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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 tight end T.J. Hockenson walks back onto the field after an incomplete pass during Iowa's game against Illinois at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 63-0.

Tough decision awaits for Hawkeye football’s Hockenson

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 30, 2018

TAMPA, Fla. – Hawkeye tight end T.J. Hockenson has a big decision to make, but it will have to wait until after Iowa’s contest with No. 18 Mississippi State on Jan. 1 in the Outback Bowl. He says...

Iowa's Alex Marinelli wrestles Lehigh's Cole Walter during a wrestling dual-meet between Iowa and Lehigh at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. Marinelli, who is ranked fourth at 165, defeated Walter 20-5, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Mountain Hawks, 28-14.

Iowa wrestling sends six to Midlands finals

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter December 30, 2018

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. - Iowa wrestling has six wrestlers - Spencer Lee, Austin DeSanto, Max Murin, Kaleb Young, Alex Marinelli, and Cash Wilcke - competing for a first-place finish at the 56th Midlands...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson celebrates after drawing a foul while making a basket during an Iowa/Purdue women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 76-70. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Megan Gustafson breaks Hawkeye scoring record

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor December 30, 2018

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson was bound to break the Hawkeye basketball program's scoring record and on Sunday, she did just that. No Hawkeye - man or women - has scored as many points as Gustafson for...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz addresses fans during  Outback Bowl Beach Day at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort in Clearwater, Florida on Sunday Dec. 30, 2018. The day’s festivities included a variety of events for fans and general merrymaking.

Iowa football hits the Clearwater beach

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 30, 2018

CLEARWATER, Fla. - Sunday marked beach day for both the Iowa and Mississippi State football programs. The teams took to the Clearwater beach for pep rallies, and fans got to experience other activities...

Iowa's Spencer Lee wrestles Lehigh's Luke Resnick during a wrestling dual-meet between Iowa and Lehigh at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. Lee, who is top ranked at 125, defeated Resnick 15-0, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Mountain Hawks, 28-14.

Hawkeye wrestling launches eight into Midlands semifinals

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter December 30, 2018

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. - The Hawkeye wrestling team dominated their Midlands quarterfinal matches, winning eight of their first nine matches. Defending national champion Spencer Lee got Iowa rolling...

Iowa forward Tyler Cook goes up for a basket during the mens basketball game against Bryant University on Saturday, December 29, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs 72-67. (Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s hoops survives scare from Bryant

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor December 29, 2018

The way Hawkeye basketball’s win over Bryant started was peak Iowa. The way Iowa finished, however, was a different story. Jordan Bohannon drained a 3 to get the scoring started for the Hawkeyes before...

VIDEO: Iowa football visits Busch Gardens

Beau Bowman, DITV Sports Director December 29, 2018

Iowa's Pat Lugo wrestles Lehigh's Jimmy Hoffman during a wrestling dual-meet between Iowa and Lehigh at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. Lugo, who is ranked tenth at 149, defeated Hoffman 12-3, as the Hawkeyes defeated the Mountain Hawks, 28-14.

What happened, what’s next: Midlands Championships Session 1

Sarah Altemeier, Sports Reporter December 29, 2018

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. - The Iowa wrestling team sent 22 wrestlers to Midlands this year, including three defending champions. Alex Marinelli, Cash Wilcke, and Sam Stoll are looking to defend their titles,...

Iowa players ride the Falcon's Fury during a visit to Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida on Saturday, December 29, 2018.

Hawkeye football takes on Busch Gardens

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 29, 2018

TAMPA, Fla. - The Iowa football team traveled to Busch Gardens for a day in the park, feeding giraffes on a safari tour and taking on one of the park's scariest rides, Falcon's Fury. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21EWba9ErRM Feeding...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz answers a question during a press conference  in Tampa, Florida on Saturday, December 29, 2018.

Kirk Ferentz speaks ahead of Outback Bowl

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 29, 2018

TAMPA, Fla. - Just three days before Iowa and Mississippi State clash in the Outback Bowl, Hawkeye head coach Kirk Ferentz sat at the joint coaches press conference to discuss the upcoming matchup. Sitting...

Mississippi State Head Coach Joe Moorhead answers a question during a press conference  in Tampa, Florida on Saturday, December 29, 2018.

Joe Moorhead talks familiarity with Iowa

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 29, 2018

TAMPA, Fla. - On Saturday, the head coaches from Iowa and No. 18 Mississippi State met for a joint press conference. Bulldog coach Joe Moorhead spoke about his former coaching days at Penn State, where...

Iowa wide receiver Nick Easley navigates the defense during a football game between Iowa and Maryland in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, October 20, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 23-0.

Hawkeye football’s Easley reflects on his journey to Iowa

Adam Hensley, Pregame Editor December 29, 2018

TAMPA, Fla. - With one game left in his Hawkeye career, Iowa wide receiver Nick Easley is just five catches shy of reaching 100 for his two-year tenure in the Black and Gold. Reaching the century mark...