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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 pitcher Aaron Savary sets up at the mound between innings during a baseball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Duane Banks Field on Friday, May 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats in a tight 4-3 finish.

Three takeaways from Iowa baseball’s series victory over Rutgers

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
March 9, 2025
Iowa 145-pound No. 1 Macey Kilty wrestles North Central College Sydney Perry during session two of the National College Women’s Wrestling Championship at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, March 7, 2025. 2025 marks the last year before Iowa transitions to the NCAA tournament with it’s first year sanctioned being 2026.

Iowa women’s wrestling secures second consecutive NCWWC National Championship

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
March 9, 2025
Iowa 145-pound No. 1 Macey Kilty has her hand raised after defeating North Central College Sydney Perry during session two of the National College Women’s Wrestling Championship at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, March 7, 2025. 2025 marks the last year before Iowa transitions to the NCAA tournament with it’s first year sanctioned being 2026.

Macey Kilty rolls through first day of NCWWC National Championship competition

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
March 7, 2025
Iowa catcher, Reese Moore swings and misses on a pitch during a baseball game between Iowa and Western Illinois at Duane Banks Field on Friday, March 15, 2024. The Hawkeyes would win 11-1 in the eighth inning.

Two takeaways from Iowa baseball’s home-opening victory over Loras

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
March 3, 2025
Iowa pitcher Reece Beuter throws the ball during a baseball game between Iowa and Milwaukee at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 12-6.

Three takeaways from Iowa’s weekend series against Washington State

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
March 2, 2025
Iowa pitcher Brody Brecht and infielder Raider Tello celebrate getting through the eighth inning during a baseball game between Northwestern and Iowa at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa. Friday, May 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 9-2.

Point/Counterpoint | How many wins will the Iowa baseball team produce in 2025?

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
February 25, 2025
Iowa pitcher Reece Beuter throws the ball during a baseball game between Iowa and Milwaukee at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 12-6.

Two takeaways from Iowa baseball’s successful weekend at the Stetson Tournament

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
February 24, 2025
Iowa 103-pound Sterling Dias wrestles Fort Hays State University Hannah Selle during the Grand View Open at the Johnson Wellness Center in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. Dias defeated Selle 11-0.

Iowa women’s wrestling set to begin postseason play at NCWWC Regionals

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
February 20, 2025
The Iowa baseball team walks away to practice during Iowa baseball media day at the Jacobson Athletic Building in Iowa City on Tuesday, February. 11, 2025. The team and coaching staff took questions from the media.

Iowa baseball looks to bounce back in 2025 after disappointing 2024 season

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
February 18, 2025
Iowa outfielder Andy Nelson slides into home during a baseball game between Northwestern and Iowa at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, Iowa. Friday, May 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 9-2.

Two takeaways from Iowa baseball’s season-opening series loss to South Florida

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
February 16, 2025
Iowa players sit along the wall during Iowa baseball media day at the Jacobson Athletic Building in Iowa City on Tuesday, February. 11, 2025. The team and coaching staff took questions from the media.

Iowa pitcher Cade Obermueller looks to huge impact as Friday night starter

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
February 12, 2025
(Left) Iowa players break down a huddle before a women’s soccer game between Iowa and Washington at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Oct. 17. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 1-0. (Right) Iowa players touch the helmet of their goalie as good luck before a field hockey game between No. 12 Iowa and Indiana at Grant Field in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. The Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 2-1 in double overtime.

Point/Counterpoint | What underrated Iowa sport deserves more traction from Hawkeye fans?

Jake Olson and Trey Benson
February 11, 2025
Iowa celebrates their win after a softball game between Iowa and Michigan State at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 29, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 4-0.

Iowa softball looking to rebound in 2025

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
February 11, 2025
Iowa forward Payton Sandfort shoots a three-pointer during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 24, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 76-75.

Point/Counterpoint | Can Iowa men’s basketball make the NCAA tournament?

Chris Meglio and Jake Olson
February 4, 2025
Iowa no. 1 180-pound Kylie Welker wrestles Grand Valley State no. 2 Sabrina Nauss during a Iowa Duals II at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2024. Iowa defeated Augustana College and no. 4 Grand Valley State, 44-1 and 35-7, respectively.

Iowa women’s wrestler Kylie Welker balancing college and world competitions

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
February 4, 2025
Iowa 145-pound Reese Larramendy looks at the score during the Grand View Open at the Johnson Wellness Center in Des Moines, Iowa, on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.

Iowa women’s wrestler Ava Bayless secures second open championship at Grand View Open

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
February 2, 2025
Iowa 110-pound Valarie Solorio looks at McKendree University’s Samantha Miller during the 2024 NCC Open Tournament at the North Central College Recreation Center in Naperville, Ill, on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. Iowa finished second place just behind North Central with a team score of 148.5 points. Solorio finished in third place North Central’s Kendra Ryan.

No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling notebook | Hawkeyes look to close out regular season strong at Grand View Open

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
January 31, 2025
Iowa 103-pound Sterling Dias speaks with Iowa head Coach Clarissa Chun after winning a match during session one of Soldier Salute at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. The tournament hosted men’s and women’s matches from top-ranked schools.

No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling notebook | Hawkeyes travel to New York for 2025 College Duals

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
January 25, 2025
Iowa swarms the field during the TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Missouri at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes 27-24.

Point/Counterpoint | Way-too-early predictions for Iowa football in 2025

Jake Olson and Colin Votzmeyer
January 21, 2025
An official signals Iowa 180-pound Kylie Welker’s victory over North Central’s Tatum Heikkila during the 2024 NCC Open Tournament at the North Central College Recreation Center in Naperville, Ill, on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. Iowa finished second place just behind North Central with a team score of 148.5 points. Welker placed first place in the tournament

Welker, new additions shine in Iowa women’s wrestling’s second-straight NWCA National Duals win

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
January 13, 2025
Iowa’s No. 12 116-pound Brianna Gonzalez wrestles Lindenwood’s Sienna Caruso during the Trailblazer Duals between No. 3 Iowa, No. 6 Sacred Heart, No. 13 Presbyterian, and No. 11 Lindenwood at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. Iowa women’s wrestling made history on Sunday, hosting the first women’s wrestling dual in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Gonzalez defeated Caruso by tech fall, 10-0. The Hawkeyes defeated Presbyterian, 44-1, Lindenwood, 43-0, and Sacred Heart, 40-4.

Three key comeback victories power Iowa women’s wrestling to second straight NWCA National Dual title

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
January 12, 2025
South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski prepares to throw the ball during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits, 7-3. Gronowski thew for 87 yards.

New Iowa quarterback Mark Gronowski set to undergo offseason surgery

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
January 10, 2025
Iowa 180-pound Kylie Welker wrestles North Central’s Brittyn Corbishley during the 2024 NCC Open Tournament at the North Central College Recreation Center in Naperville, Ill, on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. Iowa finished second place just behind North Central with a team score of 148.5 points. Welker finished in first place.

Iowa women’s wrestler Kylie Welker shines in tournament debut

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
December 22, 2024
Iowa 207-pound Jaycee Foeller wrestles William Jewell College Sydni Scott during the Luther Hill Open Titles at the Blake Field House in Indianola, Iowa, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Iowa ended the tournament with six champions and an overall record of 58-17.

No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling notebook | Hawkeyes set to compete in NCC Open

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
December 14, 2024
Iowa State’s Joshua Jefferson fights for a rebound over Payton Sandfort during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Dec. 12, 2024. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 89-80.

Iowa men’s basketball’s Ladji Dembele shines in reserve role

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
December 13, 2024
Iowa No. 1 117-pound Briana Gonzalez wins a match against William Jewell College No. 9 117-pound Alex Waitsman during the Trailblazer duals between No. 1 Iowa, No. 25 William Jewell College, and Cornell College at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Iowa defeated Cornell, 47-0 and William Jewell, 43-3.

Iowa women’s wrestler Brianna Gonlazez credits patience, high school tactics for her success

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
December 10, 2024
Iowa No. 1 145-pound Reese Larramendy throws Cornell College Jasmine McCaskel during the Trailblazer duals between No. 1 Iowa, No. 25 William Jewell College, and Cornell College at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Iowa defeated Cornell, 47-0 and William Jewell, 43-3.

Iowa women’s wrestling notebook | Hawkeyes prepare for Jewell Duals

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
December 6, 2024
Iowa’s NCAA No. 1 170-pound Kylie Welker and Iowa’s NCAA No. 4 143-pound Ella Schmit celebrate during the Iowa Duals between NCAA-ranked No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling, NAIA-ranked No. 1 Life University, and Missouri Valley at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Big Reds, 42-0, and the Running Eagles, 35-6.

Iowa women’s wrestling notebook | No. 1 Hawkeyes look to keep momentum going in Missouri Valley Open

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
November 21, 2024
Iowa No. 2 160-pound Kennedy Blades pats William Jewell College 160-pound Nylease Yzagere on the back after the Trailblazer duals between No. 1 Iowa, No. 25 William Jewell College, and Cornell College at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Iowa defeated Cornell, 47-0 and William Jewell, 43-3.

No. 1 Iowa women’s wrestling replenishes talent lost, retains success

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
November 19, 2024
Connor Colby, second from left, and other Iowa offensive linemen walk onto the field during Iowa football media day in Iowa City on Saturday Aug. 11, 2023.

Q&A | Iowa offensive lineman Connor Colby talks football, favorite movies, and dream sandwiches

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
November 12, 2024
Josh Dix dribbles through Southern defense during the Iowa Men’s basketball game against Southern University on Nov. 7 at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeye men battled and won 89-74 over the Jaguars.

Point/Counterpoint | Will Iowa Men’s Basketball exceed 20 wins this season?

Jake Olson and Trey Benson
November 12, 2024
Iowa 110-pound Valarie Solorio wrestles Quincy University Sereena Baca during the Luther Hill Open Titles at the Blake Field House in Indianola, Iowa, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Iowa ended the tournament with six champions and an overall record of 58-17.

First-year Valarie Solorio proves herself in Iowa women’s wrestling debut

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
November 12, 2024
Iowa defender Harper Dunne runs the ball down the field during a field hockey game between No. 17 Iowa and No. 18 California at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Bears, 3-1.

No. 16 Iowa field hockey falls to No. 2 Maryland in Big Ten Tournament

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
November 8, 2024
Pryce Sandfort jumps for a rebound during the Iowa Men’s basketball game against Southern University on Nov. 7 at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeye men battled and won 89-74 over the Jaguars.

Iowa men’s basketball tops Southern, 89-74

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
November 8, 2024
Iowa head coach Lisa Cellucci calls in the Iowa team during a field hockey game between No. 17 Iowa and No. 18 California at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Bears, 3-1.

Iowa field hockey notebook | Hawkeyes look to upset top-seeded Maryland in Big Ten Tournament

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
November 6, 2024
Iowa forward Rachel Herbine sends a pass through defenders during a field hockey match between Iowa and Delaware at Grant Field on Sept. 15. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Hens, 1-0.

Q&A | Second-year midfielder Rachel Herbine talks movies, seasons, and extreme playing conditions

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
November 5, 2024
Hawkeyes celebrate after a touchdown by Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Nov. 2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 42-10.(Emma Calabro/The Daily Iowan)

Point/Counterpoint | Can Iowa football win its final three games of the regular season?

Brad Schultz and Jake Olson
November 5, 2024
An official holds up Iowa 160-pound Kennedy Blades’ arm after her win against Northerner Michigan Sophia Bassino during the Luther Hill Open Titles at the Blake Field House in Indianola, Iowa, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Iowa ended the tournament with six champions and an overall record of 58-17. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Kennedy Blades impresses in first meet as a Hawkeye women’s wrestler

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
November 3, 2024
Iowa 145-pound Ella Schmit wrestles grand view Haidyn Snyder during the Luther Hill Open Titles at the Blake Field House in Indianola, Iowa, on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Iowa ended the tournament with six champions and an overall record of 58-17. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

No. 2 Iowa women’s wrestling starts season hot at Luther Hill Open

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
November 3, 2024
Iowa 160-pound Kennedy Blades poses for a portrait during Iowa Women’s Wrestling media day at the Gosche Family Wrestling Facility in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. The team took questions and photos with the media.

No. 2 Iowa women’s wrestling notebook | Hawkeyes set to kick off season at Luther Hill Open

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
November 1, 2024
Iowa middle fielder Jacey Wittel hits the ball during a game between the No. 17 Iowa and UC Davis at Grant Field in Iowa City on Oct. 18. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 5-0.

Q&A | Iowa midfielder Jacey Wittel discusses favorite field hockey memories

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
October 29, 2024
Maryland players attempt to get the ball from Iowa midfielder Dionne Van Aaslsum during a field hockey game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 5 Maryland at Grant Field in Iowa City on Oct. 6. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes 5-0.

Iowa field hockey forward Dionne van Aalsum gaining offensive momentum after a slow start

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
October 29, 2024
The Iowa field hockey team celebrates a goal during a game between the no. 17 Iowa Hawkeyes and the UC Davis Aggie at Grant Field in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 5-0.

Iowa field hockey bounces back, defeats No. 3 Ohio State 3-0

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
October 27, 2024
Iowa midfielder Dionne van Aalsum moves the ball toward Marylands goal during a field hockey game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 5 Maryland at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes 5-0.

Iowa field hockey falls to Michigan State, 2-1, in overtime

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
October 26, 2024
Fans cheer after Iowa wide receiver Dayton Howard scores a touchdown during a football game between Iowa and Washington at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 40-16.

Point/Counterpoint | Is the emphasis on revenue sports detrimental to small sports at the University of Iowa?

Jake Olson and Colin Votzmeyer
October 22, 2024
Iowa players stand for the national anthem before a field hockey game between No. 12 Iowa and Indiana at Grant Field in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. The Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 2-1 in double overtime.

Opinion | Iowa field hockey needs to figure things out before it’s too late

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
October 22, 2024
Iowa midfielder Dionne van Aalsum moves the ball down the field during a field hockey game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 5 Maryland at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes 5-0.

Iowa field hockey continues momentum, tops No. 18 California

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
October 20, 2024
The Iowa women’s field hockey team celebrates after a goal during a game between the no. 17 Iowa Hawkeyes and the UC Davis Aggie at Grant Field in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 5-0.

Iowa field hockey defeats UC Davis , 5-0.

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
October 18, 2024
The Iowa Women’s wrestling team poses for a portrait during Iowa Women’s Wrestling media day at the Gosche Family Wrestling Facility in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. The team took questions and took photos with the media.

A look inside the culture Clarissa Chun brings to Iowa women’s wrestling

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
October 17, 2024
Women’s wrestlers and media members interact during the second annual Iowa women’s wrestling media day at the Goschke Family Wrestling Training Center in Iowa City, on Oct. 15, 2024.

Iowa women’s wrestling notebook | Hawkeyes look ahead second season after historic first

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
October 15, 2024
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 third-year defender emerges as a leader

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
October 15, 2024
(Left) Iowa guard Taylor McCabe poses for a portrait during Iowa women’s media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Oct. 10. (Right) Iowa guard Brock Harding poses for a portrait during men’s basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Oct. 7.

Point/Counterpoint | Who will be Iowa’s breakout basketball players this season?

Jake Olson and Jack Birmingham
October 15, 2024
Iowa player Alex Wesneski waits for the ball after scoring a goal during a field hockey game between Iowa and St. Louis at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Billikens, 6-0. Wesneski scored two goals and played 26 minutes.

Iowa field hockey forward Alex Wesneski talks college career and recruiting

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
October 15, 2024
Iowa midfielder Sabrina McGroarty (1) runs with the ball during a field hockey game between No. 12 Iowa and Indiana at Grant Field in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. The Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 2-1 in double overtime.

Three takeaways from Iowa field hockey’s defeats to Indiana and Monmouth

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
October 14, 2024
Iowa head coach Lisa Cellucci celebrates a win during a field hockey match between Iowa and California on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears, 4-2.

Q&A | Iowa field hockey head coach Lisa Cellucci discusses coaching career and team traditions

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
October 8, 2024
Iowa players get ready for a penalty during a field hockey game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 5 Maryland at Grant Field in Iowa City on Oct. 6. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes 5-0.

Iowa field hockey offense looks to build off of momentum moving into Big Ten play

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
October 8, 2024
Maryland scores on Iowa goalie Mia Magnotta during a field hockey game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 5 Maryland at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes 5-0.

Three takeaways from Iowa field hockey’s weekend split against Penn State and Maryland

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
October 6, 2024
Iowa midfielder Dionne van Aalsum sends shot during a field hockey match between Iowa and Delaware at Grant Field on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Hens, 1-0.

Three takeaways from Iowa field hockey’s weekend split against Rutgers and Villanova

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
September 29, 2024
Iowa players huddle before a field hockey game between Iowa and New Hampshire at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sept. 13, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 5-0.

Q&A | Iowa field hockey midfielder Milly Short talks team traditions, Iowa City athletics and more

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
September 24, 2024
Iowa defender Fiene ten Seldam fires a pass during a field hockey match between Iowa and Delaware at Grant Field on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Hens, 1-0.

Three takeaways | Iowa field hockey drops Big Ten opener to Northwestern

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
September 20, 2024
Iowa forward Annika Herbine shakes hands with Delaware players after a field hockey match between Iowa and Delaware at Grant Field on Sept. 15, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Hens, 1-0.

Herbine sisters adding to Iowa field hockey’s sibling history

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
September 17, 2024
Iowa player Milly Short (12) hits the ball during a field hockey game between Iowa and New Hampshire at Grant Field in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday Sept. 13, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 5-0.

Iowa field hockey dominates New Hampshire, 5-0

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
September 14, 2024
Iowa goalkeeper Mia Magnotta prepares to stop a goal during a field hockey match between No. 1 Iowa and Michigan State at Grant 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.

How Iowa field hockey goalkeeper Mia Magnotta has grown during the offseason

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
September 10, 2024
Iowa midfielder Gia Whalen tries to block a Redhawk pass during a field hockey game between Iowa and Miami University at Grant Field on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks, 2-0.

Iowa field hockey earns tough 2-0 victory over Miami (OH)

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
September 8, 2024
Iowa midfield 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. The Hawkeyes will face Miami University at Grant Field on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.

Q&A | Iowa field hockey midfielder Gia Whalen

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
September 3, 2024
(left) Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean points to fans after winning a football game between Iowa and Rutgers at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 22-0. (Grace Smith/ The Daily Iowan) (right) Iowa punter Tory Taylor acknowledges fans after a football game between Iowa and Illinois at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 15-13. (Emily Nyberg/The Daily Iowan)

Point/Counterpoint | Who will be the best Hawkeye from the 2024 NFL Draft this season?

Jake Olson and Colin Votzmeyer
September 3, 2024
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 will face Miami University at Grant Field on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.

Three takeaways | Iowa finishes two-game split in Big Ten vs. ACC Challenge

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
September 2, 2024
Iowa midfield 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. The Hawkeyes will face Miami University at Grant Field on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.

Iowa field hockey will feature a younger roster in 2024-25

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
August 27, 2024
Iowa pitcher Cade Obermueller throws 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.

Iowa baseball second-year pitcher Cade Obermueller bounces back against Florida International

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
May 20, 2024
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.

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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.

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Jake Olson, Sports Reporter
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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.

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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

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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
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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.

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Iowa's 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
Iowa's 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.

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