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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 guard Joe Wieskamp shoots a three-pointer in the last few minutes of the NCAA game against Cincinnati at the Nationwide Arena on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Joe Wieskamp displays “supreme confidence” in first NCAA Tournament appearance

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 22, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio – All season long, the conversation around Joe Wieskamp has been, “He’s only a freshman.” On Friday, Hawkeye fans – as well as basketball junkies across the country – saw...

Iowa’s 165-pound Alex Marinelli wrestles Virginia Tech’s Mekhi Lewis during the third session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Friday, March 22, 2019. Lewis won by decision, 3-1.

Marinelli falls in quarterfinals, vies for All-American honors

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 22, 2019

Iowa’s lone Big Ten Champion and the 165 No. 1-seed will compete for a spot on the podium on Friday night after losing his quarterfinal match. Alex Marinelli lost on a late third-period takedown to...

Iowa’s 165-pound Alex Marinelli wrestles Virginia Tech’s Mekhi Lewis during the third session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Friday, March 22, 2019. Lewis won by decision, 3-1.

What happened, what’s next: NCAA Wrestling Championships Session 3

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 22, 2019

PITTSBURGH – The slate separated in the quarterfinals, and only two Hawkeyes remain with a chance at a National Title. Before the semifinals start at 8 p.m. ET, take a look back at what happened in...

Iowa’s 157-pound Kaleb Young wrestles Northwestern’s Ryan Deakin during the third session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Friday, March 22, 2019. Young won by sudden victory, 7-5.

Scoring points key for Iowa wrestling’s first 2019 All-Americans

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 22, 2019

PITTSBURGH – The Hawkeyes named two All-Americans in the third session on Friday after they advanced to the semifinals. Spencer Lee and Kaleb Young won their quarterfinal matches by taking shots and...

Iowa basketball takes down Cincinnati in NCAA Tournament

Iowa basketball takes down Cincinnati in NCAA Tournament

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 22, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio - After trailing early, 10-seed Iowa clawed back to take down 7-seed Cincinnati, 79-72, in the NCAA Tournament. Freshman Joe Wieskamp scored 19 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. Fellow Hawkeye...

Iowa forward Joe Wieskamp flexes after dunking during the Iowa/Illinois Big Ten Tournament men's basketball game in the United Center in Chicago on Thursday, March 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 83-62.

Joe Wieskamp rejects a would-be dunk in Columbus

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 22, 2019

In the second half, Cincinnati's Nysier Brooks appeared to have an easy dunk from within the restricted circle, but Iowa's Joe Wieskamp had other ideas. NOT TODAY ?#MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/QjR32eRtXt—...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon looks to pass the ball during the Iowa/Michigan Big Ten Tournament men's basketball game in the United Center in Chicago on Friday, March 15, 2019. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 74-53. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Bohannon hits buzzer-beater over Cincinnati before half

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 22, 2019

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon scored his first points against Cincinnati in style, hitting a turnaround jumper buzzer-beater to cut the Bearcat lead to 5 before halftime. Iowa before the buzzer ??#MarchMadness...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon shoots the ball during the Iowa basketball practice at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on Thursday, March 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes will compete against the Cincinnati Bearcats tomorrow in the NCAA Tournament.

Keys to Iowa-Cincinnati matchup in NCAA Tournament

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden March 22, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio – For the first time since 2016, the Iowa Hawkeyes are back in the NCAA Tournament. The Hawkeyes (22-11) take on the Bearcats (28-6) in the round of 64 on Friday. Iowa enters having lost...

Iowa’s 149-pound Pat Lugo wrestles Virginia Tech’s Ryan Blees during the second session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Lugo won in the second overtime period by sudden victory, 4-2.

Mixed results come from Iowa wrestling’s seeding and match types

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 21, 2019

PITTSBURGH – The Hawkeyes saw some mixed results in the second session between overtime wins and losses, tight matches and major decisions. Redshirt freshman Max Murin battled back from a 2-0 deficit...

Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee wrestles NC State’s Sean Fausz during the second session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Lee won by major decision, 10-1.

What happened, what’s next: NCAA Wrestling Championships Session 2

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 21, 2019

PITTSBURGH – With session two in the books, Iowa is looking towards Friday with seven of its wrestlers in the quarterfinals. On Thursday night, the Hawkeyes focused in on their aggressive tactics...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder reacts to a call during the women's Big Ten tournament basketball game vs. Indiana at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Friday, March 8, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 70-61.

Iowa women look to avenge last season’s NCAA Tournament loss

Robert Read, Sports Reporter March 21, 2019

The No. 8 Iowa women’s basketball team has been waiting for another crack at the NCAA Tournament ever since a disappointing 76-70 upset loss to Creighton in the first round of last season’s tournament. This...

Iowa’s 133-pound Austin DeSanto wrestles Appalachian State’s Cody Russell during the first session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Russell was disqualified, advancing DeSanto.

What happened, what’s next: NCAA Wrestling Championships Session 1

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 21, 2019

PITTSBURGH – The Hawkeyes dominated their opponents and went a perfect 9-0 to begin the NCAA Championships. Two technical falls and a stalling disqualification gave the Hawkeyes bonus points they needed...