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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Isaac Goffin

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter

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Email: [email protected]

Isaac Goffin is a Sports Reporter and Designer at The Daily Iowan covering the Iowa Heartlanders. He is a junior at the University of Iowa majoring in journalism and sport studies with a minor in political science. Since joining the DI in fall 2019, Isaac has served as a sports reporter and Assistant Sports Editor.

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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

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2021

One seed

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor
January 25, 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

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor
January 18, 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

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor
January 15, 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

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor
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

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor
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

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor
December 31, 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

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor
December 10, 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

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor
December 9, 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

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor
December 6, 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

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor
November 28, 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

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor
November 19, 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

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor
November 17, 2020
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp takes a shot from the charity strip during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 77-68.

Iowa men’s basketball has multiple scorers

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor
November 16, 2020
Minnesota Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) threw the ball in the second quarter. The Minnesota Gophers played the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 at Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill.

Week 4 scouting report | Minnesota

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor
November 12, 2020
Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for UI Athletics, Broderick Binns, sits down for an interview over Zoom on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.

Iowa CLAS hosts UI Athletics and Race webinar

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor
November 11, 2020
Iowa center Luka Garza dunks the ball during a men’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Nebraska Huskers at Carver-Hawkeye arena on Saturday, February 8, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers 96-72.

Veteran roster key for Iowa men’s basketball

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor
November 10, 2020
West High running back Trey King avoids defenders during the Iowa City West football game against Iowa City High on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020. The Trojans defeated the Little Hawks 35-7. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City West dominates City High again

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor
October 23, 2020
Justin Fields (1) of the Ohio State Buckeyes tries to get around the tackle of Khaleke Hudson (7) of the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Michigan Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Ann Arbor, MI. Fields was one of the proponents of restarting the Big Ten conference amind COVID-19 pandemic. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images/TNS)

Around the Big Ten: Week 1

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor
October 22, 2020

Ihmir Smith-Marsette

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor
October 21, 2020
Iowa's Aaron Mallett clears a hurdle alongside teammate Chris Douglas during the 18th annual Musco Twilight at Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Iowa's men and women's track and field finished first overall in the Musco Twilight with a 237.5 and 203 respectively.

Aaron Mallett finishes first at prestigious meet

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor
October 6, 2020
The Iowa men’s team huddle up before starting the 6k during the Hawkeye Invitational at Ashton Cross Country Course on Friday, September 6, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated six other teams to finish first overall for both men’s and women’s races.

Max Murphy ready to shine for Iowa

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor
September 27, 2020
Regina Running Back Theo Kolie celebrates with Offensive Tackle Josh Gaffey after a touchdown during Regina Catholic Education vs. Lisbon High School at Regina on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020. The Royals defeated the Lions 56-26. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Theo Kolie, Regina offense dominates Lisbon

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor
September 25, 2020
Iowa's second varsity crew rows back after losing to Wisconsin by 6.07 seconds in the first session of a women's rowing meet on Lake MacBride on Saturday April 13, 2019. Iowa won 3 out of 12 races with the varsity 8 crew winning both races for the day.

Iowa rowing back in the boathouse

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor
September 20, 2020
The University of Iowa’s Jessica McKee leads a pack of runners during the Hawkeye Invitational on Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 at the Ashton Cross Country Course. The Hawkeyes prevailed over six other teams to win first place overall in the men’s and women’s races. McKee finished in 20th place with a time of 14:53.

Iowa’s McKee sisters happily back on same team

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor
September 13, 2020
Fan watch during Iowa's match against Illinois State on Sunday, September 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Red Birds 4-3.

Iowa soccer managers selfless in serving team

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor
September 10, 2020
Iowa’s Stewart Brown performs his floor routine during a Men’s gymnastics meet against The University of Minnesota and the University of Illinois at Chicago. The Hawkeyes won with a final team score of 400.00.

Iowa men’s gymnasts making most of final season

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor
September 1, 2020
Iowa Head Coach Renee Gillespie walks to join the team during an Iowa softball game against Iowa Central at Pearl Field on Friday, October 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tritons 4-0 in 10 innings.

Iowa softball prepared for unusual practices

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor
August 25, 2020
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