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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

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan kicks the ball during the football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on November 29, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 27-24. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Duncan adds to stellar season with game-winning kick to beat Nebraska

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 29, 2019

It was the kick Keith Duncan’s entire season has been pointing to. Tie game. Hostile environment at Nebraska. The Heroes Trophy on the line. Almost 90,000 rowdy fans. Spitting rain. Cold weather....

Iowa running back Tyler Goodson scores a touchdown during the football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, November 29, 2019.

Week 14 halftime reactions — Iowa vs. Nebraska

Pete Ruden and Pete Mills November 29, 2019

Big plays boost run game Iowa posted one of its best rushing performances of the season in just the first quarter against Nebraska on Friday. Highlighted by a 55-yard touchdown run by Tyler Goodson...

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette stiff arms Minnesota defensive back Chris Williamson during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Smith-Marsette had 4 catches for 43 yards in the game.

VIDEO: Smith-Marsette takes reverse for first touchdown

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 29, 2019

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette got off to a fast start against Nebraska on Friday. Literally. Smith-Marsette took a reverse 45 yards for the first touchdown of the game, giving the Hawkeyes...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon attempts a 3-pointer during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars, 87-60. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Men’s hoops upsets No. 12 Texas Tech

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor November 28, 2019

Neither the Hawkeyes nor the Red Raiders shot the ball well from the floor in Las Vegas on the evening of Nov. 28, but success from behind the 3-point arc propelled Iowa to a 72-61 victory over the defending...

UI President Bruce Harreld and UI Senior Vice President for Finance and Operations Rod Lehnertz listen during a state Board of Regents meeting at the Iowa School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs on Thursday, April 12, 2018.

Iowa regents to consider University of Iowa public/private partnership in December

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief November 26, 2019

The state Board of Regents will convene in two special meetings in December to consider the University of Iowa's proposed public/private partnership in which a private firm would operate and maintain the...

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan makes a practice kick during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Duncan named finalist for Lou Groza Award

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor November 25, 2019

Iowa kicker Keith Duncan has been named one of three finalists for the Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission announced on Monday. Georgia’s Rodrigo Blankenship...

Iowa forward Jack Nunge handles the ball during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. Nunge scored 2 points and had 2 assists in the win.

Iowa basketball’s Nunge out for season with torn ACL

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 25, 2019

Iowa men’s basketball forward Jack Nunge will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn ACL in his right knee in Iowa’s 85-59 win over Cal Poly on Sunday. After redshirting last season,...

Iowa center Luka Garza celebrates the win after the   men's basketball game against Cal Poly at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, November 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mustangs 85-59.

Hawkeyes look ahead to tough schedule following win over Mustangs

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor November 24, 2019

When the final buzzer reverberated throughout Carver-Hawkeye Arena following Iowa’s 85-59 victory over Cal Poly on Sunday, the Hawkeyes’ attention had shifted. Iowa had just notched its third win...

Iowa guard CJ Fredrick drives the ball during the men's basketball game against Cal Poly at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, November 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mustangs 85-59.

Fredrick’s hot shooting carries Iowa over Cal Poly

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor November 24, 2019

After Iowa won the opening tip against Cal Poly on Sunday, freshman guard C.J. Fredrick opened the scoring for the Hawkeyes with an uncontested 3-pointer — his first of many on the afternoon. Fredrick...

Iowa's 149-pound Pat Lugo wrestles Iowa State's Jarrett Degen during a wrestling dual meet between Iowa and Iowa State at the Hilton Coliseum in Ames on Sunday, November 24, 2019. Lugo won by decision, 4-3, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 29-6. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Lugo wins nail-biter at 149

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter November 24, 2019

Momentum often plays a determining role in sports of every kind. Wrestling is no different. The man that has the momentum tries to keep it, and the man who does not tries to steal it. On Sunday, Iowa’s...

Iowa's 184-pound Nelson Brands wrestles Iowa State's Sam Colbray during a wrestling dual meet between Iowa and Iowa State at the Hilton Coliseum in Ames on Sunday, November 24, 2019. Brands won by decision, 4-3, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 29-6. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Nelson Brands makes impact known at ISU

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor November 24, 2019

Nelson Brands fist pumped, shook his opponent’s hand and then hurdled the first row of Iowa coaches’ chairs during his sprint into the tunnel. The redshirt freshman had just knocked off No. 7/8 junior...

Iowa's 125-pound Spencer Lee wrestles Iowa State's Alex Mackall during a dual meet in Ames on Sunday, November 24, 2019. Lee won by technical fall, 17-2, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 29-6.

Iowa wrestling downs Iowa State, 29-6

Anna Kayser, Sports Editor November 24, 2019

Close matches and Iowa bonus points highlighted this year's CyHawk matchup in Ames. The Hawkeye lineup gave up only 2 matches, beating the No. 11 ranked Cyclones, 29-6. 125 - No. 1 Spencer Lee vs. No....