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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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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...

Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee wrestles Oklahoma State’s Nicholas Piccininni during the fourth session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Friday, March 22, 2019. Lee won by decision, 11-4.

Spencer Lee, from heartbreak to the NCAA Finals

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 22, 2019

According to Spencer Lee, the last time he was pinned was when he was nine years old. And then, on Feb. 24, Nick Piccininni pinned Lee in 4:55 to open Iowa’s final regular season dual meet at Oklahoma...

Iowa’s 141-pound Max Murin wrestles Nebraska’s Chad Red during the fourth session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Friday, March 22, 2019. Red won by decision, 4-1.

What happened, what’s next: NCAA Wrestling Championships Session 4

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 22, 2019

PITTSBURGH – The Hawkeyes crowned four more All-Americans in the fourth session of NCAAs. Spencer Lee began the night with a bid to the finals on Saturday, and the rest of the Hawkeyes followed him...

Then-U.S. Senate candidate Joni Ernst delivers a speech at the Johnson County Republican headquarters in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 3, 2014.

Iowa’s congressional delegation reacts to Hawkeye hoops success in NCAAs

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor March 22, 2019

Iowa men's and women's basketball both came out on top of their first-round NCAA matches on Friday, and several members of Iowa's congressional delegation took to Twitter to congratulate the Hawkeye State's...

Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee defeats Oklahoma State’s Nicholas Piccininni during the fourth session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Friday, March 22, 2019. Lee won by decision, 11-4, and earned a spot in the finals of his weight class.

Lee claims NCAA Wrestling Championship Finals bid

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor March 22, 2019

Spencer Lee dominated, 11-4, against his No. 2-seed opponent, Nick Piccininni (Oklahoma State), for a bid to the NCAA Championship Finals. Lee started out the match on top, 2-0, with a takedown. Piccininni...

Then-Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, talks to reporters at the Eight Circuit Judicial Conference in Des Moines on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.

No ‘evidence of collusion,’ Grassley says after Mueller investigation ends

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor March 22, 2019

Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, the former Senate Judiciary Committee chairman, said Friday that despite knowledge of Russian election meddling, evidence of collusion between President Trump associates and Russia...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer (3) and Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle (22) celebrate during the Iowa/Mercer NCAA Tournament first round women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena  on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears, 66-61.

Iowa women set to take on Missouri in second round

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 22, 2019

After a 77-76 overtime win over Drake,  Missouri will be Iowa women's basketball’s next opponent in the Round of 32 on March 24. The Tigers were led by Sophie Cunningham Friday, putting up 21 points,...