The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan
The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan
The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter

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Email: [email protected]

Jake Olson is a Sports Reporter for The Daily Iowan. In his three years with the paper, he has covered everything from rowing to basketball. He is studying journalism and mass communication with a minor in sports and rec management.

All content by Jake Olson
Iowa head coach Rick Heller talks to shortstop Michael Seegers during a baseball game between Iowa and Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 12-1.

‘Hellerball’: The philosophy behind Iowa baseball’s offense

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
April 26, 2024
Iowa reliever Drew Deremer winds up during a baseball game between Bradley and Iowa at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Braves 11-6.

Three takeaways from Iowa baseball’s 12-6 victory over Milwaukee

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
April 23, 2024
Iowa infielder Raider Tello watches a pitch during a baseball game between Bradley and Iowa at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Braves 11-6.

Three takeaways from Iowa baseball’s sweep over Rutgers

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
April 21, 2024
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark smiles at fans during a season celebration to honor the Iowa women’s basketball team’s historic run in the NCAA tournament at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. No. 1 South Carolina defeated No. 1 Iowa, 87-75, during an NCAA Championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The Gamecocks finished the season undefeated with 38 wins. The game marks Iowa’s second straight runner-up finish for the title.

2024 WNBA Draft garners 2.45 million viewers, shatters previous record

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
April 17, 2024
St. Thomas infielder Tanner Recchio and Iowa infielder Davis Cop watch a pitch during a baseball game between St. Thomas and Iowa at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tommies 17-11.

Davis Cop emerges as Iowa baseball’s key transfer portal pickup

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
April 16, 2024
Iowa Kyle Huckstorf makes contact with a pitch during a baseball game between Michigan and Iowa at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines 3-2 in extra innings.

Three takeaways from Iowa baseball’s 17-11 victory over St. Thomas

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
April 10, 2024
Iowa pitcher Marcus Morgan throws a pitch to home during a baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Saturday April 22, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Corn Huskers, 8-0.

Three takeaways from Iowa baseball’s series loss to Michigan

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
April 7, 2024
Iowa all-around gymnast Emily Erb competes on floor during a gymnastics meet between No. 20 Iowa and No. 41 Southern Utah at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Thunderbirds, 195.800 to 195.425. Erb scored 9.850 on her floor routine, placing fifth in the meet.

Four Iowa gymnasts conclude season in NCAA Regional

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
April 6, 2024
Iowa pitcher Cade Obermueller pitches the ball during a baseball game at Duane Baseball Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Duhawks, 9-2. Obermueller had two strikeouts.

Three takeaways from Iowa baseball’s series win over Minnesota

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
April 1, 2024
Iowa first basemen Brennen Dorighi high-fives head coach Rick Heller after hitting a home run during a baseball game between Iowa and Bradley at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Bradley Braves, 6-1. Dorighi recorded two hits in five at-bats.

Iowa baseball notebook | Head coach Rick Heller discusses the team’s status as Big Ten play begins

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
March 28, 2024
Iowa Infielder Raider Tello runs past the third base during the second baseball game between Iowa and Western Illinois at Duane Banks Filed on Saturday, March 16, 2024. The Hawkeyes would win 19-9 in the eighth inning. Tello has an average of .313 this season.

Three takeaways from Iowa baseball’s win over Grand View

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
March 20, 2024
Iowa pitcher Cade Obermueller pitches the ball during a baseball game at Duane Baseball Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Duhawks, 9-2. Obermueller had two strikeouts.

Iowa baseball’s Cade Obermueller looks solid in first year as a starter

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
March 19, 2024
Ohio State fans storm the court after a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 18 Ohio State at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio, on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 100-92. While fans ran onto the court, one of them knocked down Iowa guard Caitlin Clark.

Point/Counterpoint | Should court storming be allowed?

Chris Meglio and Jake Olson
March 5, 2024
Iowa gymnast Karina Muñoz competes on the beam during a gymnastics meet between Iowa and Minnesota in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. The Hawkeyes and the Gophers tied with each getting a 196.875.

Iowa gymnastics tops Sacramento State in California

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
March 3, 2024
Iowa pitcher Justin Hackett pitches the ball during a baseball game between No. 18 Iowa and Northern Illinois at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, February. 27, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 14-6.

Three takeaways from Iowa baseball’s win over Northern Illinois

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
February 27, 2024
Iowa’s Eva Volpe performs a floor routine during a gymnastics meet between No. 23 Iowa and No. 21 Washington at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. Volpe scored 9.775 on the floor. In the fourth meeting between Iowa and Washington, the Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 196.400-196.250.

First-year gymnast Eva Volpe adjusting to college, trusting the process

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
February 27, 2024
Iowa gymnasts celebrate after Hannah Castillo finishes a floor routine during a gymnastics meet between No. 27. University of Iowa and No. 26 University of Nebraska at Xtream Arena on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 196.5- 195.725.

Iowa women’s gymnastics places fourth in Big Five Meet, second-year Karina Muñoz shines

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
February 25, 2024
Iowa utility player Sam Peterson celebrating after hitting a home run during a baseball game between Iowa and Ohio State at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium on Friday, May 5, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 16-9.

Point/Counterpoint | How many games will Iowa baseball win this season?

Jake Olson and Brad Schultz
February 20, 2024
Iowa pitcher Brody Brecht throws a pitch during the second baseball game of a doubleheader between Iowa and Illinois at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Brecht struck out two Illini in one inning. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes in 13 innings, 7-5.

Iowa baseball unfazed by preseason expectations

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
February 20, 2024
Iowa pitcher Brody Brecht throws a ball during a baseball game between Iowa and Ohio State at Duane Banks Field on Friday, May 5, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 16-9.

Iowa baseball takes two of three in the Shipyard Tournament

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
February 19, 2024
Iowa all-around gymnast Ilka Juk competes in beam during a gymnastics meet between No. 20 Iowa and No. 41 Southern Utah at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Thunderbirds 195.800 to 195.425. Volpe scored 9.750 on her beam routine. (Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s gymnastics falls to No. 13 Ohio State, posts season-best on floor

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
February 17, 2024
Iowa baseball players cheer during a baseball game between Iowa and Ohio State at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium on Saturday, May 6, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 15-3.

Iowa baseball looks to build off of their record-breaking 2023 season

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
February 13, 2024
Iowas Karina Muñoz competes on beam during session two of the Big Ten Gymnastics Championship at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Michigan won the Big Ten women’s gymnastics title with a score of 198.000.

Iowa women’s gymnastics bounces back with win at Rutgers

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
February 11, 2024
Iowa gymnast Eva Volpe performs on the beam during a gymnastics meet between No. 20 Iowa and No. 41 Southern Utah at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Thunderbirds, 195.800 to 195.425. Many fans dressed up for Taylor Swift Day at the meet.

Iowa women’s gymnastics underclassmen rise to the occasion with loss of Henderson, Kenlin

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
February 6, 2024
Iowa gymnast Eva Volpe performs on the beam during a gymnastics meet between No. 20 Iowa and No. 41 Southern Utah at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Thunderbirds, 195.800 to 195.425. Many fans dressed up for Taylor Swift Day at the meet.

Iowa gymnastics drops second consecutive competition in loss to Nebraska

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
February 4, 2024
Iowas Karina Muñoz competes on beam during session two of the Big Ten Gymnastics Championship at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Michigan won the Big Ten women’s gymnastics title with a score of 198.000.

Iowa second-year gymnast Karina Muñoz builds off of impressive first-year campaign

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
January 30, 2024
Iowa all-around gymnast Emily Erb competes on floor during a gymnastics meet between No. 20 Iowa and No. 41 Southern Utah at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Thunderbirds, 195.800 to 195.425. Erb scored 9.850 on her floor routine, placing fifth in the meet.

Iowa gymnastics squeezes by Southern Utah, 195.800-195.425

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
January 27, 2024
Iowa’s Bailey Libby hugs head coach Larissa Libby during a gymnastics meet between No. 23 Iowa and No. 21 Washington at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. Libby scored 9.875 on the floor. In the fourth meeting between Iowa and Washington, the Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 196.400-196.250.

Iowa gymnastics notebook | Gymhawks look to bounce back against Southern Utah

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
January 25, 2024
Iowa’s Adeline Kenlin performs on the bars during a gymnastics meet between No. 23 Iowa and No. 21 Washington at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. Kenlin scored 9.850 on the bars. In the fourth meeting between Iowa and Washington, the Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 196.400-196.250.

GymHawks head coach Larissa Libby praises Adeline Kenlin for her growth

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
January 23, 2024
Iowa’s Bailey Libby hugs head coach Larissa Libby during a gymnastics meet between No. 23 Iowa and No. 21 Washington at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. Libby scored 9.875 on the floor. In the fourth meeting between Iowa and Washington, the Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 196.400-196.250.

Iowa women’s gymnastics drops Big Ten opener to Minnesota

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
January 23, 2024
Iowa guard, Tony Perkins shoots the ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 94-76.

Point/Counterpoint | How many conference games will the Iowa men’s basketball team win?

Jake Olson and Chris Meglio
January 16, 2024
Iowa’s Adeline Kenlin performs on the bars during a gymnastics meet between No. 23 Iowa and No. 21 Washington at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. Kenlin scored 9.850 on the bars. In the fourth meeting between Iowa and Washington, the Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 196.400-196.250.

Iowa women’s gymnastics tops No. 23 Washington in season opener

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
January 13, 2024
Iowa gymnast Karina Muñoz competes on the beam during a gymnastics meet between Iowa and Minnesota in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. The Hawkeyes and the Gophers tied with each getting a 196.875.

Iowa women’s gymnastics to open season against No. 21 Washington

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
January 11, 2024
Iowa quarterback Joe Labas passes the ball during the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. Labas completed 14 passes for 139 yards. The Hawkeyes became the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl champions after defeating the Wildcats, 21-0.

Iowa football third-string quarterback Joe Labas enters transfer portal

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
December 5, 2023
Iowa midfielder, Dionne van Aalsum is seen during a field hockey game between Iowa and Northwestern on Friday Oct. 06, 2023. The Wildcats defeated Iowa, 2-0.

No. 8 Iowa field hockey ends season short with loss to No. 10 Louisville in double overtime

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
November 10, 2023
Iowa midfield Dionne van Aalsum reacts during a field hockey match between No. 1 Iowa and Michigan State at Grand Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. van Aalsum scored one goal in the first period. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 3-1.

Iowa field hockey notebook | Hawkeyes prepare for Louisville Cardinals in first round of NCAA Tournament

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
November 8, 2023
Iowas Miranda Jackson fends off an attacker to keep control of the ball during a field hockey game between Iowa and Michigan State on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 3-1.

Column | Underclassmen show bright future for Iowa field hockey

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
November 7, 2023
Iowa midfielder Esme Gibson cries after a Big Ten field hockey tournament quarterfinals match between No. 6 Iowa and No. 3 Maryland at Phyllis Ocker Field in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes, 2-0.

Iowa field hockey falls to Maryland in first round of Big Ten Tournament

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
November 3, 2023
Iowa goalkeeper Mia Magnotta prepares to stop a goal during a field hockey match between No. 1 Iowa and Michigan State at Grand Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. Magnotta played for all 60 minutes of the match. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 3-1.

Iowa field hockey notebook | Hawkeyes gear up for Big Ten Tournament

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
October 31, 2023
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz enters Kinnick Stadium during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 12-10.

Point/Counterpoint | Should Kirk Ferentz retire?

Jake Olson and Brad Schultz
October 31, 2023
Iowa players leave a field hockey game between Iowa and Northwestern on Friday Oct. 6, 2023. The Wildcats defeated Iowa, 2-0.

Iowa field hockey notebook | Hawkeyes drop two against No. 5 Maryland and No. 17 Penn State

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
October 25, 2023
Iowa’s 143-pound Bella Mir poses for a portrait during the inaugural Iowa women’s wrestling media day at the Dan Gable Wrestling Complex in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.

Iowa women’s wrestler Bella Mir uses MMA background to her advantage

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
October 18, 2023
Iowa players cheer for a teammate at an exhibition shootout during a field hockey exhibition match between Iowa and Northwestern at Grant Field in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 3-1.

Iowa field hockey notebook | Hawkeyes top Hoosiers and Cardinals, embark on one last road trip

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
October 18, 2023
Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean runs toward the end zone for a touchdown after a punt return during a football game between Iowa and Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 26-16. DeJean’s touchdown on the punt return was 70 yards.

PCP | Should Iowa cornerback Cooper DeJean play on offense?

Brad Schultz and Jake Olson
October 17, 2023
Iowa midfielder Sofie Stribos meets with supporters after a field hockey exhibition match between Iowa and Northwestern at Grant Field in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 3-1, at their first home game of the season.

International Iowa field hockey players find home

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
October 17, 2023
Iowa sophomore forward Payton Sandfort battles a Southeast Missouri State defender during a basketball game between the Hawkeyes and the Redhawks on Saturday Dec. 17 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Sandfort scored a career-high 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting as Iowa defeated Southeast Missouri State, 106-75.

Iowa forward Payton Sandfort looking to take next step

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
October 17, 2023
Iowa’s midfielder/defender Esme Gibson dribbles the ball during a game between Iowa and the University of Massachusetts-Lowell at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023.

Iowa field hockey head coach Lisa Cellucci instills defense as backbone of program

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
October 11, 2023
Iowa forward Annika Herbine calls for the ball during the game against the Vermont Catamounts at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sept. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Catamounts, 5-0.

Iowa field hockey offense slows in loss to No. 2 Northwestern

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
October 7, 2023
Iowa midfield and defender Esme Gibson passes the ball during a field hockey match between No. 1 Iowa and Michigan State at Grand Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. Gibson played for all 60 minutes of the match. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 3-1.

No. 3 Iowa field hockey prepares for showdown with No. 2 Northwestern

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
October 4, 2023
Iowa midfielder Dionne van Aalsum attempts a goal up the field during a field hockey match between No. 1 Iowa and Michigan State at Grand Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. Van Aalsum played for 51 minutes. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 3-1.

Iowa field hockey bounces back from loss, downs Michigan State

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
October 1, 2023
Merrimack College back/midfielder, Julie Wester (10) fights for the ball against Iowa Hawkeye midfielder/forward, Sofie Stribos (9) on Sept. 17, 2023 at Grant Field in Iowa City.

No. 1 Iowa field hockey falls to No. 12 Ohio State

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
September 29, 2023
Iowa defense Lauren DeRose (14) watches after hitting the ball during the game against the Vermont Catamounts at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sept. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Catamounts 5-0.

Iowa field hockey notebook | Hawkeyes prepare for Big Ten play at home

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
September 26, 2023
Iowa running back Max White and his teammates celebrate White’s touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 41-10. White rushed the ball three yards and a touchdown.

PCP | Will Iowa win the Big Ten West Division?

Jake Olson and Keaton Speicher
September 26, 2023
Former Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras holds back offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 41-10.

Point/Counterpoint | Will Iowa average 25 points per game this season?

Matt McGowan and Jake Olson
September 19, 2023
Vermont forward Alina Gerke (28) races with the ball down the field while Iowa midfielder Dionne van Aalsum chases her during the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sept. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Catamounts 5-0.

Iowa field hockey’s Dionne van Aalsum effortlessly transitions into collegiate play

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
September 19, 2023
Iowa’s midfielder/defender Esme Gibson dribbles the ball during a game between Iowa and the University of Massachusetts-Lowell at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023.

Iowa field hockey finishes non-conference play undefeated in 8-0 victory over Merrimack College

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
September 17, 2023
Iowa’s forward Dionne van Aalsum (10) defends the ball against University of Massachusetts-Lowell’s forward Ava Clarke (8) during the game against Massachusetts-Lowell at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sept. 10, 2023.

Iowa field hockey continues hot streak with 5-0 shutout over Vermont

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
September 15, 2023
Iowa goalkeeper Mia Magnotta directs teammates during a field hockey exhibition match between Iowa and Northwestern at Grant Field in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 3-1.

Iowa field hockey’s Mia Magnotta uses experience from last season to her advantage

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
September 12, 2023
Iowa’s forward Dionne van Aalsum (10) defends the ball against University of Massachusetts-Lowell’s forward Ava Clarke (8) during the game against Massachusetts-Lowell at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sept. 10, 2023.

Iowa field hockey stays perfect, beats Massachusetts-Lowell

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
September 10, 2023
Iowa midfielder Milly Short hits the ball during a field hockey exhibition match between Iowa and Northwestern at Grant Field in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 3-1, at their first home game of the season.

Iowa field hockey extends win streak, beats Central Michigan in home opener

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
September 8, 2023
Iowa Hawkeye fans enter Kinnick stadium before the Hawkeye Football home opener against Utah State in Iowa City on Saturday Sept. 2, 2023.

Point/Counterpoint | What is the best Big Ten football stadium?

Jake Olson and Kenna Roering
September 5, 2023
Iowa midfielder Sofie Stribos drives up the field during a field hockey exhibition match between Iowa and Northwestern at Grant Field in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 3-1, at their first home game of the season.

Iowa field hockey remains undefeated with 2-0 record over New York road trip

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
September 3, 2023
The University of Iowa hosts the Hawkeye Invite at the Ashton Cross Country Course on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021.

Iowa men’s and women’s cross country teams prepare for season

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
August 28, 2023
Iowa players cheer for a teammate at an exhibition shootout during a field hockey exhibition match between Iowa and Northwestern at Grant Field in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 3-1.

Iowa field hockey takes down top-ranked North Carolina in Big Ten/ACC Challenge

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
August 27, 2023
Iowa midfielder Sammy Freeman prepares to hit the ball during a field hockey exhibition match between Iowa and Northwestern at Grant Field in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 3-1.

Iowa field hockey to have different look entering 2023 season

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
August 22, 2023
Iowa pitcher Ty Langenberg throws the ball during a baseball game between Iowa and Ohio State at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Sunday, May 7, 2023. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 5-2.

2023 MLB Draft | Where did Iowa baseball players end up?

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
July 12, 2023
Iowa players prepare for sprints during the Iowa mens baseball media day at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium in Iowa City on February 8, 2023. With many new players on the field, head coach Rick Heller has his sights on Omaha.

Iowa baseball adds right-handed pitcher Anthony Watts from Creighton

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
July 5, 2023
Iowa outfielder Kyle Huckstorf swings during a baseball game between Iowa and Ohio State at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium on Saturday, May 6, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 15-3.

Iowa baseball players compete in summer leagues across United States

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
June 27, 2023
Iowa’s pitcher Brody Brecht pitches during a baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, April 21, 2023. Brecht had seven strikeouts. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 11-6.

Three questions facing Iowa baseball this offseason

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
June 20, 2023
Iowa head coach Rick Heller talks to shortstop Michael Seegers during a baseball game between Iowa and Wisconsin-Milwaukee at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 12-1.

Opinion | The 2022-23 Iowa baseball season shouldn’t be forgotten

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
June 11, 2023
Iowa pitcher Marcus Morgan throws a pitch to home during a baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Saturday April 22, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Corn Huskers, 8-0.

Iowa baseball pitcher Marcus Morgan’s confidence peaking at the right time

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
May 4, 2023
Iowa first basemen Brennen Dorighi high-fives head coach Rick Heller after hitting a home run during a baseball game between Iowa and Bradley at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Bradley Braves, 6-1. Dorighi recorded two hits in five at-bats.

Iowa baseball blows out Upper Iowa

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
April 25, 2023
Iowa pitcher Aaron Salvary throws the ball during a baseball game between Iowa and Bradley at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Braves, 6-1. Salvary allowed one hit in two innings of play.

Iowa baseball pitching staff remains one of the best in the Big Ten despite losing five of six top arms from last season

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
April 25, 2023
Iowa’s catcher Cade Moss runs towards home base during a baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, April 21, 2023. Moss had 1 hit and 2 runs. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 11-6.

Iowa baseball sweeps Nebraska at Duane Banks Field

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
April 23, 2023
Iowa pitcher Brody Brecht throws a pitch during the second baseball game of a doubleheader between Iowa and Illinois at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Brecht struck out two Illini in one inning. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes in 13 innings, 7-5.

Iowa pitcher Brody Brecht discusses his decision to stick with baseball

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
April 2, 2023
Iowa head coach Rick Heller smiles during the first baseball game of a doubleheader between Iowa and Illinois at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Saturday, April 9, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 4-2.

‘It makes zero sense’: Iowa head coach Rick Heller thinks the college baseball season should begin later in the year

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
March 26, 2023
Iowa right-handed pitcher Brody Brecht throws the ball during a baseball game between Iowa and West Michigan at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 9-3.

Iowa baseball sweeps Western Michigan, off to best start in program history

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
March 26, 2023
Ohio State forward Justice Sueing dives for the ball during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Ohio State at United Center in Chicago on Thursday, March 9, 2023. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 73-69.

Turnovers, missed opportunities haunt Iowa men’s basketball in Big Ten Tournament loss to Ohio State

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
March 9, 2023
Iowa assistant coaches Sean McGrath and Marty Sutherland give a thumbs up during the Iowa mens baseball media day at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium in Iowa City on February 8, 2023. With many new players on the field, head coach Rick Heller has his sights on Omaha.

New Iowa baseball pitching coach Sean McGrath excited about talented Hawkeye hurlers

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
March 8, 2023
Iowa pitcher Zach Voelker juggles baseballs during the Iowa mens baseball media day at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium in Iowa City on February 8, 2023. With many new players on the field, head coach Rick Heller has his sights on Omaha.

Pitcher Zach Voelker excited to develop in Iowa baseball program

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
March 2, 2023
Iowa right fielder Keaton Anthony rounds third base to score during a baseball game between Iowa and Purdue at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Sunday, May 8, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 9-1.

Iowa baseball handles Division III Loras, 9-2, in home opener

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
March 1, 2023
Iowa pitcher Brody Brecht throws a pitch during the second baseball game of a doubleheader between Iowa and Illinois at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Brecht struck out two Illini in one inning. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes in 13 innings, 7-5.

Iowa baseball notebook | Hawkeyes beat No. 1 LSU in Round Rock Classic

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
February 27, 2023
Iowa guard Tony Perkins celebrates with Iowa guard Connor McCaffery during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Michigan State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 112-106.

Turnovers, rebounding, three-point shooting fuel Iowa men’s basketball to historic comeback win against Michigan State

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
February 25, 2023
Iowa guard Tony Perkins cheers with fans after winning a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Michigan State in overtime at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 112-106.

Twitter reacts to Iowa men’s basketball’s comeback win over Michigan State

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
February 25, 2023
Iowa’s Kennedy Gilbertson competes in the 200-yard freestyle during a swim meet against the University of Northern Iowa at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. Gilbertson won the event with a time of 1:53.92. The Panthers defeated the Hawkeyes, 159-133.

Iowa swimming and diving sends three swimmers to try to qualify in NCAA B-cuts

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
February 23, 2023

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Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
February 14, 2023
Iowa pitcher Ty Langenberg pitches the ball during a baseball game at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on Saturday, May 21, 2022. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Indiana Hoosiers, 2-1. Langenberg pitched five innings and struck out four batters.

Iowa baseball pitcher Ty Langenberg looks to take the next step

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
February 12, 2023
Iowas Sabina Kupcova comes in fast with her finishing up the butterfly portion of the the 50 Yard during day one of the 2022 Hawkeye Invitational at the Campus recreational and Wellness Center in Iowa City on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Kupcova came in 19th place with a time of 24:00.

‘My American Dream’: Iowa freshman swimmer Sabína Kupčová’s journey from Slovakia to Iowa City

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
February 5, 2023
Iowa’s Alix O’Brien can be seen finishing first in her heat in the 500 yard Free Style during day one of the 2022 Hawkeye Invitational and the Campus Recreational and Wellness Center in Iowa City on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. O’Brien had a Final time of 4:54:14 coming in 9th overall. (Vincenzo Mazza/The Daily Iowan)

Alix O’Brien proves herself for Iowa swimming and diving

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
January 29, 2023
Iowa’s JerQuavia Henderson performs her floor routine during a gymnastics meet between Iowa and Texas Women’s University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. Henderson took first place for her floor routine with 9.900 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pioneers, 196.125-189.300.

Iowa women’s gymnastics ties with Minnesota in first home meet

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
January 27, 2023
Iowa’s Ken Gilbertson swims during heat 2 of the 200 meter backstroke during day three of the 2022 Hawkeye Invitational at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022.

Iowa swimming and diving notebook | Hawkeyes prepare to travel to Evanston

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
January 26, 2023
Iowas Sabina Kupcova comes in fast with her finishing up the butterfly portion of the the 50 Yard during day one of the 2022 Hawkeye Invitational at the Campus recreational and Wellness Center in Iowa City on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Kupcova came in 19th place with a time of 24:00.

Iowa swimming and diving ties Vanderbilt in final home meet

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
January 21, 2023
Iowa head coach Larissa Libby instructs her team during a gymnastics meet between Iowa and Texas Women’s University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pioneers, 196.125-189.300.

Iowa gymnastics notebook | GymHawks prepare for No. 10 Ohio State

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
January 19, 2023
Iowa backstroke swimmer Kennedy Gilbertson competes during a swim meet between Iowa and Minnesota at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Friday Oct. 8, 2021. The Gophers defeated The Hawkeyes 156-104.

Iowa swim and dive notebook | Hawkeyes preparing to host Vanderbilt

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
January 19, 2023

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Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
December 11, 2022
Makayla Hugbanks is seen mid dive during the one meter dive event on day one of the Women’s Swim and Dive at the Campus Recreational and Wellness Center in Iowa City on Thursday, Dec 1, 2022. Hughbanks had a final score of 269.65.

Iowa swimming and diving continues to build in loss to Iowa State

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
December 10, 2022
Makayla Hugbanks is seen mid dive during the one meter dive event on day one of the Women’s Swim and Dive at the Campus Recreational and Wellness Center in Iowa City on Thursday, Dec 1, 2022. Hughbanks had a final score of 269.65.

Iowa swimming and diving continues to improve at Hawkeye Invitational

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
December 4, 2022
Competition is underway during a swim meet at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021.

Iowa swim and dive notebook | Iowa preparing to host Hawkeye Invite

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
November 30, 2022
Iowa assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Mona Groteguth-Garcia before their meet against Northern Iowa at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center in Iowa City, IA on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021.

Iowa women’s swim and dive recruiting coordinator Mona Groteguth excited to rebuild

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
November 29, 2022
Photo of Kelli Tosic. Contributed.

Iowa cross country notebook | Hawkeyes prepare for regionals

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
November 10, 2022
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