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Iowa guard Ally Disterhoft takes a three point shot during the quarterfinal game of the Women's NIT between Washington State and Iowa at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, March 26, 2017. The Cougars went on to defeat the Hawkeyes 74-66. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Disterhoft shines, in and out of spotlight

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
May 10, 2017
Barta: Many abuse complaints in 2014

Barta: Many abuse complaints in 2014

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
April 27, 2017
Thomas Newkirk, Donna Lopiano, and Jill Zwagerman speak outside the courtroom at the Polk County Courthouse on Thursday. Newkirk and Zwagerman are Meyer's attorneys, Lopiano is an expert witness. (The Daily Iowan/Blake Dowson)

Meyer trial: Jane Meyer speaks on Barta, Taylor, department issues

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
April 20, 2017
The Polk County Courthouse shown on Thursday, April 20, the fourth day of the Meyer v. University of Iowa trial. (The Daily Iowan/Blake Dowson)

Meyer v. UI trial: Testimony centers on Jane Meyer transfer

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
April 20, 2017
Jane Meyer walks up the stairs at the Polk County Courthouse Wednesday during the third day of her trial against the University of Iowa. Meyer took the stand Wednesday afternoon. (The Daily Iowan/Blake Dowson)

Jane Meyer trial continues on third day

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
April 20, 2017
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz tells the players to run on the field to start the Iowa-Miami (Ohio) game at Kinnick on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks, 45-21. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawkeyes sign 22 to National Letters of Intent

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
February 2, 2017
Jerzy Twarowski of Iowa races during the third heat of the men's 200 fly on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. in the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. Twarowski finished first with a time of 1:17.04. Iowa won the invitational for the second year in a row. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Men’s swimming

Blake Dowson
January 23, 2017
Cleveland Indians' Jason Kipnis scores past Chicago Cubs' Jon Lester during the fifth inning of Game 7 of the Major League Baseball World Series Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

The Chicago Cubs, a family affair

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
November 3, 2016
Hawks' baseball rally stumbles in title rumble

Hawks’ baseball rally stumbles in title rumble

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
May 29, 2016
Nick Gallagher pitches against Maryland in a semifinal game of the Big Ten Tournament on May 28 in Omaha, Nebraska. Iowa won the game 11-0.

‘HellerBall’ one win away

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
May 28, 2016
Iowa junior Mason McCoy swings and connects on his game-winning single against Ohio State in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament on May 27 in Omaha, Nebraska.

Late rally seals win for Iowa baseball

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
May 27, 2016
Tyler Peyton and Joel Booker celebrate after Iowa defeated Minnesota 8-2 on May 25 in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament in Omaha, Nebraska.

Baseball seeks to continue winning ways

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
May 27, 2016
Tyler Peyton and Joel Booker celebrate after Iowa defeated Minnesota 8-2 on May 25 in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament in Omaha, Nebraska.

Iowa puts it on top-seed Gophers

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
May 25, 2016
Iowa head coach Rick Heller speaks with the media at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Nebraska on May 24 in anticipation of the Big Ten Tournament that starts on May 25.

All Eyes on Omaha

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
May 24, 2016
Iowa infielder Mason McCoy celebrates with teammates after a home run at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. The Hawkeyes beat the Panthers 9-1. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Baseball moves winning streak to three

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
May 17, 2016
Iowa short-stop Nick Roscetti swings the bat during game three of the Iowa-Kansas State series at Duane Banks field on Sunday, May 1, 2016. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 4-2 taking the series. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Baseball faces pivotal weekend

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
May 6, 2016
Iowa catcher Daniel Aaron Moriel tries to tag Kansas state first baseman Jake Scudder at home during game three of the Iowa-Kansas State series at Duane Banks field on Sunday, May 1, 2016. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 4-2 taking the series. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Playing into ‘The Click’

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
May 5, 2016
Iowa short-stop Nick Roscetti swings the bat during game three of the Iowa-Kansas State series at Duane Banks field on Sunday, May 1, 2016. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 4-2 taking the series. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Baseball seeks more production

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
May 3, 2016
New York Mets' Daniel Murphy is congratulated by teammate David Wright after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of Game 2 of the National League baseball championship series against the Chicago Cubs Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Dowson: Success means baseball is dying?

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
May 3, 2016
Baseball finds a new lead

Baseball finds a new lead

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
April 26, 2016
Iowa pitcher Cole McDonald throws the pitch at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Mason McCoy hits for the cycle in the Hawkeyes win over the Falcons 22-2. (The Daly Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Baseball squares up for Wolverines

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
April 22, 2016
The Iowa spirit squad runs before the team before the Iowa-Minnesota game at Kinnick on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2013. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 40-35 to stay perfect on the season. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

5 Hawks to keep an eye on

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
April 21, 2016
Iowa right hand pitcher C.J. Eldred throws the ball at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium on Friday, Mar 25, 2016. Iowa defeated Maryland, 8-1. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

Baseball hopes to recapture success

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
April 19, 2016
Iowa first baseman Tyler Peyton slides into third base during the Iowa-Air Force Academy game at Duane Banks field on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Falcons, 9-7. (The Daily Iowan/John Theulen)

McCoy, Hawks head to Bloomington

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
April 15, 2016
Iowa catcher Jimmy Frankos hist the ball at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium on Friday, Mar 25, 2016. Iowa defeated Maryland, 8-1. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

Hawks construct hit machine

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
April 14, 2016
Iowa defensive back Desmond King punt returns the ball during the Cy-Hawk Series game against Iowa State in Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa on Sept. 12, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 31-17. (The Daily Iowan/ Alyssa Hitchcock)

The King returns

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
April 12, 2016
Iowa infielder Mason McCoy catches a pop fly at Banks Field on March 29. The Hawkeyes bats came alive in their 12-3 win over the Huskies. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Baseball splits Saturday doubleheader

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
April 9, 2016
Iowa infielder Mason McCoy celebrates with teammates after a home run at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. The Hawkeyes only allowed 2 hits as they went on to beat the Panthers 9-1. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Baseball clobbers Milwaukee

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
April 7, 2016
Baseball trains its sights on Panthers

Baseball trains its sights on Panthers

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
April 5, 2016
Hot baseball heads to cold Minnesota

Hot baseball heads to cold Minnesota

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
April 1, 2016
Iowa outfielder Robert Neustrom slides into second at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, March 26, 2016. The Hawkeyes erased a 1-0 deficit in the bottom of the 8th scoring 4 runs to beat the Terrapins 4-1. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Baseball heads for Gopher country

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
March 31, 2016
Iowa pitcher Ryan Erickson throws the ball towards home plate at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa on Tuesday March 22, 2016. The Hawkeyes rally back in the bottom of the 9th to defeat the Braves 7-6. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Who will be the national champ?

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
March 31, 2016
The CRWC holds a scrimmage between the black and gold team of the Iowa swim team. The gold team and black team battle it out during the relay on Oct. 9, 2015. (Daily Iowan/Glenn Sonnie Wooden)

Hawk swimmers fall a bit short

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
March 25, 2016
Power rankings: Eyeballing Big Ten baseball

Power rankings: Eyeballing Big Ten baseball

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
March 25, 2016
UI Senior Jackson Allen walks toward the rest of the team after his race in the CRWC on Friday, Oct. 30. 2015. The Hawkeyes fell short to No. 20 Minnesota in the Big Ten Conference Duel Meet. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Men’s swimmers headed to A-town

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
March 24, 2016
Dowson: Good news for football nation

Dowson: Good news for football nation

Blake Dowson, Blake-Dowson@uiowa.edu
March 22, 2016
Iowa right-handed pitcher Cole McDonald pitches to Northwestern College batter at Banks Field on Tuesday. Iowa beat Northwestern College, 28-0. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Turning point for baseball

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
March 11, 2016
Kyle Wade, RS Freshman, throws to his partner during media day inside the Richard O. Jacobsen Football Operations building on Feb. 11, 2016. Wade spent the summer rehabilitating from Tommy John surgery. (The Daily Iowan/Mary Mathis)

Baseball faces tough Salukis

Blake Dowson, Blake-Dowson@uiowa.edu
March 4, 2016
Kyle Wade, RS Freshman, throws to his partner during media day inside the Richard O. Jacobsen Football Operations building on Feb. 11, 2016. Wade spent the summer rehabilitating from Tommy John surgery. (The Daily Iowan/Mary Mathis)

Baseball seeks warm temps, hot bats

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
February 26, 2016
The Iowa kicking team huddles before the Big Ten Championship Game against Michigan State in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.

Hawkeye football players head to combine

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
February 25, 2016
Iowa pitcher Nick Gallagher attempts to throw out the runner at first during the Iowa-Grand View game at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings 9-2. (The Daily Iowan/John Theulen)

Dowson: Baseball springs eternal

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
February 23, 2016
Iowa outfielder Joel Booker talks to the media during the media day at Richard O. Jacobson Athletic Building on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

Baseball has some holes to fill

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
February 16, 2016
Hawkeye Tyler Peyton talks to press during media day in the Jacobson Football Operations Building on Thursday. Peyton, a prized pitcher who also plays first base, declined an offer to play for the Cincinnati Reds in order to return to Iowa. (The Daily Iowan/Mary Mathis)

Transfer seeks to spark Hawkeye baseball

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
February 12, 2016
Swimmers get ready to jump off of the blocks during the women's 400 free relay at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. Iowa won the Hawkeye invitational for the second year in a row. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Hawkeye swimmers set for tough waters

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
February 11, 2016
Hawkeye baseball needs to fill some holes

Hawkeye baseball needs to fill some holes

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
February 11, 2016
3d illustration of an NFL logo behind a transparent silver American football over a metallic silk background

Dowson: Who will be the new face of the NFL?

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
February 9, 2016
Men’s tennis gears up for double-header

Men’s tennis gears up for double-header

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
February 5, 2016
Veron Herrman of Northern Iowa swims the women's 200 breast stroke on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. in the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. Denver, Drury, Harvard, Incarnate Word, North Dakota, and Milwaukee were the schools represented, along with UNI, at this years Hawkeye Invitational. Iowa won the invitational for the second year in a row. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Swimming teams take on final duals

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
February 5, 2016
Jerz Twarowski of Iowa races during the third heat of the men's 200 fly on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. in the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. Twarowski finished first with a time of 1:17.04. Iowa won the invitational for the second year in a row. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

The language of medley swimming

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
February 4, 2016

Men’s tennis heads for the Ivy

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
January 29, 2016
Jerz Twarowski of Iowa races during the third heat of the men's 200 fly on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. in the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. Twarowski finished first with a time of 1:17.04. Iowa won the invitational for the second year in a row. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Swimmers splash toward Shamrock

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
January 29, 2016
Iowa senior Nils Hallestrand serves the ball during the BIG Tens Single Championship in the Indoor Tennis Complex on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Courtney Hawkins)

Men’s tennis heads for the Ivy

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
January 29, 2016
The CRWC holds a scrimmage between the black and gold team of the Iowa swim team. The gold team and black team battle it out during the relay on Oct. 9, 2015. (Daily Iowan/Glenn Sonnie Wooden)

Swimmers split against Northwestern

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
January 25, 2016
A member of the Iowa 800 freestyle relay races down the pool during the first day of the Big 10 Men's Swimming and Diving Championships at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015. Iowa finished seventh in the race with a time of 6:29.57.

Swimmers splash down in Evanston

BLAKE DOWSON, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
January 22, 2016
Swimmers get ready to jump off of the blocks during the women's 400 free relay at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. Iowa won the Hawkeye invitational for the second year in a row. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Sougstad parts the waters

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
January 21, 2016
Veron Herrman of Northern Iowa swims the women's 200 breast stroke on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015. in the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. Denver, Drury, Harvard, Incarnate Word, North Dakota, and Milwaukee were the schools represented, along with UNI, at this years Hawkeye Invitational. Iowa won the invitational for the second year in a row. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

No break for swimmers

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
January 19, 2016
Iowa senior Nils Hallestrand serves the ball during the BIG Tens Single Championship in the Indoor Tennis Complex on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Courtney Hawkins)

Men’s tennis starts with ranked win

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
January 19, 2016
Iowa's Lefteris Theodorou returns the ball at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, March 29, 2015. Theodorou defeated Harry Jadun, 7-6, 6-3. Michigan State defeated Iowa, 4-3. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Iowa men’s tennis competes in championships

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
November 9, 2015
Swimmers from Minnesota and Iowa prepare for their race in the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Friday, Oct. 30, 2015. The Hawkeyes fell short to No. 20 Minnesota in the Big Ten Conference Duel Meet. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Iowa men splash up short

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
November 2, 2015
Iowa swimmer Chris Dawson competes in the 500-yard free during the second day of the Men's Big Ten Swimming and Diving Championship in the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015. Dawson finished with a time of 4:23.65. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Iowa swimming hosts Gophers

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
October 30, 2015
Iowa tennis player Robin Haden practices on the outdoor Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation courts on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015. Haden transferred from Mississippi. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Men’s tennis has some success in Arkansas

Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
October 19, 2015
Iowa tennis player Stieg Martens hits the ball during the Iowa-Marquette match in the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015. Martens' won over Marquettes's Andre Romanello, 2-1. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Eagles, 7-0. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Men’s tennis heads to regionals


Blake Dowson, blake-dowson@uiowa.edu
October 15, 2015
Iowa tennis player Stieg Marten during the Iowa-Marquette match in the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015. Marten won over Marquettes's Andre Romanello, 2-1. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Eagles, 7-0. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Men’s tennis so-so in Michigan

Blake Dowson, Blake-downson@uiowa.edu
September 28, 2015

Hagan leaves lasting legacy at Iowa

BLAKE DOWSON
May 13, 2015

Freshman Myers heading to Abu Dhabi for Judo Championships

BLAKE DOWSON
May 8, 2015

Dowson: Hawkeyes head into offseason refreshed

BLAKE DOWSON
April 28, 2015

Iowa beats Wisconsin, gets Illinois next

BLAKE DOWSON
April 24, 2015

Iowa set for first-round match against Wisconsin

BLAKE DOWSON
April 23, 2015

Wilson, Schaub get crack at their alma mater

BLAKE DOWSON
April 17, 2015

Hawkeyes looks to learn from tough road tests

BLAKE DOWSON
April 15, 2015

Iowa drops pair of tough road matches

BLAKE DOWSON
April 13, 2015

Iowa tennis drops two over weekend

BLAKE DOWSON
April 13, 2015

Iowa heads to Illinois

BLAKE DOWSON
April 10, 2015

Iowa picks up must-win against Cornhuskers

BLAKE DOWSON
April 9, 2015

Hawkeyes face most pivotal match of year

BLAKE DOWSON
April 8, 2015

Men’s tennis set for tough slate

BLAKE DOWSON
April 3, 2015

Iowa men’s tennis splits weekend matches

BLAKE DOWSON
March 30, 2015

Hawkeye men’s tennis faces big weekend

BLAKE DOWSON
March 27, 2015

Iowa gets into win column in Big Ten play

BLAKE DOWSON
March 23, 2015

Men’s tennis heads west for ‘business trip’

BLAKE DOWSON
March 13, 2015

Hawkeyes take a step back from competition

BLAKE DOWSON
March 12, 2015

"Lefty" with worlds of potential

BLAKE DOWSON
March 10, 2015

Hawkeyes drop first home match of the year

BLAKE DOWSON
March 2, 2015

Tennis takes on Drake, Louisiana-Lafayette

BLAKE DOWSON
February 27, 2015

Hagan proving he belongs with conference elites

BLAKE DOWSON
February 25, 2015

Men’s tennis rides momentum, wins regional matchup

BLAKE DOWSON
February 23, 2015

Iowa benefiting from youth

BLAKE DOWSON
February 18, 2015

Men’s tennis keeps rolling, now 5-1

BLAKE DOWSON
February 16, 2015

Men’s tennis pushes record to 4-1

BLAKE DOWSON
February 9, 2015

Tennis splits road trip

BLAKE DOWSON
February 2, 2015

Men’s tennis team faces road challenge this weekend

BLAKE DOWSON
January 30, 2015

Iowa men’s tennis team starts 2-0

BLAKE DOWSON
January 26, 2015

Hawkeyes set to begin spring season

BLAKE DOWSON
January 23, 2015
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