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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa’s 285-pound Sam Stoll wrestles Michigan’s Mason Parris during the first session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Stoll won by decision, 8-5.

Stoll secures advancement with upset

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 21, 2019

PITTSBURGH - After earning an at-large bid to the NCAA Championship meet, Sam Stoll proved why he deserved it. With an unscathed record in the first round, Iowa's final match of the early session featured...

Iowa players walk together during the women's basketball game vs. Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, February 17, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 86-73.

Numbers bode well for Iowa women’s basketball

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 21, 2019

As the No. 8 Iowa women’s basketball team gets set for this year’s NCAA Tournament, The Daily Iowan breaks down the Hawkeyes by the numbers. Rebounding No statistic has been more indicative of...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook answers questions during the Iowa press conference at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on Thursday, March 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes will compete against the Cincinnati Bearcats tomorrow in the NCAA Tournament.

Cincinnati draws Big Ten comparisons from Iowa basketball

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 21, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Cincinnati’s defense kept opposing offenses scrambling throughout the regular season and into its conference tournament. The Bearcats held opponents to 62.2 points per game – 12th...

Iowa forward Ryan Kriener dribbles 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.

Hawkeyes reminisce on March Madness memories

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 21, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio – In the middle of March when Ryan Kriener was growing up, he could always be found at his parents’ March Madness parties. With wings and other popular sports snacks surrounding,...

Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Mick Cronin calls a play from the sideline against the Connecticut Huskies on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019 at XL Center in Hartford, Conn. Cincinnati won the game 64-60.

Highlights from Cincinnati basketball’s press conference

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 21, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Cincinnati head coach Mick Cronin, along with forward Tre Scott, and guards Cane Broome and Justin Jenifer, answered questions before their open practice at the NCAA Tournament Thursday...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon speaks to the press during the Iowa press conference at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on Thursday, March 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes will compete against the Cincinnati Bearcats tomorrow in the NCAA Tournament.

Highlights from Iowa basketball’s press conference

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 21, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Iowa's Fran McCaffery, Jordan Bohannon, Tyler Cook, and Nicholas Baer all took to the podium on Thursday to field questions ahead of their NCAA Tournament battle with Cincinnati on Friday...

Megan Gustafson walks off the Carver court for the last time during women's basketball against Northwestern in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 3, 2019. Iowa defeated Northwestern 74-50.

Breaking down the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament: Iowa City site

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 20, 2019

Iowa women’s basketball is getting to host the NCAA Tournament where it will face Mercer (25-7) Friday at 1 p.m. With Carver-Hawkeye being the site for the worst two rounds, the Hawkeyes have a big...

Firefighters respond to a report of a fire at a residence on Davenport Street in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.

Fire causes estimated $20,000 in damage to Iowa City residence

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor March 19, 2019

The Iowa City Fire Department responded to a second-story structure fire at a two-story residence on East Davenport Street Tuesday night. Sixteen fire personnel responded to a report of a fire at 954...

Vice President Mike Pence listens to a briefing by acting Border Patrol Chief Carla Provost at the El Centro Border Patrol station in San Diego on April 30, 2018. (Alejandro Tamayo/Diego Union-Tribune/TNS)

VP Mike Pence joins Gov. Kim Reynolds as flooding in the midwest continues

Julia Shanahan, Politics Reporter March 19, 2019

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds joined Vice President Mike Pence on Tuesday to visit those affected by major flooding in Nebraska. Western Iowa counties were also hit hard by the flooding. Reynolds issued a...