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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

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Iowa forward Megan Gustafson (10) looks for a shot during a basketball game against Michigan State on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 86-71.

Gustafson to join Iowa United in The Basketball Tournament

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 28, 2019

After getting cut by the WNBA's Dallas Wings, former Hawkeye Megan Gustafson will become the first active women's professional basketball player to compete in The Basketball Tournament. The Basketball...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

University of Iowa will ask regents to sell Iowa Center for Higher Education property

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter May 28, 2019

After initially closing the Iowa Center for Higher Education because of state funding cuts in 2018, the University of Iowa has asked the state Board of Regents for permission to sell the Des Moines property...

Iowa's Laulauga Tausaga winds up to throw during the women's shot put at the 2019 Drake Relays in Des Moines, IA, on Friday, April 26, 2019. Tausaga earned 2nd with a distance of 16.36m.

Iowa track qualifies 13 for NCAA Outdoor Championships

Robert Read, Sports Reporter May 26, 2019

The postseason success for Iowa track and field keeps rolling in. After the men won the Big Ten Outdoor Championships and the women finished third, the team traveled to Sacramento, California, for the...

Forward Megan Gustafson goes in for a lay-up during women's basketball against Northwestern in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 3, 2019. Iowa defeated Northwestern 74-50.

Gustafson comments on release from Dallas Wings in blog post

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 25, 2019

After getting waived by the Dallas Wings on Wednesday, Megan Gustafson seems confident in her next step in professional basketball. The former Hawkeye star tweeted out the launch of her new blog called...

Iowa infielder Chris Whelan swings while at-bat during a baseball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, April 20, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 17-9.

Minnesota eliminates Iowa from Big Ten Tournament

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 25, 2019

Iowa baseball opened its day with an 11-1 loss to Nebraska in its second game of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday. The defeat forced the Hawkeyes to bounce back for another game and chance to keep their...

Water from the Iowa River stands in the edge of a farm field north of Belmond, Iowa, on May 22, 2019.

Photos: Iowa River Expedition, Days 1-3

Ryan Adams, Photojournalist May 24, 2019

Beginning May 20, DI photojournalist Ryan Adams took off on a 20-day expedition of the 329-mile Iowa River to provide insight into issues of water quality within the state. Along the way, Adams will...

Iowa's Grant Judkins looks back towards third base during a baseball game against the University of Illinois on Sunday, Mar. 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 3-1.

Hawkeyes trounced by Huskers in second game of Big Ten Tournament

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 24, 2019

After a 4-2 win over No. 1 seed Indiana on Wednesday, Iowa found itself poised for a run through the Big Ten Tournament field. Until Nebraska came along. The Huskers pounded the Hawkeyes, 11-1, for...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson grabs her own rebound during the Iowa/Illinois women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, February 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 88-66.

Iowa fans react to Gustafson’s release

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 23, 2019

Megan Gustafson was waived by the Dallas Wings on Wednesday, setting off a chain reaction of disgruntled tweets from Hawkeye fans. Roster Update: We have waived F Megan Gustafson and G Kennedy Burke. More...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson (10) attempts a shot during the Iowa/Missouri NCAA Tournament second round women’s basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers 68-52.

Gustafson waived by Dallas Wings

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 22, 2019

Just over a month after getting selected by the Dallas Wings in the 2019 WNBA Draft, former Hawkeye Megan Gustafson has been released. The Wings made the move on Wednesday - also releasing Kennedy Burke...

University of Iowa Pitcher Cole McDonald pitches during the baseball game at Duane Banks Stadium on Friday, May 3, 2019. The Hawkeyes beat the Eaters 6-3.

Hawkeyes topple top-seeded Hoosiers in first round of Big Ten Tournament

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 22, 2019

Iowa baseball’s rough stretch is officially over. In what turned out to be a full-on pitcher’s dual, Iowa stepped up behind Cole McDonald’s arm to take down top-seeded Indiana, 4-2, in the first...

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Billy Taylor set to join Iowa basketball coaching staff

Robert Read, Sports Reporter May 22, 2019

A hole was left for head coach Fran McCaffery to fill in the Iowa basketball coaching staff when Andrew Francis departed for California, and it has now been filled by a familiar face. McCaffery named...

Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp reacts to an Iowa basket during the NCAA game against Cincinnati at Nationwide Arena on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72.

Wieskamp withdraws name from NBA Draft, returns for sophomore season

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor May 22, 2019

Just one day after losing Jordan Bohannon for an indefinite period of time, Iowa basketball received some good news. Joe Wieskamp announced Wednesday that he has withdrawn his name from the NBA Draft...