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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

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Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp reacts to an Iowa basket during the NCAA game against Cincinnati at Nationwide Arena on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72.

Hawkeyes react to NCAA Tournament win over Cincinnati

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 22, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Iowa men's basketball picked up a first-round NCAA Tournament win with a 79-72 victory over No. 7 seed Cincinnati on Friday. Outside of Nicholas Baer, it was the rest of the team's...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer attempts a basket 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.

Hawkeyes’ 1-2 scoring punch leads Iowa past Mercer

Robert Read, Sports Reporter March 22, 2019

At times, offensive efficiency was tough to come by for Iowa in its first-round NCAA Tournament win over Mercer. The Hawkeyes found themselves in a hole in the turnover battle, committing 24 compared to...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson and Mercer forward Lakaitlin Wright fight for control of the ball during the Iowa/Mercer NCAA Tournament first round women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena  on Friday, March 22, 2019. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Defense saves Iowa women from turnover disaster

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 22, 2019

The Iowa women’s basketball team pulled off a closer-than-expected win over No. 15 seed Mercer in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. With Iowa being a No. 2 seed, it seemed as if it would be...

Iowa guard Connor McCaffery celebrates the win with his teammates during the NCAA game against Cincinnati at Nationwide Arena on Friday March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bearcats 79-72. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Connor McCaffery dealt with sickness before Iowa basketball’s win over Cincinnati

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor March 22, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Iowa point guard Connor McCaffery only played 10 minutes in the 79-72 win over Cincinnati, but he was one of the team’s most effective players on the court. One of just five Hawkeyes...

Iowa betting on itself with NCAA Tournament win over Cincinnati

Iowa betting on itself with NCAA Tournament win over Cincinnati

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 22, 2019

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The NCAA promotes an anti-sports betting campaign called “Don’t Bet on It” that has been heavily advertised during this year’s March Madness. Well, the Hawkeyes completely disregarded...

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—...