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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Matt McGowan

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor

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Matt McGowan is The Daily Iowan's Pregame Editor. He is a sophomore double majoring in journalism and mass communications and American studies with a minor in sport studies.  This is his second year with the DI. 

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Iowa tight end Addison Ostrenga dives with the ball 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. Ostrenga received the ball two times for 19 yards.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 4 of the Iowa football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden
September 21, 2023
Iowa right end Erick All and running back Leshon Williams celebrate a touchdown from All 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. All had 34 receiving yards and scored a two-point conversion.

Where and when to watch Iowa football take on Penn State on Saturday

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 21, 2023
Iowa center Logan Jones listens to the National Anthem 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.

Iowa football’s Logan Jones stays humble amid hard work

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 21, 2023
Iowa Swarm Collective President and CEO Brad Heinrichs during a press conference for the Iowa Swarm Collective, a name, image, and likeness group partnering with Hawkeye student-athletes, at the Heights Rooftop in Iowa City on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Heinrichs doesn’t know how much money this NIL will bring in, but he said it depends on how much the Hawkeye community wants to provide.

Iowa SWARM Collective expands NIL opportunities to all Hawkeye student athletes

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 21, 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
Western Michigan running back Jalen Buckley gets stopped by defensive lineman Logan Lee 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. Buckley averaged 2.1 yards per carry.

Week 4 Iowa football notebook | Iowa aware of the challenge ahead against Penn State

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 19, 2023
Iowa players celebrate a touchdown by running back Kamari Moulton during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Moulton carried the ball for 50 yards and two touchdowns. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 41-10.

Iowa football Week 3 Column | Hawkeyes’ 41 points not necessarily evidence of an offensive revival

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 17, 2023
Iowa wide receiver Diante Vines catches a pass for a touchdown during the first half of a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa defeats Western Michigan, 41-10, to finish non-conference play undefeated

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 16, 2023
Iowa running back Kamari Moulton dives into the end zone for a 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. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Highlight to Watch: Iowa football’s Kamari Moulton scores second TD of day

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 16, 2023
Iowa running back Kamari Moulton carries the ball into the end zone for a 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. Moulton carried the ball for 50 yards and two touchdowns.

Highlight to watch: Iowa running back Kamari Moulton’s first-career touchdown

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 16, 2023
Iowa fans reach down for high-fives 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. Iowa’s record is 3-0 overall this season.

Highlight to Watch: Iowa defensive lineman Anterio Thompson’s blocked punt

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 16, 2023
Iowa running back Leshon Williams runs the ball during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Williams carried the ball eight times for 34 yards. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 27-14.

Highlight to watch: Iowa running back Leshon Williams’ 25-yard touchdown catch

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 16, 2023
Iowa wide receiver Diante Vines runs after a reception during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Vines recorded three receptions for 25 yards. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 24-10.

Highlight to watch: Iowa receiver Diante Vines’ first career touchdown catch

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 16, 2023
Iowa tight end Luke Lachey hops off the field after an ankle injury in the first quarter of a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa tight end Luke Lachey injured, helped off field

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 16, 2023
Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson carries the ball during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. The Huskers lead the Hawkeyes at halftime, 17-0. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson listed as out for Saturday’s game against Western Michigan

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 16, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark runs the ball down the court during the 2023 NCAA Sweet Sixteen women’s basketball game between No.2 Iowa and No.6 Colorado at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buffaloes, 87-77.

Iowa women’s basketball’s Crossover at Kinnick to be broadcast on Big Ten Network

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 15, 2023
Iowa punter Tory Taylor, long snapper Luke Elkin, and kicker Drew Stevens celebrate a field goal during a Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 20-13.

Where and when to watch Iowa take on Western Michigan on Saturday

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 14, 2023
Iowa wide receiver Nico Ragaini runs downfield after catching a pass during a football game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 4 Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 23-20. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 3 of the college football season

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 14, 2023
Contributed photo by Heidi Larson

‘Keeps Smiling Along’

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 14, 2023
Iowa punter Tory Taylor waves to fans after a Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 20-13. Taylor averaged 46.3 yards per punt.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks a slate of Week 3 college football games

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 14, 2023
Iowa celebrates after a Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 20-13. Iowa had 235 total yards as a team.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 3 of the Iowa football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden
September 14, 2023
Point/Counterpoint | Which Iowa football rivalry trophy is best?

Point/Counterpoint | Which Iowa football rivalry trophy is best?

Brad Schultz and Matt McGowan
September 12, 2023
Iowa defensive lineman Noah Shannon prepares for to run a play during the Iowa vs. Northwestern football game at Ryan Field on Saturday, October 26, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 20-0. Shannon had a total of one tackle during the game.

Iowa defensive tackle Noah Shannon’s season-long suspension upheld by NCAA

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 12, 2023
Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro celebrates during a Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 20-13. Castro had three solo tackles.

Iowa Football Week 2 Column | Hawkeyes should be proud of Cy-Hawk victory, but shouldn’t be satisfied with poor offensive performance

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 10, 2023
Iowa running back Jaziun Patterson carries the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during a Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 20-13. Patterson had one touch down on the day.

Iowa football’s Jaziun Patterson headlines Hawkeyes’ rushing attack with his downhill style

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 9, 2023
Iowa tight end Luke Lachey catches the ball during a Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.

Iowa football defeats Iowa State, 20-13, behind strong performance from defense and special teams

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 9, 2023
Iowa defensive back Sebastian Castro prepares to tackle Utah State running back Davon Booth during a football game between No. 25 Iowa and Utah State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 24-14.

Highlight to Watch: Iowa football’s Sebastian Castro’s pick-six

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 9, 2023
Iowa running back Jaziun Patterson celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Highlight to Watch: Iowa running back Jaziun Patterson’s first career TD

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 9, 2023
Iowa defensive lineman Logan Lee lifts his helmet while interacting with Iowa fans during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Lee recorded five tackles in the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 13-10.

Highlight to Watch: Iowa football denies Iowa State field goal

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 9, 2023
An Iowa football helmet on the sideline during a game against Purdue University on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 24 to 15. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Four-star recruit Nick Brooks commits to Iowa football

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 8, 2023
An Iowa fan cheers during the Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. The Cyclones ended a six-game Cy-Hawk series losing streak defeating Iowa, 10-7.

Where and when to watch Iowa take on Iowa State on Saturday

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 7, 2023
Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara gives directions before the snap during a football game between No. 25 Iowa and Utah State at Kinnick Stadium, on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 24-14.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks a slate of Week 2 college football games

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 7, 2023
Iowa running back Kaleb Johnson celebrates after a run during a football game between No. 25 Iowa and Utah State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 24-14.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 2 of the Iowa football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden
September 7, 2023
Iowa State running back Jirehl Brock carries the ball during the Cy-Hawk football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. The Cyclones ended a six-game Cy-Hawk series losing streak and defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-7. Brock carried the ball for 100 yards.

Iowa football week two notebook | Hawkeyes prepare for hostile environment in Ames

Matt McGowan and Kenna Roering
September 5, 2023
Iowa wide receiver Seth Anderson celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a football game between No. 25 Iowa and Utah State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Aggies, 24-14.

Iowa football Week 1 column | Hawkeye offense flashy early, but is only marginally improved

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 2, 2023
Iowa defensive back Deshaun Lee celebrates during a football game between No. 25 Iowa and Utah State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes lead the Aggies, 17-3, at halftime.

Iowa cornerback DeShaun Lee delivers in his Hawkeye debut against Utah State

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 2, 2023

Highlight to Watch: Iowa QB Cade McNamara’s second TD of the day

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 2, 2023
Iowa wide receiver Seth Anderson prepares to catch the ball during a football game between No. 25 Iowa and Utah State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes lead the Aggies, 17-3, at halftime.

Highlight to Watch: Iowa QB Cade McNamara’s first TD pass as a Hawkeye

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 2, 2023
Iowa Quarterback Cade McNamara talks with teammates during a spring football practice at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Iowa QB Cade McNamara will start Week 1 against Utah State

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 2, 2023
Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins walks off the field during a football game between Iowa and South Dakota State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022.

Where to watch Iowa football take on Utah State in its season-opening game

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 1, 2023
Iowa wide receiver Nico Ragaini (89) runs after a reception during a football game between Iowa and Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 1 of the Iowa football season

Pete Ruden and Matt McGowan
September 1, 2023
Iowa tight end Luke Lachey gets hit by Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin after a reception during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. Lachey caught five passes for 77 yards and received more targets later in the game after starting tight end Sam LaPorta exited with injury. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 13-10.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks a slate of Week 1 college football games

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
September 1, 2023
Iowa wide receiver Seth Anderson talks to media members during Iowa football media day in Iowa City on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023.

One-on-one with new Iowa wide receiver Seth Anderson

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
August 31, 2023
Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara throws the ball during a spring football practice at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

New Iowa starting quarterback Cade McNamara is fearless under pressure.

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
August 31, 2023
Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz shakes hands with quarterback Cade McNamara after a spring football practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Iowa football notebook: Hawkeye starting QB Cade McNamara returns amid preparation for Utah State

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
August 29, 2023
An Iowa player walks during a practice at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y., on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. The Iowa Hawkeyes face the Richmond Spiders at the first round of the NCAA Mens Basketball Championship Tournament on Thursday, March 17, 2022.

NCAA considering eligibility of 11 current Hawkeye student-athletes for gambling

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
August 22, 2023
Iowa tight end Luke Lachey, quarterback Cade McNamara, and linebacker Logan Jones (left to right) sit on the field during Iowa football media day in Iowa City on Friday, August 11, 2023.

Iowa football 2023 season preview: New-look Hawkeyes seek to win Big Ten West in its final season of existence

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
August 22, 2023
Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara receives a hug during Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday, August 12, 2023.

Iowa football quarterback Cade McNamara ‘day-to-day’ after suffering injury during open practice

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
August 12, 2023
Iowa defensive players interact during Iowa football media day in Iowa City on Friday, August 11, 2023.

Iowa football defense looks to continue stellar 2022 season with determination

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
August 11, 2023
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz exits the field after a near seven hour football game between Iowa and Nevada at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolfpack, 27-0.

Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz discusses results of gambling probe, impacts of conference expansion at Iowa football media day

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
August 11, 2023
Iowa wide receiver Arland Bruce avoids a Northwestern defender during a football game between Northwestern and Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Iowa defeated Northwestern, 33-13.

Current, former Iowa football players Arland Bruce IV, Reggie Bracy, and Jack Johnson charged in state sports gambling probe

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
August 10, 2023
Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall shoots a layup during the 2023 NCAA Sweet Sixteen women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 6 Colorado at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buffaloes, 87-77.

Iowa women’s basketball set to play outdoors for first time ever at Kinnick Stadium

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
August 10, 2023
Iowa Defensive Back Xavier Nwankpa interacts with teammates during a spring football practice at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Five things to look for at Iowa football’s open practice on Saturday

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
August 10, 2023
Iowa kicker Aaron Blom attempts a field goal during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. The Cyclones ended a six-game Cy-Hawk series losing streak and defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-7. Blom failed field goal attempt was 48 yards.

Three current and former Iowa student-athletes among seven charged in state sports gambling probe

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
August 2, 2023
Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean celebrates his pick six during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. DeJean recorded seven solo tackles and an interception. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 24-10.

Iowa football players Cooper DeJean, Jay Higgins, and Luke Lachey reflect on preparation for 2023 season

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor
July 26, 2023
Iowa Quarterback Cade McNamara talks with teammates during a spring football practice at the Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Point/Counterpoint | How many games will Iowa football win in 2023?

Matt McGowan and Kenna Roering
July 11, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark signs autographs after a 2023 NCAA women’s Final Four game between No. 1 South Carolina and No. 2 Iowa at American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas, on Friday, March 31, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gamecocks, 77-73, to advance to the title game.

Caitlin Clark trades baskets for birdies

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
July 5, 2023
Iowa forward Kris Murray jumps to score 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. Murray scored 26 points and 4 assists.

Former Iowa men’s basketball player Kris Murray selected by Trail Blazers in first round of NBA Draft

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
June 23, 2023
Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder speaks to Iowa guard Tania Davis during the Iowa/Mercer NCAA Tournament first round womens basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears, 66-61.

New Iowa women’s basketball Director of Player Development Tania Davis looks to endure relationships through trust

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
June 20, 2023
Iowa Soccer Director of Operations Erin Rubright poses for a photo on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Monday, June 12, 2023.

New Iowa soccer Director of Operations Erin Rubright embraces learning while leading

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
June 13, 2023
Iowa’s Samantha Mannix celebrates during a tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreational Complex in Iowa City on Friday, April 14, 2023. Mannix won her doubles match with Vipasha Merah.

Iowa women’s tennis player Samantha Mannix champions competitiveness

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
May 7, 2023
Iowa midfielder Josie Durr dribbles the ball downfield trailed by Iowa state midfielder Lauren Hernandez during a soccer game at the Cyclone Sports Complex in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 2-1.

Iowa soccer player Josie Durr embodies durability on the pitch

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
May 2, 2023
Iowa’s Samantha Mannix prepares to hit the ball during a tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreational Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, April 16, 2023. Mannix won her singles competition. The Hawkeyes won, 4-3.

Iowa tennis notebook | Hawkeyes head into Big Ten Championships with second-round matchup Thursday against Indiana

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
April 26, 2023
Iowa defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness dives for South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski 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.

NFL Draft guide | When and where Iowa’s prospects are projected to go

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
April 25, 2023
The Iowa football team huddles during a spring football practice at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Opinion | Spring game shouldn’t shape fans’ expectations for Iowa football

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
April 22, 2023
Iowa’s Vipasha Mehra and Samantha Mannix compete in their doubles competitio during a tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreational Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, April 16, 2023. Mannix won her singles competition and Mehra lost her singles competition. The Hawkeye’s won, 4-3.

Iowa tennis notebook | Hawkeyes look ahead to final regular season matches against Northwestern, Illinois

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
April 20, 2023
Iowa’s tennis team celebrates after a tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreational Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, April 16, 2023. The Hawkeye’s won, 4-3.

Iowa women’s tennis team completes weekend sweep over Rutgers and Maryland

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
April 17, 2023
Iowa’s Barbora Pokorna prepares to hit the ball during a tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreational Complex in Iowa City on Friday, March 31, 2023. Pokorna won her doubles match.

Iowa women’s tennis player Barbora Pokorna defines herself through positivity

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
April 16, 2023
Iowa’s Smantha Mannix celebrates during a women’s tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreational Complex in Iowa City, on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Mannix won her singles match ending, 6-3.

Iowa tennis notebook | Hawkeyes prepare for upcoming home conference matches against Rutgers and Maryland this weekend

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
April 13, 2023
Iowa’s Vipasha Mehra during a doubles match against Indiana at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreational Complex on Sunday, April 2nd. The Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 4-2.

Iowa women’s tennis team courts the elements as it embarks on outdoor play

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
April 11, 2023
Iowa’s Pia Kranholdt stands ready during a women’s tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreational Complex on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 4,1.

Iowa women’s tennis player Pia Kranholdt finds confidence on the court

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
April 9, 2023
The Iowa womens tennis team participates in a group huddle before the Hawkeyes match against the Kansas State Wildcats on Feb. 5 at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. The Hawkeyes beat the Wildcats, 41.

Iowa tennis notebook | Hawkeyes prepare for Penn State, Ohio State, feature new doubles pairings

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
April 5, 2023
Iowa’s Daianne Hayashida hits a ball during a practice for the Iowa tennis team at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022.

Iowa women’s tennis team topples Purdue, falls to Indiana over the weekend

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
April 3, 2023
Iowa linebacker Seth Benson walks off the field during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on November 25, 2022. Benson had eight total tackles. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 24-17.

Former Iowa football player Seth Benson forges his own path

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
April 2, 2023
Iowa’s Anya Lamoreaux prepares to hit the ball during a women’s tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreational Complex on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 4-1.

Iowa tennis notebook | Hawkeyes prepare for weekend matches against Purdue, Indiana

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
March 30, 2023
Iowa’s Smantha Mannix celebrates during a women’s tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreational Complex in Iowa City, on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Mannix won her singles match ending, 6-3.

Iowa women’s tennis adjusts to fifth-year Anya Lamoreaux’s absence

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
March 29, 2023
Iowa’s Samantha Mannix celebrates during a women’s tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreational Comple on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 4,1.

Iowa women’s tennis defeats Nebraska, moves above .500 in conference play 

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
March 25, 2023
Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell walks off the field after the 2022 TransPerfect Music City Bowl between Iowa and Kentucky at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 21-0.

Former Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell embracing preparation for NFL Draft

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
March 21, 2023
No. 1 seeded 141-pound Iowas Real Woods talks with Iowa head coach Tom Brands during Session II of the NCAA Wrestling Championships at BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla. on Thursday, March 16, 2023.

Iowa men’s wrestler Real Woods falls in 141-pound title match at 2023 NCAA Championships

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
March 19, 2023
No. 11 seeded 174-pound Iowas Nelson Brands wrestles No. 9 seeded 174-pound Illinois Edmond Ruth during session four of the NCAA Wrestling Championships at BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla. on Friday, March 17, 2023. Brands defeated Ruth by decision, 4-1.

Iowa men’s wrestling earns six All-Americans Friday at 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championships

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
March 18, 2023
Iowa’s women’s tennis team pick up tennis balls during a women’s tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreational Complex on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 4-0.

Iowa tennis notebook | Hawkeyes split weekend matches

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
March 8, 2023
Iowas No. 4 seeded 149-pound Max Murin wrestles Michigan State’s No. 13 seeded 149-pound Peyton Omania during session one of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Saturday, March 4, 2023.

Iowa men’s wrestler Max Murin takes ‘next best thing,’ wins third place at Big Ten Championships

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
March 7, 2023
No. 1 seeded 141-pound Iowas Real Woods walks out of the tunnel during session four of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Sunday, March 5, 2023.

Iowa men’s wrestler Real Woods wins Big Ten individual title in tournament debut

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
March 5, 2023
Iowa’s Pia Kranholdt stands ready during a women’s tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreational Complex. The Hawkeye’s defeated the Wildcat’s, 4,1, on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023.

Bringing energy serves well in collegiate tennis matches

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
March 5, 2023
No. 3 seeded 285-pound Iowas Tony Cassioppi wins a match Northwestern No.4 Zach Davison during session three of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Saturday, March. 4, 2023.

Live results | Iowa men’s wrestling competes in Session IV of 2023 Big Ten Championships

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
March 5, 2023
No. 7 seeded 174-pound Iowas Nelson Brands wins a match over Indiana’s No. 6 seed Donnell Washington during Session II of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Saturday, March. 4, 2023. Brands defeated Washington, 3-2.

Live results | Iowa men’s wrestling competes in Session III of 2023 Big Ten Championships

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
March 5, 2023
No. 1 seeded 125-pound Iowas Spencer Lee wrestles No. 5 seeded 125-pound Minnesota’s Patrick McKee during session two of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Lee defeated McKee by technical fall, 20-2, advancing to the finals.

Three Iowa men’s wrestlers advance to Big Ten Championship finals

Kenna Roering and Matt McGowan
March 4, 2023
Mats rest on the floor before session one of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Saturday, March. 4, 2023.

Six Iowa men’s wrestlers qualify for Big Ten Championship semifinals

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
March 4, 2023
Kansas State’s Rozalia Gruszczynska and Iowa’s Marisa Schmidt shake hands after a match during a women’s tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreational Comple on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 4,1.

One is just a number for Iowa women’s tennis sophomore Marisa Schmidt

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
February 26, 2023
Iowa’s Samantha Mannix prepares to hit the ball during a women’s tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreational Complex on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 4,1.

Iowa women’s tennis falls back to .500 record with losses to DePaul and Iowa State

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
February 25, 2023
during a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and No. 6 Oklahoma State in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday Feb. 19, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys, 28-7. (Matt Sindt/The Daily Iowan)

Spencer Lee collects pin in final home meet as No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling defeats No. 6 Oklahoma State

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
February 19, 2023
Iowa head coach Sasha Schmid watches drills during a practice for the Iowa tennis team at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022.

Iowa tennis notebook | Hawkeyes complete two-match road trip out west

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
February 16, 2023
Iowa’s Samantha Mannix and Pia Kranholdt (left to right) shake hands with Kansas State’s Maria Santos and Rosanna Maffei (left to right) after a match during a women’s tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreational Complex on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 4,1.

Iowa women’s tennis team reflects on strategy behind doubles play

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
February 12, 2023
Iowa’s No.13 157-pound Cobe Siebrecht defeats Michigan’s No.10 Will Lewan during a wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 9 Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines 33-8. Siebrecht defeated Lewan, 3-1.

Iowa men’s wrestler Cobe Siebrecht uses distinct style in Hawkeyes’ win over Michigan

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
February 11, 2023
Iowa head coach Tom Brands holds up Iowa’s No. 5 285-pound Tony Cassioppi’s arm to celebrate a victory during a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and No. 7 Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 18-15.

Live Results: Iowa takes on Michigan in Pioneer Showdown

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
February 10, 2023
Contributed photo of Jessica Matthews.

Iowa recruit Jessica Matthews to bring confidence and aggressiveness to Iowa City

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
February 7, 2023
Contributed photo by Chelsea Bluestein.

Iowa tennis commit Chelsea Bluestein set to bring relaxed, joyous personality to Iowa City

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
February 5, 2023
Iowa fifth-year senior Samantha Mannix Celebrates during the Hawkeyes match against the Kansas State Wildcats on Feb. 5 at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. The Hawkeyes beat the Wildcats, 41.

Iowa women’s tennis completes weekend sweep of Denver, Kansas State

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
February 5, 2023
Iowa head coach Sasha Schmid watches drills during a practice for the Iowa tennis team at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022.

Iowa women’s tennis notebook | Hawkeyes complete two-match road trip to Carolinas

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
January 26, 2023
Iowas Elise van Heuvelen Treadwell hits a backhand during a womens tennis match between Iowa and Rutgers at the HTRC on Friday, April 5, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 6-1.

Former Iowa women’s tennis player Elise van Heuvelen Treadwell returns to her home court

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
January 24, 2023
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