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Chris Werner, Sports Reporter/Digital Producer

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Chris Werner is a Sports Reporter and Digital Producer at The Daily Iowan. He is a junior double majoring in journalism and sport studies. Chris joined the staff in fall 2019 and currently covers men's wrestling and men's and women's golf. Chris has previously covered men’s and women’s swimming, men’s and women’s tennis, field hockey, men's and women's basketball, football, baseball, and men's and women's track and field.

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Jun 23, 2022; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Keegan Murray (Iowa) shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number four overall pick by the Sacramento Kings in the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center.

Former Iowa basketball player Keegan Murray discusses journey to NBA

June 26, 2022
Iowa’s Deputy Director of Athletics, Senior Women’s Administrator, and Chief Operating Officer Barbara Burke poses for a portrait in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Barbara Burke, the Iowa deputy director of athletics, announces retirement

June 24, 2022
Iowa forward Keegan Murray dunks a ball during a men’s basketball game between No. 5 Iowa and No. 4 Rutgers in the Big Ten Basketball Tournament quarterfinals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Friday, March 11, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 84-74. Murray finished with 26 points, becoming Iowa’s record holder for single-season scoring.

Kings General Manager Monte McNair speaks on drafting Keegan Murray

June 24, 2022
Iowa forward Keegan Murray dunks a ball during the 2022 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Championship between No. 5 Iowa and No. 3 Purdue at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Sunday, March 13, 2022. Murray led the team in scoring with 19 points, getting awarded the Big Ten Tournament Most Valuable Player. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 75-66.

Former Iowa men’s basketball player Keegan Murray picked No. 4 overall by Sacramento Kings in 2022 NBA Draft

June 23, 2022
Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery yells during the 2022 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Championship between No. 5 Iowa and No. 3 Purdue at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Sunday, March 13, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 75-66.

Iowa men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery wins Daily Iowan Coach of the Year

June 23, 2022
Iowa rower Jaecee Hall works out on a rowing machine at Beckwith Boathouse in Iowa City on Sunday, June 20, 2022.

Iowa rower Jaecee Hall aims to empower female athletes with Unbreakable Female Athlete clothing brand

June 21, 2022
Iowa assistant coach Matt Gatens answers questions from reporters during an Iowa men’s basketball practice at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Gatens discussed when he found out he got the job. “I remember when he called and told me,” Gatens said. “I think I was mowing the lawn and I think I didnt go in right away to tell my wife and I think I looked back out, most of my lines were all over the place. My head was just like running like Im gonna get this done but my head somewhere else so yeah…”

New Iowa men’s basketball assistant coach Matt Gatens comes ‘full circle’ in return to Iowa City

June 15, 2022
Iowa players celebrate after a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 5 Indiana during the Big Ten Womens Basketball Tournament Championship Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Sunday, March 6, 2022. The Hawkeyes beat the Hoosiers, 74-67.

Daily Iowan sports section names 2021-22 best of the year award winners

June 14, 2022
Iowa’s Lasarah Hargrove jumps off the starting block for the 4x100-meter relay during day three of the 2022 Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships at the University of Minnesota Track and Field Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Iowa’s team ran the relay in 44.44 seconds to place third overall.

Iowa track and field tallies 17 All-America honors at NCAA Championships

June 12, 2022
Teams huddle during a timeout during a mens basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 7, 2021. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior day, defeated the Badgers, 77-73.

Matt Gatens named Iowa men’s basketball assistant coach

June 9, 2022
Iowa’s Lasarah Hargrove jumps off the starting block for the 4x100-meter relay during day three of the 2022 Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships at the University of Minnesota Track and Field Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Iowa’s team ran the relay in 44.44 seconds to place third overall.

Iowa track and field ready for NCAA Championships

June 7, 2022
Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones runs 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.

Former Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones transfers to Purdue

June 3, 2022
Iowa forward Kris Murray goes up for a shot in the paint 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. Murray shot 6-15 in the paint.

Kris Murray returning to Iowa men’s basketball for junior season

June 1, 2022
Iowa pitcher Adam Mazur throws the ball during a baseball game between Iowa and Purdue at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, May 6, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 5-2.

Iowa’s Adam Mazur and Keaton Anthony honored with Big Ten baseball awards

May 24, 2022
Iowa’s Julien Gillum celebrates after winning the men’s 400-meter hurdle final during day three of the 2022 Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships at the University of Minnesota Track and Field Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Gillum, one of four Hawkeyes in the event, recorded a time of 51.12 seconds.

Iowa men’s track and field places second at Big Ten Championships

May 16, 2022
Iowa’s James Carter Jr. leaps in the men’s long jump during day two of the 2022 Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships at the University of Minnesota Track and Field Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Carter Jr. placed second overall after his best leap recorded 7.84-meters, about 25 feet and 9 inches.

Austin West, James Carter Jr win silver medals in Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships

May 14, 2022
Iowa’s Austin West completes the high jump as part of the decathlon during day one of the 2022 Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships at the University of Minnesota Track & Field Stadium in Minneapolis on Friday, May 13, 2022. West leads the decathlon after day one with 4,150 points.

Iowa track and field competes in day one of Big Ten Championships

May 14, 2022
Iowa seniors Riley Sheehy and Kate Claypool stand with their families after a softball game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Sunday, May 8, 2022. The Hawkeyes fell to the Boilermakers 4-3.

Iowa softball falls to Purdue in extra innings on senior day

May 8, 2022
Iowa pitcher Adam Mazur throws the ball during a baseball game between Iowa and Purdue at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, May 6, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 5-2.

Mazur dazzles as Iowa baseball beats Purdue

May 6, 2022
Iowa defensive back Terry Roberts jumps up for an interception during a football game between Iowa and Maryland at Maryland Stadium on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. Roberts finished the day with three tackles and one interception. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 51-14.

Iowa football defensive coordinator Phil Parker draws high praise

May 3, 2022

No

May 2, 2022
Iowa’s Gonzalo Leal Montero swings during the third round of the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Sunday, April 18, 2021. Iowa won the invitational 24 under par.

Hawkeye men’s golf wraps up 2021-22 season at Big Ten Championships

May 2, 2022
Iowas Samantha Gillas reacts after losing a match in the second round of the Big Ten Womens Tennis Tournament at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Building in Iowa City on Thursday, April 28. 2022. Illinois defeated Iowa, 4-3.

Iowa women’s tennis ends season with loss to No. 48 Illinois in Big Ten Tournament

April 29, 2022
Iowa Golfer Mac McClears swings his golf club during the Hawkeye invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on April 16, 2022.

Iowa men’s golf team confident ahead of Big Ten Championships

April 28, 2022
Iowa womens tennis head coach Sasha Schmid watches a match during the first round of the Big Ten Championships at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Iowa defeated Michigan State, 4-3, to advance to the second round of the championships on Thursday.

Iowa women’s tennis scrapes past Michigan State in first round of Big Ten Tournament

April 27, 2022
Iowa’s Samantha Mannix hits a ball during a women’s tennis meet between Iowa and Illinois inside the Hawkeyes Tennis & Recreation Complex on Friday, April 1, 2022. Mannix won her match 2-1. The Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 4-2.

Iowa women’s tennis prepared to host Big Ten Championships, face Michigan State

April 26, 2022
Dana Lerner practices at Finkbine Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021. Lerner has played with the University of Iowa since 2018.

Iowa women’s golf finishes last at 2022 Big Ten Championships

April 25, 2022
Iowa fans applaud during a spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 23, 2022.

Fans weigh in on quarterbacks, wave song at Iowa football’s final spring practice

April 24, 2022
Paula Miranda practices her putt at Finkbine Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Iowa women’s golf ready for Big Ten Championships in Pittsburgh

April 21, 2022

Sixth Place

April 19, 2022
Iowas Mac McClear drives the ball during the mens golf Hawkeye Invitational on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Finkbine Golf Course.

Iowa men’s golf to host Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine this weekend

April 15, 2022

Sam Petersen

April 10, 2022
Iowas Mac McClear holds the flag during the mens golf Hawkeye Invitational on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Finkbine Golf Course.

Iowa men’s, women’s golf teams struggle on the road

April 7, 2022
Jacque Galloway at practice at Finkbine Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Iowa women’s golf to wrap up regular season at Maryb. S Kauth Invite

April 4, 2022
Penn States Nick Lee, right, wrestles Stanfords Real Woods at 141 pounds in the semifinals during the fourth session of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, Friday, March 18, 2022, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich.

Former Stanford All-American Real Woods to join Iowa men’s wrestling team

April 2, 2022
Iowas Mac McClear drives the ball during the mens golf Hawkeye Invitational on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Finkbine Golf Course.

Iowa men’s golf ready to face seven top-25 teams at second annual Calusa Cup

April 2, 2022
Paula Miranda practices her putt at Finkbine Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Iowa women’s golf finishes 13th at Chattanooga Classic

March 30, 2022
Iowa left fielder Sam Petersen celebrates a home run during a baseball game between Iowa and Central Michigan at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 25, 2022. Petersen drove in three runs. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas, 7-4.

Iowa baseball’s Sam Petersen heats up heading into Big Ten play

March 28, 2022
Iowa left fielder Sam Petersen celebrates a home run during a baseball game between Iowa and Central Michigan at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 25, 2022. Petersen drove in three runs. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas, 7-4.

Sam Petersen’s eighth-inning hit pushes Iowa baseball past Central Michigan

March 28, 2022
Central Michigan centerfielder Robby Morgan IV runs toward home during a baseball game between Iowa and Central Michigan at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 25, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas, 7-4.

Central Michigan dismantles Iowa baseball at Duane Banks Field

March 26, 2022
Paula Miranda practices her putt at Finkbine Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Iowa women’s golf ready for Chattanooga Classic

March 26, 2022
Iowa pinch hitter Sam Peterson hits a ball during a baseball game between Iowa and Texas Tech at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, March 20, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Red Raiders 6-3.

Iowa baseball erases early deficit, downs St. Thomas

March 21, 2022
Minnesotas No. 1 Gable Steveson flips after defeating Arizona States No. 2 Cohlton Schultz during session six at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Steveson defeated Schultz in a 285-pound match, 6-2.

Minnesota’s Gable Steveson closes NCAA Division I Men’s Wrestling Championships in style

March 20, 2022
Iowa head coach Tom Brands embraces Iowas No. 5 Austin DeSanto after his final collegiate match against Arizona States No. 3 Michael McGee in session five at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., on Saturday, March 19, 2022. DeSanto defeated McGee in a 133-pound match, 7-4. DeSanto finished his collegiate career as a four-time All-American. DeSanto is Iowa’s 23rd four-time All-American.

Rapid Recap | Four Iowa men’s wrestlers compete in medal round of 2022 NCAA Championships

March 19, 2022
Iowas No. 5 Austin DeSanto jumps up before semifinal match with Penn States No. 1 Roman Bravo-Young during session four at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., on Friday, March 18, 2022. DeSanto entered the match having already lost to Bravo-Young twice on the season. Bravo-Young defeated DeSatno by decision in a 133-pound match, 3-2.

Live results | Four Iowa men’s wrestlers compete in NCAA consolation semifinals, medal round

March 19, 2022
Iowas No. 6 Jacob Warner celebrates a win over Wyomings No. 2 Stephen Buchanan during session four at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., on Friday, March 18, 2022. Warner upset Buchanan to earn a trip to a championship match with Penn States No. 1 Max Dean. Warner and Dean have faced each other once this year. Dean won the match in Iowa City, 8-3.

Iowa men’s wrestler Jacob Warner qualifies for national finals

March 19, 2022
Penn States No. 1 Roman Bravo-Young attempts to take down Iowas No. 5 Austin DeSanto during session four at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., on Friday, March 18, 2022. DeSanto entered the match having already lost to Bravo-Young twice on the season. Bravo-Young defeated DeSatno by decision in a 133-pound match, 3-2.

Rapid Recap | Five Iowa men’s wresters survive Session IV of 2022 NCAA Championships

March 19, 2022
Iowas No. 5 Austin DeSanto celebrates a win over Virginia Techs No. 4 Korbin Myers during session three at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., on Friday, March 18, 2022. DeSatno defeated Myers by major decision in a 133-pound match, 9-0. DeSanto advances to the semifinals to face Penn States No. 1 Roman Bravo-Young.

Jacob Warner, Austin DeSanto slated to compete in 2022 NCAA Championship Semifinals for Iowa men’s wrestling

March 18, 2022
Iowa’s No. 4 Michael Kemerer battles Ohio State’s No. 5 Ethan Smith during session one of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Kemerer defeated Smith in the 174-pound weight class, 5-4.

Iowa men’s wrestling to kick off NCAA team title defense in Detroit

March 16, 2022
Iowas Mac McClear drives the ball during the mens golf Hawkeye Invitational on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Finkbine Golf Course.

Mac McClear leads Iowa men’s golf to seventh-place finish at Wake Forest Invitational

March 9, 2022

Two

March 8, 2022
Iowas Mac McClear drives the ball during the mens golf Hawkeye Invitational on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Finkbine Golf Course.

Iowa men’s golf set for Wake Forest Invitational in North Carolina

March 7, 2022
Michael Kemerer fights an injury during a match against Ohio State’s No. 5 Ethan Smith in session one of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Kemerer defeated Smith in a 174-pound match, 5-4.

Banged up Iowa men’s wrestling team plays it safe at Big Tens, eyes NCAA Tournament

March 7, 2022
Iowa’s No. 4 Max Murin celebrates his win against Northwestern’s No. 5 Yahya Thomas during session one of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Murin defeated Thomas in the 149-pound weight class, 6-5.

Six Iowa men’s wrestlers qualify for Big Ten Championship Semifinals

March 5, 2022
Iowa’s 149-pound No. 12 Max Murin wrestles Illinois’ Christian Kanzier during a wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 21 Illinois at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. Murin defeated Kanzier, 9-3, by decision. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 36-3.

Max Murin, Iowa men’s wrestling headed to Big Ten Championships

March 3, 2022
Iowa head coach Rick Heller jogs out of the dugout during a baseball game between Iowa and Loras College at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Heller’s Hawkeyes entered the game on a two game losing skid. The Duhawks defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-1.

Iowa baseball bounces back, rolls past Cornell College

March 3, 2022
Paula Miranda practices her putt at Finkbine Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Iowa women’s golf finishes last at Westbrook Invitational

March 1, 2022
Iowa head coach Megan Menzel talks to Manuela Lizarazu during the Diane Thomason Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Sep. 30th, 2018. The Hawkeyes placed 1st overall.

Iowa women’s golf to face four Big Ten rivals at Wisconsin’s Westbrook Spring Invitational

February 24, 2022

Four

February 22, 2022
Iowa’s No. 12 125-pound Drake Ayala wrestles Nebraska’s Jeremiah Reno during a wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 10 Nebraska at the Bob Devany Center in Lincoln, NE on Sunday, Feb 20, 2022. Ayala defeated Reno by decision 13-6. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 20-15 in their final regular season dual.

Iowa men’s wrestler Drake Ayala returns in regular season finale against Nebraska

February 21, 2022
Iowas Mac McClear watches other players on the green during the mens golf Hawkeye Invitational on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Finkbine Golf Course.

Iowa men’s golfer Mac McClear paces Hawkeyes

February 20, 2022
Iowa head coach Tom brands yells to the mat during a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and No. 9 Wisconsin in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 29-6.

Iowa men’s wrestling ready for regular season finale against Nebraska

February 17, 2022
Iowa’s Mac McClear looks to the hole during the third round of the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Sunday, April 18, 2021. Iowa won the invitational 24 under par. McClear finished second overall 10 under par.

Iowa men’s, women’s golf teams finish Puerto Rico, Tulane classics

February 16, 2022
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Iowa women’s golfer Lea Zeitler trying to find form for 2022 season

February 15, 2022
Iowas Mac McClear watches other players on the green during the mens golf Hawkeye Invitational on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Finkbine Golf Course.

Iowa men’s golf to face eight ranked teams at Puerto Rico Classic

February 13, 2022
Iowa head coach Megan Menzel talks to Manuela Lizarazu during the Diane Thomason Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Sep. 30th, 2018. The Hawkeyes placed 1st overall.

Confidence a key for Iowa women’s golf ahead of 2022 Tulane Classic

February 11, 2022
Iowa head coach Tom Brands prepares his team during a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and No. 9 Wisconsin in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 29-6.

Iowa, Oklahoma State playing pivotal role in growth of wrestling’s popularity

February 8, 2022
Iowa head coach Tyler Stith grabs a flag out of the 18th hole during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.

Iowa men’s golf finishes third at Big Ten Match Play Championships in Florida

February 6, 2022
Iowa head wrestling coach Tom Brands watches a match during a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and No. 9 Wisconsin in Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 29-6.

Iowa men’s wrestling still hungry after 29-6 win over No. 9 Wisconsin on senior day

February 5, 2022
Iowa’s 174-pound No. 2 Michael Kemerer wrestles Ohio State’s No. 7 Ethan Smith during a wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 6 Ohio State at the Covelli Center in Columbus, OH on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 21-12. Kemerer defeated Smith by decision 6-3.

Iowa men’s wrestling to honor seniors, battle Wisconsin Saturday

February 3, 2022
Iowas Mac McClear places the ball on the green during the mens golf Hawkeye Invitational on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Finkbine Golf Course.

Iowa men’s golf headed to Big Ten Match Play Championship

February 3, 2022
Klara Wildhaber swings a golf club at practice at Finkbine Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021. Wildhaber has played with the University of Iowa since 2020.

Iowa women’s golf posts losing record at Big Ten Match Play Championship

February 2, 2022

Michael Kemerer

February 1, 2022
Dana Lerner practices at Finkbine Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021. Lerner has played with the University of Iowa since 2018.

Iowa women’s golf opens spring season at Big Ten Match Play Championships

January 30, 2022
Penn State’s No. 1 141-pound Nick Lee grapples with Iowa’s No. 2 Jaydin Eierman during a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and No. 1 Penn State in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. Lee defeated Eierman, 6-4.

No. 1 Penn State men’s wrestling wins close bouts, downs No. 2 Iowa, 19-13

January 29, 2022
Iowa head coach Tom brands watches his team wrestle during a wrestling meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 15 Purdue in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022. After the win, Brands improved to 12-0 in his coaching career against Purdue. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 36-4.

No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling to host No. 1 Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

January 27, 2022
Paula Miranda practices her putt at Finkbine Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Iowa women’s golfer Paula Miranda confident ahead of spring season

January 25, 2022
Iowa’s 133-pound No. 3 Austin DeSanto gets his hand raised after wrestling Ohio State’s Dylan Koontz during a wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 6 Ohio State at the Covelli Center in Columbus, OH on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 21-12. DeSanto defeated Kuntz by technical fall 19-4.

Iowa men’s wrestling downs Ohio State, 21-12

January 22, 2022
Iowa’s No. 18 184-pound Abe Assad celebrates a win over Purdues No. 23 Max Lyon during a wrestling meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 15 Purdue in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022. Assad won by decision, 6-3. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 36-4.

Iowa men’s wrestling junior Abe Assad ready to take on Ohio State

January 20, 2022
Iowa’s 125-pound No. 12 Drake Ayala wrestles Illinois’ No. 26 Justin Cardani during a wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 21 Illinois at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. Ayala defeated Cardani, 7-4, by decision. This is Ayala’s sixth win against ranked opponents. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 36-3.

Iowa men’s wrestler Drake Ayala amazes in debut season

January 18, 2022

Yes

January 17, 2022
Iowa’s 285-pound No. 6 Tony Cassioppi wrestles Illinois’ No. 17 Luke Luffman during a wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 21 Illinois at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 36-3.

Iowa men’s wrestling breezes by Illinois, 36-3

January 16, 2022
Iowa’s Myreanna Bebe leads the 60-meter hurdles during the 2022 Hawkeye Invitational track and field meet at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. Bebe set a personal record with a time of 8.30 to put her No. 4 all-time for the Hawkeyes. The Hawkeye Invitational hosted Arkansas State, Bradley, Hawkeye Community College, Indian Hills Community College, Iowa Central Community College, Loyola-Chicago, Northern Iowa, South Dakota, UW-Milwaukee, and Western Illinois.

Iowa track and field collects 15 titles at Hawkeye Invitational

January 15, 2022
The Iowa bench cheers on forward Kris Murray during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 83-74. Murray led the team in points with a new career-high of 29.

Kris Murray’s career-high 29 points leads Iowa men’s basketball past Indiana

January 14, 2022
Iowa’s 125-pound Drake Ayala throws down Purdue’s No. 5 Devin Schoder during a wrestling meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 15 Purdue in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022. Iowa burned Ayala’s redshirt after Spencer Lee and the Hawkeyes announced his decision to have season-ending surgery. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 36-4.

Drake Ayala earns first official win as a Hawkeye wrestler

January 9, 2022
Iowa’s No. 2 ranked 174-pound Michael Kemerer grapples Minnesota’s No. 23 ranked Bailee O’Reilly. during a wrestling meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 14 Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. Kemerer won by decision, 9-2.

Michael Kemerer returns to mat as Iowa men’s wrestling downs Minnesota, 22-10

January 8, 2022
The main floor is seen during Xtream Arenas opening media tour in Coralville on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020.

Jim Barnes named head coach of Iowa volleyball

December 28, 2021
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark puts up a shot during a women’s basketball game between No. 14 Iowa and Central Florida in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. Clark led the team in scoring with 21 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Knights, 69-61.

Iowa women’s basketball downs Central Florida, 69-61

December 19, 2021
Iowa defensive lineman Zach VanValkenburg hoists the Heroes Trophy after a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 28-21. The Cornhuskers have yet to beat the Hawkeyes since 2014.

Citrus Bowl scouting notebook | No. 15 Iowa vs. No. 22 Kentucky

December 14, 2021
Illinois center Kofi Cockburn stands on the court during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. Cockburn finished with 17 points and 18 rebounds. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 87-83.

Cockburn heats up, Illinois men’s basketball downs Iowa, 87-83

December 6, 2021
Iowa State assistant coach Brent Metcalf speaks with a referee after a conflict broke out after a wrestling meet betwen No. 1 Iowa and No. 13 Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 22-11.

No. 1 Iowa men’s wrestling takes down No. 13 Iowa State

December 5, 2021
Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell carries the ball to the end zone after an interception during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Campbell had on interception on the day for 32 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season.

Stopping the run

December 3, 2021
Iowa linebacker Jestin Jacobs makes a tackle during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes with a score of 30-7.

Big Ten Championship scouting notebook | No. 13 Iowa vs. No. 2 Michigan

December 2, 2021
Iowa forwards Keegan Murray and Filip Rebraca fight for a rebound during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Slippery Rock at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. The Hawkeyes out rebounded Slippery Rock 56-34. The Hawkeyes beat The Pride of the Rock 99-47.

Interior defense key for Iowa men’s basketball’s matchup against No. 2 Purdue

December 2, 2021
Sep 19, 2021; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (87) scores a touchdown against Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton (52) during the third quarter at TIAA Bank Field.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 12

November 29, 2021
Iowa’s 125-pound Jesse Ybarra grapples with Amry’s 125-pound Ryan Chauvin during a wrestling meet between No. 1 Iowa and Army at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. Ybarra defeated Chauvin 3-1 with a take down in sudden victory.The Hawkeyes defeated the Black Knights 36-7.

Ybarra picks up win in his first-ever Iowa men’s wrestling dual at Carver

November 28, 2021
Iowa wide receivers Keagan Johnson and Arland Bruce IV run to their positions on the line during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season.

Standouts from the start: Freshmen Keagan Johnson, Arland Bruce IV taking over Iowa wide receiver room

November 23, 2021
Iowa wide receiver Charlie Jones hurdles over Illinois defensive back Christian Bobak during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s Charlie Jones records 100-yard kickoff-return touchdown on Senior Day

November 20, 2021
Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce IV celebrates a touchdown during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 33-23 at the last home game of the season. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions | Iowa leads Illinois, 17-13

November 20, 2021
Iowa’s 141-pound Haydin Eierman grapples with Princeton’s Jacob Mann during a season opener dual wrestling meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 21 Princeton at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 18, 2021. Eierman won by major decision 14-5. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers with a team score of 32-12.

Wrestling fans return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena as Iowa downs Princeton, 32-12

November 19, 2021
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