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Cooper Worth

Cooper Worth, Pregame reporter

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Cooper Worth is a Pregame Reporter for The Daily Iowan. He is a senior at the University of Iowa majoring in journalism and mass communication. He is also earning a minor in communication studies and an entrepreneurial management certificate. This is his third year at the DI, previously serving as a News Editor and as a News Reporter covering local government in Johnson County for the DI. Cooper interned for the Telegraph Herald in Dubuque, Iowa during the summer of 2023 as a general news reporter.

All content by Cooper Worth
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates after the senior recognition during a basketball game with No. 6 Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, March 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes upset the Buckeyes, 93-83, on senior night.

Closing a historic chapter: Iowa women’s basketball says goodbye to senior class

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
May 7, 2024
Point/Counterpoint | Where will Iowa women’s basketball finish in the Big Ten next season?

Point/Counterpoint | Where will Iowa women’s basketball finish in the Big Ten next season?

Cooper Worth and Kenna Roering
April 23, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark waits to be introduced during an NCAA Tournament Second Round game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 8 West Virginia at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, March 25, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mountaineers, 64-54.

Column | Caitlin Clark is one of the GOATs even without a national title

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
April 13, 2024
Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall hugs Iowa forward Jada Gyamfi during the NCAA Championship game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 1 South Carolina at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Hawkeyes, 87-75. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Kate Martin, Gabbie Marshall finish illustrious Iowa women’s basketball careers in national championship loss

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
April 7, 2024
Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke smiles during a day of press conferences and open practices ahead of a NCAA Championship game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 1 South Carolina at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Saturday, April 6, 2024. The Hawkeyes and the Gamecocks face off at 2:00 p.m. CT.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes excited for challenge against South Carolina in national championship

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
April 6, 2024
South Carolina guard Raven Johnson shoots the ball during a day of press conferences and open practices ahead of a NCAA Championship game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 1 South Carolina at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Saturday, April 6, 2024. The Hawkeyes and the Gamecocks face off at 2:00 p.m. CT. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

South Carolina women’s basketball guard Raven Johnson looking to show growth in rematch against Iowa

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
April 6, 2024
UConn guard Paige Bueckers reacts to an officials call during a NCAA Tournament Final Four game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 UConn at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Friday, April 5, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 71-69.

Gabbie Marshall holds Paige Bueckers to tournament-low in scoring during Iowa’s Final Four win over UConn

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
April 6, 2024
Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke goes for a layup during a NCAA Tournament Final Four game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 UConn at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Friday, April 5, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 71-69.

Hannah Stuelke’s consistent scoring leads Iowa women’s basketball to win over UConn in Final Four

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
April 6, 2024
UConn assistant coach Tonya Cardoza hugs guard Paige Bueckers during a day of press conferences, open locker rooms, and open practices ahead of an NCAA Tournament Final Four game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 UConn at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Thursday, April 4, 2024. The Hawkeyes and the Huskies face off Friday at 8:30 p.m. CT.

WATCH: First half highlights from Iowa versus UConn in Final Four

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
April 5, 2024
South Carolina guard Te-Hina Paopao shoots the ball during a NCAA Tournament Final Four game between No. 1 South Carolina and No. 3 NC State at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Friday, April 5, 2024.

WATCH: First half highlights from South Carolina versus North Carolina State

Cooper Worth, Pregame reporter
April 5, 2024
Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder and guards Caitlin Clark and Kate Martin answer questions from reporters during a day of press conferences, open locker rooms, and open practices ahead of an NCAA Tournament Final Four game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 UConn at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Thursday, April 4, 2024. The Hawkeyes and the Huskies face off Friday at 8:30 p.m. CT.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Iowa wants to stay true to its brand of basketball in Final Four versus UConn

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
April 4, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots the ball during a day of press conferences, open locker rooms, and open practices ahead of an NCAA Tournament Final Four game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 UConn at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Thursday, April 4, 2024. The Hawkeyes and the Huskies face off Friday at 8:30 p.m. CT.

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark and UConn’s Paige Bueckers sharing the women’s basketball spotlight, will meet in Final Four

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
April 4, 2024
Iowa celebrates winning an NCAA Tournament Elite Eight game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 LSU at the Hilton Hotel in Albany, N.Y., on Monday, April 1, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 94-87.

Iowa women’s basketball capitalizes on second chance against LSU with win in Elite Eight

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
April 2, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during an NCAA Tournament Elite Eight game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 LSU at the Hilton Hotel in Albany, N.Y., on Monday, April 1, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 94-87.

Caitlin Clark avenges national championship loss to LSU with record-breaking performance in Elite Eight

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
April 2, 2024
LSU guard Alexis Morris shoots the ball during the 2023 NCAA women’s national championship game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 3 LSU at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Morris scored 21 points. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 102-85.

WATCH: First half highlights from Iowa versus LSU

Cooper Worth, Pregame reporter
April 1, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark walks onto the court during a NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday, March 30, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buffaloes, 89-68.

Where to watch Iowa women’s basketball take on LSU in the Elite Eight

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
March 31, 2024
Iowa guard Sydney Affolter signs autographs after a NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday, March 30, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buffaloes, 89-68.

Iowa women’s basketball’s Sydney Affolter trusts the process, rises through the ranks into starting lineup

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
March 31, 2024
Iowa guard Kate Martin answers a question after an NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Caitlin Clark, Kate Martin excited for challenge against LSU in Elite Eight

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
March 31, 2024
Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall shoots a layup during the 2023 NCAA Sweet Sixteen women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 6 Colorado at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buffaloes, 87-77.

Gabbie Marshall leads Iowa from beyond the arc, plays stout defense in Sweet 16 win over Colorado

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
March 30, 2024
Iowa guard Sydney Affolter goes in for a layup during a NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday, March 30, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buffaloes, 89-68.

Iowa women’s basketball blows by Colorado in Sweet 16 as five players score in double digits

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
March 30, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates during an NCAA Tournament Second Round game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 8 West Virginia at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, March 25, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mountaineers, 64-54.

WATCH: First half highlights from Iowa versus Colorado

Cooper Worth, Pregame reporter
March 30, 2024
LSU forward Angel Reese shoots the ball during an NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 2 UCLA and No. 3 LSU at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

WATCH: LSU beats UCLA, 78-69, to advance to the Elite Eight

Cooper Worth, Pregame reporter
March 30, 2024
UCLA guard Kiki Rice shoots the ball during an NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 2 UCLA and No. 3 LSU at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

WATCH: First half highlights from LSU versus UCLA in Sweet 16

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
March 30, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark signs a young fan's shoe after a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 84-57.

Vanessa Bryant gifts Iowa women’s basketball team Nike Kobe ‘Venice Beach’ sneakers ahead of Sweet 16

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
March 29, 2024
Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall warms up during a day of press conferences and open practices ahead of an NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Iowa at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Friday, March 29, 2024. The Hawkeyes and the Buffaloes face off Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes look to bounce back from poor shooting performance in Sweet 16 rematch with Colorado

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
March 29, 2024
Colorado guard Jaylyn Sherrod answers questions from reporters during a day of press conferences and open practices ahead of an NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Friday, March 29, 2024. The Hawkeyes and the Buffaloes face off Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT.

‘We’re confident in where we’re at right now’: Colorado women’s basketball looking for revenge on Iowa after Sweet 16 defeat last year

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
March 29, 2024
Iowa guard Sydney Affolter celebrates during an NCAA Tournament Second Round game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 8 West Virginia at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, March 25, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mountaineers, 64-54.

First-seeded Iowa women’s basketball advances to Sweet 16 to rematch Colorado

Colin Votzmeyer and Cooper Worth
March 26, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates during an NCAA Tournament Second Round game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 8 West Virginia at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, March 25, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mountaineers, 64-54.

Caitlin Clark breaks another scoring record in final game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
March 26, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes in for a layup during an NCAA Tournament First Round game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 16 Holy Cross at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, March 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Crusaders, 91-65.

Iowa women’s basketball has four players score in double-digits as Hawkeyes advance to second round

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
March 23, 2024
Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder cheers during a basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Bowling Green at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Falcons, 99-65.

‘We are each other’s best friends’: Iowa women’s basketball’s unique and tenured coaching staff

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
March 21, 2024
Iowa celebrates during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 6 Michigan at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Iowa women’s basketball bounces back from largest season halftime deficit to win third straight Big Ten Tournament Championship

Cooper Worth, Pregame reporter
March 10, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hypes up the crowd during a basketball game between No. 2 lowa and No. 7 Penn State at the TIAA Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Friday, March 8, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 95-62.

Iowa women’s basketball advances to Big Ten Tournament championship with double-digit victory over Michigan

Cooper Worth, Pregame reporter
March 9, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes in for a layup during a basketball game between No. 6 Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 93-83.

Iowa women’s basketball advances to Big Ten Tournament semifinals with 95-62 victory over Penn State

Cooper Worth, Pregame reporter
March 8, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates after the senior recognition during a basketball game with No. 6 Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, March 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes upset the Buckeyes, 93-83, on senior night.

Iowa women’s basketball senior class looking to cap off historic tenure with tournament run in March

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
March 5, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark walks onto 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. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 76-73. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 76-73.

Seniors shine during No. 6 Iowa women’s basketball win against No. 2 Ohio State

Cooper Worth, Pregame reporter
March 3, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-pointer during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024.

No. 6 Iowa women’s basketball snaps road losing streak with double-digit win against Minnesota

Cooper Worth, Pregame reporter
February 28, 2024
Iowa guard Kylie Feuerbach shoots a 3-pointer during a basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Illinois inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. Feuerbach scored three 3-pointers for Iowa in her 15 minutes and 57 seconds of playing time. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 101-85.

No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball returns to the win column with efficient shooting against Illinois

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
February 25, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark looks at the sideline during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and No. 14 Indiana at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. The Hoosiers lead the Hawkeyes, 44-33.

Iowa falls, 86-69, to Indiana as Caitlin Clark scores four points in the second half

Cooper Worth, Pregame reporter
February 22, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots the first shot of the game during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2024.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | No. 4 Hawkeyes back on the road against No. 14 Indiana

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
February 21, 2024
Iowa guard Kate Martin prepares to shoot the ball during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 106-89. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

‘She’s our leader:’ How Kate Martin is the heart and soul of the Iowa women’s basketball team

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
February 20, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots the record-breaking shot during a women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.

Iowa women’s basketball’s Caitlin Clark shows gratitude for teammates after historic game against Michigan

Cooper Worth, Sports Reporter
February 16, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark warms up before a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2024.

Caitlin Clark crushes all-time NCAA Division I women’s basketball scoring record

Colin Votzmeyer and Cooper Worth
February 15, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark prepares to go up for a shot during a women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Nebraska at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2024.

Iowa loses, 82-79, to Nebraska as Caitlin Clark goes scoreless in the fourth quarter

Cooper‌‌ ‌‌Worth‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌‌‌ ‌, Pregame Reporter
February 11, 2024
Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke goes up for a shot during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Stuelke scored a career-high 47 points and broke the all-time record for scoring in a single game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lady Lions, 111-93.

Hannah Stuelke scores career-high 47 points in No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball’s 111-93 win over Penn State

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
February 8, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark scores a layup, making her the Big Ten all-time leading scorer during a basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and Northwestern at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Ill., on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 110-74.

No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball’s Caitlin Clark continues record-breaking streak in blowout 110-74 win over Northwestern

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
February 1, 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.

Watch Iowa’s Caitlin Clark claim the Big Ten scoring record, No. 2 in NCAA women’s basketball

Cooper Worth, Pregame reporter
January 31, 2024
Jan 28, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) reacts after a first down against the Detroit Lions during the second half of the NFC Championship football game at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | One Hawkeye to play in Super Bowl

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
January 29, 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.

No. 5 Iowa women’s basketball records 15th double-digit win of season despite slow start against Nebraska

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
January 27, 2024
Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder yells a play 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. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings, 104-75.

‘The strongest bench we’ve had in a long time:’ How Iowa women’s basketball’s bench is a big factor to the team’s success

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
January 23, 2024
Jan 6, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Houston Texans cornerback Desmond King II (25) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss (21) during the second quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Divisional Round

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
January 22, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes in for a layup 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.

Caitlin Clark scores season-high 45 points in No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball’s overtime loss to No. 18 Ohio State

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
January 21, 2024
Wisconsin forward Sarah Williams prepares to shoot 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 forces season-high 28 turnovers during 40-point win versus Wisconsin

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
January 17, 2024
Iowa guard Sydney Affolter stretches on the sideline 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.

‘Chicago Toughness:’ Guard Sydney Affolter brings unmatched energy to Iowa women’s basketball squad

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
January 16, 2024
Jan 14, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) runs after a catch during the first half of a 2024 NFC wild card game against the Los Angeles Rams at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Wild Card Round

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
January 16, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during a women’s basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 14 Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Clark played for 33 minutes and 44 seconds, shooting 6-of-16 in 3-pointers. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 84-57.

Caitlin Clark scores 30 as No. 3 Iowa beats No. 14 Indiana, 84-57

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
January 14, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Drake at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. Today marks Clark’s 44th double-double with 35 points and 10 assists. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs in the sold-out arena, 113-90.

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark drills buzzer-beater three to end first half

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
January 13, 2024
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.

Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro forgoes NFL Draft, will return to Iowa for sixth season

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
January 6, 2024
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.

Iowa football’s Cooper DeJean declares for NFL Draft

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
January 4, 2024
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz and Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill chat during the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl between No. 17 Iowa and No. 21 Tennessee at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. Hill threw seven completions on 18 attempts. The Volunteers defeated the Hawkeyes, 35-0.

Grading Iowa football’s Citrus Bowl performance against Tennessee

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
January 2, 2024
Iowa quarterback Marco Lainez carries the ball during the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl between No. 17 Iowa and No. 21 Tennessee at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. Lainez made his first career start, carrying the ball six times for 51 yards. The Volunteers defeated the Hawkeyes, 35-0.

Iowa football true freshman Marco Lainez ignites spark on offense in collegiate debut

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
January 1, 2024
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel speaks during a press conference with Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and Heupel at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. The teams match up at Camping World Stadium on Monday, Jan. 1, at noon CT. "There are so many people that go into reestablishing the foundational pieces of one of the greatest programs in the history of college football, and we have to continue to grow," Heupel said.

Live updates | Iowa football takes on Tennessee in Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
January 1, 2024
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz answers a question during a press conference with head coaches at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023. The teams match up at Camping World Stadium on Monday, Jan. 1, at noon CT. "My only request for our players, particularly the last ten days was if you have not made a decision, compartmentalize that stuff," Ferentz said.

‘We’re in worse shape’: Kirk Ferentz criticizes current state of college football ahead of Cheez-It Citrus Bowl matchup against Tennessee.

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
December 31, 2023
Iowa defensive back Koen Entringer speaks with members of the media after an Iowa football practice at Celebration High School in Celebration, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. Iowa plays Tennessee in the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl at Camping World Stadium on Monday, Jan. 1, at noon CT.

Iowa defensive back Koen Entringer relies on viral clip as fuel for upcoming Citrus Bowl matchup

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
December 30, 2023
Tennessee offensive coordinator Joey Halzle looks at center Cooper Mays during a press conference for the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. Tennessee plans to start quarterback Nico Iamaleava — his first career start — after starting quarterback Joe Milton announced he will enter the NFL draft.

Iowa football prepares to face depleted Tennessee squad in Citrus Bowl

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
December 29, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark signs autographs and greets fans 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. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings, 104-75.

Caitlin Clark drops 38 in homecoming at Wells Fargo Arena as Iowa stomps Cleveland State, 104-75

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
December 16, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-pointer 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 shot 9-of-16 in 3-pointers. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings, 104-75.

Caitlin Clark scores 38 as No. 4 Iowa blows out Cleveland State, 104-75, at Hy-Vee Hawkeye Showcase in Des Moines

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
December 16, 2023
Iowa wide receiver Nico Ragaini carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Ragaini received the ball four times for 48 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Wide receiver Nico Ragaini’s journey from an overlooked recruit to being in the Iowa football record books

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
December 12, 2023
Iowa defensive back Deshaun Lee celebrates after 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.

‘I was waiting for my number to be called:’ Iowa backup defensive back Deshaun Lee confident in role heading into to the Big Ten Championship

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
December 5, 2023
Iowa guard Kylie Feuerbach and Drake forward Anna Miller fight for a rebound during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Drake at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. Drake had 34 total rebounds compared to Iowa’s 26. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs in the sold-out arena, 113-90.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball on win streak before Cy-Hawk matchup

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
December 4, 2023
Nov 23, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) Detroit Lions runs upfield after catching a pass against the Green Bay Packers in the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Week 13

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
December 4, 2023
Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore sacks Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill to end the game during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 26-0. Moore had one tackle.

Grading Iowa football’s performance against Michigan in Big Ten Championship

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
December 3, 2023
Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy prepares to throw the ball during a football game between No. 18 Iowa and No. 2 Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. The Wolverines lead the Hawkeyes, 10-0, after the first half.

‘They were the better team:’ Iowa players react to crushing 26-0 loss to Michigan in Big Ten Championship

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
December 3, 2023
The Iowa kicking team huddles before the Big Ten Championship Game against Michigan State in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015.

Live updates | Iowa football looks to earn first Big Ten title since 2004 Saturday night against Michigan

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
December 2, 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.

University of Iowa begins search for new full-time athletic director with creation of search committee

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
December 1, 2023
The venue for Big Ten Media Days is seen at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. The event marked the 50th annual Big Ten Media Days.

Iowa fans’ guide to Indianapolis ahead of Big Ten Championship

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
November 30, 2023
Iowa guard Molly Davis dribbles to the basket during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Kansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. Davis played for 21 minutes and shot 3-of-3 in field goals. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 65-58.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | No. 4 Hawkeyes back home following three-game road trip to Florida

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
November 29, 2023
Oct 29, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (2) and safety Amani Hooker (37) tackle Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Week 12

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
November 27, 2023
Photo contributed by Kylie McDonald of Nathan McDonald.

Kid Captain Nathan McDonald journeys back to Iowa City to be on the other side of The Wave

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
November 21, 2023
Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell walks off the field after the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Kentucky at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 21-0.

Hawks in the NFL | Week 11

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
November 21, 2023
Iowa guard Kate Martin takes a shot during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Drake at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. Martin shot 10-of-12 from the field and 3-of-4 in three-pointers. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs in the sold-out arena, 113-90.

Kate Martin scores career-high 25 points as No. 2 Iowa shoots efficiently in win over Drake

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
November 19, 2023
Iowa punter Tory Taylor acknowledges fans after a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Taylor punted for 413 total yards, averaging 51.6 per play. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 15-13.

No. 16 Iowa football beats Illinois, 15-13, after trailing majority of game, clinches Big Ten West division

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
November 18, 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.

‘It just wasn’t good Iowa basketball:’ Caitlin Clark, Hawkeyes shoot poorly in 65-58 loss to Kansas State

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
November 17, 2023
Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka catches a touchdown pass over Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro during a football game between Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Egbuka caught six passes for 80 yards and a touchdown. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 54-10.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 12 of the college football season

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
November 17, 2023
Iowa wide receiver Kaleb Brown runs into the end zone for a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Brown received the ball three times for 27 yards and a touchdown. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0.

Iowa wide receiver Kaleb Brown bounces back with impressive performance versus Rutgers

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
November 14, 2023
Nov 12, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; San Fransisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) celebrates a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Week 10

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
November 13, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark runs down the court to play defense 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. Clark played all 40 minutes of the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hokies, 80-76.

Column | Despite poor shooting performance against Virginia Tech, Iowa women’s basketball looks poised for another big season

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
November 10, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes up for a shot 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. Clark shot 13-of-31 in the paint. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hokies, 80-76.

Caitlin Clark scores 44 as No. 3 Iowa scrapes by No. 8 Virginia Tech

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
November 10, 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 kicker Drew Stevens kicks 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. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Former walk-on kicker Drew Stevens making the most of every situation

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
November 7, 2023
Oct 15, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA;Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (78) looks on against the Detroit Lions during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Week 9

Cooper Worth, Sports Reporter
November 7, 2023
A look at the football field built in Wrigley Field for a 2021 game between Northwestern and Purdue. Iowa and Northwestern play there Saturday (2:30 p.m., Peacock).

Iowa football returns to Chicago to face off against Northwestern at Wrigley Field

Cooper Worth, Pregame Editor
November 2, 2023
Buffalo Bills running back Latavius Murray (28) tries to run past Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Anthony Nelson (98).

Hawks in the NFL | Week 8

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
October 30, 2023
Sep 10, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell (47) tackles Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) in the third quarter at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Week 7

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
October 23, 2023
Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke catches a rebound 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. Stuelke contributed 10 rebounds to Iowa’s 48. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pride, 122-49.

Iowa women’s basketball boasts dominant post production that aids big win over Clarke University

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
October 22, 2023
Kid captain Bentley Erickson reacts as he exits the Kinnick tunnel during Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023.

Bentley Erickson returns to home state for a ‘profound moment’ at Kinnick Stadium

Cooper Worth, Football Reporter
October 19, 2023
Iowa guard Kate Martin dribbles the ball past DePaul guard Anaya Peoples during Crossover at Kinnick, a women’s exhibition basketball game between Iowa and DePaul, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes enter the 2023-24 season after advancing to the NCAA Championship for the first time in program history last year and winning a program-best 31 games in a single season in the 2022-23 season. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

UI to start charging students to attend women’s basketball

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
October 17, 2023
Oct 1, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Ravens safety Geno Stone (26) celebrates after intercepting a pass in the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NFL | Week 6

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter
October 16, 2023
Fans pass through the ticket gate before Crossover at Kinnick, a women’s exhibition basketball game between Iowa and DePaul, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes enter the 2023-24 season after advancing to the NCAA Championship for the first time in program history last year and winning a program-best 31 games in a single season in the 2022-23 season.

Iowa women’s basketball makes history at Crossover at Kinnick

Cooper Worth, Pregame reporter
October 15, 2023
Iowa defensive lineman Aaron Graves pressures Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz’ pass during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Mertz connected on just 45 percent of his passes. The Hawkeyes, defeated the Badgers, 24-10.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 7 of the college football season

Cooper Worth, Football Reporter
October 12, 2023
Sep 24, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Taylor Swift reacts while sitting next to Donna Kelce watching the Kansas City Chiefs vs Chicago Bears game during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

PCP | Is Taylor Swift good or bad for the NFL?

Cooper Worth and Kate Perez
October 10, 2023
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