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Nebraska all-around Sam Phillips performs his floor routine during the Iowa v. Nebraska men’s gymnastics meet in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Iowa defeated Nebraska with a score of 406.700 - 406.650. Phillips tied for first with Iowa’s Bennet Huang on the floor with a score of 14.300.

Iowa men’s gymnastics program officially discontinued

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
May 6, 2021
Iowa Defender Samantha Cary clears a ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Minnesota on March 14, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Iowa soccer’s spring 2021 season one to remember

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
May 5, 2021
Iowa defender, Sara Wheaton, and Penn State midfielder, Payton Lineman, fight for the ball during the Iowa women’s soccer match v. Penn State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Thursday, March 25, 2021. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Iowa soccer downs Campbell in first round of NCAA tournament

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
April 27, 2021
Iowa Midfielder Hailey Rydberg moves the ball away from Purdue Defender Julia Ware during the Iowa Soccer senior day game against Purdue on Mar. 28, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue 1-0.

Iowa soccer set for first round of NCAA tournament matchup with Campbell

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
April 26, 2021
Iowa goalkeeper, Macy Enneking, kicks the ball to her teammates during the Iowa women’s soccer match versus Penn State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Thursday, March 25, 2021. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 1-0.

Iowa soccer’s freshmen making big impact in historic season

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
April 25, 2021
Iowa all-around Bennet Huang competes on the parallel bars during the Iowa v. Nebraska men’s gymnastics meet in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Iowa defeated Nebraska with a score of 406.700 - 406.650. Huang placed third on the parallel bars with a score of 13.750.

Iowa men’s gymnastics ends program with two All-Americans

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
April 18, 2021
Iowa forward Meike Ingles chest bumps the ball during the Iowa women’s soccer match versus Penn State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Thursday, March 25, 2021. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 1-0.

Iowa soccer claims Big Ten Tournament title

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
April 18, 2021
The Hawkeyes huddle between events during the Iowa v. Nebraska men’s gymnastics meet in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, March 20, 2021. Iowa defeated Nebraska with a score of 406.700 - 406.650. This was the Hawkeye’s last home meet of their final season.

Iowa men’s gymnastics finishes fifth at NCAA Qualifiers

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
April 16, 2021
Iowa Defender Samantha Cary clears a ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Minnesota on March 14, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Iowa soccer advances to 2021 Big Ten Championship Game

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
April 16, 2021
Iowa all around Bennet Huang performs on the rings on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2022 during the Iowa vs. Penn State men’s gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa defeated Penn State 398.850-393.550. Huang placed seventh overall on the rings with a final score of 12.700.

Iowa men’s gymnastics prep for final meet in program history

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
April 15, 2021
Iowa defender Sara Wheaton passes the ball during a women's soccer match between Iowa and Maryland at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, October 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes shut out the Terrapins, 4-0.

Iowa soccer prepared for Big Ten semifinal match against Penn State

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
April 14, 2021
Iowa Forward Samantha Tawharu heads the ball during the Iowa Soccer senior day game against Purdue on Mar. 28, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue 1-0.

Iowa soccer defeats Minnesota, 2-0, to advance to Big Ten Tournament

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
April 11, 2021
Iowa forward, Meike Ingles, chest bumps the ball during the Iowa women’s soccer match v. Penn State at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Thursday, March 25, 2021. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Iowa soccer downs Illinois in overtime

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
April 8, 2021
Iowa defender Samantha Cary navigates the field during a women's soccer match between Iowa and Western Michigan on Thursday, August 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 2-0. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa soccer begins postseason at Illinois

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
April 7, 2021
Iowa Midfielder Hailey Rydberg runs the ball down the field during the Iowa Soccer senior day game against Purdue on Mar. 28, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue 1-0.

Iowa soccer falls in regular season finale, 1-0, to Nebraska

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
April 4, 2021
Iowa's all-around JerQuavia Henderson practices on the beam before the competition round during a women's gymnastics meet between Iowa, Minnesota, and Maryland on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes came in second with a score of 196.775 after the Gophers won with 196.975 and Maryland lost with 195.350. Henderson went on to receive a score of 9.875.

Iowa women’s gymnastics season-high score not enough to advance to Regional Finals

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
April 4, 2021
Iowa all around Bennet Huang performs on the parallel bars on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2022 during the Iowa vs. Penn State men’s gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa defeated Penn State 398.850-393.550. Huang tied for first overall with teammate Carter Tope with a final score of 13.350.

Iowa men’s gymnastics finishes third at Big Ten Championships

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
April 4, 2021
Iowa's Clair Kaji gets ready to perform her floor routine during a gymnastics meet against Ohio State on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes with a score, 196.550-193.800. Kaji earned a score of 9.925.

Postseason competition heating up for Iowa gymnastics

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
April 1, 2021
Iowa Midfielder Hailey Rydberg runs the ball down the field during the Iowa Soccer senior day game against Purdue on Mar. 28, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue 1-0.

Iowa soccer set for season finale against Nebraska

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
April 1, 2021
Iowa’s Lauren Guerin is seen doing a jump during her floor routine at a women’s gymnastics meet between the Iowa Gym-Hawks and the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. The Hawks defeated the Gophers, 196.800-196.375.

Iowa women’s gymnastics rewarded with national recognition

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
March 31, 2021
Iowa Forward Samantha Tawharu heads the ball during the Iowa Soccer senior day game against Purdue on Mar. 28, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue 1-0.

Iowa soccer defeats Purdue, 1-0, on senior day

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
March 28, 2021
Iowa Defender Samantha Cary clears a ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Minnesota on March 14, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Iowa soccer suffers 1-0 loss to No. 9 Penn State

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
March 25, 2021
Iowa forward Gianna Gourley fights for possession during Iowa's match against Illinois State on Sunday, September 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Red Birds 4-3.

Iowa soccer set for two-game homestand against Penn State and Purdue

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
March 24, 2021
Iowa forward Gianna Gourley fights for possession during Iowa's match against Illinois State on Sunday, September 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Red Birds 4-3.

Iowa soccer notches first win of 2020-21 season against Maryland

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
March 21, 2021
Iowa's all-around Adeline Kenlin performs on the beam during a gymnastics meet against Ohio State on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes with a score, 196.550-193.800. Kenlin earned a score of 9.825.

Iowa gymnastics ends weekend with two Big Ten Champions and underdog win

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
March 21, 2021
Iowa defender Sara Wheaton surveys the field during a women's soccer match between Iowa and Western Michigan on Thursday, August 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 2-0.

Iowa soccer falls at Rutgers

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
March 18, 2021
Iowa all around Bennet Huang performs on the rings on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2022 during the Iowa vs. Penn State men’s gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa defeated Penn State 398.850-393.550. Huang placed seventh overall on the rings with a final score of 12.700.

Iowa gymnastics set for home and road matchups

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
March 18, 2021
Iowa Defender Samantha Cary clears a ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Minnesota on March 14, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Iowa soccer travels to Rutgers and Maryland

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
March 17, 2021
Iowa Midfielder Hailey Rydberg keeps the ball away from Minnesota’s defense during a soccer game between Iowa and Minnesota on March 14, 2021 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Iowa soccer falls to Minnesota, 1-0

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
March 14, 2021
Iowa's all-around Adeline Kenlin performs on the beam during a gymnastics meet against Ohio State on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes with a score, 196.550-193.800. Kenlin earned a score of 9.825.

Iowa gymnastics ends weekend with victory and defeat

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
March 14, 2021
Iowa midfielder Hailey Rydberg runs after the ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Illinois on Sept. 26, 2019 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 3-1.

Hawkeye soccer officially returns to Iowa City

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
March 11, 2021
Iowa’s Lauren Guerin is seen doing a jump during her floor routine at a women’s gymnastics meet between the Iowa Gym-Hawks and the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. The Hawks defeated the Gophers, 196.800-196.375.

Iowa gymnastics hits the road for weekend competitions

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
March 11, 2021
Iowa's Clair Kaji performs a bars routine during a gymnastics meet against Ohio State on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes with a score, 196.550-193.800. Kaji earned a score of 9.850.

GymHawk seniors ready for final stretch of 2020-21 season

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
March 9, 2021
Iowa defender Sara Wheaton take a corner during Iowa's match against Illinois State on Sunday, September 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Red Birds 4-3.

Iowa soccer falls against Northwestern

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
March 8, 2021
Iowa all-around Bennet Huang performs on the rings on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2022 during the Iowa vs. Penn State men’s gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa defeated Penn State 398.850-393.550. Huang placed seventh overall on the rings with a final score of 12.700.

Iowa gymnastics teams end busy Saturday with a win and a loss

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
March 7, 2021
Iowa defender Samantha Cary runs up on a corner kick during the Iowa versus Ohio State game at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, October 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 2-1 in double overtime.

Iowa soccer set for match against Northwestern

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
March 7, 2021
Iowa's Clair Kaji performs her floor routine during a women's gymnastics meet between Iowa, Minnesota, and Maryland on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes came in second with a score of 196.775 after the Gophers won with 196.975 and Maryland lost with 195.350. Kaji received a score of 9.900.

Iowa gymnastics prepares for packed Saturday afternoon

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
March 4, 2021
Iowa Head Coach Dave Diianni speaks to the team during the Iowa versus Ohio State game at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, October 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 2-1 in double overtime.

Iowa soccer fends off Michigan barrage in a draw

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
March 4, 2021
Iowa defender Samantha Cary tries to keep the ball in play during Iowa's match against Illinois State on Sunday, September 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Red Birds 4-3.

Iowa soccer looking to grow in home opener against Michigan

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
March 3, 2021
Iowa defender Sara Wheaton passes the ball during a women's soccer match between Iowa and Maryland at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, October 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes shut out the Terrapins, 4-0.

Iowa soccer suffers third loss of season at Indiana

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
February 28, 2021
Iowa's all-around JerQuavia Henderson practices on the beam before the competition round during a women's gymnastics meet between Iowa, Minnesota, and Maryland on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes came in second with a score of 196.775 after the Gophers won with 196.975 and Maryland lost with 195.350. Henderson went on to receive a score of 9.875.

Iowa women’s gymnastics victorious in Big Five Meet

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
February 28, 2021
Iowa midfielder Hailey Rydberg tries to block a pass during a soccer game between Iowa and Illinois on Sept. 26, 2019 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 3-1.

Iowa soccer falls in matchup at Illinois

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
February 25, 2021
Iowa's all-around JerQuavia Henderson performs on the beam during a women's gymnastics meet between Iowa, Minnesota, and Maryland on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes came in second with a score of 196.775 after the Gophers won with 196.975 and Maryland lost with 195.350. Henderson received a score of 9.875.

No. 12 GymHawks set for showdown in Ann Arbor

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
February 25, 2021
Iowa defender Sara Wheaton take a corner during Iowa's match against Illinois State on Sunday, September 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Red Birds 4-3.

Iowa women’s soccer continues spring campaign with matchup at Illinois

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
February 24, 2021
Iowa all around Evan Davis is energized after performing on the horizontal bar on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2022 during the Iowa vs. Penn State men’s gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa defeated Penn State 398.850-393.550. Davis tied for first on the horizontal bar with Penn State’s Michael Jaroh and Matt Cormier with a final score of 13.250.

Gymnastics keeps win streak

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
February 21, 2021
Iowa midfielder Hailey Rydberg makes a pass during a women's soccer match between Iowa and Maryland at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, October 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes shut out the Terrapins, 4-0. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s soccer set for season-opener against Wisconsin

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
February 18, 2021
Iowa's all-around JerQuavia Henderson practices on the beam before the competition round during a women's gymnastics meet between Iowa, Minnesota, and Maryland on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes came in second with a score of 196.775 after the Gophers won with 196.975 and Maryland lost with 195.350. Henderson went on to receive a score of 9.875. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa gymnastics returns to action with two weekend matchups

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
February 18, 2021
The Iowa women’s gymnastics team watches a video together after a women’s gymnastics meet between the Iowa Gym-Hawks and the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. The video was dedicated to fighting racial injustice and creating unity. The Hawks defeated the Gophers, 196.800-196.375.

Iowa women’s gymnastics takes stand against social injustices

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
February 17, 2021
Iowa's all-around JerQuavia Henderson practices on the beam before the competition round during a women's gymnastics meet between Iowa, Minnesota, and Maryland on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes came in second with a score of 196.775 after the Gophers won with 196.975 and Maryland lost with 195.350. Henderson went on to receive a score of 9.875.

No. 9 Iowa women’s gymnastics down No.29 Maryland in tri-meet with No. 12 Minnesota

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
February 14, 2021
The Iowa men’s gymnastics team gathers for a huddle during the Iowa vs. Illinois men’s gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. Iowa defeated No. 4 Illinois 402.00-400.50. Men’s gymnastics was among the four sports cut from the University of Iowa in August and this will be their final season.

Iowa men’s gymnastics downs No. 4 Illinois for second win of season

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
February 14, 2021
Iowa’s Lauren Guerin is seen doing a jump during her floor routine at a women’s gymnastics meet between the Iowa Gym-Hawks and the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. The Hawks defeated the Gophers, 196.800-196.375.

Iowa gymnastics set for two home competitions this weekend

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
February 11, 2021
Iowa’s Clair Kaji is seen during her beam routine during a women’s gymnastics meet between the Iowa Gym-Hawks and the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. The Hawks defeated the Gophers, 196.800-196.375.

No. 10 Iowa women’s gymnastics picks up win against No. 11 Minnesota

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
February 7, 2021
Iowa's Clair Kaji performs on the beam during a gymnastics meet against Ohio State on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes with a score, 196.550-193.800. Kaji earned a score of 9.875.

GymHawks set to face Minnesota at home

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
February 4, 2021
Iowa's Clair Kaji performs a bars routine during a gymnastics meet against Ohio State on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes with a score, 196.550-193.800. Kaji earned a score of 9.850.

Iowa gymnastics teams pick up wins away from home

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
February 1, 2021
Iowa's Clair Kaji gets ready to perform her floor routine during a gymnastics meet against Ohio State on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes with a score, 196.550-193.800. Kaji earned a score of 9.925.

Iowa gymnastics prepping for weekend road trips

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter
January 28, 2021
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