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Austin Hanson, Sports Editor

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Austin Hanson is the Sports Editor at The Daily Iowan. He is a junior at the University of Iowa studying Journalism and Communications as well as Sport and Recreation Management. Since joining the DI staff in the fall of 2019, Austin has covered 15 different Hawkeye sports, highlighted by wrestling, men’s basketball, and women’s basketball. Prior to becoming Sports Editor, Austin was the Assistant Sports Editor.

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Iowa head coach Fran McCaffrey and Athletic Trainer Brad Floy check on forward Jack Nunge (2) after an apparent injury during the first half of a men’s basketball game at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Thursday, February 25, 2021. Nunge was helped off the floor and to the locker room before later returning on crutches. McCaffrey said after the game that Nunge will undergo an MRI the following day. The Michigan Wolverines beat the Iowa Hawkeyes by a score of 79-57. (Jake Maish/The Daily Iowan)

Nunge, McCaffery injured in Iowa’s 79-57 loss to No. 3 Wolverines

February 25, 2021
Iowa Center Luka Garza (55) shoots the basketball during the first half of the men's basketball game against the University of Michigan at Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor on Thursday, February 25, 2021. Michigan leads at the half, 32-29. (Jake Maish/The Daily Iowan)

No. 9 Hawkeyes suffer blowout loss to No. 3 Wolverines in Ann Arbor

February 25, 2021

Yes – Iowa will win out this week

February 23, 2021
Iowa guard CJ Fredrick passes the ball during a men's basketball game against Penn State on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 74-68. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

Fredrick returns to form, propels Hawkeyes to victory over Nittany Lions

February 21, 2021
Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa center Luka Garza (55) shoots a basket during the first half of a men's basketball game against Penn State on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes are down five points against the Nittany Lions, 36-41. At halftime Garza is two points away from breaking the record for Iowa's all-time leading scorer. Mandatory Credit: Hannah Kinson/Daily Iowan via USA TODAY Network

No. 11 Hawkeyes down Nittany Lions, 74-68, on historic Sunday afternoon

February 21, 2021
Feb 18, 2021; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Micah Potter (11) fights for space among Iowa Hawkeyes defenders during the second half at the Kohl Center. Mandatory Credit: Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports

Hawkeyes clamp Badgers in Madison

February 18, 2021
Head Coach Rick Heller speaks to members of the press during baseball media day in the UI recreation building on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020.

Iowa baseball pauses in-person activities

February 17, 2021
Hawkeyes compete in the 400 yard freestyle during the last session of the 2020 Women’s Big Ten Swim and Dive Championship on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020 at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. Ohio State won the championships with an overall score of 1503.5.

University of Iowa Athletics reinstates women’s swimming and diving program

February 16, 2021
Swimmers compete during the second session of the the 2020 Big Ten Women's Swimming and Diving Championship at the the HTRC on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020.

Iowa reverses decision to cut women’s swimming and diving program amid Title IX battle

February 15, 2021
Iowa’s Joe Wieskamp (10) is seen moments after a 3-point shot during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes in a close game, 89-85.

Wieskamp named Big Ten Player of the Week

February 15, 2021
Iowa's Joe Wieskamp walks to the bench during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 79-66.

No. 15 Hawkeyes set for rematch with Spartans

February 11, 2021
Iowa guard CJ Fredrick takes a shot during a menÕs basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye on Wednesday.

Fredrick’s return to action propels Hawkeyes to win over Rutgers

February 10, 2021
Iowa running backs coach Derrick Foster answers questions at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

Iowa football announces updates to coaching staff, active roster

February 10, 2021

C.J. Fredrick is out

February 9, 2021
Iowa's 285-pound Tony Cassioppi grapples with Nebraska's David Jensen during session two of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament in Piscataway, NJ on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Cassioppi won by fall in 2:55.

Cassioppi collects Big Ten Co-Wrestler of the Week honor

February 9, 2021
Iowa head coach Tom Brands yells during a wrestling dual meet between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 26-6.

Iowa wrestling pauses in-person activities

February 8, 2021
Iowa center Luka Garza looks to Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery during the men's basketball game against Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, February 20, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 85-76.

Midseason tailspin continues as No. 8 Hawkeyes fall to Indiana

February 7, 2021
The Iowa men’s basketball team walks to the locker room after a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes in a close game, 89-85.

Hawkeyes hope to find footing as midseason tailspin continues

February 4, 2021
Iowa center Luka Garza celebrates during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 77-68.

Hawkeyes head into matchup against No. 7 Ohio State with reclaimed momentum

February 3, 2021
Iowa Guard Tony Perkins shoots the ball during the Iowa Men’s Basketball game against Michigan on Feb. 2, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa defeated Michigan 84-78. (Casey Stone/The Daily Iowan)

Depth pushes Hawkeyes past Spartans

February 2, 2021
Friday, Jan. 29, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Iowa Center Luka Garza (55) takes a shot under the basket during the Iowa v. Illinois basketball game at State Farm Center. Kate Heston/Daily Iowan

No. 7 Hawkeyes stumble in rematch with No. 19 Fighting Illini

January 30, 2021
Iowa center Luka Garza attempts to push past Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday, February 2, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 72-65.

Hawkeyes set for showdown in Champaign

January 28, 2021
Iowa's 125-pound Spencer Lee grapples with Purdue's Devin Schroder during the final session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament in Piscataway, NJ, on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Lee won by major decision 16-2, securing the 125-pound championship, and Iowa won the team title with 157.5 points.

Spencer Lee earns second-straight Big Ten Co-Wrestler of the Week honor

January 26, 2021

Two seed

January 25, 2021
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp shoots a basket during the first half of a men's basketball game against Indiana on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes are leading over the Hoosiers, 37-31.

No. 4 Hawkeyes hope to learn from upset loss to Indiana

January 22, 2021
Iowa Head Coach Fran McCaffery adjusts his mask during a timeout during the first Iowa men’s basketball game of the season against the North Carolina Central Eagles at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Eagles 97-67.

Iowa men’s basketball overcomes Northwestern, shuffled schedule

January 17, 2021
Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery speaks with the assistant coaches during a timeout for the basketball game against Northern Illinois on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 106-53.

Iowa-Michigan State matchup postponed

January 13, 2021
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Tippett and Stoops elected to College Football Hall of Fame

January 11, 2021
The Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate the foul performed by Rutgers that sent Luka Garza to the free throw line during the Iowa vs. Rutgers Men’s Basketball game on Jan. 2, 2021. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 77-75.

Iowa men’s hoops team makes statements on and off the court in road win over Maryland

January 7, 2021
Iowa’s 141-pound Max Murin grapples with Oklahoma State’s Dusty Hone during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 9 Oklahoma State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. No. 5 Murin defeated No. 12 Hone by major decision, 15-4, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys, 34-6.

Iowa wrestling announces 2020-21 schedule

December 31, 2020
Iowa swimmers embrace each other after the 800 Free Relay during the first session of the 2020 Big Ten Women's Swimming and Diving Championships at the HTRC on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020.

Judge temporarily saves Iowa women’s swim and dive

December 23, 2020
Players tip off during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020.

Rejuvenated Iowa team follows loss to Gonzaga with win over Purdue

December 22, 2020
Iowa Head Coach Kirk Ferentz looks down on the stadium before addressing members of the press during football media day in Kinnick Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. “It’s not a normal media day by any stretch, but what it does signify is that we’re one step closer to getting on with football,” Ferentz said. “It’s been great to get started with practice.”

Hawkeye football pauses in-person activities

December 21, 2020
Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020; Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA; Gonzaga guard Joel Ayayi (11) dunks during the second half of the Iowa v. Gonzaga basketball game at the Sanford Pentagon. Gonzaga defeated Iowa with a score of 99-88.

Opinion | Now is not the time to give up on the Hawkeyes

December 20, 2020
Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020; Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA; Iowa forward Joe Wieskamp (10) attempts a free throw during the second half of the Iowa v. Gonzaga basketball game at the Sanford Pentagon. Gonzaga defeated Iowa with a score of 99-88.

Hawkeyes perform poorly at Pentagon

December 19, 2020
Grand Marshal B.J. Armstrong rides in a Corvette during the 2019 Homecoming Parade on Oct. 18 in Downtown Iowa City.

One-on-one with former Iowa guard B.J. Armstrong

December 17, 2020
Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa punter Tory Taylor punts the ball away during the first quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa defeated Wisconsin with a score of 28-7.

Freshman Tory Taylor named Big Ten Punter of the Year

December 17, 2020

Iowa

December 15, 2020
Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 26-20.

12 Hawkeyes receive All-Big Ten Offensive honors

December 15, 2020
Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell tackles Wisconsin running back Garrett Groshek during the second quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa defeated Wisconsin with a score of 28-7.

Hawkeyes raise Heartland Trophy for the first time in five years

December 13, 2020
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) moves to block a pass during the second quarter between Iowa and Northern Illinois at Carver Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Hannah Kinson/Daily Iowan via USA TODAY Network

Hawkeyes lock in on Northern Illinois as matchup with Gonzaga looms

December 13, 2020
Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell (31) catches an interception during the fourth quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa defeated Wisconsin with a score of 28-7.

Defense dominates in Iowa’s 28-7 win over Wisconsin

December 12, 2020
Dec. 12, 2020; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa punter Tory Taylor punts the ball away during the first quarter of the Iowa v. Wisconsin football game at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa leads Wisconsin with a score of 6-0 at halftime. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale/Daily Iowan via USA TODAY Network

Halftime reactions: Iowa leads Wisconsin 6-0 in punting battle

December 12, 2020
Iowa forward Luka Garza looks to shoot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 105-77.

Garza overcomes foul trouble to lead Iowa past Iowa State

December 12, 2020
Head Coach Kirk Ferentz and Offensive Coordinator Brian Ferentz are seen without masks during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20. Many Iowa Coaches wore Gaitor face guards, which the CDC has suggested is not as effective against the spread of COVID-19 as a regular mask.

Around the Big Ten Week 8: Where to watch the Iowa-Wisconsin football game.

December 10, 2020
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon looks to pass during the Iowa men’s basketball game against the Southern University Jaguars at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars 103-76 in their first game against them since 2017.

Bohannon set for return to Cy-Hawk rivalry

December 10, 2020
Action is underway during a men's basketball game between Iowa and North Carolina at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020.

Iowa-Gonzaga matchup to be held without fans

December 9, 2020
Ohio State football coach Ryan Day. Ohio State pushed for a delay in the college football season, rather than the postponement the Big Ten decided on.

COVID-19 wreaks havoc on Week 8 of Big Ten football season

December 8, 2020
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon looks to pass during a men's basketball game between Iowa and North Carolina at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. Bohannon led the team with 24 points.

Hawkeyes find alternative scoring options as Garza struggles early against Tar Heels

December 8, 2020
Swimmers warm up before competition begins during the Thursday preliminary round of competition of the 2020 Women’s Women Big Ten Swim & Dive Championships on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. Swimmers competed in the 500 Yard Freestyle, the 200 Yard Individual Medley, and the 50 Yard Freestyle.

Judge denies Iowa women’s swimmers restraining order request

December 8, 2020
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