As the first two-week waiver to conduct classes virtually comes to an end, the Iowa City Community School District will launch into another 14-day period of online classes.  The district initially...

Iowa Wide Receiver Brandon Smith catches the first touchdown pass of the game during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Iowa football ranked No. 24 in first College Football Playoff rankings of the season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 24, 2020

The Iowa football team is ranked No. 24 in the country in the first set of College Football Playoff rankings this season. After an 0-2 start, the Hawkeyes are 3-2 after three consecutive blowout...

Iowa guard Alexis Sevillian drives to the basket during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Monday Feb. 6, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 76-60.

Iowa women’s basketball announces 2020-21 schedule

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 23, 2020

Iowa women's basketball, in conjunction with the Big Ten Conference, announced its 2020-21 women's basketball schedule Monday afternoon – just two days before the season is officially slated to begin. In...

Action is underway during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

UI athletics department reports four positive COVID-19 tests out of 579 conducted tests

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 23, 2020

The University of Iowa athletics department conducted 579 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of Nov. 16-22 and received four positive tests and 575 negative tests. As part of Iowa's return to campus...

Nov 21, 2020; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49) tackles Penn State Nittany Lions running back Caziah Holmes (26) during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Notebook from State College: Nick Niemann is a tackling machine, Iowa remains ‘QB sneak U’

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 22, 2020

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — With just under a minute remaining in the first half of Iowa’s 41-21 victory over Penn State on Saturday, Nittany Lion head coach James Franklin faced a fourth-and-2 from his...

Nov 21, 2020; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49) tackles Penn State Nittany Lions running back Caziah Holmes (26) during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Social media reactions following Iowa’s victory over Penn State

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 21, 2020

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Iowa snapped its six-game losing streak against Penn State with a 41-21 victory over the Nittany Lions in Beaver Stadium on Saturday. The Hawkeyes ran for 175 yards and four...

Nov 21, 2020; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Sean Clifford (14) passes the ball as Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Zach VanValkenburg (97) pressures during the third quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Fourth quarter turnovers, dominant defensive line play seals Iowa’s victory over Penn State

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 21, 2020

Daviyon Nixon has had a decorated football career, but there was one thing he had yet to accomplish on the gridiron: scoring a touchdown. That changed in Iowa's 41-21 victory over Penn State on...

Nov 21, 2020; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions safety Jaquan Brisker (1) pushes Iowa Hawkeyes running back Tyler Goodson (15) out of bounds during the first quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Tyler Goodson makes a defender miss, scores first Iowa touchdown of the day

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 21, 2020

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Tyler Goodson is a problem for opposing defenses. He showed why once again with a touchdown to start the second quarter against Penn State. After the Nittany Lions went on...

Iowa forward Monika Czinano catches a rebound 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 opens Nov. 25 against Northern Iowa

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor November 20, 2020

Iowa women's basketball will open its season on Nov. 25 against Northern Iowa in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The game will be at 6:30 p.m. and streamed live on BTN Plus. The schedule for future Iowa women's...