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James Geerdes

James Geerdes, Design Editor

Email: james-geerdes@uiowa.edu

James is a junior studying business analytics and journalism. He is currently the design editor and is interested in interactive graphics and UX design. Since joining his freshman year, he has been a sports reporter, designer, and digital producer for The Daily Iowan.

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[Photo] Prepping for Pregame: Episode 1

September 4, 2019
Iowa's rowing team practices on the Iowa River on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017.

Iowa rowing’s first varsity eight looks to fill seats

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter
October 15, 2018
Players fight for a cross during Iowa's game against Michigan at The Hawkeye Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines 1-0.

Hawkeye soccer sweeps state of Michigan

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter
October 15, 2018
Iowa head coach Dave Diianni talks to his players during the match between Iowa and SIU Edwardsville in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016.

Iowa soccer in a scramble for the postseason

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter
October 12, 2018
Iowa forward Kaleigh Haus wins a header during Iowa's game against Central Michigan on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018.

Iowa soccer wins in an upset against No. 22 Nebraska

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter
October 7, 2018
Iowa's rowing team practices on the Iowa River on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017.

Iowa rowing set for first fall scrimmage

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter
September 27, 2018
Iowa forward Kaleigh Haus wins a header during Iowa's game against Central Michigan on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas 3-1.

Hawkeye soccer seeks to get Cy-Hawk Series off to fast start

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter
September 6, 2018
Iowa midfielder Natalie Winters plays a pass during Iowa’s game against Central Michigan on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas 3-1. Winters scored the Hawkeyes’ third goal on a penalty kick in the second half.

Hawkeye women’s soccer returns a proven scorer

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter
September 5, 2018
Players look on as Iowa midfielder Josie Durr’s shot finds the back of the net during Iowa’s game against Central Michigan on Aug. 31 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas, 3-1.

Freshmen help Iowa soccer navigate through Hawkeye Invitational

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter
September 3, 2018
Iowa soccer tops VCU to win Hawkeye Invitational

Iowa soccer tops VCU to win Hawkeye Invitational

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter
September 2, 2018
Iowa Midfielder Natalie Winters (10) plays a pass during Iowa’s game against Central Michigan on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas 3-1. Winters scored the Hawkeyes’ third goal on a penalty kick in the second half. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa soccer outguns Central Michigan

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter
August 31, 2018
Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee wrestles Michigan State’s Rayvon Foley during an Iowa/Michigan State wrestling matchup in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. Lee pinned Foley in 0:46. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa wrestling announces 2018-19 schedule

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter
August 31, 2018
University of Iowa soccer player Claire Graves watches the action from her goal line during a game against Indiana State University on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Sycamores 1-0.

Hawkeye soccer braces for Central Michigan, VCU

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter
August 31, 2018
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[Photo] Voter-ID law seen as unnecessary by some Iowa county auditors

Sarah Watson, Politics Editor
August 29, 2018
Iowa's Lea Thompson, left, runs to the dugout following the ending of the sixth inning during the NCAA women's softball game between Iowa and Purdue at Bob Pearl Softball Field on Friday, May 4, 2018. The Hawkeyes lost to the Boilermakers 1-3. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Softball coaches bring unique talents to Iowa

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter
August 28, 2018
University of Iowa soccer player Rose Ripslinger chases the ball down during a game against Indiana State University on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018. Ripslinger had the only goal of the game and the Hawkeyes defeated the Sycamores 1-0.

Ripslinger leads Iowa soccer past Indiana State

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter
August 26, 2018
Iowa's Anna Frick navigate's the field during a soccer match between Iowa and Missouri at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes drew the Tigers, 0-0.

Iowa soccer ready for its biggest challenge yet

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter
August 23, 2018
Iowa's Sarah Kurtz is introduced before a softball game between Iowa and Purdue on Sunday, May 6, 2018. The Boilermakers spoiled the Hawkeyes' senior day, 6-0. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye softball eyes revival under Gillispie’s helm

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter
August 21, 2018
Iowa's Anna Frick navigate's the field during a soccer match between Iowa and Missouri at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Friday, August 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes drew the Tigers, 0-0.

Iowa soccer posts two shutouts in successful opening weekend

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter
August 20, 2018
Iowa's Natalie Winters kicks the ball during the Iowa/Rutgers soccer game on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. Iowa won the match 1-0.

Iowa soccer ties Missouri in season opener

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter
August 17, 2018
The Iowa softball team warms up before IowaÕs Big Ten tournament game against Ohio State at the Goodman Softball complex in Madison, WI. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 5-1. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Rick Dillinger named assistant softball coach

James Geerdes, Sports Reporter
August 8, 2018
The Iowa softball team warms up before IowaÕs Big Ten tournament game against Ohio State at the Goodman Softball complex in Madison, WI. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 5-1. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Softball announces fall schedule

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
August 2, 2018
University of Iowa softball player Angela Schmiederer watches a pitch during a game against the University of Wisconsin on Saturday, Apr. 7, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 3-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

New coaches, new faces, new stats for softball

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
July 11, 2018
Iowa Rowing Head Coach Andrew Carter follows the team during a practice on June 7, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

A river of opportunity

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
June 13, 2018
Iowa's rowing team practices on the Iowa River on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. The rowing team recently finalized their schedule, with two home competitions on Oct. 6 and 7. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Battle-hardened and ready for Big Ten

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
May 11, 2018
Iowa's Sarah Kurtz is introduced before a softball game between Iowa and Purdue on Sunday, May 6, 2018. The Boilermakers spoiled the Hawkeyes' senior day, 6-0. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Softball dreams of Cinderella

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
May 10, 2018
Lea Thompson high fives teammate during Iowa's game against Purdue at Pearl Field on May 5, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated 9-0. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Point/Counterpoint: How far will Iowa softball go in the Big Ten Tournament?

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
May 8, 2018
Allison Doocy pitches during Iowa's game against Purdue at Pearl Field on May 5, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated 9-0. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

The numbers behind Iowa’s bats

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
May 8, 2018
University of Iowa softball player Angela Schmiederer catches a ball in the dirt during a game against the University of Minnesota on Thursday, Apr. 12, 2018. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 8-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

One last series for softball

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
May 4, 2018
University of Iowa softball player Aralee Bogar stands in the batters box during a game against the University of Minnesota on Friday, Apr. 13, 2018. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 6-2. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Softball’s Bogar on her way to blossoming

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
May 3, 2018
University of Iowa softball player Allison Doocy winds up to pitch during a game against the University of Minnesota on Friday, Apr. 13, 2018. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 6-2. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

April showers for softball

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
May 1, 2018
University of Iowa softball player Devin Cantu tries to check her swing during a game against Western Illinois University on Tuesday, Apr. 17, 2018. The Fighting Leathernecks defeated the Hawkeyes 2-1. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

The wait to win is finally over for Iowa softball team

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
April 30, 2018
Iowa pitcher Mallory Kilian bats during the Iowa/Wisconsin softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, April 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in the third game of the series, 5-3. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa softball can contend, but will it?

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
April 24, 2018
Iowa infielder Aralee Bogar swings at the ball during women's softball Iowa vs. Drake at Bob Pearl Field on March 28, 2018. The Bulldogs defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Three more games, three more losses for Softball

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
April 23, 2018
University of Iowa softball player Allison Doocy winds up to pitch during a game against Western Illinois University on Tuesday, Apr. 17, 2018. The Fighting Leathernecks defeated the Hawkeyes 2-1. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

When is a 1-hitter not enough?

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
April 19, 2018
University of Iowa softball player Brooke Rozier connects for a two out double in the bottom of the seventh inning during a game against Western Illinois University on Tuesday, Apr. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes would score in the inning but the Fighting Leathernecks defeated the Hawkeyes 2-1. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Softball drops pitchers’ duel

JAMES GEERDES, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
April 18, 2018
University of Iowa softball player Aralee Bogar waits for the ball as a Minnesota player slides to safety during a game against the University of Minnesota on Friday, Apr. 13, 2018. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 6-2. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Mistakes create chaos for Iowa softball

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
April 16, 2018
University of Minnesota softball player Alex Velazquez makes contact with the ball during a game against the University of Iowa on Thursday, Apr. 12, 2018. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 8-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Minnesota bats light up Pearl Field

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
April 14, 2018
University of Iowa softball player Aralee Bogar drops the ball during a game against the University of Minnesota on Thursday, Apr. 12, 2018. The runner was safe at second base and the Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 8-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

No bats, lessons to be learned

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
April 13, 2018
Iowa's Allison Doocy pitches during the Iowa/Wisconsin softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, April 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in the third game of the series, 5-3. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Process works, time for softball to repeat

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
April 10, 2018
Iowa's rowing team practices on the Iowa River on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. The rowing team recently finalized their schedule, with two home competitions on Oct. 6 and 7. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Rowing downs Michigan State, upsets Michigan

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
April 9, 2018
America's Jordan Burroughs (red) celebrates his victory over Gasjimurad Omarov (blue) of Azerbaijan at 74 kg during the final round of the 2018 Men's Freestyle World Cup at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, April 7. Team USA placed first, defeating Azerbaijan 6-4 in the finals. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Team USA beats Azerbaijan, wins gold at UWW World Cup 

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
April 8, 2018
David Taylor (red) of America defeats India's Pawan Kumar (blue) in an 86 kg bout during the 2018 Men's Freestyle World Cup at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, April 7. Team USA defeated India in the first round 1039-3. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

USA crushes Georgia, heads to gold medal round

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
April 8, 2018
Iowa outfielder Allie Wood swings at the ball during women's softball Iowa vs. Drake at Bob Pearl Field on March 28, 2018. The Bulldogs defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Poor hitting leads to softball lineup tweaks

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
April 6, 2018
Iowa's Thomas Gilman tires to takedwon Wisconsin's Jens Lantz during the Iowa v. Wisconsin wrestling bout, in Carver-Hawkeye in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers with a team overall of 33-8. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Black and Gold roots line Team USA

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
April 6, 2018
Iowa infielder Aralee Bogar swings at the ball during women's softball Iowa vs. Drake at Bob Pearl Field on March 28, 2018. The Bulldogs defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Softball needs quick adjustments

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
April 4, 2018
Iowa infielder Aralee Bogar during women's softball Iowa vs. Drake at Bob Pearl Field on March 28, 2018. The Bulldogs defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa bats lose three in weekend series with Maryland

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
April 2, 2018
Iowa's rowing team practices on the Iowa River on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. The rowing team recently finalized their schedule, with two home competitions on Oct. 6 and 7. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa rowing finds out where it stands

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
April 2, 2018
Iowa's rowing team practices on the Iowa River on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. The rowing team recently finalized their schedule, with two home competitions on Oct. 6 and 7. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Rowing ready for the best of the best

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
March 30, 2018
Iowa pitcher Allison Doocey prepares to throw the ball during women's softball Iowa vs. Drake at Bob Pearl Field on March 28, 2018. The Bulldogs defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Drake surges through quiet Iowa softball

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
March 29, 2018
Pitcher senior Kenzie Ihle winds up to throw during Women's Softball Iowa vs. South Dakota State University at Bob Pearl Field on March 21, 2018. The Jackrabbits defeated the Hawkeyes 5 to 2 in the 7th inning. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Softball transfer makes some noise

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
March 28, 2018
McKenzie Schneider high-fives Assistant Coach Rachel West during Women's Softball Iowa vs. University of Michigan at Bob Pearl Field on March 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines 4-3. (Olivia Sun/The Daily Iowan)

Unranked challenge looms for the Hawks

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
March 27, 2018
Infielder sophomore Lea Thompson up to bat during Women's Softball Iowa vs. South Dakota State University at Bob Pearl Field on March 21, 2018. The Jackrabbits defeated the Hawkeyes 5 to 2 in the 7th inning. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Softball heads into Big Ten play, needing to clean up its act

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
March 23, 2018
Iowa pitcher Allison Doocy winds up during a softball game against Valparaiso at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 17, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Crusaders, 3-0. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Finally home for softball

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
March 21, 2018
Iowa's Spencer Lee competes against Rutgers's Nick Suriano in the 125-pound final bout of the NCAA Wrestling Championships in Cleveland, OH. Lee defeated Suriano by decision, 5-1, placing first in the tournament. This is Lee's first national title. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s Spencer Lee earned national champion wrestling title

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
March 19, 2018
Iowa's Spencer Lee competes against Rutgers's Nick Suriano in the 125-pound final bout of the NCAA Wrestling Championships in Cleveland, OH. Lee defeated Suriano by decision, 5-1, placing first in the tournament. This is Lee's first national title. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Lee on his way to being the ‘very best, like no one ever was’

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
March 17, 2018
Michigan's Alec Pantaleo, middle, chooses the down position against Iowa's Micheal Kemerer in a 157-pound bout during Session 5 of the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH on Saturday, March 17, 2018. Kemerer went on to defeat Pantaleo by decision, 6-1. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa clinches third place at NCAAs

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
March 17, 2018
Lee leads Iowa’s team race 

Lee leads Iowa’s team race 

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
March 16, 2018
Iowa assistant coach Terry Brands cheers on 125-pound Spencer Lee during Session 2 of the NCAA Division 1 Wrestling Championships at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Thursday, March 15, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

What happened, what’s next: NCAA Championships Session 3

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
March 16, 2018
Iowa's 157-pound Michael Kemerer competes against Stanford's Paul Fox during Session 2 of the NCAA Division 1 Wrestling Championships at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Kemerer won by fall in 4:52. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Marinelli, Kemerer adjust, but Sorensen is toppled at NCAAs

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
March 15, 2018
Iowa's 141-pound Vince Turk competes against Indiana's Cole Weaver during Session 1 of the NCAA Division 1 Wrestling Championships at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Turk went on to defeat Weaver by decision 4-3. Iowa leads the tournament with 18.5 team points at the end of Session 1. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Bonus points put Iowa out front at NCAAs

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
March 15, 2018
Aralee Bogar swings at incoming softball at the Pearl Field Hawkeye Softball complex on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

New Iowa appears, but old signs show

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
March 15, 2018
Angela Schmiederer hits the ball at the Pearl Field Hawkeye Softball complex on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Hawkeyes defeated Kirkwood Community College 5-3. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

Ten games of competition for softball

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
March 9, 2018
Iowa's 149-pound Brandon Sorensen reaches for Maryland's Alfred Bannister during Big Ten Wrestling Championships Day 1 at the Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing, MI on Saturday, Mar. 3, 2018. Sorensen won in a decision, 4-3. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

March Madness for college wrestling

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
March 9, 2018
Iowa's 125-pound Spencer Lee beats Michigan State's RayVon Foley in the first round of Session 1 of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships Day 1 at the Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing, MI on Saturday, Mar. 3, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Wrestling not-so-ready for Cleveland

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
March 8, 2018
Michigan's 165-pound Logan Massa celebrates a victory over Iowa's Alex Marinelli during Big Ten Wrestling Championships Day 1 at the Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing, MI on Saturday, Mar. 3, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Despite mixed results, Iowa sends nine wrestlers to NCAAs

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
March 4, 2018
Iowa's 149-pound Brandon Sorensen prepares to walk out for the finals during the Big Ten Wrestling Championships in East Lansing, MI. Sorensen ended up losing to Penn State's Zane Retherford in a decision, 2-0. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

What happened, what’s next: Big Ten Championships Session 3

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
March 4, 2018
Ohio State's 157-pound Micah Jordan defeats Iowa's #1 ranked Michael Kemerer during Big Ten Wrestling Championships Day 1 at the Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing, MI on Saturday, Mar. 3, 2018. Jordan pinned Kemerer in 5:48. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Strong consolation performances stand out for Hawkeyes

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
March 3, 2018
Iowa's 125-pound Spencer Lee, right, beats Michigan State's RayVon Foley in a fall at 2:43 during Big Ten Wrestling Championships Day 1 at the Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing, MI on Saturday, Mar. 3, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

What happened, what’s next: Big Ten Championships Session 1

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
March 3, 2018
Aralee Bogar gets a nice introduction from her teammates before their game against Iowa State Saturday, Sep. 30, 2017. (Paxton Corey/The Daily Iowan)

Softball faces challenges in Golden Land

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
March 2, 2018
Iowa's #2 ranked Michael Kemerer wrestles Northwestern's Shane Oster during the Iowa vs. Northwestern dual meet on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. Kemerer won a tech fall, 17-2. The Hawkeyes defeated the wildcats 33-2. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa wrestlers gird for Big Ten war

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
March 1, 2018
Iowa's 174-pound Joey Gunther competes during the NCAA wrestling match between Iowa and Oklahoma State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2018. The Hawkeyes beat No. 3 OSU 20-12. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Post-season train leaves Iowa’s station

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
February 28, 2018
Iowa's #7 ranked 165 pound Alex Marinelli takes down Northwestern's Michael Sepke during the Iowa vs. Northwestern dual meet on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the wildcats 33-2. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Five lead Hawkeyes into Big Tens

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
February 21, 2018
Allison Doocy pitches for the Hawks at the Pearl Field Hawkeye Softball complex on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Hawkeyes defeated Kirkwood Community College 5-3. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

Doocy shines, work to be done

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
February 19, 2018
Iowa;s #2 ranked Brandon Sorenson wrestles Northwestern's #5 ranked Ryan Deakin during the Iowa vs. Northwestern dual meet on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. Sorenson won a decision 5-4. The Hawkeyes defeated the wildcats 33-2. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

In-state wrestling rivals clash in Ames

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
February 16, 2018
Iowa's #7 ranked 165 pound Alex Marinelli takes down Northwestern's Michael Sepke during the Iowa vs. Northwestern dual meet on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the wildcats 33-2. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Point/Counterpoint: How many, if any, Big Ten wrestling titles for Hawks?

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
February 15, 2018
Iowa wrestler Alex Marinelli grapples with Michigan wrestler Logan Massa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 19-17. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

‘The Bull’ still has work to do

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
February 14, 2018
Iowa pitcher Allison Doocy speaks to the media during softball media day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes begin the regular season on Feb. 9 against UIC, in Lafayette, LA. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Pitching and offense struggle as Iowa drops three

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
February 12, 2018
Penn State's Zain Retherford puts Iowa's Brandon Sorenson in a hold during the match at the Bryce Jordan Center on Satuday, Feb. 10.

Penn State still too much for Iowa

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
February 12, 2018
Iowa assistant coach Terry Brands speaks with members of the media during a wrestling practice inside the Dan Gable Wrestling Complex in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017. Thomas Gilman is traveling to Paris, France, to compete for the World Championship on Aug. 25. Gilman is the fourth Hawkeye to represent the United States national team at 57 kg in a row since 2014. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa wrestling comes face-to-face with the top team in the country Saturday night

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
February 9, 2018
Iowa's #3 ranked 125 pound Spencer Lee wrestles Northwestern's #10 ranked Sebastian Rivera during the Iowa vs. Northwestern dual meet on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the wildcats 33-2. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Sweep complete, big task on hand

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
February 7, 2018
Iowa's 149-pound Brandon Sorensen competes against Minnesota's Ben Brancale during the NCAA wrestling match between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. The #2 ranked Sorensen beat Brancale in 3:32 fall. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 34-7. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa wrestling charges through Minnesota

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
February 2, 2018
Iowa’s No. 2 157-pound Michael Kemerer wrestles Michigan State's Jake Tucker during an Iowa/Michigan State wrestling matchup in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. Kemerer pinned Tucker in 4:21. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Kemerer’s absence leaves a wrestling hole

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
January 30, 2018
Iowa's 285 pound Sam Stoll walks off the mat after losing his match to Michigan wrestler Adam Coon at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 19-17. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa wrestling falls to Michigan

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
January 27, 2018
Spencer Lee shines, but Iowa falls to Ohio State

Spencer Lee shines, but Iowa falls to Ohio State

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
January 22, 2018
Clash of mat titans

Clash of mat titans

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
January 19, 2018
Iowa head coach Ross Wilson talks to his player Jonas Larsen during the Iowa-Utah match at the Hawkeye Indoor Tennis and Recreation Complex on Friday, March 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Utes, 4-3. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Tennis teams spring into action

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
January 19, 2018
Iowa's 149-pound Brandon Sorensen wrestles Old Dominion's Kevin Budock during the first session of the 55th Annual Midlands Championships in the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Steadfast Sorensen sees a new level

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
January 17, 2018
Iowa's Brandon Sorenson wrestles Oklahoma State's Boo Lewallen during the Iowa-Oklahoma State dual meet on Sunday Jan. 14, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys 20-12. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)brandon sorenson boo lewallen

Iowa’s wrestling puzzle falling into place

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
January 16, 2018
Iowa's Michael Kemerer defeats Oklahoma State's Jonce Blaylock 9-2 in the 157-pound weight class during the NCAA wrestling meet between Iowa and Oklahoma State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 14. The #7 ranked Hawkeyes beat the #3 ranked Cowboys 20-12. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes save a horse and ride the Cowboys for the upset

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
January 14, 2018
Iowa's 149-pound Brandon Sorensen has his arm raised after winning during the fourth session of the 55th Annual Midlands Championships in the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Five-for-five makes five Midlands Championships in a row

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
December 30, 2017
Iowa's 157-pound Michael Kemerer faces off against Justin Staudenmayer during the first session of the 55th Annual Midlands Championships in the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Semifinals give Iowa even more Midlands wins

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
December 30, 2017
Iowa's 184-pound Cash Wilcke wrestles during the first session of the 55th Annual Midlands Championships in the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

‘Let the best man win’ as Iowa faces off at Midlands

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
December 30, 2017
Iowa's 125 pound Spencer Lee wrestles during the second session of the 55th Annual Midlands Championships in the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes enjoy more success in Midlands’ 2nd Session

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
December 29, 2017
Iowa's 133-pound Paul Glynn smiles after a victory during the first session of the 55th Annual Midlands Championships in the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Dominant returners and strong newcomers highlight Session 1

James Geerdes, James-geerdes@uiowa.edu
December 29, 2017
Iowa’s Michael Kemerer wrestles with North Dakota State’s Clay Ream in the 157lb weight class on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. Kemerer defeated Ream 18-2. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Midlands Championships hosts a loaded Hawkeye squad

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
December 28, 2017
Iowa’s Michael Kemerer wrestles with North Dakota State’s Clay Ream in the 157lb weight class on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. Kemerer defeated Ream 18-2. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Midlands waits for the Hawkeyes

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
December 15, 2017
Iowa's Head Coach Tom Brands watches from the corner during the 2017 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri on Friday, March 17, 2017. Day two of the National Championships shrinks the number of competitors down to the final competition for the Championship match on Saturday. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Changing faces emerge on the mat

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
December 13, 2017
Iowa wrestler Michael Kemerer wrestles against Illinois’ Kyle Langenderfer during a meet at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 18-17. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Second half saves Iowa wrestling

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
December 8, 2017
Iowa wrestler Michael Kemerer wrestles against Illinois’ Kyle Langenderfer during a meet at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 18-17. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye wrestling looks to rebuild

James Geerdes, james-geerdes@uiowa.edu
December 5, 2017
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