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The Daily Iowan Sports Editor fall 2024.

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor

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Colin Votzmeyer is a senior at the University of Iowa studying journalism and mass communication with minors in history and criminology, law, and justice. Prior to his role as sports editor, he previously served as assistant sports editor, digital producer, news reporter covering crime, cops, and courts, and sports reporter covering track and field and women’s basketball. He plans on attending law school after his graduation with hopes of pursuing a career as a criminal defense attorney.

All content by Colin Votzmeyer
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-pointer during a women’s basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and Maryland at a sold-out Xfinity Center in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.

No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball sneaks by Maryland behind 38 from Caitlin Clark

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
February 3, 2024
Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke goes in for a layup during a women’s basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and Northwestern at sold-out Welsh Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois, on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024.

No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball rips Northwestern, drops 110

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
January 31, 2024
Iowa guard Kate Martin goes up for a shot during a women’s basketball game between No. 5 Iowa and Nebraska in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 92-73.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | No. 3 Hawkeyes continue push for top of Big Ten with visits to Northwestern, Maryland

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
January 30, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and Iowa guard Kate Martin celebrate a win during a women’s basketball game between No. 5 Iowa and Nebraska in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 92-73.

Column | How the Iowa women’s basketball team can win the NCAA Championship

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
January 28, 2024
Iowa celebrates a 3-pointer during a women’s basketball game between No. 5 Iowa and Nebraska in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 92-73.

No. 5 Iowa women’s basketball awakens late for bounce-back win over Nebraska

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
January 27, 2024
Members of the Iowa women’s basketball team walk off the court during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 18 Ohio State at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio, on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 100-92.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | No. 5 Hawkeyes in search of bounce back, host Nebraska

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
January 26, 2024
Iowa players celebrate following a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. The Hawkeyes continue a Big Ten-best 11-game winning streak. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 76-73.

Point/Counterpoint: Will Iowa women’s basketball win out the rest of the regular season?

Colin Votzmeyer and Brad Schultz
January 23, 2024
Iowa guard Kate Martin plays during a women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2023.

No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball pounds Wisconsin, 96-50, behind efficient offensive night

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
January 16, 2024
Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall shoots a three-pointer during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Marshall is 12-for-22 in 3-pointers in her last three games. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 84-57.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | No. 2 Hawkeyes welcome Wisconsin, visit No. 18 Ohio State

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
January 15, 2024
Iowa players celebrate following a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. The Hawkeyes continue a Big Ten-best 11-game winning streak. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 76-73.

No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball crushes Purdue, extends win streak to 13

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
January 11, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hypes up the crowd after scoring a game-ending three-pointer at a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan State in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 76-73.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | No. 3 Hawkeyes travel to Purdue, return home for biggest test of Big Ten slate thus far in No. 14 Indiana

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
January 9, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark dribbles the ball up the court during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan State in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2023.

No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball crushes Rutgers behind Clark’s 14th-career triple-double

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
January 5, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a game ending three-pointer during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan State in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2023. Clark had 40 points and five assists. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 76-73.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | No. 4 Hawkeyes look to extend 11-game win streak in road trip to Rutgers

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
January 4, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-pointer during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan State in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2023.

No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball squeezes by powerful Michigan State team with buzzer-beater from Caitlin Clark

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
January 2, 2024
Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke goes in for a layup during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Loyola-Chicago at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Ramblers, 98-69. Stuelke played for 25 minutes.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | No. 4 Hawkeyes face tests in Minnesota, Michigan State to resume Big Ten play

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
December 29, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark dribbles the ball during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Loyola-Chicago at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023.

No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball extends to 12-1 with 98-69 win over Loyola-Chicago, triple-double from Caitlin Clark

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
December 21, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates during game two of the Hy-Vee Hawkeye Showcase between No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball and Cleveland State at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. Clark played for 30 minutes and 36 seconds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings, 104-75.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | No. 4 Hawkeyes close non-conference slate, host Loyola-Chicago

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
December 20, 2023
Iowa tight end Addison Ostrenga pushes Nebraska defensive back Omar Brown during a football game between No. 17 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln Nebraska on Friday, Nov. 23, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 13-10.

Around the Big Ten: Bowl Game Edition

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
December 13, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-pointer during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Wisconsin at a sold-out Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin, on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023. Clark led Iowa in points with 28. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 87-65.

Slow shooting start fails to stump Hawkeyes in hot second half, 87-65 win over Wisconsin

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
December 10, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark smiles after shooting a three-pointer during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Wisconsin at a sold-out Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin, on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023.

No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball smashes Wisconsin behind double-digits in scoring from Clark, Stuelke

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
December 10, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots the ball during a women’s basketball game between No. 7 Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. Clark made 9-of-12 field goals. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 91-61.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | No. 4 Hawkeyes to open Big Ten play at Wisconsin

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
December 8, 2023
Iowa guard Molly Davis and Iowa State forward Jalynn Bristow fight for the ball during the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series, a basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Iowa State, at a sold-out Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa, on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023.

No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball sneaks by Iowa State for 67-58 win in Ames

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
December 6, 2023
Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean returns the ball during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

Point/Counterpoint | Will Cooper DeJean declare for the NFL Draft?

Brad Schultz and Colin Votzmeyer
December 5, 2023
Iowa guard Molly Davis, guard Kylie Feuerbach, and guard Taylor McCabe celebrate a play during a home opener basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and Fairleigh Dickinson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. Iowa scored 66 points in the paint compared to FDU’s 16. The Hawkeyes, defeated the Knights, 102-46.

Iowa women’s basketball’s Molly Davis embraces undersized guard role, remains fearless and efficient in offense

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
December 5, 2023
Iowa guard Kate Martin celebrates after blocking a shot during a basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Bowling Green at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball beats Bowling Green, 99-65, with strength on both ends of floor

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
December 2, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-pointer during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Kansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. Clark scored just 24 points for Iowa, tying her lowest-scoring game of the season against UNI on Nov. 12. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 65-58.

No. 5 Iowa women’s basketball exacts revenge upon No. 16 Kansas State, wins championship game at Gulf Coast Showcase

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
November 26, 2023
Head coach Lisa Bluder gives her team the game plan during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, February 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 96-82.

No. 5 Iowa women’s basketball routs FGCU, 100-62, in Bluder’s 500th Hawkeye win

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
November 25, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark listens during a timeout at a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Drake at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs in the sold-out arena, 113-90.

No. 5 Iowa women’s basketball leads entire way to 98-59 win over Purdue-Fort Wayne in first round of Gulf Coast Showcase

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
November 24, 2023
Kansas State guard Serena Sundell blocks Iowa guard Caitlin Clark’s pass during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Kansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. Sundell played for 39 minutes and had five rebounds. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 65-58.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes back in action in Gulf Coast Showcase in Florida

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
November 23, 2023
Iowa defensive back Quinn Schulte runs the ball after catching an interception during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Schulte intercepted the pass in the 4th quarter, running 39 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Iowa free safety Quinn Schulte leads Hawkeye defense with communication, execution

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
November 21, 2023
Iowa guard Kate Martin celebrates scoring a three-pointer during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Drake at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.

No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball earns bounce-back win over Drake, shows improved shooting

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
November 19, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark gets introduced during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Kansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.

No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball drops first loss of season to Kansas State, 65-58, amid shooting woes

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
November 16, 2023
Iowa celebrates during a timeout during the Ally Tipoff, a basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 8 Virginia Tech at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. Iowa scored 42 points in the paint compared to Virginia Tech’s 20. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hokies, 80-76.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes back home to host challenges in Kansas State, Drake

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
November 15, 2023
University of Iowa’s Interim Athletic Director Beth Goetz speaks with members of the media during a press conference at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. After Goetz said in a statement released on Oct. 30 that she informed offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz that “this is his last season with the program,” Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and Goetz answered questions from the media about the statement.

Point/Counterpoint | When should Iowa hire Beth Goetz full-time?

Colin Votzmeyer and Kenna Roering
November 14, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark signs merchandise for fans after the Ally Tipoff, a basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 8 Virginia Tech at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hokies, 80-76.

Caitlin Clark becomes Iowa women’s basketball’s all-time leading scorer but prioritizes the win

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
November 12, 2023
The Iowa bench cheers during a women’s basketball game between No. 7 Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 91-61.

No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball pounds Northern Iowa behind second-half shooting adjustments

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
November 12, 2023
Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill hands off the ball to Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Johnson carried the ball 10 times for 54 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Iowa football offense ‘breaks the rock,’ compiles 402 yards in 22-0 win over Rutgers

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
November 11, 2023
Rutgers quarterback Evan Simon lunges away from Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins to avoid a safety during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J., on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 27-10. Higgins had five total tackles.

Live updates | No. 22 Iowa football returns to Kinnick Stadium, hosts Rutgers

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
November 11, 2023
Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro runs to the end zone after catching an interception for a pick-six during a Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 20-13. Castro intercepted the ball once for 30 yards and a touchdown.

Hawkeye defensive back Sebastian Castro credits hard hits, progress to Chicago roots

Colin Votzmeyer and Cooper Worth
November 9, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during the Ally Tipoff, a basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 8 Virginia Tech at Spectrum Arena in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023.

Caitlin Clark, Virginia Tech guard Georgia Amoore go shot-for-shot in Hawkeyes’ 80-76 win

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
November 9, 2023
Iowa guard Molly Davis, guard Kylie Feuerbach, and guard Taylor McCabe celebrate a play during a home opener basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and Fairleigh Dickinson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. Iowa scored 66 points in the paint compared to FDU’s 16. The Hawkeyes, defeated the Knights, 102-46.

Iowa women’s basketball running familiar faces in new roles, anticipating No. 8 Virginia Tech

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
November 7, 2023
Iowa kicker Drew Stevens waves to fans after kicking a game-winning field goal in the fourth quarter during the 2023 Wildcats Classic, a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Stevens secured the win with 14 seconds left in the game, kicking a 52-yard field goal. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 10-7.

Iowa football kicker Drew Stevens nails game-winning field goal with confidence after first miss

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
November 4, 2023
Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson runs with the ball during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Iowa defeated Northwestern, 33-13.

Live updates | Northwestern hosts Iowa football in contest at Wrigley Field

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
November 4, 2023
Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson runs with the ball during a football game between Iowa and Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Johnson's longest run of the game was 18 yards. Iowa defeated Northwestern, 33-13.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 10 of the college football season

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
November 2, 2023
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz speaks with quarterback Deacon Hill during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Hill passed for 37 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 15-6.

Point-Counterpoint | Could Iowa contend for a national championship with a better offense?

Colin Votzmeyer and Brad Schultz
October 24, 2023
Iowa tight end Steven Stilianos blocks Western Michigan linebacker Donald Willis during a football game between No. 25 Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 16. The Hawkeyes defeated the broncos, 41-10.

Iowa football tight end Steven Stilianos’ next man up, confident in the adjustment process

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
October 24, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark dribbles the ball as Clarke guard Nicole McDermott defends her toward the basket during an exhibition women’s basketball game between Iowa and Clarke University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The matchup marks Iowa’s first game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the 2023-24 season. Clark played for 15 minutes and 43 seconds, scoring 24 points for Iowa. McDermott, a Cascade, Iowa, native, scored 10 points for Clarke. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pride, 122-49.

No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball steamrolls Clarke University in final exhibition matchup

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
October 22, 2023
Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean carries the ball after a punt return during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Officials later overturned DeJean’s touchdown and ruled his initial contact an invalid fair catch. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 12-10.

The game-winning punt return touchdown that wasn’t

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
October 21, 2023
Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras dives in for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022.

Live updates | Iowa football hosts Minnesota in battle for Floyd of Rosedale trophy

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
October 21, 2023
Iowa defensive backs Henry Marchese and Jack Koerner carry the Floyd of Rosedale after a football game between No. 19 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated Gophers 27-22.

The Tale of Floyd of Rosedale

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
October 19, 2023
Members of the Iowa volleyball team celebrates during a volleyball match between Iowa and Wisconsin at Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-0.

Iowa volleyball to pivot with addition of four teams to Big Ten next season

Chris Meglio and Colin Votzmeyer
October 17, 2023
The Iowa offensive line stands on the field during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and No. 7 Penn State at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 31-0.

Iowa football’s offensive line sticks together, stays confident over adversity

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
October 5, 2023
Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder gives directions to players during Iowa women's basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. Iowa finished runner-up in the 2023 NCAA women’s national championship.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Caitlin Clark and team primed for year of progress, new roles

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
October 4, 2023
Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara stands on the sidelines with crutches after getting injured in the first quarter during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 26-16.

Iowa football quarterback Cade McNamara suffers left leg injury, exits game early in win over Michigan State

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
October 1, 2023
Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara prepares to throw the ball during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and No. 7 Penn State at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 31-0. Iowa totaled 76 yards.

Live updates | Iowa football looks to bounce back, hosts Michigan State

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
September 30, 2023
Michigan State University head football coach Mel Tucker speaks at his first press conference as MSU’s head coach at the Breslin Student Events Center on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020. (Neil Blake/MLive)

Michigan State football head coach Mel Tucker fired amid sexual harassment allegations, leaving void in team leadership

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
September 28, 2023
Michigan running Blake Corum fights for yards while running the ball during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Corum rushed for 133 yards. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 27-14.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 4 of the college football season

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
September 21, 2023
Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce IV celebrates after a successful play 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.

Bruce, Uhlis among four more former Hawkeyes to plead guilty to reduced underage gambling charge

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
September 19, 2023
Iowa Linebacker Jay Higgins throws the ball during a football game between No. 25 Iowa and Utah State at Kinnick Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 24-14.

Iowa football middle linebacker Jay Higgins is ready to shine and continue the Hawkeye standard

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
September 14, 2023
No. 1 seeded 125-pound Iowa's Spencer Lee looks to the crowd after wrestling No. 16 seeded 125-pound Michigan's Jack Medley during session two of the NCAA Wrestling Championships at BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Lee defeated Medley by technical fall, 17-0. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan) Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-point shot during a 2023 NCAA Elite Eight women’s basketball game between No.2 Iowa and No.5 Louisville at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on Sunday, March 26, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cardinals, 97-83. Clark recorded 41 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists. (Daniel McGregor-Huyer/The Daily Iowan)

Caitlin Clark, Spencer Lee to headline as grand marshals of UI Homecoming parade

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
September 14, 2023
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz touches the Kinnick Statue before a football game between No. 25 Iowa and Utah State at Kinnick Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023.

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz notches 200th career win with 20-13 win over Iowa State

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
September 9, 2023
Iowa wide receiver Seth Anderson celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a football game between No. 25 Iowa and Utah State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 24-14.

Live updates | Iowa football squares off with Iowa State for 2023 Cy-Hawk Trophy

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
September 9, 2023
Iowa defensive tackle Yahya Black deflects a pass 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. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

One-on-one with Iowa defensive tackle Yahya Black

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
September 7, 2023
Iowa State wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson attempts to catch a pass during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. The Cyclones ended a six-game Cy-Hawk series losing streak and defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-7. Hutchinson averages 8.9 yards per reception.

Bad blood: the history of the Cy-Hawk showdown before its 70th football meeting

Colin Votzmeyer and Cooper Worth
September 5, 2023
Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara prepares to throw the ball during a football game between No. 25 Iowa and Utah State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 24-14.

Iowa football senior quarterback Cade McNamara makes Hawkeye debut in 24-14 win over Utah State

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
September 2, 2023
The Iowa football team huddles during a spring football practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Live updates | Iowa football opens 2023 season, hosts Utah State

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
September 2, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and Iowa center Monika Czinano celebrate after a victory over No.6 Colorado at the 2023 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on March 24, 2023.

Iowa women’s basketball guard Caitlin Clark reacts to Nebraska women’s sports attendance record

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
September 1, 2023
Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy stiff arms Iowa's Kaveon Merriweather during the Big Ten Championship game between No. 13 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. McCarthy rushed for 23 yards on four carries.The Wolverines became Big Ten Champions after defeating the Hawkeyes, 42-3.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 1 of the college football season

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
August 31, 2023
Kid captain Gracelyn Springer smiles as she walks out of the Kinnick tunnel during Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday, August 12, 2023.

Kid Captain Gracelyn Springer faced rare cancer with confidence from the start

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor
August 31, 2023
Iowa defense end Noah Shannon attempts to block a pass by 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.

NCAA suspends Iowa football defensive lineman Noah Shannon for season

Colin Votzmeyer and Kenna Roering
August 23, 2023
Iowa’s Grace Bookin-Nosbisch leads her heat of the women’s 800-meter premier during the Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the Iowa Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Nosbisch won her heat and finished third overall with a time of 2:10.82. The meet also hosted the Hawkeye Pro Classic for the American Track League.

Iowa track and field notebook | Hawkeyes improve across the board two weeks before championship season

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
May 3, 2023
Iowa’s Quintin Lyons throws a shot-put during the Hawkeye Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Lyons best throw went 16.01 meters. The Hawkeye Invitational hosted Ball State, Bradley, Indian Hills, Iowa, Iowa Central, Missouri, Northern Iowa, Western Illinois, Wis.-River Falls, and unattached individuals. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa thrower Quintin Lyons overcomes burst appendix, makes return to throwing

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
May 2, 2023
Apr 23, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) dribbles against Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (left) during the first quarter of game four of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Chase Center.

Hawks in the NBA | April 24-30

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
May 1, 2023
Don Lund sits in a chair at his home in Golfview Mobile Home Park in North Liberty on Dec. 15, 2022.

Residents struggle with rent increases and maintenance in Havenpark Communities mobile home parks

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter
April 30, 2023
Iowa’s Paige Magee and Myreanna Bebe run in the women’s 60-meter hurdle final during the Hawkeye Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Bebe set a meet record after finishing first with a time of 8.22. The Hawkeye Invitational hosted Ball State, Bradley, Indian Hills, Iowa, Iowa Central, Missouri, Northern Iowa, Western Illinois, Wis.-River Falls, and unattached individuals.

Iowa track and field notebook | Hawkeyes hit personal records after schedule change, look to keep momentum in split weekend

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
April 26, 2023
Apr 23, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) dribbles against Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (left) during the first quarter of game four of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Chase Center.

Hawks in the NBA | April 17-23

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
April 24, 2023
Iowa’s Paige Magee and Myreanna Bebe run in the women’s 60-meter hurdle final during the Hawkeye Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Bebe set a meet record after finishing first with a time of 8.22. The Hawkeye Invitational hosted Ball State, Bradley, Indian Hills, Iowa, Iowa Central, Missouri, Northern Iowa, Western Illinois, Wis.-River Falls, and unattached individuals.

Iowa track and field notebook | Hawkeyes secure handful of wins, hint at championship potential

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
April 19, 2023
Apr 15, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) dribbles past Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) in the first quarter during game one of the 2023 NBA playoffs at the Golden 1 Center.

Hawks in the NBA | April 10-16

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
April 17, 2023
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 notebook | Big Ten indoor hurdles champion Myreanna Bebe makes outdoor season debut before another team split across the country

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
April 13, 2023
Mar 31, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Sacramento Kings small forward Keegan Murray (13) drives to the basket past Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Shaedon Sharpe (17, right) during the first half at Moda Center.

Hawks in the NBA | April 3-9

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
April 10, 2023
Iowa head coach Joey Woody walks around during the Hawkeye Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. The Hawkeye Invitational hosted Ball State, Bradley, Indian Hills, Iowa, Iowa Central, Missouri, Northern Iowa, Western Illinois, Wis.-River Falls, and unattached individuals.

Iowa track and field notebook | Hawkeyes register three school records over the weekend as they split across the country

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
April 6, 2023
Mar 31, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Sacramento Kings small forward Keegan Murray (13) prepares to shoot a three point basket during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center.

Hawks in the NBA | March 27-April 2

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
April 3, 2023
Fans react after the 2023 NCAA Second Round women’s basketball game between No.2 Iowa and No.10 Georgia at a sold-out Carver Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 19, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lady Bulldogs, 74-66.

Hawkeye fans pack Carver-Hawkeye Arena for Iowa women’s basketball team’s NCAA Tournament national championship game

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
April 2, 2023
Iowa’s freshman Max Murphy set a personal best and etched himself third in Iowa history with a time of 7:59.296. Murphy finished 4th overall during the Hawkeye B1G Invitational track meet at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Saturday, Feb. 13 , 2021.

Iowa track notebook | Iowa distance squad opens outdoor season before team splits up for weekend events

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
March 30, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hypes up the crowd during the 2023 NCAA Second Round women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 10 Georgia at a sold-out Carver Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 19, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lady Bulldogs, 74-66.

Hawkeye fans nationwide excited to see Iowa women’s basketball team in the Final Four

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
March 28, 2023
Feb 19, 2023; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Team Luka center Luka Garza (55) reacts after receiving the MVP award against Team Scoot during the second half at the Jon M. Huntsman Center.

Hawks in the NBA | March 20-26

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
March 27, 2023
Feb 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) goes up for a basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center.

Hawks in the NBA | March 6-19

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
March 20, 2023
Iowa women's basketball senior guard Gabbie Marshall dribbles the ball in an NCAA Tournament second-round game against 10th-seeded Georgia at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa won, 74-66, to advance to the Sweet 16 in Seattle.

Iowa women’s basketball guard Gabbie Marshall lights-out in second-round win over Georgia

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
March 19, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three point shot during a 2022 NCAA First Round women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 16 Southeastern Louisiana in sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, March 16, 2023.

No. 2 seed Iowa women’s basketball focuses on No. 10 seed Georgia’s defense in NCAA Tournament second-round matchup

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
March 18, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark runs the ball down the court during a 2023 NCAA First Round women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 16 Southeastern Louisiana in sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, March 16, 2023.

No. 2 seed Iowa women’s basketball crushes No. 15 seed Southeastern Louisiana in NCAA Tournament first round

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
March 17, 2023
University of Iowa freshman Peyton Haack competes in the 1500-meter run decathlon during the second day of the Big Ten Track and Field Outdoor Championships at Cretzmeyer Track on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Haack placed seventh in the 1500-meter run decathlon.

Five Hawkeyes to strive for All-American honors at NCAA Indoor Championships

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
March 9, 2023
Iowa’s Paige Magee and Myreanna Bebe run in the women’s 60-meter hurdle final during the Hawkeye Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. Bebe set a meet record after finishing first with a time of 8.22. The Hawkeye Invitational hosted Ball State, Bradley, Indian Hills, Iowa, Iowa Central, Missouri, Northern Iowa, Western Illinois, Wis.-River Falls, and unattached individuals.

Iowa track and field hurdler Myreanna Bebe, teammates to finish business at NCAA indoor meet

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
March 7, 2023
Feb 17, 2023; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Team Pau forward Keegan Murray (13) reacts against Team Deron in the 2023 NBA All Star Rising Stars Game at Vivint Arena.

Hawks in the NBA | Feb. 27 – March 5

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
March 6, 2023
Fans react to a free-throw securing victory during a women’s basketball game between No. 7 Iowa and No. 5 Maryland at Target Center in Minneapolis on Saturday, March 4, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 89-84.

Hawkeye fans show up in Minneapolis for Iowa women’s basketball Big Ten Tournament run

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
March 5, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark runs with the ball during a women’s basketball game between No. 7 Iowa and No. 5 Maryland at Target Center in Minneapolis on Saturday, March 4, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 89-84. Clark scored 22 points and had 9 assists.

Iowa women’s basketball shares scoring in Big Ten Tournament semifinal win over Maryland

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
March 4, 2023
Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall tosses the ball for a layup during a women’s basketball game between No. 7 Iowa and Purdue at Target Center in Minneapolis on Friday, March 3, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 69-58. Marshall scored 11 points.

Iowa women’s basketball advances to Big Ten Tournament semifinals with victory over Purdue

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
March 3, 2023
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.

Multiple Hawkeyes earn all-conference honors at Big Ten Indoor Track and Field Championships

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
March 1, 2023
Feb 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) goes up for a basket as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dario Saric (9) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center.

Hawks in the NBA | Feb. 20-26

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
February 27, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates after victory over No. 2 Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 86-85. Clark recorded 34 points, nine defensive rebounds, and nine assists.

No. 6 Iowa women’s basketball edges No. 2 Indiana with Caitlin Clark’s buzzer-beater

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
February 26, 2023
Iowa’s Jenoah Mckiver shows off his uniform after running the men’s 400-meter at the Hawkeye Invitational at the Recreation Building in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. McKiver ran a 46.26 to take first place.

Iowa track and field notebook | Hawkeyes ready to execute at Big Ten Indoor Championships

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter
February 23, 2023
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