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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 guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-pointer during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Kansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. Clark scored just 24 points for Iowa, tying her lowest-scoring game of the season against UNI on Nov. 12. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 65-58.

No. 5 Iowa women’s basketball exacts revenge upon No. 16 Kansas State, wins championship game at Gulf Coast Showcase

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor November 26, 2023

The No. 5 Iowa women's basketball team exacted revenge upon the No. 16 Kansas State Wildcats with a 77-70 win in the championship game of the Gulf Coast Showcase at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida,...

Iowa’s 174-pound Patrick Kennedy looks to the crowd while getting his hand raised after wrestling Iowa State’s No. 21 MJ Gaitan during a Cy-Hawk men’s wrestling dual between No. 4 Iowa and No. 8 Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023.

Cy-Hawk matchup lives up to hype as Iowa wrestling defeats Iowa State in Ames

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 26, 2023

AMES, Iowa — After the Cy-Hawk wrestling dual meet was over, Iowa State's 165-pounder David Carr was riding an exercise bike behind a curtain in the Cyclone's tunnel. Carr was drenched in sweat,...

Iowa’s No. 1 141-pound Real Woods walks onto the mat before wrestling Oregon State’s No. 20 Cleveland Belton during a men’s wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and No. 16 Oregon State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. Woods defeated Belton by technical fall, 18-3. The Hawkeyes defeated the Beavers, 25-11.

Live updates | Iowa men’s wrestling takes on Iowa State in Ames

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 26, 2023

AMES, Iowa — The fourth-ranked Iowa men's wrestling team will have a tall task against No. 8 Iowa State in front of a packed Hilton Coliseum on Sunday. The match is set for 2 p.m. and will be...

Head coach Lisa Bluder gives her team the game plan during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, February 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 96-82.

No. 5 Iowa women’s basketball routs FGCU, 100-62, in Bluder’s 500th Hawkeye win

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor November 25, 2023

The No. 5 Iowa women's basketball team routed Florida Gulf Coast, 100-62, in the second round of the Gulf Coast Showcase at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida, on Saturday night — marking Iowa head coach...

Iowa head coach Tom Brands signals for a takedown during a men’s wrestling dual between No. 3 Iowa and No. 16 Oregon State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Beavers, 25-11.

Iowa men’s wrestling notebook | Hawkeyes prepare for historic matchup against Iowa State in Ames

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter November 25, 2023

The No. 4 Iowa men’s wrestling team will face off against No. 8 Iowa State on Sunday at Hilton Coliseum in Ames. The contest, set for 2 p.m., will make history as the first regular-season wrestling...

Iowa’s No. 3 141-pound Real Woods points at Iowa State's No. 7 Casey Swiderski during a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and No. 7 Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. Multiple matches throughout the meet sparked tension between both teams. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 18-15.

Point/Counterpoint | Will Iowa or Iowa State win the Cy-Hawk wrestling matchup?

Kenna Roering and Cayden Storm November 25, 2023

Iowa The Cy-Hawk wrestling dual meet on Sunday will be one for the history books in a few different ways. The rivalry matchup inside Hilton Coliseum will not only feature two top-10 teams but will...

Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins and Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro attempt to block a pass by Nebraska quarterback Chubba Purdy during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 13-10.

Grading Iowa football’s performance against Nebraska

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 24, 2023

LINCOLN, Neb. — Rushing Offense: A Of course, there were a few negative plays, but there wasn’t much more Iowa could’ve asked for from its rushing unit. Nebraska’s rushing defense is ranked...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark listens during a timeout at a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Drake at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs in the sold-out arena, 113-90.

No. 5 Iowa women’s basketball leads entire way to 98-59 win over Purdue-Fort Wayne in first round of Gulf Coast Showcase

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor November 24, 2023

The No. 5 Iowa women's basketball team led the Purdue Fort-Wayne Mastodons the whole game at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida, on Friday night, closing out with a 98-59 win in the first round of the...

Iowa's Marshall Meeder kicks a 33-yard game-winning field goal during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 13-10.

Iowa football’s Marshall Meeder hits game-winning field goal against Nebraska in Hawkeye debut

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 24, 2023

LINCOLN, Neb. — Marshall Meeder thought his football career was over. After finishing his third season at Central Michigan, the placekicker was ready to "move on in his life" and focus on his...

Iowa's Marshall Meeder kicks a 33-yard game-winning field goal during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 13-10.

Iowa football prevails, 13-10, over Nebraska in final minute of mayhem

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 24, 2023

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Iowa football team defeated Nebraska, 13-10, Friday on the road at Memorial Stadium. In a game with a kickoff temperature of 26 degrees, the Iowa offense froze in the second half,...

Iowa football defensive linemen reach for the ball during a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 15-13.

Live updates | Iowa football closes out regular season at Nebraska

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 24, 2023

LINCOLN, Neb. – Fresh off of a thrilling 15-13 win over Illinois to clinch the Big Ten West title outright, the No. 17 Iowa football team will look to finish its regular season strong against Nebraska...

Kansas State guard Serena Sundell blocks Iowa guard Caitlin Clark’s pass during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Kansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. Sundell played for 39 minutes and had five rebounds. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 65-58.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes back in action in Gulf Coast Showcase in Florida

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor November 23, 2023

The No. 5 Iowa women’s basketball team will return to action this weekend to participate in the Gulf Coast Showcase at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida. The Hawkeyes are now 4-1 overall, last beating...