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Isaac Goffin

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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Pitcher Allison Doocy warms up during the Iowa softball fall opener against Des Moines Area Community College. The Hawkeyes beat the Bears 4-1 in 10 innings.

Hawkeye softball opens season with three doubleheaders in Florida

February 25, 2021
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Alternative Baseball Organization exploring expansion to Iowa City

February 23, 2021
Iowa infielder Nia Carter slides to home plate at the Iowa softball game against Indian Hills at Pearl Field on Sunday, October 6th, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Warriors 21-2.

Iowa softball ready to pick up where it left off

February 23, 2021
Iowa Point Guard Caitlin Clark dribbles the ball at the logo. Clark finished with 32 points during a women’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lion’s at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. Iowa Defeated Penn State 96-78.

Caitlin Clark wins record 11th Big Ten Freshman of the Week honor

February 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.

Iowa athletics reports nine positive COVID-19 tests out of 550 tests conducted

February 22, 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 returns to limited in-person activities, dual against Northwestern postponed

February 15, 2021
Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark, who starts on Iowa’s women’s basketball as a true freshman, celebrates after an Iowa victory over Iowa State on on Wednesday, Dec. 9,2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones in a close game, 82-80. While walking into the tunnel after the win over the Cyclones, Caitlin exclaimed “this is a Hawkeye state.”

Caitlin Clark named Co-Big Ten Player of the Week and Big Ten Freshman of the Week

February 15, 2021
Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee grapples with Nebraska’s Liam Cronin during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 6 Nebraska at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. No. 1 Lee defeated No. 11 Cronin by tech fall in 1:21, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 31-6.

By the numbers | No. 1 Iowa wrestling’s dominant start to season

February 10, 2021
Iowa Player, Caitlin Clark, drives to the hoop for a layup during the Iowa Women’s Basketball game against Indiana at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. Indiana defeated Iowa 72-85.

Caitlin Clark wins ninth Big Ten Freshman of the Week honor

February 8, 2021
Iowa’s 174-pound Michael Kemerer grapples with Illinois’ DJ Shannon during a wrestling dual meet between Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021. No. 1 Kemerer defeated No. 26 Shannon by major decision, 10-2, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 36-6.

Michael Kemerer and Iowa wrestling ready for two duals Sunday

February 4, 2021
Iowa Forward/Center Monika Czinano watches after going in for a layup during the Iowa Women’s Basketball game against Northwestern on Jan. 28, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Northwestern defeated Iowa 87-80

Iowa women’s basketball players sweep Big Ten weekly awards

February 1, 2021
Iowa’s 133-pound Austin DeSanto grapples with Illinois’ Lucas Byrd during a wrestling dual meet between Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021. No. 4 Austin DeSanto defeated No. 23 Lucas Byrd by major decision, 18-6, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 36-6.

DeSanto stays hot as No. 1 Iowa fends off No. 9 Illinois

January 31, 2021
IowaÕs 141-pound Jaydin Eierman grapples with IllinoisÕ Dylan Duncan during a wrestling dual meet between Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021. No. 1 Eierman defeated No. 13 Duncan by tech fall in 6:05.

No. 1 Iowa wrestling dominates No. 9 Illinois, 36-6

January 31, 2021
Iowa’s 184-pound Nelson Brands grapples with Nebraska’s Taylor Venz during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 6 Nebraska at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. No. 8 Brands defeated No. 7 Venz by major decision, 13-5, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 31-6. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Nelson Brands’ improvements paying off for Iowa wrestling

January 27, 2021

One seed

January 25, 2021
Iowa guard Kate Martin passes the ball during a women's basketball game against Purdue on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 87-81.

Iowa women’s basketball game at Maryland postponed

January 19, 2021
Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall shoots a basket during a women's basketball game against Purdue on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 87-81.

Iowa women’s basketball game at Rutgers postponed

January 19, 2021
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes for a layup during a women's basketball game against Purdue on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 87-81.

Defense leads Hawkeyes to victory over Purdue

January 18, 2021
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark looks to pass the ball during a women's basketball game against Purdue on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 87-81.

Iowa women’s basketball team defeats Purdue, ends two-game losing streak

January 18, 2021
The men's medley relay is underway during a swim meet at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. The women's team hosted Nebraska while the men's team had an intrasquad scrimmage. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa swim and dive competes in last home meet as program discontinuation looms

January 16, 2021
Iowa’s 141-pound Jaydin Eierman grapples with Nebraska’s Chad Red, Jr. during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 6 Nebraska at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. No. 1 Eierman defeated No. 7 Red by decision, 8-4, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 31-6.

Jaydin Eierman shows his skills in Hawkeye debut

January 15, 2021
Iowa guard Kate Martin lays the ball up during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 92-79.

Toughness pushes Iowa women’s basketball past Minnesota

January 6, 2021
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark drives to the rim during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota on Wednesday.

Iowa women’s basketball team defeats Minnesota

January 6, 2021
Iowa's Alex Marinelli has blood cleaned off his face during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 2 Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 19-17.

Iowa wrestling ready to complete ‘unfinished business’

January 6, 2021
Iowa wrestler Spencer Lee holds the Hodge Trophy with his father Larry and Iowa Wrestling Coach Tom Brands at Kinnick Stadium on January 5 2021. The Hodge Trophy is awarded to the best wrestler in the nation and Lee is one of three Hawkeyes to win the award.

Spencer Lee presented Dan Hodge Trophy

January 5, 2021
Iowa guard McKenna Warnock drives to the rim during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 66-61.

Warnock shines in return from injury

December 31, 2020
Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark, who starts on Iowa’s women’s basketball as a true freshman, celebrates after an Iowa victory over Iowa State on on Wednesday, Dec. 9,2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones in a close game, 82-80. While walking into the tunnel after the win over the Cyclones, Caitlin exclaimed “this is a Hawkeye state.”

Caitlin Clark records first career triple-double against Western Illinois

December 22, 2020
Iowa women's basketball team defeats Western Illinois to move to 5-1 on the season

Iowa women’s basketball team defeats Western Illinois to move to 5-1 on the season

December 22, 2020
Lisa Bluder, head coach of the women’s basketball team at Iowa, talks to the team during a time out at the game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 9,2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones in a close game, 82-80.

Iowa women’s basketball game at Ohio State postponed

December 15, 2020
Iowa defensive back Geno Stone makes a tackle during a game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, November 9, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Badgers 24-22. The Hawkeye defense had a total of 67 tackles.

Week 8 scouting report | Wisconsin

December 10, 2020
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Nick Niemann (49) looks into the backfield during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 15, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 38–14.

Nick Niemann a productive leader on Iowa’s defense during career senior season

December 9, 2020
Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark, who starts on Iowa’s women’s basketball as a true freshman, celebrates after an Iowa victory over Iowa State on on Wednesday, Dec. 9,2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones in a close game, 82-80. While walking into the tunnel after the win over the Cyclones, Caitlin exclaimed “this is a Hawkeye state.”

Clark pushes Iowa past Iowa State

December 9, 2020
Iowa Defensive Tackle Daviyon Nixon goes to block Northwestern Running Back Isaiah Bowser during the Iowa v Northwestern football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 21-20.

Iowa defensive lineman Daviyon Nixon named Nagurski Finalist

December 9, 2020
Iowa defensive end Chauncey Golston pursues the running back during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State on November 7, 2020.

Iowa football’s Chauncey Golston named Lott IMPACT Trophy Semifinalist

December 7, 2020
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark prepares to shoot the ball during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, December 5, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 85-78.

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark named Big Ten Women’s Basketball Freshman and Player of the Week

December 7, 2020
Iowa defensive end Chauncey Golston pursues the running back during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State on November 7, 2020.

Iowa defensive line helped turned tide against Illinois

December 6, 2020
The line of scrimmage is seen during the second quarter of the Iowa v. Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Iowa defeated Illinois with a score of 35-21.

By the numbers | Iowa’s victory over Illinois

December 6, 2020
Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) throws a pass during the third quarter of the Iowa v. Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Iowa defeated Illinois with a final score of 35-21.

Spencer Petras looks sharp after early struggles against Illinois

December 5, 2020
Iowa tight end Sam LaPorta (84) scores Iowa’s first touchdown of the game during the second quarter of the Iowa v. Illinois football game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.

Halftime reactions: Iowa trails Illinois 14-13 at the break

December 5, 2020
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley surveys the defense during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Stanley was sacked twice in the Hawkeyes' win.

Despite losing record, Illinois presents a challenge for Iowa

December 3, 2020
Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum throws a block during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 26-20.

Once a defensive lineman and now an elite center, players like Tyler Linderbaum are ‘few and far between’

December 3, 2020
Iowa defensive back Terry Roberts celebrate the win after a game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0.

Terry Roberts contributing as special teams ace for Hawkeye football

November 29, 2020
Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras leads a huddle during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020.

By the numbers | Iowa’s victory over Nebraska

November 28, 2020
Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 26-20.

Rushing game picks up in second half of Hawkeye victory

November 27, 2020
Iowa wideout Charlie Jones returns a punt during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Halftime reactions: Iowa and Nebraska tied at 13 through 30 minutes of game time

November 27, 2020
Iowa receiver Riley McCarron catches a pass during the Iowa v. Wisconsin game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, October 22, 2016. The Badgers pulled away in the second half defeating the Hawkeyes 17-9. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

One-on-one with former Iowa wide receiver Riley McCarron

November 24, 2020
Iowa forward Monika Czinano catches a rebound during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 90-82.

Iowa women’s basketball opens Nov. 25 against Northern Iowa

November 20, 2020
Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald looks on from the bench in the fourth quarter of a game against Ohio State at Ryan Field in Evanston on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Around the Big Ten: Week 5

November 19, 2020
Members of the Iowa men’s basketball team react to the game during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday, February 2, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 72-65.

Murray twins excited to compete together at college level

November 18, 2020
Iowa running back Tyler Goodson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 49-7.

Tyler Goodson

November 17, 2020
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