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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
Junior Ronan Kleu lines up for a shot during a Iowa Men’s Golf Practice at Hoak Family Golf Complex in Iowa City on Thursday September 16 2021.

Iowa men’s golf finishes 10th at Notre Dame Fighting Irish Classic

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 6, 2021
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 heads to Notre Dame Fighting Irish Classic

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 3, 2021
Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras throws the ball during a football game between Iowa and Colorado State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams 24-14.

Around the Big Ten: Matchups, Power Rankings for Week 5

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
September 30, 2021
Paula Miranda practices her putt at Finkbine Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Iowa women’s golf freshman Paula Miranda makes mark in fall tournaments

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
September 28, 2021

No

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
September 28, 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.

Hawkeyes in the NFL | Week 3

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
September 27, 2021
City High tight end Ben Kueter warms up before a football game between Iowa City City High and Dowling at Bates Field in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021. The Little Hawks defeated the Maroons 17-14. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Ben Kueter excels defensively in first football game as Iowa commit

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
September 25, 2021
Caleb Shudak runs on to the field goal during a football game between Iowa and Kent State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Flashes 30-7.

Keeping the faith: How Caleb Shudak stayed the course to become Iowa’s No. 1 kicker

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
September 23, 2021
Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta speaks at a press conference on Monday, June 15 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Barta addressed recent action within the Iowa Athletic Department, including the separation agreement with Chris Doyle, as well as plans for the future.

Title IX settlement a catalyst in launching Iowa women’s wrestling, Barta says

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
September 23, 2021
Paula Miranda practices her putt at Finkbine Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Iowa women’s golf finishes ninth at Badger Invitational

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
September 22, 2021
Junior Ronan Kleu lines up for a shot during an Iowa Men’s Golf Practice at Hoak Family Golf Complex in Iowa City on Thursday Sept. 16, 2021.

Hawkeye men’s golf transfer Ronan Kleu making early impact

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
September 20, 2021
A ball lands close to the flag during a golf invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Iowa came in first with a score of 593 against 12 other teams.

Iowa women’s golf heads to Wisconsin for Badger Invitational

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
September 18, 2021
Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla throws the football during “Kid’s Day at Kinnick” inside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 14.

One-on-one with Iowa backup quarterback Alex Padilla

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
September 16, 2021
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 golf programs struggle on the road

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
September 15, 2021

Yes

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
September 14, 2021
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) makes a catch against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jason Verrett (2) during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021.

Tight ends highlight Iowa’s NFL presence in Week 1

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
September 13, 2021
A ball lands close to the flag during a golf invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Iowa came in first with a score of 593 against 12 other teams.

Iowa women’s golf to open season at Dick McGuire Invitational

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
September 12, 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 golf set for road trip to Minnesota for Gopher Invitational

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
September 10, 2021
Iowa fullback Monte Pottebaum runs through the end zone after a kickoff during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 17 Indiana at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 34-6.

One-on-one with Iowa fullback Monte Pottebaum

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
September 9, 2021
Gonzalo Leal putts during a golf invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Iowa came in first with a score of 593 against 12 other teams.

Iowa men’s golf finishes ninth at Marquette Intercollegiate

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
September 8, 2021

Tyler Goodson — Iowa

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
September 6, 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 golf to begin season at Marquette Intercollegiate

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
September 4, 2021
Iowa punter Tory Taylor kicks the ball during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

One-on-one with Iowa punter Tory Taylor

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
September 2, 2021
Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell (left) chases after Iowa wide receiver Keagan Johnson (right) during a spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

Opinion | Bold predictions for the 2021 Iowa football season

Robert Read, Austin Hanson, Chloe Peterson, and Chris Werner
September 2, 2021
Iowa running back Tyler Goodson hurdles MTSU's Gregory Grate, Jr. during a football game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Raiders, 48-3.

Iowa football hoping to ‘set the tone’ for the season against Indiana

Chris Werner, Football Reporter
September 2, 2021
A ball lands close to the flag during a golf invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Iowa came in first with a score of 593 against 12 other teams.

Iowa women’s golf prepared for fall season

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
August 31, 2021

Charlie Jones

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
August 31, 2021

10-2

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
August 23, 2021
Iowa wide receiver and punt returner Charlie Jones holds a water bottle during Iowa football media day at Iowa football’s practice field on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Charlie Jones ready for expanded role with Iowa football

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
August 14, 2021
Iowa junior Carson Schaake drives the ball of the tee at Finkbine Golf Course on Saturday April 16, 2016. Iowa tied for second in the Hawkeye Invitational. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Former Iowa men’s golfer Carson Schaake qualifies for U.S. Open

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
June 8, 2021
Iowa's Laulauga Tausaga winds up to throw during the women's shot put at the 2019 Drake Relays in Des Moines, IA, on Friday, April 26, 2019. Tausaga earned 2nd with a distance of 16.36m.

Woody, Tausaga earn USTFCCCA honors

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
June 4, 2021
Iowa's Alex Schaake lines up a shot during the men's golf Hawkeye Invitational on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Finkbine Golf Course.

Former Iowa men’s golfer Alex Schaake earns Forme Tour membership

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
June 2, 2021
Mar 20, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Jordan Bohannon (3) brings the ball up court against the Grand Canyon Antelopes during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa men’s basketball’s Jordan Bohannon injured in altercation

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
May 24, 2021
Iowa’s Alex Schaake 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.

Iowa men’s golf finishes season at NCAA Cle Elum Regional tournament

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
May 20, 2021
A graduate raises her cap to celebrate during the University of Iowa’s celebration of graduates Sunday, May 16, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Class of 2021 recognized at in-person Celebration of the Graduates

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
May 16, 2021
Iowa’s Alex Schaake embraces family members after winning the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Sunday, April 18, 2021. Iowa won the invitational 24 under par.

Iowa men’s golfer Alex Schaake eyeing professional career

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
May 10, 2021
Iowa's Alex Schaake drives the ball during the men's golf Hawkeye Invitational on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Finkbine Golf Course.

Iowa men’s golf nabs sixth seed in Cle Elum NCAA regional

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
May 5, 2021
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.

McClear’s improved mind, body paying dividends on the course

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
May 4, 2021
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 golf finishes second at Big Ten Championships, crowns McClear as individual medalist

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
May 3, 2021
Iowa's Izaya Fullard runs during a baseball game in Iowa City between Iowa and Northwestern. The Hawks beat the Wildcats in a close game, 9-8.

Iowa baseball drops two of three at Indiana

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
May 2, 2021
Iowa's Alex Schaake lines up a shot during the men's golf Hawkeye Invitational on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Finkbine Golf Course.

Iowa men’s golf heads to Big Ten Championships

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
April 29, 2021
Iowa's Alex Schaake drives the ball during the men's golf Hawkeye Invitational on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Finkbine Golf Course.

Iowa golf teams complete Ohio swing

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
April 26, 2021
Iowa rowing moves their boat to the dock on Saturday, April 24, 2021 during The Iowa Rowing Regatta at Lake MacBride. Iowa competed against Minnesota, Wisconsin, Drake, and Kansas during the one-day event.

Iowa rowing performs well despite lineup changes at Saturday’s home regatta

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
April 25, 2021
Iowa Head Coach Marc Long gives a speech to his swimmers after a swim meet at the CRWC on January 11, 2020 between Iowa, Illinois, and Notre Dame. The Hawkeye men's team defeated the fighting Irish 159.50 to 140.50 while the Hawkeye women's team defeated the fighting Illini 223 to 86 and lost to the fighting Irish 99.50 to 209.50.

Long reflects on Iowa swimming and diving coaching career

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
April 25, 2021
Iowa's Manuela Lizarazu follows her putt during the Diane Thomason Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on September 30th, 2018.The Hawkeyes placed 1st overall.

Iowa golf set for weekend in Ohio

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
April 22, 2021

Doubles troubles

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
April 20, 2021
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.

By the numbers: Iowa men’s golf

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
April 19, 2021
Iowa’s Alex Schaake embraces family members after winning the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Sunday, April 18, 2021. Iowa won the invitational 24 under par.

Iowa men’s golf wins 2021 Hawkeye Invitational

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
April 18, 2021
Iowa's Alex Schaake drives the ball during the men's golf Hawkeye Invitational on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Finkbine Golf Course.

Schaake leads Iowa men’s golf to first-day lead at Hawkeye Invitational

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
April 17, 2021
Iowa men’s golf to host home tournament, women’s golf travels to Indiana

Iowa men’s golf to host home tournament, women’s golf travels to Indiana

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
April 15, 2021
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Iowa women’s golfer finds motivation from unlikely source for strong finish

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
April 14, 2021
A member of the University of Iowa women’s golf team practices her putting on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017.

Iowa women’s golf wins UNI Spring Invitational

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
April 12, 2021
Iowa's Ricky Williams competes in the 1000m freestyle during a swim meet at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. The women's team hosted Nebraska while the men's team had an intrasquad scrimmage.

Iowa men’s swimming and diving reflects on turbulent season coming to a close

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
April 11, 2021
Iowa sophomore Alex Schaake poses for a portrait at Hoak Family Golf Complex on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Recent success has Iowa men’s golfer Schaake looking toward Hawkeye Invitational

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
April 7, 2021
Iowa's Alex Schaake putts 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 seventh at inaugural Calusa Cup

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
April 6, 2021
Iowa Pitcher Trenton Wallace pitches out of trouble during a baseball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Duane Banks Field on March 19, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 3-0.

Iowa baseball gets to .500 after taking two of three against Purdue

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
April 4, 2021
Benton Weinberg takes a starting shot during a golf invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Iowa came in first with a score of 593 against 12 other teams.

Iowa men’s golf to host inaugural Calusa Cup

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
April 1, 2021
Iowa head coach Megan Menzel talks to Manuela Lizarazu during the Diane Thomason Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on September 30th, 2018.The Hawkeyes placed 1st overall.

Strong second round propels Iowa women’s golf to second-place finish

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 31, 2021
Benton Weinberg takes a starting shot during a golf invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Iowa came in first with a score of 593 against 12 other teams.

Iowa men’s golf falls to Florida in dual match

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 30, 2021
Iowa’s Elise van Heuvelen Treadwell sends the ball over the net during the Iowa Women’s Tennis match against Purdue on Feb. 28, 2021 at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue 6-1.

Iowa women’s tennis secures its best win since 2010

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 28, 2021
Iowa head coach Megan Menzel talks to Manuela Lizarazu during the Diane Thomason Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on September 30th, 2018.The Hawkeyes placed 1st overall.

Iowa golf teams hit the road

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 28, 2021
Hawkeye pitcher Trenton Wallace pitches during the baseball game against Illinois at Duane Banks Field on March 30, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 2-1 after the 9th inning.

Iowa baseball’s Wallace honored ahead of weekend series

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 25, 2021
Iowa Pitcher Duncan Davitt throws a pitch during a baseball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Davitt went an inning and two-thirds, giving up five earned runs.The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes 13-8.

Wild pitching dooms Iowa baseball in series finale against Nebraska

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 21, 2021
Iowa Center Fielder Ben Norman makes an over-the-shoulder catch to make the last out during a baseball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Duane Banks Field on March 19, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 3-0.

Comeback effort falls short as Nebraska takes game two over Iowa baseball

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 20, 2021
Iowa Second Basemen Brendan Sher rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during a baseball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Duane Banks Field on March 19, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 3-0.

Big sixth inning lifts Iowa baseball in home-opener

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 19, 2021
Iowa head coach Megan Menzel talks to Manuela Lizarazu during the Diane Thomason Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on September 30th, 2018.The Hawkeyes placed 1st overall.

Second-place team finish puts Iowa women’s golf back on track

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 18, 2021
Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee grapples with Nebraska’s Liam Cronin during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 6 Nebraska at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. No. 1 Lee defeated No. 11 Cronin by tech fall in 1:21, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 31-6.

Iowa wrestling heads to NCAA Championships

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 17, 2021
Iowa players chant and cheer on Will Davies during his singles match at the Iowa Men’s tennis meet v. Wisconsin in the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Friday, March. 12, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 5-2.

A year after its best season, Iowa men’s tennis opts out of Hawkeye uniforms to protest the program’s end

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 16, 2021
Iowa sophomore Brett Permann tees off during the Diane Thomason Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on September 30th, 2018.The Hawkeyes placed 1st overall.

Iowa women’s golf headed to Utah

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 14, 2021
Iowa outfielder Trenton Wallace swings while at-bat during the second game of a baseball doubleheader between Iowa and Cal-State Northridge at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, March 17, 2019.

Iowa baseball splits four-game weekend set with Ohio State and Nebraska

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 14, 2021
Iowa catcher Austin Martin hits the ball during the baseball game against the Spartans at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, May 12, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Spartans 5-7.

Iowa baseball set for weekend tilt with Nebraska and Ohio Sate

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 11, 2021
Gonzalo Leal putts during a golf invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Iowa came in first with a score of 593 against 12 other teams.

Iowa men’s golf wins Spartan Collegiate

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 10, 2021
Iowa women’s swimming record-holder Millie Sansome transferred. Then, Iowa reinstated its program

Iowa women’s swimming record-holder Millie Sansome transferred. Then, Iowa reinstated its program

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 9, 2021
Iowa outfielder Trenton Wallace swings while at-bat during the second game of a baseball doubleheader between Iowa and Cal-State Northridge at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, March 17, 2019.

Iowa baseball drops three of four in season-opening series against Michigan

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 8, 2021
Gonzalo Leal watches the ball after driving it during a golf invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Iowa came in first with a score of 593 against 12 other teams.

Iowa men’s and women’s golf teams set for third tournament of the year

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 7, 2021
Iowa outfielder Trenton Wallace swings while at-bat during the second game of a baseball doubleheader between Iowa and Cal-State Northridge at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, March 17, 2019. The Hawkeyes took the series by defeating the Matadors, 3-1.

Iowa baseball set for season-opening series against Michigan

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 6, 2021
Lea Zeitler

Iowa women’s golf’s Zetiler makes history

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 2, 2021
Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee grapples with Nebraska’s Liam Cronin during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 6 Nebraska at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. No. 1 Lee defeated No. 11 Cronin by tech fall in 1:21, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 31-6.

Hawkeye wrestlers ready for return to mat

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 2, 2021
Iowa Pole Vaulter Peyton Haack runs up to his launching point. Haack finished 16th during the Hawkeye B1G Invitational track meet at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Saturday, Feb. 13 , 2021.

Iowa men’s track and field crowned Big Ten Indoor Conference Champions

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 28, 2021
Iowa all-around Stewart Brown performs his floor routine on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2022 during the Iowa vs. Penn State men’s gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa defeated Penn State 398.850-393.550. Brown placed sixth in the overall floor results with a final score of 13.500.

Student-athletes from Iowa men’s tennis, gymnastics, and swimming react to women’s swimming reinstatement

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 21, 2021
Iowa's Will Davies hits a forehand during a men's tennis match between Iowa and Texas Tech at the HTRC on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. The Red Raiders defeated the Hawkeyes, 4-3.

Iowa men’s tennis notches first win of the season against Indiana

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 19, 2021
Iowa women's golfer Lea Zeitler. Contributed.

Iowa golf programs impress during stroke play tournaments

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 17, 2021
Iowa hurdlers Gratt Reed, Jamal Britt, Iowa alum Aaron Mallett––who ran unattached––compete in the 60m hurdle premier final during the second day of the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at the University of Iowa Recreation Building. Reed, Britt, and Mallett finished fifth, second, and first, respectively. Due to coronavirus restrictions, the Hawkeyes could only host Big Ten teams. Iowa men took first, scoring 189, and women finished third with 104 among Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Illinois.

Iowa track’s Britt surprises himself, ties school record

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 16, 2021
Jamal Britt finishes his leg of the 4x400m relay premier during the second day of the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at the University of Iowa Recreation Building. Britt ran a split of 48.375, contributing to the Iowa ‘A’ team victory with a total time of 3:09.58. Due to coronavirus restrictions, the Hawkeyes could only host Big Ten teams. Iowa men took first, scoring 189, and women finished third with 104 among Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Illinois. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa track and field rewrites record books at weekend events

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 14, 2021
Benton Weinberg takes a starting shot during a golf invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Iowa came in first with a score of 593 against 12 other teams.

Iowa men’s golf makes history at Big Ten Match Play

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 7, 2021
Iowa’s 285-pound Tony Cassioppi wrestles Wisconsin’s Trent Hillger during a wrestling match between No.1 Iowa and No. 6 Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. Cassioppi won by decision, 3-2, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 32-3. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

No. 1 Hawkeyes sweep triangular meet in West Lafayette

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 7, 2021
Iowa's Alex Schaake poses for a portrait at Hoak Family Golf Complex on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

Iowa men’s golf ready for return to action

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 4, 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.

Eierman finding rhythm in return to collegiate competition

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 3, 2021
Iowa’s 141-pound Jaydin Eierman grapples with Illinois’ Dylan Duncan during a wrestling dual meet between Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021. No. 1 Eierman defeated No. 13 Duncan by tech fall in 6:05, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 36-6.

Eierman, Hawkeyes overpower Fighting Illini

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
January 31, 2021
Iowa’s 197-pound Jacob Warner grapples with Nebraska’s Eric Shultz during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 6 Nebraska at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. No. 2 Shultz defeated No. 4 Warner by decision, 3-2, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 31-6.

Hawkeye wrestling set to host Illinois in Sunday matinee

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
January 28, 2021
Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee prepares to wrestle during the second session of the 57th Annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, IL, on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019.

No. 1 Hawkeyes dominate No. 15 Golden Gophers in first road meet of the season

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
January 23, 2021
Iowa's Alex Schaake drives during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.

Unusual fall season prepares Hawkeye golfers for future professional careers

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
December 15, 2020
Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 26-20.

Goodson, Sargent bring lightning, thunder to Hawkeye backfield

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
December 10, 2020
Iowa’s Alex Schaake poses for a portrait at Hoak Family Golf Complex on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

Iowa men’s golf’s Alex Schaake advanced to match play at the Maridoe Amateur Championship

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
December 8, 2020
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (88) is tackled by Chicago Bears safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (21) after catching a pass in the first quarter of their NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, on Thursday, November 28, 2019.

Hockenson shreds Bears to highlight Iowa’s NFL presence in Week 13

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
December 7, 2020
Iowa captains (from left) Bryan Mattison, Mike Humpal, Albert Young and Tom Busch take the field during the coin toss of overtime play against the Michigan State Spartans on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007.

One-on-one with former Iowa linebacker Mike Humpal

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
December 3, 2020
Photo of Marissa Mueller. Contributed.

Iowa Track and Field’s Marissa Mueller awarded Rhodes Scholarship

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
December 2, 2020
Iowa defensive back Terry Roberts celebrate the win after a game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0.

Big Ten football notebook: COVID-19 takes control of the standings

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
December 1, 2020
Northwestern Quarterback Peyton Ramsey looks to throw a pass during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Around the Big Ten Week 6: Where to watch the Iowa-Nebraska football game

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 24, 2020
University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Chauncey Golston (57) tackles Penn State Nittany Lions running back Devyn Ford (28) during the first quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

By the numbers | Iowa’s victory over Penn State

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 22, 2020
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