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The Daily Iowan

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 125-pound Spencer Lee celebrates defeating Virginia’s Jack Mueller during the final session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Lee won by decision, 5-0, and defended his national title.

Spencer Lee faced adversity, renewed confidence in NCAA title run

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 23, 2019

PITTSBURGH – NCAA Champion Spencer Lee was lifted off his feet and carried out of the interview room by his teammates following a 5-0 finals match win on Saturday night. A match that, without his...

Megan Gustafson's (10) family cheers her on during the Iowa/Mercer NCAA Tournament first round women’s basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes beat the Bears 66-61.

Iowa women’s basketball takes advantage of home-court opportunity

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 23, 2019

When most people think about the type of sports Hawkeye fans enjoy most, many would think about football, wrestling, or even men’s basketball. Few would think that women’s basketball might deserve...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson (10) runs on to the court before the Iowa/Mercer NCAA Tournament first round women’s basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes beat the Bears 66-61.

Highlights from Missouri women’s basketball’s press conference

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 23, 2019

On Saturday, Missouri women’s basketball head coach Robin Pingeton took to the podium alongside Sophie Cunningham ahead of the Tigers’ March 24 matchup with Iowa. Pingeton on how fundamentally sound...

Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee wrestles Virginia’s Jack Mueller during the final session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Lee won by decision, 5-0, and defended his national title.

Spencer Lee is a two-time National Champion

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 23, 2019

PITTSBURGH – Iowa's 125-pound Spencer Lee defeated Jack Mueller from Virginia, 5-0, to earn the second NCAA Championship of his career. Lee grabbed ahold of Mueller's leg to bring him down to the...

President Donald Trump talks to reporters on the South Lawn before boarding Marine One at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. (Oliver Contreras/Sipa USA/TNS)

President Trump declares major disaster in 56 Iowa counties after flooding

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor March 23, 2019

President Trump declared a major disaster Saturday for 56 counties in Iowa due to flooding that began March 12 near the Missouri river and in other parts of the state. The declaration, which allows...

Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee wrestles Northern Illinois’ Bryce West during the first session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Lee won by technical fall, 18-0.

The numbers on Spencer Lee vs. Jack Mueller, the 125-pound NCAA final

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 23, 2019

PITTSBURGH – Iowa’s Spencer Lee and Virginia’s Jack Mueller will meet for the first time on Saturday night as they each try for the 125-pound NCAA Championship. Mueller is an undefeated junior...

Tennessee players answer questions during the NCAA Tennessee press conference at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, March 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes will play the Volunteers tomorrow in the second round of the tournament.

Highlights from Tennessee basketball Saturday press conference

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 23, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio - On Saturday, the Tennessee Volunteers took to the podium ahead of their 11:15 a.m. matchup with the Iowa Hawkeyes on March 24. Grant Williams on Tyler Cook: "Very talented. I've...

Iowa forward Luka Garza answers questions during the Iowa media availability at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, March 23, 2019.

Highlights from Iowa basketball’s Saturday press conference

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 23, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Iowa's Fran McCaffery, Jordan Bohannon, Luka Garza, and Joe Wieskamp took to the podium on Friday to discuss the Hawkeyes' matchup with Tennessee on March 24 at 11:10 a.m. Bohannon...

Iowa’s 133-pound Austin DeSanto celebrates becoming an All-American during his match against Iowa State’s Austin Gomez during the fourth session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Friday, March 22, 2019. DeSanto won by major decision, 16-5.

All-American Austin DeSanto matures through being a Hawkeye

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 23, 2019

PITTSBURGH – Iowa’s 133-pounder Austin DeSanto might not have seen the results he wanted in the consolation bracket or the NCAA Championships overall, but through his first season as a Hawkeye he has...

Iowa players cheer during the NCAA game against Cincinnati at Nationwide Arena on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72.

Iowa basketball counting on Connor McCaffery in NCAA Tournament

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 23, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Despite throwing up, dealing with the chills, and being hooked to an IV, Connor McCaffery never questioned his status for Iowa’s game against Cincinnati in the NCAA Tournament. “Pretty...

Iowa guard Luka Garza reaches for the ball during the NCAA game against Cincinnati at Nationwide Arena on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72.

Garza’s effort shines for Hawkeye basketball

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 23, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Luka Garza was seemingly born to play basketball. Whether it was from asking his daycare provider to turn basketball on the TV, watching cassette tapes, or imitating moves on a mini...

Iowa’s 157-pound Kaleb Young wrestles Michigan’s Alec Pantaleo during the fifth session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Pantaleo won by decision, 6-2.

What happened, what’s next: NCAA Wrestling Championships Session 5

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 23, 2019

PITTSBURGH – The Hawkeyes have only one match remaining, and it’s the big one. Before Spencer Lee takes the mat to close out Iowa’s run at the NCAA Championships, take a look back on what his...