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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
Nov 21, 2020; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Sean Clifford (14) passes the ball as Iowa Hawkeyes defensive lineman Zach VanValkenburg (97) pressures during the third quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Fourth quarter turnovers, dominant defensive line play seals Iowa’s victory over Penn State

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 21, 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

Halftime reactions: Fierce run game, stout defense put Iowa up 24-7

Robert Read and Chris Werner
November 21, 2020
Iowa QB Nate Stanley throws a pass during the Iowa football vs. Penn State game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 17-12.

Week 5 scouting report | Penn State

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 19, 2020
Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras attempts a pass during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

Iowa football not preparing like Penn State is 0-4

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 19, 2020
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.

Tory Taylor

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 17, 2020
Iowa's Kaevon Merriweather kneels for the anthem during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

Power to the players: Hawkeyes speak up, kneel down

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 12, 2020
Iowa football players carry the Floyd of Rosedale trophy off the field after a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 23-19.

Hawkeye football looks to get back to .500

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 12, 2020
Defending champion Tiger Woods tees off in the rain on the par-3 4th hole during his practice round for the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Wednesday, Nov 11, 2020, in Augusta.

Woods could make history at Augusta

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 11, 2020
Bears kicker Eddy Pineiro and Chargers defensive back Desmond King react differently after Pineiro missed the would-be game-wining kick. The Bears lost to the Chargers 17-16 at Soldier Field.

Former Hawkeye Desmond King makes immediate impact for Titans

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 9, 2020
The Iowa football team is introduced during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0.

One-on-one with former Iowa quarterback Chuck Long

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 5, 2020
Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst speaks during the second day of Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, July 19, 2019.

Big Ten notebook: Wisconsin cancels another game, Northwestern aiming for 3-0 start

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 3, 2020
Iowa sophomore Alex Schaake poses for a portrait at Hoak Family Golf Complex on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

Iowa golf’s Schaake makes equipment change

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 3, 2020
Iowa tight end George Kittle holds up the ball after scoring a touchdown during the Iowa-Nebraska game at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. Kittle scored the first touchdown of the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 28-20, to finish off a perfect regular season.

Kittle could miss rest of season, King traded to Titans

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 2, 2020
Iowa Defensive Tackle Daviyon Nixon raises his fist as the Hawkeyes take to their home field for the first time in the season during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Daviyon Nixon a bright spot in Iowa football’s Week 2 loss

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 1, 2020
Iowa Running Back Tyler Goodson 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. Goodson’s was the second touchdown for the Hawkeyes.

By the numbers | Iowa football through two games of the season

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 1, 2020
Iowa Quarterback Spencer Petras throws a pass during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Late interceptions by Spencer Petras seal Hawkeye loss on Halloween

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 31, 2020
Iowa Wide Receiver Brandon Smith catches the first touchdown pass of the game during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Iowa is leading Northwestern with a score of 20-14 at the half. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions: Iowa leads Northwestern, 20-14, at halftime

Robert Read and Chris Werner
October 31, 2020
Penn State head coach James Franklin. (Jose F. Moreno/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS)

Around the Big Ten: Week 2

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 29, 2020
Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon prepares to tackle during the Iowa football game against Miami (Ohio) at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks 38-14.

Hawkeyes gear up for a battle in the trenches against Northwestern

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 29, 2020
Iowa sophomore Alex Schaake poses for a portrait at Hoak Family Golf Complex on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

Iowa men’s golf’s Schaake impresses at Golf Club of Georgia Amateur Invitational

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 27, 2020
Purdue wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) runs with the ball after the catch against the Vanderbilt Commodores on Sept. 7, 2019 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. (John Mersits/CSM/Zuma Press/TNS)

Week 1 scouting report: Purdue

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 22, 2020
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley prepares for a play during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 30-0.

Iowa football’s Coy Cronk ready for his homecoming

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 21, 2020
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’s Alex Schaake and Benton Weinberg have special bond

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 20, 2020
Iowa sophomore Alex Schaake poses for a portrait at Hoak Family Golf Complex on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

Iowa players weigh in on golf’s distance debate

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 19, 2020
Iowa Punter Ryan Gersonde sits on the bench during a game against Purdue University on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 24 to 15.

Punting battle coming to an end for Iowa football ahead of first game

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 15, 2020
Wide Receivers coach Kelton Copeland walks up to the podium to address members of the press during football media day in Kinnick Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. Copeland and all Iowa coaches wore masks until they reached the podium six feet from the first row of chairs.

Iowa coaches, players taking notice of Charlie Jones in preseason practices

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 14, 2020
Joe Kim watches the ball approach 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 golf’s Weinberg outlasts teammate Schaake in playoff

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 12, 2020
Iowa wideout Ihmir Smith-Marsette celebrates a kick-return touchdown during the 2019 SDCCU Holiday Bowl between Iowa and USC in San Diego on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Smith-Marsette scored rushing, receiving, and return touchdowns in the game.

Extended offseason proves to be beneficial for Iowa football’s offense

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 6, 2020
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 players find success playing as individuals

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 4, 2020
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.

Jahn enjoying unique start to Hawkeye career

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
October 1, 2020
Dwight the dog, Finkbine Golf Course’s new course dog. Contributed.

Meet the canine sidekick to the new Finkbine superintendent

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
September 24, 2020
Iowa women’s golf’s Galloway wins intrasquad match-play title

Iowa women’s golf’s Galloway wins intrasquad match-play title

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
September 21, 2020
Regina's Alec Wick is tackled during a varsity football game with Wapello High School at Regina Catholic Education Center on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 in Iowa City. The Regals defeated the Indians with a score 43-16. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

Wick, Kolie lead Iowa City Regina to win over Wapello

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
September 18, 2020
The main entrance sign is seen at Finkbine Golf Course on Feb. 24, 2020.

New Finkbine Superintendent takes winding road to Iowa City

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
September 15, 2020
The main entrance sign is seen at Finkbine Golf Course on Feb. 24, 2020.

Iowa golf teams enjoying improvements to Finkbine

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
September 14, 2020
Iowa's Kareem Allaf celebrates a point during a men's tennis match between Iowa and Western Michigan at the HTRC on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 4-3.

Men’s tennis players, coaches reflect on their time at Iowa

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
September 8, 2020
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.

Charles Jahn headlines impressive summer for Iowa golf

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
September 7, 2020
Iowa's Kareem Allaf hits a backhand during a men's tennis match between Iowa and Western Michigan at the HTRC on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 4-3.

Iowa men’s tennis team frustrated, still looking for answers after program cuts

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
September 2, 2020
Iowa’s Alex Schaake poses for a portrait at Hoak Family Golf Complex on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

On the Range with Iowa men’s golfer Alex Schaake

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
August 30, 2020
Contributed Morgan Goldstein

Iowa women’s golfer Morgan Goldstein carrying momentum following July tournament win

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
August 26, 2020

Yes, they made the right call

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
August 25, 2020
Iowa sophomore Alex Schaake poses for a portrait at Hoak Family Golf Complex on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

Iowa’s Alex Schaake impresses at Pinnacle Bank Championship

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
August 4, 2020
A baseball with MLB logo is seen at Citizens Bank Park before a game between the Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies on June 28, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pa.

Strategies could change due to MLB’s 2020 playoff expansion if regular season play continues

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
August 2, 2020
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver talks during events at NBA All-Star weekend on Feb. 15, 2020, at the United Center in Chicago. Silver said Wednesday that the NBA protocols are working, as no coronavirus tests on players have returned positive results over the last nine days. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

NBA set to tip-off on season restart in Orlando

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
July 29, 2020
Iowa sophomore Alex Schaake poses for a portrait at Hoak Family Golf Complex on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

Schaake brothers ready to tee it up at Pinnacle Bank Championship

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
July 27, 2020
Kamaru Usman

UFC’s Fight Island hosting events and providing entertainment amid pandemic

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
July 22, 2020
Iowa sophomore Alex Schaake poses for a portrait at Hoak Family Golf Complex on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

Sibling rivalry a motivating factor on the golf course for Iowa’s Alex Schaake

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
July 20, 2020
Iowa's Alex Schaake poses for a portrait at Hoak Family Golf Complex on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

Schaake’s unique playing style, willingness to change proves to be winning combo

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
July 15, 2020
Fans storm the field during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 23-19, ending Minnesota's undefeated season.

Year in review: The top contests of 2019-20 at each Iowa athletic facility

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
July 13, 2020
A relief of former Iowa lineman Duke Slater is seen outside the north end zone of Kinnick Stadium on Sunday, July 5, 2020.

Kinnick-Slater Stadium: A not-so-new name proposal

Isaac Goffin and Chris Werner
July 7, 2020
Picking up a big marble concept for choice or advantage

Sports gamblers finding alternatives during COVID-19 pandemic

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
July 6, 2020
Iowa's Alex Schaake poses for a portrait at Hoak Family Golf Complex on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

Televised golf events providing entertainment amid slow sports schedule

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
June 29, 2020
Spectators watch the action 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.

Social media changing how fans interact with sports

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
June 28, 2020
Iowa's Joe Tyler prepares to serve during a men's tennis match between Iowa and Creighton at the HTRC on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Jays, 5-2.

Iowa men’s tennis seniors looking to take advantage of second chance

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
June 24, 2020
Grand Marshal BJ. Armstrong rides in a Corvette during the 2019 Homecoming Parade on Oct. 18 in Downtown Iowa City.

Iowa grads B.J. Armstrong, Melissa Isaacson reflect on ‘The Last Dance’

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
June 23, 2020
Aleksandra Olesiak awaits her turn to compete in the 400 yard medley relay during the 200 yard individual medley event at the WomenÕs Big Ten Swimming and Diving Championships on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 at the CRWC. Iowa finished ninth overall in the event with a time of 3:36.18.

Sophomore class set to be strength for Iowa swimming and diving teams

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
June 22, 2020
Iowa's Alex Schaake poses for a portrait at Hoak Family Golf Complex on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

Iowa golf program taking advantage of golf course availability

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
June 18, 2020
Iowa's Matthew Walker eyes the stormy skies rolling in during the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Saturday, April 15, 2017. Iowa currently sits in third after one and a half rounds in the tournament, play was delayed late Saturday afternoon due to inclement weather.

Golf takes center stage as sports begin to emerge from COVID-19 pandemic

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
June 16, 2020
Iowa's Jason Kerst hits a backhand during a men's tennis match between Iowa and VCU on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams, 4-3.

Kerst perseveres through struggles for Iowa men’s tennis team

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
May 10, 2020
Iowa's Will Davies hits a volley during a men's tennis match between Iowa and Western Michigan at the HTRC on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 4-3.

Technology keeping Iowa teams together when separation is necessary

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
April 30, 2020
Iowa's Kareem Allaf celebrates a point during a men's tennis match between Iowa and Western Michigan at the HTRC on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 4-3.

Iowa’s men’s tennis seniors to use extra year of NCAA eligibility

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
April 22, 2020
Iowa's Will Davies hits a volley during a men's tennis match between Iowa and Western Michigan at the HTRC on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 4-3.

COVID-19 halts Iowa men’s tennis’ successful season

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
April 21, 2020
Iowa’s Hannah Burvill dives in at the start of the 100 yard freestyle preliminaries during the sixth session of the 2020 Big Ten Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. Burvill’s time of 48.65 put her in ninth place in the preliminaries.

Iowa swimming and diving athletes react to season ending amid COVID-19

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
April 6, 2020
Iowa diver Samantha Tamborski competes in the platform diving preliminaries during the sixth session of the 2020 Big Ten Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. Tamborski finished 21st with 191.10 points.

Iowa diving sends Tamborski and Neuman to NCAAs

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 11, 2020
Oliver Okonkwo serves during a men's tennis match between Iowa and Cornell at the HTRC on Sunday, Mar. 8, 2020. Iowa defeated Cornell 4-3.

Okonkwo’s mental improvements paying off on court

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 9, 2020
Iowa's Will Davies hits a forehand during a men's tennis match between Iowa and VCU on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020.

Davies elevates Hawkeyes to undefeated weekend

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 9, 2020
Iowa’s Sama Tamborski twists in the air as she dives in the 3 Meter Diving finals during the fifth session of the 2020 Women’s Big Ten Swim and Dive Championship on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center.

Iowa swim and dive sending five to NCAA Zones

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 8, 2020
Iowa's Elise Van Heuvelen Treadwell hits a forehand during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Maryland at the HTRC on Sunday, April 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 6-1.

Iowa tennis to compete in three weekend matches

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 5, 2020
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.

Unique leadership of Allaf, Davies drive Hawkeye tennis

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 4, 2020
Iowa's Jason Kerst hits a backhand 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.

Men’s tennis defeats Nebraska to cap tennis’ 3-1 weekend

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 1, 2020
Anze Fers Erzen competes in the Men's 200 Individual Medley bonus final during the second day of the 2019 Big Ten Men's Swimming and Diving Championships at the CRWC on Thursday, February 28, 2019. Fers Erzen placed sixth in the bonus final with a time of 1:46:92.

Men’s swimming and diving finishes sixth at Big Tens

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
March 1, 2020
Iowa's Kareem Allaf winds up to return the ball during a match against Wichita State University on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. The Hawkeyes defeated the Shockers, 4-2.

Iowa tennis to compete in three home matches this weekend

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 27, 2020
Swimmers in the Men’s 50 Freestyle dive off the blocks during a swim meet between The University of Iowa and The University of Minnesota at the CRWC on October 26, 2019.

Men’s swim and dive heads to Bloomington for Big Ten Championships

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 25, 2020
Iowa swimmers embrace each other after the 800 Free Relay during the first session of the 2020 Big Ten Women's Swimming and Diving Championships at the HTRC on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020.

Women’s swimming and diving says goodbye to senior class

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 24, 2020
Iowa's Samantha Mannix hits a forehand during a women's tennis match between Iowa and DePaul at the HTRC on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Demons, 6-1.

Women’s tennis outlasts Kansas State in marathon

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 23, 2020
Iowa’s Christina Kauffman competes in the 200 yard butterfly preliminaries during the sixth session of the 2020 Big Ten Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. Kauffman finished in 52nd with a time of 2:07.01.

Iowa women’s swimming and diving breaks records at Big Ten Championships

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 23, 2020
Swimmers dive into the pool during the 100 Breast during the second session of the the 2020 Big Ten Women's Swimming and Diving Championship at the the HTRC on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020.

Iowa swimming finishes ninth at Big Ten Championships

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 22, 2020
Iowa swimmers embrace each other after the 800 Free Relay during the first session of the 2020 Big Ten Women's Swimming and Diving Championships at the HTRC on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020.

Iowa keeps pace on day three of Big Ten Championships

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 21, 2020
Swimmers dive off the starting blocks for the 800 medley relay during the first session of the 2020 Big Ten Women's Swimming and Diving Championships at the HTRC on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa swimming in eighth place after day two of the Big Ten Championships

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 20, 2020
Iowa's Kareem Allaf hits a forehand during a men's tennis match between Iowa and Nebraska-Omaha at the HTRC on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mavericks, 6-1.

Iowa tennis to compete in four weekend matches

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 20, 2020
UI swimmer Emelia Sansome competes during the triangle meet against Michigan State and UNI on Thursday, October 3, 2019.

Hawkeyes finish first day of Big Tens in sixth

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 19, 2020
Iowa swimmer Hannah Burvill rests after finishing her race during the Hawkeye Invitational swim meet at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Thursday Nov. 15, 2018.

Women’s swimming prepared to host conference championships

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 18, 2020
Iowa's Ashleigh Jacobs hits a forehand during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Colorado at the HTRC on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. The Buffaloes defeated the Hawkeyes, 4-3.

Iowa tennis’ home weekend yields two victories

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 16, 2020
Iowa's Will Davies hits a volley during a men's tennis match between Iowa and Western Michigan at the HTRC on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 4-3.

Iowa tennis ready to host weekend battles

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 13, 2020
Iowa’s Hannah Burvill dives off the blocks in the 400 Freestyle Relay during a swim meet at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center between Iowa and Rutgers on Nov. 8, 2019.

Iowa swimming and diving hard at work a week ahead of championship season

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 11, 2020
Iowa's William Scott gets ready to swim the 100 free during preliminary rounds of the men's Big 10 Swimming Championships on Saturday, March 3, 2019.

Swimming and diving downs Western Illinois on Senior Night

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 9, 2020
Iowa's Kareem Allaf hits a forehand during a men's tennis match between Iowa and Nebraska-Omaha at the HTRC on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mavericks, 6-1.

Men’s and women’s tennis combine for two weekend victories

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 9, 2020
Hawkeyes sing the fight song after an intrasquad meet at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday Sept. 28, 2019. The Gold team defeated the Black team 109.0-83.0.

Hawkeye swimming and diving shines in dual finale

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 7, 2020
Iowa junior Joe Joe Myhre high fives a swimmer while checking the results of the 100 freestyle during preliminary rounds of the men's Big 10 Swimming Championships on Saturday, March 3, 2019.

Iowa swimming to host Western Illinois on Senior Night

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 6, 2020
Iowa’s Hannah Burvill dives off the blocks in the 400 Freestyle Relay during a swim meet at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center between Iowa and Rutgers on Nov. 8, 2019.

Burvill poised for final stretch as a Hawkeye

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
February 4, 2020
Iowa’s Hannah Burvill dives off the blocks in the 400 Freestyle Relay during a swim meet at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center between Iowa and Rutgers on Nov. 8, 2019.

By the numbers: Iowa swimming and diving

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
January 29, 2020
Iowa head coach Marc Long talks to the reporters during media day at the CRWC on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014. The swimming team opens there season at home this Friday hosting Michigan and Nebraska.

Mid-year transfers provide more firepower for Iowa swim/dive

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
January 28, 2020
University of Iowa swimmers cheer as their teammates compete in the Men’s 200 Freestyle during a swim meet between Iowa and Minnesota at the CRWC on Oct. 26. Iowa’s Aleksey Tarasenko won the event with a time of 44.21.

Iowa swimming and diving boasts individual success at Shamrock Invitational

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
January 26, 2020
Allyssa Fluit participates in the Women’s 200 freestyle during an intrasquad meet at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday Sept. 28, 2019. The Gold team defeated the Black team 109.0-83.0. Fluit came in second with a time of 1:53.01.

Iowa swimming and diving heads on weekend trip to South Bend for Shamrock Invitational

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
January 23, 2020
Allyssa Fluit participates in the Women’s 200 freestyle during an intrasquad meet at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday Sept. 28, 2019. The Gold team defeated the Black team 109.0-83.0. Fluit came in second with a time of 1:53.01. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s swim/dive defeats Iowa State in the Cy-Hawk Series

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
December 15, 2019
Iowa swimmer Kelsey Drake swims the 100m butterfly during a swim meet against the University of Northern Iowa and Western Illinois University on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019.

Women’s swim/dive excited to face off with Cyclones

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
December 12, 2019
A Hawkeye takes his mark for a backstroke event at the swim meet on Friday, October 4. The Iowa men won over Michigan State, 180 to 112. The Iowa women won over Michigan State 183 to 113. The women also won over Northern Iowa. 183 to 113. Michigan State won over Northern Iowa 180 to 120.

Record-setting week at Minnesota Invitational ends in personal glory for Colin

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
December 10, 2019
Iowa swimmer Kelsey Drake swims the 100m butterfly during a swim meet against the University of Northern Iowa and Western Illinois University on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019.

Iowa swimming and diving breaks records at Minnesota Invitational

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
December 8, 2019
Iowa swimmer Kelsey Drake swims the 100m butterfly during a swim meet against the University of Northern Iowa and Western Illinois University on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019.

Iowa swim/dive heads to Minneapolis for Minnesota Invitational

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
December 3, 2019
Iowa’s Aleksandra Olesiak competes in the 200 Breaststroke during a swim meet at the CRWC between Iowa and Rutgers on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. Olesiak finished first with a time of 2:18.85.

Iowa’s swim/dive team gets bolster from freshman class

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter
November 18, 2019
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