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Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor

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Isaac Goffin is the Assistant Sports Editor at The Daily Iowan. He is a sophomore at the University of Iowa majoring in journalism and sport studies with a minor in political science. Last year, he was a beat reporter for soccer, women's basketball, and softball.

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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.

Iowa women’s gymnast named College Gym News Comeback Gymnast of the Year

April 21, 2021
Iowa defender Anthe Nijziel passes the ball during the second quarter of a field hockey game against Maryland on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 3-0.

Iowa field hockey’s Anthe Nijziel named Big Ten Player of the Year

April 19, 2021
Teams huddle during a timeout during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 7, 2021. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior day, defeated the Badgers, 77-73.

UI athletics reports five positive COVID-19 tests out of 451 tests conducted

April 19, 2021
Iowa utility player Lindy Milkowski watches the ball at bat during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Bob Pearl Softball Field on Friday, April 2. After nine innings of play, the Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 4-1.

Milkowski hits grand slam in Iowa softball’s 5-2 victory

April 18, 2021
Iowa utility player Marissa Peek hits a home run during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Peek recorded the only run for the Hawkeyes but it proved enough. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 1-0.

Iowa softball’s bats recover a day after being no-hit

April 18, 2021
Northwestern pitcher, Danielle Williams, pitches the ball during the Iowa softball game v. Northwestern at Pearl Field on Friday, April 16, 2021. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes with a score of 7-0.

Northwestern throws perfect game against Iowa softball

April 16, 2021
Iowa starting pitcher Cam Baumann pitches during a baseball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, April 11, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 18-0.

Iowa baseball ready for four-game road tilt with Rutgers

April 15, 2021
Iowa catcher Lindy Milkowski attempts to pick off a runner on third after a strike during a softball game at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3 during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 8-0 in five innings.

Milkowski shines in first season with Iowa softball

April 12, 2021
Iowa pitcher Allison Doocy throws a pitch with a runner on first during a softball game at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3 during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 8-0 in five innings.

Iowa softball ready for four-game series in Madison

April 8, 2021
Iowa Center Fielder Ben Norman crosses home plate after hitting a home run during a baseball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Duane Banks Field on March 19, 2021. Norman drove in two runs to give the Hawkeyes a couple insurance runs. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 3-0.

Iowa baseball catches fire ahead of weekend series with Minnesota

April 8, 2021
Iowa players and fans celebrate after a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 1-0.

Iowa softball wins with 10th inning walk-off single

April 4, 2021
Iowa pitcher Lauren Shaw winds up to throw during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Shaw went six complete innings but could not finish the seventh. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 1-0.

Iowa softball pitchers throw shutouts in doubleheader against Indiana

April 3, 2021
Iowa utility player Lindy Milkowski watches the ball at bat during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Bob Pearl Softball Field on Friday, April 2. After nine innings of play, the Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 4-1.

Iowa softball’s offense struggles to score in home opener

April 2, 2021
Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) charges to the basket during a second round game of the Big 10 women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked #6, took on #11 Purdue in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Wednesday night. The Hawkeyes beat the Boilermakers, 83-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Rutgers Thursday night in the Big 10 quarterfinals.

Caitlin Clark wins Dawn Staley Award

April 2, 2021
Trenton Wallace prepares to pitch during the game against Bradley on March 26, 2019 at Duane Banks Field. The Hawks took the victory, 4-2.

Iowa baseball set for weekend tilt with Purdue

April 1, 2021
Iowa pitcher Sarah Lehman winds up to pitch during a softball game against Western Illinois on Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2019. The Fighting Leathernecks defeated the Hawkeyes 10-1.

Iowa softball’s Sarah Lehman impresses in return to mound

March 30, 2021
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark blocks UConn guard Paige Bueckers during the Sweet Sixteen NCAA women's basketball championship against UConn on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Huskies, 92-72. Clark and Bueckers played together on the U-17 and U-19 Team USA basketball team in high school, and both say they are still close friends.

Clark honored as WBCA Co-Freshman of the Year

March 30, 2021
The main floor is seen during Xtream Arena's opening media tour in Coralville on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020.

Iowa ECHL team names president

March 29, 2021
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz smiles after the win during the Holiday Bowl game between Iowa and USC at SDCCU Stadium on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 49-24.

Iowa head football coaching position endowed

March 29, 2021
Pitcher Allison Doocy (3) poses for a portrait during Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Friday, February 1, 2019.

Iowa softball takes three out of four at Purdue

March 28, 2021
Iowa Setter Bailey Ortega sets a ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Michigan State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, March 27, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 3-0.

Iowa volleyball sweeps Michigan State in final home match of 2020-21 season

March 28, 2021
Iowa outside hitter Courtney Buzzerio and Iowa middle blocker Blythe Rients block a spike during a volleyball match between the University of Iowa and Ohio State University at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, November 29, 2019. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1.

Iowa volleyball loses to Michigan State after strong first set

March 26, 2021
Iowa pitcher Sarah Lehman winds up for a pitch during a softball game between Iowa and Ohio State at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior day, fell to the Buckeyes, 5-0.

Iowa softball ready for road trip

March 25, 2021
Friends and family of players and coaches take their seats during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7. Official attendance for the game was tallied at 1,441.

Big Ten members can follow local health guidelines and restrictions for attendance policies

March 24, 2021
Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon tackles Nebraska's Adrian Martinez during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 26-20.

Defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon prepares for NFL Draft

March 23, 2021
Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette stiff arms Minnesota defensive back Chris Williamson during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Smith-Marsette had 4 catches for 43 yards in the game.

Iowa football notebook: 2021 pro day

March 22, 2021
Fan cutouts placed in Carver-Hawkeye Arena due to Covid-19 seen before the Iowa Volleyball season opener game against Illinois on Jan. 22, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Illinois defeated Iowa 3-1.

UI Athletics reports five positive COVID-19 tests out of 364 tests conducted

March 22, 2021
Mar 20, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes wrestler Spencer Lee is introduced prior to the championship match of the 125 weight class against Arizona State Sun Devils wrestler Brandon Courtney during the finals of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

‘Excuses are for wusses’: Spencer Lee wins third consecutive national title after year-long wait

March 21, 2021
Iowa Center Fielder Ben Norman prepares to high five Head Coach Rick Heller after homering during a baseball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, March 21, 2021. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes 13-8.

Iowa baseball’s hitting not enough in series finale

March 21, 2021
Iowa Catcher Austin Martin winds up to throw the ball around the field following a strike out of Nebraska Right Fielder Logan Foster during a baseball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Duane Banks Field on March 19, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 3-0.

Seven-run third inning hampers Iowa baseball

March 20, 2021
Iowa Pitcher Trenton Wallace pitches out of trouble during a baseball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Duane Banks Field on March 19, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 3-0.

Friday night starter leads way for Iowa baseball in home-opener

March 19, 2021
Hawkeye pitcher Trenton Wallace pitches during the baseball game against Illinois at Duane Banks Field on March 30, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 2-1 after the 9th inning.

Iowa baseball begins first home-series of 2021

March 18, 2021
Fan cutouts placed in Carver-Hawkeye Arena due to Covid-19 seen before the Iowa Volleyball season opener game against Illinois on Jan. 22, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Illinois defeated Iowa 3-1.

UI Athletics reports one positive COVID-19 test out of 436 tests conducted

March 15, 2021
- -Text: PC photo by Danny Wilcox Frazier --10/20/01-- Iowa's Ladell Betts flys past the arm of Indiana defender Dominique Smith during Iowa's 42-28 win over Indiana at Kinnich. Betts and Iowa's offense exploaded to lift the Hawkeyes to victory. Title Iowa Football Betts

Betts and Barnett officially named to Iowa football coaching staff

March 15, 2021
Iowa hurdlers Gratt Reed, Jamal Britt, Iowa alum Aaron Mallett––who ran unattached––compete in the 60m hurdle premier final during the second day of the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at the University of Iowa Recreation Building. Reed, Britt, and Mallett finished fifth, second, and first, respectively. Due to coronavirus restrictions, the Hawkeyes could only host Big Ten teams. Iowa men took first, scoring 189, and women finished third with 104 among Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Illinois.

Britt sets program record for Iowa track and field at NCAA Championships

March 14, 2021
Iowa's Sharon Goodman cheers on her teammates from the bench during the championship game of the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 1 seeded Maryland in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Saturday afternoon. Maryland beat Iowa, 104-84, securing their spot as the 2021 Big Ten Champions. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s basketball looks forward to NCAA Tournament

March 13, 2021
Iowa’s Monkia Czinano (25) takes a shot during the first half of the championship game of the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 1 seeded Maryland in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Saturday afternoon. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s basketball struggles in first half of Big Ten championship game

March 13, 2021
The Big Ten logo and a basketball are seen during a semifinal game of the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 7 seeded Michigan State in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Friday afternoon. The Hawks beat the Spartans, 87-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Maryland Saturday in the Big 10 finals.

Scouting report: Iowa women’s basketball takes on Maryland for conference title

March 13, 2021
Iowa’s McKenna Warnock (14) stares down an opponent during a semifinal game of the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 7 seeded Michigan State in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Friday afternoon. The Hawks beat the Spartans, 87-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Maryland Saturday in the Big 10 finals. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

Warnock posts double-double in Iowa women’s basketball’s semifinals win

March 12, 2021
Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) takes a shot during a semifinal game of the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 7 seeded Michigan State in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Friday afternoon. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

Rapid Recap: Iowa women’s basketball defeats Michigan State, advances to Big Ten Championship

March 12, 2021
Iowa Head Coach Lisa Bluder yells from the sideline during a second round game of the Big 10 women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked #6, took on #11 Purdue in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Wednesday night. The Hawkeyes beat the Boilermakers, 83-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Rutgers Thursday night in the Big 10 quarterfinals.

By the numbers: Iowa women’s basketball heading into the Big Ten Semifinals

March 12, 2021
Iowa Guard Gabbie Marshall (24) takes a shot during a quarterfinal game of the Big 10 women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 3 seeded Rutgers in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Thursday night. (Kate Heston/The Daily iowan

Marshall’s career night propels Iowa to Big Ten Tournament semifinal berth

March 12, 2021
Iowa Guard Gabbie Marshall (24) charges towards the basket during a quarterfinal game of the Big 10 women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 3 seeded Rutgers in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Thursday night. (Kate Heston/The Daily iowan

Marshall’s six 3-pointers help give Iowa women’s basketball a big halftime lead

March 11, 2021
The Univeristy of Iowa women's basketball team warms up before a second round game of the Big 10 women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked #6, took on #11 Purdue in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Wednesday night. The Hawkeyes beat the Boilermakers, 83-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Rutgers Thursday night in the Big 10 quarterfinals.

Scouting report: Looking at red hot No. 3 seed Rutgers

March 11, 2021
Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) goes up for a layup during a second round game of the Big 10 women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked #6, took on #11 Purdue in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Wednesday night. The Hawkeyes beat the Boilermakers, 83-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Rutgers Thursday night in the Big 10 quarterfinals.

Clark recovers from slow start in first postseason game

March 11, 2021
Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) takes the ball during a second round game of the Big 10 women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked #6, took on #11 Purdue in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Wednesday night. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

Rapid Recap: Iowa women’s basketball wins first game of Big Ten Tournament against Purdue

March 10, 2021
Infielder Nia Carter leads off the base during the Iowa softball fall opener against Des Moines Area Community College on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes beat the Bears 4-1 in 10 innings.

Iowa softball set for road tilt with Penn State and Maryland

March 10, 2021
Fan cutouts placed in Carver-Hawkeye Arena due to Covid-19 seen before the Iowa Volleyball season opener game against Illinois on Jan. 22, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Illinois defeated Iowa 3-1.

UI Athletics reports two positive COVID-19 tests out of 309 tests conducted

March 8, 2021
Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon controls the ball during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 7, 2021. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior day, defeated the Badgers, 77-73. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Bohannon, Murray step up in No. 5 Hawkeyes’ 77-73 win over No. 25 Badgers

March 7, 2021
Iowa’s 165-pound Alex Marinelli grapples with Nebraska’s Peyton Robb during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 6 Nebraska at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. No. 2 Marinelli defeated No. 18 Robb by decision, 9-3, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 31-6.

Iowa wrestling primed for Big Ten Championship chase

March 5, 2021
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