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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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Nebraska forward Natalie Potts celebrates with teammates after a women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Nebraska at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 82-79.

No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball collapses in fourth quarter, falls to Nebraska

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor February 11, 2024

LINCOLN, Nebraska — The No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball team held a 69-55 lead over the Nebraska Cornhuskers to start the fourth quarter. Ten minutes of game clock later, Caitlin Clark was shuffling...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark prepares to go up for a shot during a women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Nebraska at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2024.

Iowa loses, 82-79, to Nebraska as Caitlin Clark goes scoreless in the fourth quarter

The No. 2 Iowa women's basketball team fell to the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 82-79, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska on Sunday.  Former Washington player Kelsey Plum's time as the all-time...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery reacts during game one of the Hy-Vee Hawkeye Showcase between Iowa men’s basketball andFlorida A&M at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rattlers 88-52.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes look for season-sweep against Minnesota to stay afloat in Big Ten rankings

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 10, 2024

Time is running out for the Hawkeyes to sew some wins together.  Currently sitting tenth in the Big Ten standings with a 5-7 conference record, the Iowa men’s basketball team needs to go 6-2...

Iowa’s No. 7 125-pound Drake Ayala sits on the bench during a wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and No. 1 Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 29-6.

Photos: No. 3 Iowa men’s wrestling vs. No. 1 Penn State

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor February 10, 2024

No. 1 Penn State defeated No. 3 Iowa, 29-6, during a wrestling dual at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday. The loss to Penn State marks Iowa’s second regular season loss. The last time Iowa had more than...

Iowa head coach Tom Brands watches a match during a wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 34-6. Brands has been the head coach for 17 seasons.

Two Iowa men’s wrestlers shine despite a disappointing home loss to Penn State

Isaac Elzinga and Brad Schultz February 10, 2024

The Iowa men’s wrestling team lost, 29-6, against Penn State on Friday evening at Carver-Hawkeye Arena following a 24-11 loss last week to Michigan. It is the first time the Hawkeyes have lost...

Head Coach Tom Brands and Assistant Coaches Ryan Morningstar and Bobby Telford coach from the sidelines during a dual between Iowa’s 133-pound Cullen Shchriever and Columbia’s 125-pound Nick Babin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023.

Live updates | Iowa men’s wrestling hosts top-ranked Penn State

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 9, 2024

The Iowa men's wrestling team will face top-ranked Penn State on Friday at 8 p.m. inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The dual meet will be televised on Big Ten Network. The Hawkeyes come into...

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke catches her breath during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday Feb. 8, 2024. Stuelke scored a career high of 47 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 111-93.

Photos: No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Penn State

Grace Smith, Cody Blissett, and Emily Nyberg February 9, 2024

No. 2 Iowa defeated Penn State, 111-93, inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday. Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke scored a career-high 47 points and broke the record for scoring in a...

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke goes up for a shot during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Stuelke scored a career-high 47 points and broke the all-time record for scoring in a single game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lady Lions, 111-93.

Iowa women’s basketball’s Hannah Stuelke sets new career-high against Penn State

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter February 9, 2024

Iowa women’s basketball's Hannah Stuelke set a new career-high during the Hawkeyes’ 111-93 win against Penn State on Thursday.  The sophomore has had an up-and-down season marred by injuries. But...

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke goes up for a shot during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Stuelke scored a career-high 47 points and broke the all-time record for scoring in a single game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lady Lions, 111-93.

Hannah Stuelke scores career-high 47 points in No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball’s 111-93 win over Penn State

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter February 8, 2024

The No. 2 Iowa women's basketball team outlasted the Penn State Nittany Lions, 111-93, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City Thursday evening.  Iowa was led by forward Hannah Stuelke, who finished...

Iowa Forward Owen Freeman goes up for a layup during a men’s basketball game between No. 2 Purdue and Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 84-70. Freeman had 6 points and 4 fouls during the game.

Iowa men’s basketball falls to Penn State after giving up second half lead

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter February 8, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team fell on the road to Penn State, 89-79, marking the third consecutive defeat in State College. The Hawkeyes had a seven-point lead in the second half but turned the ball...

Mayor Bruce Teague addresses the council during a Iowa City City Council meeting at the City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.

ICPD purchases $350,000 in vehicles, looks ahead to next fiscal year budget

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 8, 2024

The Iowa City Police Department has purchased $350,000 worth of vehicles after dealing with months of supply chain shortages and delays. This purchase — as well as other smaller equipment purchases...

Iowa’s No. 6 165-pound Mikey Caliendo flexes after wrestling Purdue’s Stoney Buell during a wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 34-6. Caliendo defeated Buell by decision, 9-4.

Iowa men’s wrestling set to square off with top-ranked Penn State

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter February 8, 2024

On Friday, the Iowa men’s wrestling team will take on top-ranked Penn State inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The match starts at 8 p.m. and will be televised on Big Ten Network. The...