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Jordan Zuniga

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter

Email: jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu

Twitter: @j_zuni

Jordan Zuniga is a sports reporter at The Daily Iowan covering football. This is Zuniga’s second year with the DI where he has covered a variety of sports such as: women’s basketball, golf, women’s soccer, baseball, track and field, softball, and men’s basketball.

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during the NCAA women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes 92-74. Junior, Hannah Stewart goes up for a basket in the paint. (Chris Kalous/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s Sloppy Play Leads to Nebraska Blowout

Jordan Zuniga, Jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
January 29, 2018
Iowa center Megan Gustafson huddles with teammates before shooting free throws after drawing a foul while making a basket during an Iowa/Purdue women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 76-70. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes Return Home and Hope to Return to Winning

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
January 25, 2018
Iowa center Megan Gustafson celebrates after drawing a foul while making a basket during an Iowa/Purdue women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 76-70. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

A closer look at Iowa’s offense

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
January 24, 2018
Iowa forward Chase Coley shoots over Purdue forward Ae'Rianna Harris during an Iowa/Purdue women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 76-70. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s losing streak continues

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
January 22, 2018
Iowa center Megan Gustafson looks to pass during an Iowa/Purdue women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 76-70. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Gustafson Show needs more cast members

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
January 16, 2018
Iowa center Megan Gustafson during the Iowa/Quinnipiac basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bobcats, 83-67, for head coach Lisa Bluder's 700 career win. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Gustafson and Hawkeyes fight through Illini

Jordan Zuniga, Jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
January 7, 2018

Maryland Terrapins the Hawkeyes

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
January 5, 2018
Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle dribbles the ball during the Iowa/Arkansas-Pine Bluff basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Lions, 85-45. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes take down Big Blue

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
December 31, 2017
Iowa center Megan Gustafson looks to the bench during the Iowa/Western Michigan women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 79-56. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes smack Panthers, earn win No. 11

Jordan Zuniga, Jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
December 17, 2017
Iowa guard Alexis Sevillian holds the ball during the Iowa/Arkansas-Pine Bluff basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Lions, 85-45. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa to take on UNI on the court

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
December 15, 2017
Iowa forward Megan Gustafson shoots a free throw during the Iowa/Samford basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 80-59. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes stronger on the court together

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
December 8, 2017
Iowa Makenzie Meyer takes a shot during the Iowa/Samford basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 80-59. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes finally win in Ames

Jordan Zuniga, Jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
December 7, 2017
Iowa forward Hannah Stewart high fives forward Chase Coley and forward Amanda Ollinger during the Iowa/Samford basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 80-59. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hannah Stewart leading Iowa’s ‘Bench Mob’

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
December 5, 2017
Iowa guard Alexis Sevillian attempts to pass the ball during the Iowa/Northern Illinois basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes sweep through tourney

Jordan Zuniga, Jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
November 27, 2017
Iowa center Megan Gustafson and Carly Mohns high-five during the Iowa/Western Michigan women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 79-56. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes down Charlotte, advance in Puerto Rico Classic

Jordan Zuniga, Jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
November 23, 2017
Iowa guard Alexis Sevillian dribbles during the Iowa/Western Michigan women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 79-56. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s hoops takes care of Western Michigan

Jordan Zuniga, Jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
November 19, 2017
Iowa center Megan Gustafson (10) drives for a layup during the women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. The Hawkeyes beat the Dragons 85-56. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes, minus Doyle, face Huskies

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
November 15, 2017
Iowa center Megan Gustafson during the Iowa/Quinnipiac basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bobcats, 83-67, for head coach Lisa Bluder's 700 career win. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s basketball dominates fourth quarter

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
November 14, 2017
Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder high fives guard Tania Davis during the Iowa/Quinnipiac basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bobcats, 83-67, for head coach Lisa Bluder's 700 career win. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Bluder, Gustafson, and Hawkeyes enjoy milestone-filled opening weekend

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
November 13, 2017
Iowa’s Tyler Cook hangs on the rim after dunking in a game against Chicago State University on Friday, 10. Nov, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars, 95-62. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes open season by cooking Chicago State, 95-62

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
November 11, 2017
Iowa sophomore center Amanda Ollinger poses for a portrait during the women's basketball media in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s basketball hopes to rebound back into tournament picture

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
November 9, 2017
Iowa sophomore guard Makenzie Meyer poses for a portrait during the women's basketball media in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017. The Hawkeyes will open up an exhibition game against Minnesota State-Moorhead on Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. in Carver. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa basketball’s young backcourt ready to prove

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
October 31, 2017
Iowa goalie Claire Graves makes a save during the Iowa/Nebraska women's soccer game at the UI Soccer Complex on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. The Hawkeyes ended their game against the Cornhuskers in a 0-0 tie after two overtime periods. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Soccer season closes in double overtime

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
October 30, 2017
Iowa's Kaleigh Haus dribbles the ball during a soccer game vs Southern Utah at the Soccer Complex on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Thunderbirds, 8-1. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Soccer preps for Big Ten Tournament

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
October 27, 2017
Iowa Defender Leah Moss challenges Chloe Knudtson along the touch line at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Saturday, October 21, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Badgers 3-0. (Paxton Corey/The Daily Iowan)

Crucial night opens for Iowa soccer ahead of Big Ten tournament

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
October 25, 2017
FILE - Iowa guard Tania Davis is seen during women's basketball media day in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. The Hawkeyes will play Oral Roberts on Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. at Carver-Hawkeye. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Tania Davis’ return to Iowa basketball from injury a most welcome sight

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
October 24, 2017
Cory Burns (left) and Laura Lainson (right) pursue the ball against Emily Borgmann at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Saturday, October 21, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Badgers 3-0 (Paxton Corey/The Daily Iowan)

Soccer misses big against Wisconsin

Jordan Zuniga, Jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
October 22, 2017
Iowa defender Morgan Krause passes a ball during the Iowa/Nebraska women's soccer game at the UI Soccer Complex on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017. The Hawkeyes ended their game against the Cornhuskers in a 0-0 tie after two overtime periods. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa soccer needs to pick up 2 points for tourney berth

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
October 20, 2017
Iowa midfielder Karly Stuenkel kicks the ball at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 4-0. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye soccer turns to Stuenkel

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
October 18, 2017
Iowa's Natalie Winters kicks the ball during the Iowa/Rutgers soccer game on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. Iowa won the match 1-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Winters, Moss Continue Lifelong Friendship

Jordan Zuniga, Jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
October 12, 2017
Iowa forward Kaleigh Haus battles Maryland defender Niven Hegeman for the ball at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 4-0. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa soccer speeds past Terrapins

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
October 9, 2017
Rutgers goalie Casey Murphy dives for the ball as it flies into the top of the net during the Iowa/Rutgers soccer game on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. The goal by Iowa’s Devin Burns was the only one of the match and Iowa won 1-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye soccer nabs its first Big Ten win

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
October 6, 2017
Iowa's Corey Burns attempts a goal during a game against Montana at the Soccer Complex on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated to the Griz, 1-0 on senior night. (Lily Smith/ The Daily Iowan)

Iowa and the Big Ten

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
October 5, 2017
Daniella Ibarra flips the ball to Sarah Kurtz for an out against Iowa State Saturday, Sep. 30, 2017. The Hawkeyes tied the Cyclones 3-3. (Paxton Corey/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa softball ties with Iowa State

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
September 30, 2017
Iowa's Natalie Winters kicks the ball during a game against Montana at the Soccer Complex on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated to the Griz, 1-0 on senior night. (Lily Smith/ The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes prepare for Michigan home trip

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
September 29, 2017
Iowa head coach Dave Diianni looks on during the Iowa vs. Iowa State soccer game on Friday, August 25, 2017. Iowa won 1-0 in extra time. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Soccer scoreless, winless in two Big Ten games

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
September 25, 2017
Karly Stuenkel challenges for the ball against Ginny McGowan of Notre Dame in Iowa City, at the UI Soccer Complex on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017. The Hawkeyes lost 2-0 to the Fighting Irish. (Paxton Corey/The Daily Iowan)

Soccer takes on Penn State, Ohio State

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
September 22, 2017
Beobank-Corendon's Mathieu Van Der Poel from the Netherlands rides up Mt. Krumpit during the UCI Telenet Men's World Cup cyclocross race at Jinglecross on the Johnson County fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. Sunday began with a kids events, a speedo race and a dog race followed by the women's and men's UCI world cup races. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Cyclocross entertains in Iowa City return

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
September 18, 2017
Katie Compton of Wilmington, Delaware gestures while crossing the finish line during the Women's Telenet UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup at the Johnson County Fairgrounds on the Jingle Cross track on Saturday, September 24, 2016. In the morning there were youth events and speedo races followed up by the men and women's World Cup events in the afternoon. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Bike riders from across the globe set to converge again at Jingle Cross

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
September 15, 2017
Iowa's Natalie Winters kicks the ball during a game against Montana at the Soccer Complex on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated to the Griz, 1-0 on senior night. (Lily Smith/ The Daily Iowan)

Soccer triumphs, then not so much

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
September 11, 2017
Iowa's Devin Burns chases down a long pass against Notre Dame in Iowa City, at the UI Soccer Complex on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017. (Paxton Corey/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa forward Burns red hot

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
September 7, 2017
Iowa's Olivia Fiegel runs from Southern Utah's Abigail Bishop during a soccer game vs Southern Utah at the Soccer Complex on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Thunderbirds, 8-1. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Burns, Hawkeyes thrash Thunderbirds

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
September 1, 2017
Karly Stuenkel challenges for the ball against Ginny McGowan of Notre Dame in Iowa City, at the UI Soccer Complex on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017. The Hawkeyes lost 2-0 to the Fighting Irish. (Paxton Corey/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes hope to quell Thunderbirds

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
August 31, 2017
Iowa Players celebrate the winning goal during the Iowa vs. Iowa State soccer game on Friday august 25, 2017. Iowa won 1-0 in extra time. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes keep the Cy-Hawk trophy at home

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
August 28, 2017
FILE - Iowa midfielder Karly Stuenkel scores the game-winning goal on her way down during the game on Tuesday, September 1. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 2-1 in overtime. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Psyched soccer eyes Cy-Hawk home-opener

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
August 25, 2017
FILE - In this Sept. 2, 2016, file photo, Iowa midfielder Natalie Winters tries to trap the ball during the Iowa v. Colorado State match at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Hawkeyes defeated the Rams 4-1 . (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez, file)

Three Hawkeyes score spots on preseason honor list

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
August 24, 2017
Iowa goal keeper Claire Graves reaches out for the ball over Michigan midfielder Abby Kastroll during the Iowa v. Michigan match at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Friday, September 16, 2016. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes in a close 1-0 match. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Iowa’s sophomores deliver kick

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
August 21, 2017
Iowa's Brady Schanuel pitches during a game against the Iowa Valley League All Stars on Tuesday July 25, 2017. The Hawkeyes won 7-3. (Elle May/The Daily Iowan)

Baseball sails in tune-up game

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
July 26, 2017
Northwestern infielder Marissa Panko runs underneath a pop fly during the game between Iowa/Northwestern at Pearl Field on Sunday, May 7, 2017. On Iowa's senior day they fell to the Wildcat's 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Off-season sparks hope for softball

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
July 25, 2017
Chicago Cubs' Willson Contreras, right, argues with home plate umpire Angel Hernandez after Hernandez called him out on strikes to end a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Monday, July 24, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Cubs, finally, break out of disappointment

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
July 25, 2017
Iowa's Maishe Dailey drives to the hoop past defenders during a Prime Time League basketball game in the North Liberty Community Center on Sunday, July 9, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Daily prepped for some ‘real’ minutes

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
July 12, 2017
Iowa's Raymond Knoll swings onto the green during the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on Saturday, April 15, 2017. Iowa currently sits in third after one and a half rounds in the tournament, play was delayed late Saturday afternoon due to inclement weather. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Mens golf lands two international recruits

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
June 27, 2017
Brooks Koepka kisses the winning trophy after the U.S. Open golf tournament Sunday, June 18, 2017, at Erin Hills in Erin, Wis. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Koepka’s big move takes U.S. Open

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
June 19, 2017
Men’s golf heads to regional in Louisiana

Men’s golf heads to regional in Louisiana

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
May 11, 2017
Carson Schaake drives the ball of the tee at Finkbine Golf Course on Saturday April 16, 2016. Iowa tied for second in the Hawkeye Invitational. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

2 senior golfers ready to bow out

Jordan Zuniga, jordan-zuniga@uiowa.edu
May 5, 2017
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