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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. 

All content by Matt McGowan
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 women's 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 Iowa's 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 18, 2023
No. 11 seeded 174-pound Iowa's 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
Iowa's 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 Iowa's 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 Iowa's 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 Iowa's 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 Iowa's 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
Iowa's Elise van Heuvelen Treadwell hits a backhand during a women's 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
The Iowa tennis team participates in 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 team prepares for grueling spring season

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
January 22, 2023
No. 3 nationally ranked 285-pound Iowa’s Tony Cassioppi wrestles No. 11 nationally ranked 285-pound Wisconsin’s Trent Hillger during a wrestling dual between No. 2 Iowa and No. 16 Wisconsin at the Wisconsin Field House in Madison, Wis. on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. Cassioppi defeated Hillger by decision, 4-1. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 19-18. After the dual, one point was awarded to Iowa for criteria for most match points to break the tie.

Iowa men’s wrestler Tony Cassioppi delivers dual-clinching win over Wisconsin

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
January 22, 2023
Iowa’s No. 9 149-pound Max Murin celebrates a win over Illinois' 149-pound Kevon Davenport during a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. Murin defeated Davenport by fall in three minutes and 34 seconds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini, 25-19.

Live Results: Iowa men’s wrestling takes on Wisconsin

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
January 22, 2023
Iowa’s top-ranked 125-pound Spencer Lee walks off the mat after pinning Northwestern’s No. 3 Michael DeAugustino during a dual between Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Jan. 14, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 27-9.

Iowa men’s wrestler Spencer Lee continues dominant run in Iowa victory over Nebraska

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
January 21, 2023
Iowa’s Barbora Pokorna 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 tennis notebook | Hawkeyes begin spring season at Northern Illinois tournament

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
January 18, 2023
Wisconsin forward Tyler Wahl high-fives associate head coach Joe Krabbenhoft during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes in overtime, 78-75.

Despite late comeback effort, Iowa men’s basketball team falls to Wisconsin in overtime

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
December 11, 2022
Iowa thrower Lanna Roach performs in the shot-put during day three of the 2022 Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships at the University of Minnesota Track and Field Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, May 15, 2022.

Iowa women’s track and field senior Ianna Roach reflects on journey from Trinidad and Tobago to Iowa City

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
December 11, 2022
Coach Chyna Davis speaks to the team during the Jimmy Grant Invitational track meet at the the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Saturday Dec. 10, 2022.

New Iowa track and field assistant coach Chyna Davis wants balance effort from athletes

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
December 11, 2022
Iowa assistant coach Terry Brands watches action during session three at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., on Friday, March 18, 2022. Iowa fell to fourth place after session three’s action, sitting at 37.5 points. Penn State leads with 73.

Iowa men’s wrestling picks up road victory at Chattanooga

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
December 10, 2022
Iowa State's No. 7 Casey Swiderski pulls down Iowa’s No. 3 141-pound Real Woods 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. Woods defeated Swiderski by decision, 4-2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 18-15.

Stanford transfer Real Woods makes Hawkeye debut in Iowa men’s wrestling’s 18-15 win over Iowa State

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
December 4, 2022
Iowa’s Spencer Lee runs onto the mat before the 125-pound final at the 2019 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA on Saturday, March 23, 2019.

Live Results: Iowa men’s wrestling takes on Iowa State

Kenna Roering and Matt McGowan
December 4, 2022
Jun 10, 2021; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Stephen F. Austin jumps and multis coach Hadrien Choukroun reacts during the NCAA Track and Field Championships at Hayward Field.

Iowa track and field assistant coach Hadrien Choukroun reflects on eye-opening journey to Iowa City.

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
November 15, 2022
Iowa’s 174-pound Drake Rhodes grapples with Cal Baptist’s Zachary Rowe during a wrestling meet between Iowa and Cal Baptist at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. Rhodes defeated Rowe by major decision, 13-4. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lancers, 42-3.

True freshman Drake Rhodes makes collegiate debut in the Iowa men’s wresting team’s 2022-23 season-opener

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
November 13, 2022
Iowa’s Mac McClear walks off the course after a tournament victory during the Iowa Fall Classic at Blue Top Ridge Golf Course in Riverside, Iowa, on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. McClear won the tournament after shooting two under par. The Hawkeyes defeated eight other teams to win the tournament, shooting 20 over par.

Iowa men’s golfer Mac McClear, head coach Tyler Stith reflect on fall season

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
October 31, 2022
Iowa’s Ronan Kleu putts a ball during the Iowa Fall Classic at Blue Top Ridge Golf Course in Riverside, Iowa, on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated eight other teams to win the tournament, shooting 20 over par.

Iowa men’s golf senior Ronan Kleu always motivated to improve

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
October 26, 2022
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 head coach Sasha Schmid teaches resilience on and off the court

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
October 25, 2022
Iowa’s Barbora Pokorna 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 tennis notebook | Hawkeyes making progress in pressure situations

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
October 20, 2022
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 freshman Daianne Hayashida focused under pressure

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
October 16, 2022
Iowa’s Marisa Schmidt eyes the ball before she hits a shot during a women’s tennis match between Iowa and Michigan State at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 4- 3.

Iowa tennis notebook | Hawkeyes finish San Diego Intercollegiate Championship

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
October 5, 2022
Iowa player Vipasha Mehra returns the ball during a tennis match betwen Iowa and Drake at Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. Mehra defeated Drake player Darinka Stepan 6-2, 7-6. Iowa beat Drake 6-1.

Iowa tennis notebook | Hawkeyes compete in first two tournaments of fall season

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
September 28, 2022
Contributed photo from Raegan Schoening.

Fifth-year transfer Anya Lamoreaux embraces the challenge of tennis

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
September 27, 2022
Iowa’s Vipahsa Mehra serves the ball during a women’s tennis match between Iowa and Michigan State at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex on Wednesday, April 27, 2022.

Iowa tennis notebook | Hawkeyes begin individual, team tournaments

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
September 22, 2022
Assistant coach Daniel Leitner consults with players before doubles during a women’s tennis match between Iowa and Michigan State at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 4- 3.

Iowa women’s tennis coaches reflect on worldwide recruiting approach

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
September 20, 2022
Iowa’s Samantha Mannix celebrates her win during a women’s tennis match between Iowa and Michigan State at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Mannix’s win allowed the team to move up in the BIG 10 championship. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 4- 3.

Fifth-year senior Samantha Mannix ready to lead Iowa women’s tennis in final season

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
September 6, 2022
Iowa’s women’s tennis head coach Sasha Schmid speaks to her team before a women’s tennis meet between Iowa and Illinois inside the Hawkeyes Tennis & Recreation Complex on Friday, April 1, 2022.

Iowa women’s tennis motivated for a rebound season after spring heartbreak

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
September 5, 2022
Iowa’s Marisa Schmidt eyes the ball during a women’s tennis match between Iowa and Michigan State at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 4- 3.

Iowa’s international tennis players create global presence

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter
August 29, 2022
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