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Austin Hanson

Austin Hanson, Pregame Editor

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Austin Hanson is the Pregame Editor at The Daily Iowan. He is a senior at the University of Iowa studying journalism and mass communication and sport and recreation management. Austin has been on The Daily Iowan’s sports staff since 2019. During that time, he’s been in a number of roles from reporter to Sports Editor. Austin has covered more than 15 different Hawkeye sports over the last three years.

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Iowa’s 133-pound Austin DeSanto wrestles Penn’s Carmen Ferrante during the second session of the 57th Annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, IL, on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. DeSanto won by major decision, 20-8.

Hawkeyes launch 10 wrestlers into Midlands semifinals

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
December 29, 2019
Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee wrestles Indiana’s Liam Cronin during the first session of the 57th Annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, IL, on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. Lee won by a fall in 54 seconds.

Hawkeyes send 12 to the quarterfinals at Midlands

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
December 29, 2019
Iowa center Monika Czinano shoots during a game against Iowa State at the Hilton Coliseum on Wednesday December 11, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 75-69. Cizano had a total of 20 points.

Czinano cements Iowa’s offensive identity

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
December 21, 2019
Iowa hurdler Jaylan McConico crosses the finish line of the men’s 60m hurdles during the Jimmy Grant Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. McConico’s final time of 7.66 won him the race over teammates Josh Braverman and Will Daniels. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa track and field dominates at Jimmy Grant Invitational

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
December 15, 2019
Iowa defensive end AJ Epenesa rushes the passer during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Saturday, November 9, 2019.

Wirfs, Duncan, Epenesa highlight Walter Camp All-America teams

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
December 12, 2019
Makenzie Meyer makes a play at the hoop during a game against Iowa State at the Hilton Coliseum on Wednesday December 11, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 75-69. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s basketball defeats Cyclones for fourth consecutive year

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
December 11, 2019
Iowa's 125-pound Spencer Lee wrestles UTC's Fabian Gutierrez at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Lee won by major decision, 16-5.

Wrestling’s success evident in early-season numbers

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
December 9, 2019
Iowa's 197-pound Jacob Warner wrestles UTC's Rodney Jones during a wrestling dual-meet between Iowa and Tennessee-Chattanooga at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Warner won by decision, 5-4, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Mocs, 39-0.

Iowa wrestling dominates in the Garden State

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
December 8, 2019
Iowa’s 194-pound Jacob Warner wrestles Wisconsin’s Taylor Watkins during a wrestling match between No.1 Iowa and No. 6 Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. Warner won by decision, 5-2, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 32-3.

Top-ranked Hawkeyes primed for top-15 showdown

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
December 5, 2019
Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee wrestles Wisconsin’s Michael Cullen during a wrestling match between No.1 Iowa and No. 6 Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. Lee won by technical fall in 3:13, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 32-3.

Cashman prepares for first dual-meet start of season

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
December 4, 2019
Iowa's Emily Bushman talks with her teammates during a volleyball match between Iowa and Michigan State on Friday, September 21, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 3 sets to 0.

Disappointing season comes to an end for Iowa volleyball

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
December 2, 2019
Iowa’s 133-pound Austin DeSanto wrestles Wisconsin’s Seth Gross during a wrestling match between No.1 Iowa and No. 6 Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. DeSanto won by decision, 6-2, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 32-3.

Iowa’s DeSanto outlasts Wisconsin’s Gross

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
December 1, 2019
Iowa seniors Emily Bushman and Meghan Buzzerio are recognized before a volleyball match between the University of Iowa and University of Maryland at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, November 30, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 3-1.

Volleyball concludes season with win at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
December 1, 2019
Iowa's 149-pound Pat Lugo wrestles Iowa State's Jarrett Degen during a wrestling dual meet between Iowa and Iowa State at the Hilton Coliseum in Ames on Sunday, November 24, 2019. Lugo won by decision, 4-3, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 29-6. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Lugo wins nail-biter at 149

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
November 24, 2019
Iowa's Hannah Clayton (18) and Courtney Buzzerio block a spike during a match against the University of Illinois on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. The Hawkeyes lost to the Fighting Illini, who won 3-0. Clayton led the Hawkeyes in blocks with four blocks.

Hawkeye volleyball primed for big weekend

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
November 21, 2019
Iowa's 184-pound Nelson Brands wrestles UTC's Matthew Waddell during a wrestling dual-meet between Iowa and Tennessee-Chattanooga at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Brands won by decision, 8-4, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Mocs, 39-0.

Brands triad propels Iowa wrestling toward the future

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
November 18, 2019
Iowa's 285-pound Tony Cassioppi celebrates a win against UTC's Grayson Walthall during a wrestling dual-meet between Iowa and Tennessee-Chattanooga at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Cassioppi won by fall in 1:45, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Mocs, 39-0. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

New and familiar faces help lift Iowa wrestling to 39-0 win

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
November 17, 2019
Iowa setter Brie Orr sets the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Michigan State at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, October 12, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated after 5 sets.

Iowa volleyball ready for Nebraska rematch

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
November 14, 2019
Middle blocker Grace Tubbs follows the ball during the Iowa and Nebraska volleyball game. The Huskers defeated the Hawkeyes in three sets on November 9, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Iowa volleyball downed by Wolverines

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
November 13, 2019
Iowa’s 165-pound Alex Marinelli wrestles Northern Iowa’s Bryce Steiert during the fifth session of the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Marinelli won by decision, 9-3, and earned seventh in the weight class.

Iowa wrestling set for championship run

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
November 12, 2019
Iowa players huddle together after the volleyball game between Iowa and Rutgers at the Carver Hawkeye Arena on Nov. 2, 2019. The Hawkeyes fell to the Scarlet Knights, 0-3.

Hawkeyes, Cornhuskers set to clash at Carver

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
November 7, 2019
Iowa's Hannah Clayton blocks a spike from Illinois' Ashlyn Fleming during a match University of Illinois on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. The Hawkeyes lost to the Fighting Illini, who won 3-0. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa volleyball overpowered by Illinois

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
November 6, 2019
Iowa's Kareem Allaf hits a forehand during a men's tennis match between Iowa and Illinois State at the HTRC on Sunday, April 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 6-1.

Historic season continues for Hawkeye men’s tennis

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
November 5, 2019
Iowa's Joe Tyler hits a backhand during a men's tennis match between Iowa and Michigan State at the Hawkeye Tennis Recreation Complex on Friday, April 19, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 5-2. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Men’s tennis dominates Big Ten Indoor Championships

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
November 4, 2019
Iowa's Elise Van Heuvelen Treadwell celebrates a point during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Rutgers at the HTRC on Friday, April 5, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 6-1.

Strong performance marks end of fall session for Iowa women’s tennis

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
November 3, 2019
Iowa defensive specialist Halle Johnston dives for the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Washington at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Huskies, 3-1.

Iowa volleyball falls to Penn State, Rutgers

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
November 3, 2019
Iowa's Danielle Burich hits a backhand during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Nebraska at the HTRC on Saturday, April 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior day, fell to the Cornhuskers, 4-2.

Iowa women’s tennis travels to Florida to finish out its fall slate of competition

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
October 31, 2019
Iowa rightside hitter Courtney Buzzerio spikes the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Michigan at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, October 11, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated 3-1.

Iowa volleyball faces Penn State, Rutgers at home

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
October 31, 2019
Iowa's Alex Marinelli answers questions to the press during Iowa wrestling's media day in Mt. Vernon on Wednesday, October 30, 2019.

Iowa wrestling primed to dethrone Penn State in 2019-20

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
October 30, 2019
Iowa's Kareem Allaf hits a forehand during a men's tennis match between Iowa and Michigan at the HTRC on Sunday, April 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior day, defeated the Wolverines, 4-1.

Hawkeyes showcase their talent at ITA Regionals

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
October 28, 2019
Iowa head coach Ross Wilson watches as Will Davies plays during a men's tennis match between Iowa and Michigan State at the HTRC on Friday, April 19, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 5-2.

Iowa tennis’ Allaf ready to defend ITA title

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
October 23, 2019
Iowa's Elise Van Heuvelen Treadwell hits a forehand during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Maryland at the HTRC on Sunday, April 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 6-1.

Van Heuvelen Treadwell stars for Iowa in Norman

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
October 22, 2019
Iowa middle blocker Hannah Clayton and setter Courtney Buzzerio reach for the ball during the Iowa volleyball game against Indiana on Sunday Oct. 20 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 3-1.

Iowa finds footing with win over Indiana

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
October 20, 2019
Iowa interim head coach Vicki Brown instructs her players during a volleyball match between Iowa and Washington at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Huskies, 3-1.

Volleyball returns to Iowa City seeking much-needed win

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
October 17, 2019
Iowa's Samantha Mannix prepares to serve during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Xavier at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center on Friday, January 18, 2019. The Hawkeyes swept the Muskateers, 7-0.

ITA Regionals highlight Iowa’s fall session

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
October 16, 2019
Iowa's Michelle Bacalla hits a forehand during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Nebraska at the HTRC on Saturday, April 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior day, fell to the Cornhuskers, 4-2.

WMU Invitational propels Hawkeyes toward ITA Regionals

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
October 14, 2019
Iowa’s Brie Orr and Hannah Clayton jump up to block a spike at a volleyball game against Coastal Carolina at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, September 20, 2019. The Chanticleers defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1.

Iowa volleyball dropped by Michigan in four sets

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
October 11, 2019
Iowa's Samantha Mannix prepares to serve during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Xavier at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center on Friday, January 18, 2019. The Hawkeyes swept the Muskateers, 7-0.

Mannix, Van Heuvelen Treadwell form dynamic duo for Iowa tennis

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
October 8, 2019
Iowa midfielder Katie Birch handles the ball during a field hockey match between Iowa and Ohio State on Friday, September 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 2-1.

National championship not out of reach for Hawkeyes

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
October 7, 2019
Iowa setter Courtney Buzzerio goes for a kill during a volleyball match between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, September 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes fell to the visiting Cyclones, 3-2.

Challenging weekend presents Hawkeye volleyball with an opportunity

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
October 3, 2019
Iowa defensive specialist Halle Johnston dives for the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Washington at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Huskies, 3-1.

Hawkeye hot start not enough to defeat No. 7 Gophers

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
October 2, 2019
Iowa midfielder Katie Birch handles the ball during a field hockey match between Iowa and Ohio State on Friday, September 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 2-1.

Holley Hat Trick Propels Hawkeyes to Victory

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
September 29, 2019
Iowa players cheer on Sophie Clark during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Rutgers at the HTRC on Friday, April 5, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 6-1.

Dodridge emerging as star for Hawkeye tennis

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
September 25, 2019
Iowa defensive specialist Halle Johnston dives for the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Washington at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Huskies, 3-1.

Challenging conference schedule lies ahead for Iowa volleyball

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
September 24, 2019
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley makes a pass during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17.

Point-counterpoint: Debating Iowa’s offensive success against Middle Tennessee

Austin Hanson and Ben Palya
September 23, 2019
Iowa players cheer on Sophie Clark during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Rutgers at the HTRC on Friday, April 5, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 6-1.

Dodridge, Hawkeyes start 2019-20 off with a bang

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
September 22, 2019
Iowa's Elise Van Heuvelen Treadwell hits a forehand during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Maryland at the HTRC on Sunday, April 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 6-1.

Women’s tennis starts fall season at Gopher Invitational

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
September 18, 2019
Iowa head coach Sasha Schmid (right) talks with Danielle Burich during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Nebraska at the HTRC on Saturday, April 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior day, fell to the Cornhuskers, 4-2.

Schmid, Hawkeyes aiming for NCAA Tournament berth in 2019-20

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
September 16, 2019

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September 10, 2019
Iowa's Elise Van Heuvelen Treadwell celebrates a point during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Rutgers at the HTRC on Friday, April 5, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 6-1.

By the Numbers: Iowa women’s tennis poised to surprise this season

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
September 9, 2019
Iowa forward Maddy Murphy celebrates a goal during a field hockey game between Iowa and Central Michigan at Grant Field on Friday, September 6, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas, 11-0.

No. 8 Hawkeyes Win First Meeting With Columbia Lions, 3-1

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
September 8, 2019
Iowa's Kareem Allaf hits a forehand during a men's tennis match between Iowa and Illinois State at the HTRC on Sunday, April 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 6-1.

Hawkeyes engine comprised of Allaf and Tyler in 2019-20

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
September 4, 2019
Iowa head coach Ross Wilson watches as Will Davies plays during a men's tennis match between Iowa and Michigan State at the HTRC on Friday, April 19, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 5-2.

By the Numbers: Iowa men’s tennis aiming to build on positives

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
August 28, 2019
Iowa head coach Bond Shymansky (right) talks with first year associate head coach Vicki Brown during the volleyball Black & Gold scrimmage in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. The Hawkeyes will host their first home game against Nebraska-Omaha at noon on September 1 to kick off the four game Hawkeye Classic.

Hawkeye volleyball looking to change expectations

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
August 27, 2019
Iowa team members high five each other following a goal during a match against the University of Northern Iowa Panthers on Sunday, August 25, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 6-1. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye soccer topples Panthers in first in-state bout

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter
August 25, 2019
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