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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
Iowa's Mac McClear drives the ball during the men's 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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 27, 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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 21, 2022
Minnesota's No. 1 Gable Steveson flips after defeating Arizona State's 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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 20, 2022
Iowa head coach Tom Brands embraces Iowa's No. 5 Austin DeSanto after his final collegiate match against Arizona State's 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

Chris Werner and Austin Hanson
March 19, 2022
Iowa's No. 5 Austin DeSanto jumps up before semifinal match with Penn State's 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

Austin Hanson and Chris Werner
March 19, 2022
Iowa's No. 6 Jacob Warner celebrates a win over Wyoming's 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 State's 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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 19, 2022
Penn State's No. 1 Roman Bravo-Young attempts to take down Iowa's 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

Austin Hanson and Chris Werner
March 18, 2022
Iowa's No. 5 Austin DeSanto celebrates a win over Virginia Tech's 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 State's No. 1 Roman Bravo-Young.

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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 16, 2022
Iowa's Mac McClear drives the ball during the men's 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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 9, 2022

Two

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 8, 2022
Iowa's Mac McClear drives the ball during the men's golf Hawkeye Invitational on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Finkbine Golf Course.

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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 6, 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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 2, 2022
Paula Miranda practices her putt at Finkbine Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Iowa women’s golf finishes last at Westbrook Invitational

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 24, 2022

Four

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 20, 2022
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 golfer Mac McClear paces Hawkeyes

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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 men’s, women’s golf teams finish Puerto Rico, Tulane classics

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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 15, 2022
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 to face eight ranked teams at Puerto Rico Classic

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 12, 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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 3, 2022
Iowa's Mac McClear places the ball on the green during the men's golf Hawkeye Invitational on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Finkbine Golf Course.

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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 2, 2022

Michael Kemerer

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
January 22, 2022
Iowa’s No. 18 184-pound Abe Assad celebrates a win over Purdue's 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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
January 18, 2022

Yes

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
January 8, 2022
The main floor is seen during Xtream Arena's opening media tour in Coralville on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020.

Jim Barnes named head coach of Iowa volleyball

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
December 18, 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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
December 2, 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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
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

Robert Read and Chris Werner
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

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 19, 2021
Clarissa Chun smiles while being introduced as the new women’s wrestling coach for the University of Iowa during a press conference at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. Chun won an Olympic bronze medal for Team USA in the 2012 Olympics.

Chun ready to lead newly established Iowa women’s wrestling program

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 19, 2021
Iowa left tackle Lukas Van Ness attempts to sack Northwestern quarterback Andrew Marty during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 17-12.

Week 12 scouting notebook | No. 17 Iowa vs. Illinois

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 18, 2021
Iowa's 184-pound Abe Assad grapples with Nebraska's Taylor Venz during the final session of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament in Piscataway, NJ on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Venz won by decision 6-4. Assad finished in third place in the 184-pound bracket, and Iowa won the team title with 157.5 points.

Iowa men’s wrestling to kick off 2021-22 season Friday

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 18, 2021
Iowa’s 141-pound Jaydin Eierman grapples with Nebraska’s Chad Red, Jr. during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 6 Nebraska at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. No. 1 Eierman defeated No. 7 Red by decision, 8-4, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 31-6.

Opinion | Spencer Lee won’t be Iowa’s only NCAA champion this year

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 16, 2021
Jan 16, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills strong safety Micah Hyde (23) reacts after a play against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an AFC Divisional Round playoff game at Bills Stadium.

Hawkeyes in the NFL | Week 10

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 15, 2021
The Iowa Hawkeyes huddle up before a football game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 9 Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten: Matchups, Power Rankings for Week 11

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 11, 2021

Abe Assad

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 9, 2021
San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle (85) makes a catch against Jacksonville Jaguars' Barry Church (42) in the first quarter at Levi's Stadium Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017 in Santa Clara, California.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 9

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 8, 2021
Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla passes the ball to wide receiver Arland Bruce IV during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 17-12. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa backup quarterback Alex Padilla answers the call, leads Hawkeyes to win

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 7, 2021
Iowa running back Tyler Goodson and quarterback Alex Padilla celebrate after a touchdown during a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. Padilla replaced starting quarterback Spencer Petras during the first half. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions | Iowa leads Northwestern, 14-3

Robert Read and Chris Werner
November 6, 2021
Iowa running back Tyler Goodson finds space to run during a football game between No. 9 Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. The Badgers held Goodson to 27 yards on 13 carries. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-7.

Week 10 scouting notebook | No. 22 Iowa vs. Northwestern

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 4, 2021
Northwestern Running Back Jesse Brown makes a touchdown during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Iowa football hoping to avenge last season’s loss against Northwestern

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 4, 2021
Mar 19, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes wrestler Michael Kemerer celebrates after defeating North Carolina State Wolfpack wrestler Daniel Bullard in the 174 weight class during the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa men’s wrestling returns 10 starters for 2021-22

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 2, 2021
One-on-one with Iowa offensive lineman Kyler Schott

One-on-one with Iowa offensive lineman Kyler Schott

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 28, 2021
Iowa football begins ‘second season’ against Wisconsin

Iowa football begins ‘second season’ against Wisconsin

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 28, 2021
Iowa's Mac McClear drives the ball during the men's golf Hawkeye Invitational on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Finkbine Golf Course.

Iowa golf programs conclude fall seasons

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 28, 2021
Iowa heavyweight Tony Cassioppi talks to reporters during Iowa wrestling media day in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. Cassioppi accredited his recent change in body structure to eating 300 grams of protein everyday. “I ate a lot,” Cassioppi said.

Iowa men’s wrestling still hungry after 2020-21 national championship

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 27, 2021
Niece of Duke Slater, Sandy Wilkens, accepts a football award for Duke Slater Field during a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 23-20.

Duke Slater Field: the reaction to recognizing a historic Iowa football player

Isaac Goffin and Chris Werner
October 26, 2021
Paula Miranda practices her putt at Finkbine Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Iowa women’s golfer Paula Miranda ends successful fall season

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 26, 2021
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) makes a catch against Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) during the second half at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021.

Hawkeyes in the NFL | Week 7

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 25, 2021
Iowa's Mac McClear drives the ball during the men's golf Hawkeye Invitational on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Finkbine Golf Course.

Iowa men’s golfer Mac McClear returns to form

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 24, 2021
Paula Miranda practices her putt at Finkbine Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Iowa golf programs hit the road for final fall events

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 21, 2021

No

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 19, 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 6

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 18, 2021
Purdue tight end Payne Durham comes down after hurdling Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins during a football game between No. 2 Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 24-7. Durham had 15 yards on five receptions.

Hawkeyes will use bye week to learn, rest, and prepare

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 17, 2021
Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras winds up to pass during a football game between No. 2 Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 24-7. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s offense dries up in first loss of season

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 16, 2021
Purdue wide receiver David Bell breaks a tackle from Iowa defensive back Matt Hankins during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions: Purdue leads No. 2 Iowa, 14-7

Robert Read and Chris Werner
October 16, 2021
Iowa wide receiver Nico Ragaini runs downfield after catching a pass during a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 23-20. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

One-on-one with Iowa wide receiver Nico Ragaini

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 14, 2021
Iowa running back Tyler Goodson finds a hole during a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 23-20. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Tyler Goodson, running back

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 14, 2021
Iowa women’s golfer Klara Wildhaber battling driver problems

Iowa women’s golfer Klara Wildhaber battling driver problems

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 12, 2021
Paula Miranda practices her putt at Finkbine Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Iowa women’s golf finishes ninth at Ron Moore Intercollegiate

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 11, 2021
Mar 10, 2020; Sioux Falls, SD, USA; North Dakota Fighting Hawks forward Filip Rebraca (12) drives against North Dakota State Bison forward Rocky Kreuser (34) in the first half at Denny Sanford Premier Center. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa men’s basketball transfer Filip Rebrača prepared for valuable role

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 11, 2021
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 blocking out noise ahead of top-five matchup with Penn State

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 7, 2021
One-on-one with Iowa running back Tyler Goodson

One-on-one with Iowa running back Tyler Goodson

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 7, 2021
Paula Miranda practices her putt at Finkbine Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Iowa women’s golf heads to Ron Moore Women’s Intercollegiate

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 7, 2021
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