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Chris Werner

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor

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Chris Werner is the Assistant Sports Editor at The Daily Iowan. He is a senior double majoring in journalism and sport studies. Chris, originally from Evanston, Illinois,  joined the staff in fall 2019 and has covered over a dozen Hawkeye sports. He has also served as a digital producer and member of the DI’s diversity, equity, and inclusion committee.

All content by Chris Werner
Senior Column | How I’ll remember my time at the DI

Senior Column | How I’ll remember my time at the DI

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
May 4, 2023
Iowa's Mac McClear takes a shot during the Hawkeye invitational at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes lead after all three rounds of the two-day tournament and took both the team and individual sweepstakes with Iowa's Mac McClear taking the individual title.

How Iowa men’s golfer Mac McClear went from a freshman struggling to crack the starting lineup to the program’s first two-time conference champ

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
May 2, 2023
Iowa linebacker Seth Benson walks off the field during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on November 25, 2022. Benson had eight total tackles. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-17.

Undrafted free agent tracker | Where former Iowa football players ended up

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
April 29, 2023
Iowa defensive back Riley Moss signals an incompletion during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Moss had four total tackles. The Huskers lead the Hawkeyes at halftime, 17-0.

Former Iowa football player Riley Moss selected in by Denver Broncos in third round of 2023 NFL Draft

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
April 28, 2023
Iowa’s Callum Macfie walks to the next hole during the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City on Friday, April 14, 2023. The Hawkeyes are leading after round one of three at the two-day tournament with Iowa’s Mac McClear leading the team in fifth place.

Iowa men’s golf notebook | Hawkeyes head to Big Ten Championships in win-or-go-home situation

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
April 27, 2023
Iowa forward Kris Murray fights through Auburn players during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Auburn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 83-75.

Former Iowa men’s basketball player Kris Murray leaning on last year’s experience to prepare for NBA Draft

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
April 25, 2023
Iowa’s Shannyn Vogler hits the ball during a practice at the Fink Vine Golf Course, on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

Iowa women’s golf notebook | Hawkeyes prepped for Big Ten Championships

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
April 20, 2023
Public address announcer, Mike Jay announces during a high school track and field meet at Prairie High School in Cedar Rapids Iowa.

The man behind the mic: Mike Jay’s journey from an Iowa high school track and field coach to one of the most recognizable names in the sport

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
April 18, 2023
Iowa's Mac McClear celebrates after a made putt during the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes led after all three rounds of the two-day tournament and took both the team and individual sweepstakes with Iowa's Mac McClear taking the individual title.

Iowa men’s golf claims team title at Hawkeye Invitational, McClear grabs individual crown

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
April 15, 2023
Iowa’s Mac McClear takes a shot during the Hawkeye invitational at Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City on Friday, April 14, 2023.

Iowa men’s golf leads by six strokes after day one of Hawkeye Invitational

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
April 14, 2023
Iowa’s Mac McClear fist bumps a spectator during the Iowa Fall Classic at Blue Top Ridge Golf Course in Riverside, Iowa, on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. McClear won the tournament after shooting two under par. The Hawkeyes defeated eight other teams to win the tournament, shooting 20 over par.

Iowa golf notebook | Men ready to host Hawkeye Invitational, women set to travel to Lady Buckeye Invitational

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
April 13, 2023
Iowa tight end Luke Lachey gets hit by Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin after a reception during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Lachey caught five passes for 77 yards and received more targets later in the game after starting tight end Sam LaPorta exited with injury. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 13-10.

Hawkeye Championship keeping Iowa football team competitive, accountable during offseason

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
April 11, 2023
Iowa forward Kris Murray fights through Auburn players during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Auburn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 83-75.

Iowa men’s basketball forward Kris Murray declares for 2023 NBA Draft

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
April 7, 2023
LSU forward Amani Bartlett embraces Angel Reese after the 2023 NCAA women’s national championship game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 3 LSU at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 102-85.

Angel Reese hits ‘you can’t see me’ celebration after LSU’s win over Iowa in national championship game

Chris Werner, Assisant Sports Editor
April 2, 2023
Iowa's Mac McClear watches other players on the green during the men's golf Hawkeye Invitational on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Finkbine Golf Course.

Iowa men’s golf notebook | Hawkeyes set to host Calusa Cup

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
April 1, 2023
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon shoots the ball during the first round of the NCAA Men's Championship between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Richmond Spiders at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y., on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Bohannon made two out of seven three-pointer attempts. The Richmond Spiders beat the Iowa Hawkeyes 67-63. (Gabby Drees/The Daily Iowan)

Former Iowa State football player pleads guilty to 2021 assault of former Iowa men’s basketball player Jordan Bohannon

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 30, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark holds up the Seattle Regional 4 trophy after a 2023 NCAA Elite Eight women’s basketball game between No.2 Iowa and No.5 Louisville at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, on Sunday, March 26, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cardinals, 97-83.

‘Caitlin Clark is the biggest brand in college sports right now’: Iowa women’s basketball draws national attention

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 29, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark runs the ball down the court during the 2023 NCAA Sweet Sixteen women’s basketball game between No.2 Iowa and No.6 Colorado at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buffaloes, 87-77.

Iowa women’s basketball player Caitlin Clark wins National Player of the Year

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 29, 2023
Iowa center Monika Czinano shoots a layup during the 2023 NCAA Elite Eight women’s basketball game between second-seeded Iowa and fifth-seeded Louisville at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, March 26, 2023.

Twitter reacts to the Iowa women’s basketball team’s Elite Eight victory over Louisville

Chris Werner and Ryan Hansen
March 27, 2023
Paula Miranda practices her putt at Finkbine Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Iowa women’s golf notebook | sophomore Paula Miranda looks to keep momentum as Hawkeyes head to California

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 26, 2023
Iowa right-handed pitcher Brody Brecht throws the ball during a baseball game between Iowa and West Michigan at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 9-3.

Iowa two-sport athlete Brody Brecht chooses to pursue baseball full-time

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 24, 2023
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks with reporters during Iowa football media day at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021.

Iowa football notebook | head coach Kirk Ferentz discusses recent lawsuit settlement, Brian Ferentz’s performance objectives

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 22, 2023
Iowa guard Ahron Ulis dribbles the ball during a basketball game Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Dec. 8, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 75-56. Ulis scored eight points and collected seven rebounds.

Iowa men’s basketball players Ahron Ulis, Josh Ogundele enter transfer portal

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 22, 2023
Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery talks to reporters after a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Auburn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 83-75. “He [Connor McCaffery] is my best friend in the whole world. So having him not be here any more is tough. I’ve always had my brother with me… I’m not going to have my best friend with me anymore,” Patrick McCaffery said.

Opinion | The Iowa men’s basketball team lived and died by the 3-point shot this season

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 21, 2023
Iowa fullback Monte Pottebaum carries the ball during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Corn Huskers 28-21. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye football players discuss Iowa’s reputation among NFL scouts, coaches after pro day

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 20, 2023
Iowa guard Connor McCaffery embraces Iowa head coach and father Fran McCaffery after stepping off the court for the final time in his college career during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Auburn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 83-75.

‘It’s a big chapter of my life that’s closed’: Connor McCaffery’s Iowa men’s basketball career comes to a close in loss to Auburn

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 17, 2023
Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery puts his head down near the end of a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Auburn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 83-75.

Comeback effort falls short for Iowa men’s basketball as season ends in NCAA Tournament first-round loss to Auburn

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 16, 2023
Iowa guard Carter Kingsbury passes the ball to a teammate during a team practice at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Auburn faces Iowa on Thursday.

Where to watch Iowa men’s basketball take on Auburn in first round of NCAA Tournament

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 15, 2023
Iowa assistant coach Matt Gatens speaks to reporters during a locker room interview at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

Assistant coach Matt Gatens helps Iowa men’s basketball prepare for defensive-minded Auburn

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 15, 2023
Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl speaks during a press conference at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Auburn faces Iowa on Thursday.

NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament notebook | Former Iowa assistant coach and current Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl talks Iowa, reflects on time as a Hawkeye

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 15, 2023
Iowa forward Kris Murray jumps to score during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Michigan State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 112-106. Murray scored 26 points and 4 assists.

Iowa men’s basketball nabs No. 8 seed in Midwest Region, will face No. 9 Auburn in first round of NCAA tournament

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 12, 2023
Iowa forward Filip Rebraca walks off the court after losing a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Ohio State at United Center in Chicago on Thursday, March 9, 2023. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 73-69.

Iowa men’s basketball falters late, loses back-and-forth game to Ohio State

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 9, 2023
Iowa guard Tony Perkins shoots the ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 92-75. Perkins scored 24 points.

Where to watch Iowa men’s basketball take on Ohio State in second round of Big Ten Tournament

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 8, 2023
Iowa forward Payton Sandfort high-fives fans after a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 92-75.

Iowa men’s basketball to take business-like approach to Big Ten Tournament title defense

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 8, 2023
Iowa forward Kris Murray jumps to shoot the ball while Northwestern forward Robbie Beran attempts to block during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 86-70.

Iowa men’s basketball players collect Big Ten honors

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 7, 2023
Iowa forward Kris Murray sits for a timeout during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 93-82.

Iowa men’s basketball falls to Nebraska in regular season finale, awaits Big Ten Tournament seed

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 5, 2023
Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara speaks with reporters, Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa football quarterback Cade McNamara cites relationship with Jon Budmayr, culture as reasons for picking Hawkeyes

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
March 2, 2023
Iowa guard Tony Perkins takes a shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Perkins scored 32 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini, 81-79.

Iowa men’s basketball defeats No. 15 Indiana for second time this season

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
February 28, 2023
Iowa guard Connor McCaffery takes the ball down court during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 92-75.

‘Coming to a full end’: Connor McCaffery reflects on six-year career with Iowa men’s basketball

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
February 28, 2023
Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis scores while Iowa forward Kris Murray attempts to block during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Jan. 05, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 91-89.

Iowa men’s basketball prepared for late-season clash with Indiana

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
February 27, 2023
Iowa forward Kris Murray embraces Director of Player Development Tristan Spurlock after a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Michigan State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 112-106. Murray scored 26 points and 4 assists.

Opinion | Upperclassmen leadership, resilient mindset has kept Iowa men’s basketball afloat

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
February 26, 2023
Paula Miranda practices her putt at Finkbine Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Iowa women’s golf notebook | Hawkeyes ready for Westbrook Spring Invitational after best team finish since 2021 in spring debut

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
February 25, 2023
Iowa guard Tony Perkins jumps for a layup during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Michigan State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 112-106. Perkins scored 24 points and had 6 assists.

Iowa men’s basketball pulls off miraculous comeback to defeat Michigan State

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
February 25, 2023
Iowa guard Connor McCaffery talks to Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery during a basketball game Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Dec. 8, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 75-56.

Poor three-point shooting dooms Iowa men’s basketball for second straight game in loss to Wisconsin

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
February 22, 2023

No. 5 seed

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
February 21, 2023
Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery shows his frustration during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 92-75.

Fran McCaffery ejected as Iowa men’s basketball blown out by Northwestern

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
February 19, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and center Monika Czinano hug during a women’s basketball game between No. 21 Iowa and No. 6 Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022. Clark and Czinano had a combined 57 points. The Hawkeyes became regular season Big Ten co-Champions after defeating the Wolverines, 104-80.

Caitlin Clark, Monika Czinano lead No. 7 Iowa women’s basketball past Nebraska

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
February 18, 2023
Iowa guard Connor McCaffery fist bumps head coach Fran McCaffery during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 92-75. Connor McCaffery had 13 assists.

Connor McCaffery’s big night lifts Iowa men’s basketball over Ohio State

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
February 17, 2023
Iowa's Mac McClear holds the flag during the men's golf Hawkeye Invitational on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Finkbine Golf Course.

Iowa golf notebook | Hawkeyes head south to open spring season

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
February 11, 2023
Iowa forward Filip Rebraca attempts to rebound the ball during a basketball game between Iowa and No. 6 Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 83-73. Iowa had 17 defensive rebounds.

Iowa men’s basketball prepared to face No. 1 Purdue on the road

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
February 8, 2023

Yes

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
February 7, 2023
Iowa guards Payton Sandfort and Josh Dix celebrate after a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini, 81-79.

Iowa men’s basketball outlasts Illinois

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
February 4, 2023
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz watches action during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 24-3.

Kirk Ferentz points to Iowa football offensive line as source for 2022 struggles, focal point for improvement in 2023

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
February 1, 2023
Iowa guard Payton Sandfort shoots a 3-pointer during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Bethune-Cookman at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Sandfort shot 3-of-9 in 3-pointers. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 89-58.

Iowa men’s basketball defeats Northwestern with late surge

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
February 1, 2023
Iowa forward Kris Murray sits for a timeout during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 93-82.

Improved mindset and confidence paying dividends for Iowa men’s basketball player Kris Murray

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
January 31, 2023
Iowa guard Connor McCaffery watches his 3-point shot attempt during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. McCaffery scored 11 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 93-82.

Iowa men’s basketball to host rising Northwestern squad

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
January 30, 2023
Iowa forward Kris Murray drives to the hoop while being defended by Rutgers forward Aundre Hyatt during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. Murray recorded one assist. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 93-82.

Balanced scoring lifts Iowa men’s basketball over Rutgers

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
January 29, 2023
Iowa’s Austin West runs in the men’s 60-meter hurdles prelim during the Hawkeye Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. West qualified for the finals after running 8.04 seconds. The Hawkeye Invitational hosted Ball State, Bradley, Indian Hills, Iowa, Iowa Central, Missouri, Northern Iowa, Western Illinois, Wis.-River Falls, and unattached individuals.

Track Guy Foundation Speaker Series brings Olympians to Big Grove

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
January 25, 2023
Iowa men’s basketball set to face Michigan State

Iowa men’s basketball set to face Michigan State

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
January 25, 2023

Yes

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
January 22, 2023
Iowa head coach during Fran McCaffery yells at his team during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Jan. 05, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 91-89.

Iowa men’s basketball ends winning streak in loss to Ohio State

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
January 21, 2023
Iowa guard Tony Perkins shoots a layup during a men’s basketball game between No. 5 Iowa and No. 12 Northwestern in the Big Ten Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Thursday, March 10, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 112-76.

Iowa-Northwestern men’s basketball game rescheduled for Jan. 31

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
January 19, 2023
Yoel Castillo cuts Iowa men’s basketball center Josh Ogundele’s hair at Feel Good Studios in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Castillo, the owner of Feel Good Studios, cuts the hair of several Iowa athletes.

Iowa City barber Yoel Castillo serves community, Hawkeye athletes

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
January 17, 2023
Iowa guard Tony Perkins takes a shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 81-67.

Tony Perkins’ career high lifts Iowa men’s basketball over Maryland

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
January 15, 2023
Iowa’s Jenoah Mckiver shows off his uniform after running the men’s 400-meter at the Hawkeye Invitational at the Recreation Building in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. McKiver ran a 46.26 to take first place.

Iowa men’s track and field standout Jenoah McKiver returns to competition at Hawkeye Invitational

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
January 14, 2023
Iowa guard Payton Sandfort attacks the rim during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Southeast Missouri State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks, 106-75. (Darren Chen/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s basketball picks up third straight win, outlasts Michigan in overtime

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
January 12, 2023
Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery shoots a 3-pointer to take the Hawkeyes and the Badgers into overtime during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. McCaffery led the Hawkeyes in points with 24. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes in overtime, 78-75.

Teammates, coaches support Iowa men’s basketball player Patrick McCaffery as he battles anxiety issues

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
January 5, 2023
Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery walks toward his team after a timeout call during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes in overtime, 78-75.

Iowa men’s basketball’s Patrick McCaffery out indefinitely to focus on mental health

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
January 3, 2023
Iowa quarterback Carson May throws a pass during Iowa football’s Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022. Iowa introduced its 2022 kid captains before the team practiced in front of fans. The freshman from Oklahoma was a 3-star recruited by schools including Baylor and Colorado.

Iowa football quarterback Carson May to enter transfer portal

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
January 3, 2023
Iowa running back Gavin Williams runs with the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nevada at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Williams rushed for 57 yards on 16 carries. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolf Pack, 10-7.

Former Iowa football running back Gavin Williams announces transfer to Northern Illinois

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
December 31, 2022
Iowa forward Kris Murray jumps for a layup during a basketball game between Iowa and Georgia Tech at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Yellow Jackets, 81-65.

Iowa men’s basketball’s cold shooting spells blowout loss to Nebraska

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
December 29, 2022
Iowa junior guard Caitlin Clark drives to the rim with the ball against a University of Northern Iowa defender during a women's basketball game between the Hawkeyes and Panthers on Sunday, Dec. 18 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Clark finished with 26 points and shot 13-of-14 from the free-throw line.

Iowa women’s basketball defeats UNI, completes regular season in-state sweep

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
December 18, 2022
Iowa sophomore forward Payton Sandfort battles a Southeast Missouri State defender during a basketball game between the Hawkeyes and the Redhawks on Saturday Dec. 17 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Sandfort scored a career-high 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting as Iowa defeated Southeast Missouri State, 106-75.

Payton Sandfort, Filip Rebraca career-highs lift Iowa men’s basketball over Southeast Missouri State

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
December 17, 2022
Iowa safety Kaevon Merriweather celebrates a safety during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa football defensive back Kaevon Merriweather to forego Music City Bowl, prepare for NFL Draft

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
December 17, 2022
Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. McCarthy completed 18 out of 24 passes. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 27-14.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups and power rankings for bowl season

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
December 14, 2022
Wisconsin guar Connor Essegian dunks the ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. Essegian scored 14 points for Wisconsin, and scored the last two points in the matchup, securing a win for the Badgers. Wisconsin defeated Iowa in overtime, 78-75.

Iowa men’s basketball drops first home game, conference game of season to Wisconsin in overtime

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
December 11, 2022
Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery hugs his wife Margaret after a win over Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. in Iowa City on Dec. 8, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 75-56. McCaffery recorded his 500th career win as a head coach.

Iowa men’s basketball starts fast, routs No. 20 Iowa State

Grant Hall and Chris Werner
December 8, 2022
Iowa forward Kris Murray shoots a 3-pointer during a basketball game between Iowa and Omaha at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. Murray recorded a career-high 30 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mavericks, 100-64.

Iowa men’s basketball forward Kris Murray to miss Thursday’s Cy-Hawk game

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
December 8, 2022
Kentucky quarterback Will Levis throws a pass during the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl between No. 15 Iowa and No. 22 Kentucky at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. Levis threw one touchdown. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 20-17.

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis to opt out of Music City Bowl against Iowa football

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
December 7, 2022
Iowa guard Connor McCaffery moves with the ball during a basketball game between Iowa and Georgia Tech at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Yellow Jackets 81-65.

Iowa men’s basketball sixth year forward Connor McCaffery embracing coach-on-the-floor role

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
December 6, 2022
Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery watches action during a men's basketball game between Iowa and North Carolina A&T at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 112-71.

Iowa men’s basketball ready to face No. 15 Duke at Madison Square Garden as part of Jimmy V Classic

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
December 5, 2022
Iowa head coach Joey Woody watches action during the Musco Twilight at Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track in Iowa City on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Iowa hosted its only outdoor meet this season.

Iowa director of track and field Joey Woody receives contract extension through June 2027

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
December 5, 2022
Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce avoids a Northwestern defender during a football game between Northwestern and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Iowa defeated Northwestern, 33-13.

Iowa football wide receiver Arland Bruce to enter transfer portal

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
December 2, 2022
Iowa forwards Patrick McCaffery and Filip Rebraca celebrate during a basketball game between Iowa and Georgia Tech on Nov. 29, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Yellow Jackets, 81-65.

Iowa men’s basketball bounces back, beats Georgia Tech

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
November 30, 2022
Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery dunks the ball during a men's basketball game between Iowa and North Carolina A&T at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. McCaffery scored 21 points in the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 112-71.

Iowa men’s basketball wards off second-half comeback, beats Clemson to advance to Emerald Coast Classic championship game

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
November 25, 2022
Iowa forward Kris Murray shoots a layup during a basketball game between Iowa and Omaha at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. Murray recorded a career-high 30 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mavericks, 100-64.

Kris Murray’s career night lifts Iowa men’s basketball over Omaha

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
November 21, 2022
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz walks down the sideline during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 13-10. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 13 of the college football season

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
November 21, 2022
Iowa linebacker Seth Benson (44) directs the defense during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 24-3.

Goal-setting key to Iowa football linebacker Seth Benson’s success

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
November 21, 2022
Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell intercepts a pass during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Campbell returned the ball to the end zone. Officials later determined Campbell stepped out of bounds on the return. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 13-10. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Linebacker Jack Campbell forces two turnovers in fourth quarter of Iowa football’s win over Minnesota

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
November 20, 2022
Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Ibrahim carried the ball 39 times for 263 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 13-10.

Iowa defense struggles to stop running back Mohamed Ibrahim in win over Minnesota

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
November 20, 2022
Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras dives in for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Twitter reacts to Iowa football’s victory over Minnesota

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
November 19, 2022
Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Petras threw 23 passes and completed 14. The Hawkeyes, defeated the Badgers, 24-10.

Live updates | Iowa football takes on Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
November 19, 2022
Iowa setter Lily Tessier sets the ball for a spike during the volleyball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. The Cornhuskers beat the Hawkeyes 3-0. (Lillie Hawker/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa volleyball dominated by Nebraska

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
November 18, 2022
Iowa forward Kris Murray shoots a 3-pointer during a men's basketball game between Iowa and North Carolina A&T at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. Murray scored 22 points in the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 112-71.

Iowa men’s basketball defeats Seton Hall in first road test of season

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
November 16, 2022
Iowa middle hitter Amiya Jones celebrating a point during a volleyball game between Iowa and Purdue at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1. Urquhart had ten kills during the match.

Iowa volleyball defeats Rutgers in straight sets on Senior Day

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
November 13, 2022
Iowa defensive lineman Deontae Craig and defensive lineman Logan Lee tackle Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. The Iowa defense sacked Mertz four times and forced a fumble. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 24-10.

Iowa football’s Deontae Craig enjoys career game in victory over Wisconsin

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
November 13, 2022
The Iowa offense gets up after scoring a touchdown on a Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras sneak during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Petras rushed the ball eight times for -41 yards and a touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 24-10.

Twitter reacts to Iowa football’s victory over Wisconsin

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
November 12, 2022
Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce scores a tocuhdown during a football game between Northwestern and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Iowa defeated Northwestern, 33-13. Bruce recorded two catches and 22 receiving yards.

Live updates | Iowa football takes on Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
November 12, 2022
Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery dunks the ball during a men's basketball game between Iowa and North Carolina A&T at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. McCaffery scored 21 points in the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 112-71.

Iowa men’s basketball blows out North Carolina A&T

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor
November 11, 2022
Iowa wide receiver Nico Ragaini runs with the ball during a football game between Northwestern and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 29, 2022. Iowa defeated Northwestern, 33-13. Ragini recorded four catches and 66 receiving yards.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 11 of the college football season

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