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Pete Ruden

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @PeteyRuden

Pete Ruden is the Pregame Editor at The Daily Iowan, where he has worked since the beginning of his college career. He has covered a variety of sports at the DI, including football, men’s basketball, baseball, wrestling, and men’s tennis. Currently a senior, he served as a sports reporter his freshman year, before becoming the Assistant Sports Editor and then Sports Editor his junior year.

All content by Pete Ruden
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws on the run during Iowa's game against Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington on Saturday, October 13, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 42-16.

Iowa QB Nate Stanley earns Walter Camp Player of the Week honors

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
October 14, 2018
Iowa tight end Noah Fant runs after a catch during Iowa's game against Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington on Saturday, October 13, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 42-16.

Balanced Hawkeye offense leads Iowa in dominant win over Indiana

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
October 13, 2018
Iowa running back Mekhi Sargent carries the ball during Iowa's game against Indiana at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington on Saturday, October 13, 2018. The Hawkeyes lead the Hoosiers 21-10 at the half.

Halftime reactions – Iowa vs. Indiana

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden
October 13, 2018
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Nick Easley (84) scores a touchdown during the Iowa/UNI football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 15, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 38-14.

Hawkeye Nick Easley shares special relationship with brother Matt Easley

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
October 11, 2018
Iowa forward Tyler Cook poses for a portrait during Iowa men's basketball Media Day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. The team's first game will be against Guilford College on Nov. 4.

New number represents Tyler Cook’s growth

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
October 10, 2018
Iowa defensive back Amani Hooker tackles Illinois' running back Reggie Corbin in the second quarter of the Iowa/Illinois football game on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017.

Iowa defense remains strong despite shifts

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
October 10, 2018
Iowa wrestler Vince Turk grapples with Michigan wrestler Sal Profaci at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 19-17. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa wrestling’s Stoll, Turk suspended for season-opener

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
October 10, 2018
Freshman Skylar Alward dribbles the ball during the Iowa vs. Purdue soccer game on Sept. 20, 2018 at the Iowa Soccer Complex in Iowa City. Iowa tied Purdue 1-1 in overtime.

Hawkeye soccer prepares for conference-leading Nebraska

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
October 4, 2018
Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin carries the ball during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 28-17.

College Football Week 6: Nebraska falls to bottom of Big Ten

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
October 4, 2018
Iowa tight end Noah Fant celebrates scoring a touchdown during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 28-17.

Three ways Iowa football can improve coming out of bye week

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
October 1, 2018
Wide reciever Nick Easley poses for a portrait during Iowa Football media day on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018.

Nick Easley

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
October 1, 2018
The Hawkeyes take the field before their game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 28-17.

Iowa running back Kyshaun Bryan to transfer

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
October 1, 2018
Iowa golfer Kristin Glesne swings for a portrait at the Hoak Practice Facility at the Finkbine Gold Course on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017.

Iowa women’s golf stays home, men hit the road

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
September 27, 2018
Purdue quarterback David Blough throws the ball during the Iowa v. Purdue football game at Ross–Ade Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016. The Iowa Hawkeyes beat the Purdue Boilermakers 49-35.

Quarterbacks step up as Big Ten play gains momentum

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
September 25, 2018
Iowa Linebacker Nick Niemann (49) celebrates a defensive stop with defensive back Amani Hooker (27)during Iowa's game against Iowa State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 13-3.

Iowa linebacker Nick Niemann to miss time with leg injury

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
September 25, 2018
Iowa’s Sam Stoll wrestles with the University of Buffalo’s Jake Gunning in the 285-lb weight class on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. Stoll defeated Gunning by a score of 4-3. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye wrestling’s Sam Stoll suspended for season-opener

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
September 25, 2018
Hawkeye at bat during Iowa's game against Ontario Blue Jays at Duane Banks Field on Sept. 21, 2018.

Iowa baseball moves on following departures

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
September 24, 2018

DITV: Kyle Crowl leaves UI baseball program

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
September 24, 2018
Wisconsin quarterback Alex Hornibrook drops back during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 28-17.

Hornibrook’s big day against Hawkeye football comes at a big time

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
September 23, 2018
Referees perform a video review after Iowa punt returner Kyle Groenwing fumbled during a return during a football game between Iowa and Wisconsin on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 28-17.

Special-team mistakes cost Iowa in loss to Wisconsin

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
September 22, 2018
Iowa tight end Noah Fant catches a touchdown pass in the first half of Iowa’s game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sep 22, 2018. The score is tied 7-7 at the half.

Halftime reactions – Wisconsin vs. Iowa

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden
September 22, 2018
Iowa infielder Kyle Crowl prepares to swing during men's baseball Iowa vs. OSU at Duane Banks Field on April 7, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 9-5. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa shortstop Kyle Crowl leaves Hawkeye baseball

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
September 21, 2018
Iowa's Connor McCaffery warms up his arm during the Iowa/Southeastern Community College at Duane Banks Field on Thursday, September 20, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blackhawks, 23-5. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa baseball crushes Southeastern in fall ball opener

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
September 20, 2018
Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) is tackled by Iowa linebacker Ben Niemann (44) just before the goal line during the game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Badgers 38-14. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

By the numbers: Wisconsin

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
September 20, 2018
Iowa's Ryoto Furuya watches his ball land on the green after chipping during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.

Iowa golf teams find two different results

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
September 18, 2018
Defensive end A.J. Epenesa poses for a portrait during Iowa Football media day on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018.

A.J. Epenesa

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
September 18, 2018
Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin runs with the ball during the Iowa/Northern Iowa football game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 33-7.

Iowa football notebook: defensive line, injury update, and preparing for the 3-4

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
September 18, 2018
Iowa golfer Kristin Glesne stands for a portrait at the Hoak Practice Facility at the Finkbine Gold Course on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s golf heads to Tennessee for second tournament

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
September 16, 2018
Iowa's Alex Schaake drives during a tournament at the Donald Ross Course at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017.

Hawkeye men’s golf hitting at ‘home’

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
September 13, 2018
Boston College wide receiver Kobay White (9) catches the ball over Iowa's Jake Gervase (30) during the first half of the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27.

One-on-one with Hawkeye safety Jake Gervase

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
September 13, 2018
Iowa's Luka Garza (55) and Wisconsin's Alex Illikainen (25) jump for the rebound during the NCAA men's basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018.

A healthy Luka Garza is key for Iowa basketball

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
September 11, 2018
Nebraska head coach Scott Frost addresses the media at Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Monday, July 23, 2018.

Nebraska’s Scott Frost takes loss in first game at Husker helm

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
September 11, 2018
Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa (94) sacks Wisconsin quarterback Alex Hornibrook (12) during the game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Badgers 38-14.

Iowa-Wisconsin football game time announced

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
September 10, 2018
Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa celebrates after making a play during an NCAA football game between Iowa and Wyoming in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Epenesa wins Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
September 10, 2018
Iowa forward Luka Garza gathers the ball during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois on Friday Dec. 29, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 98 to 75. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa basketball’s Garza out indefinitely following surgery

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
September 7, 2018
Iowa's Ihmir Smith-Marsette avoids tackles during the Iowa State game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.

Hawkeye wide receiver Smith-Marsette takes difficult path to show ability, personality

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
September 6, 2018
Iowa State quarterback Jacob Park hands off a ball to running back David Montgomery during the Iowa/Iowa State game for the Cy-Hawk trophy in Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.

Iowa prepares for Montgomery, Iowa State without film

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
September 5, 2018
Iowa's Chauncey Golston recovers a fumble during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 33-7.

Hawkeye defense proves its worth in season-opener against Northern Illinois

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
September 3, 2018
Halftime reactions — Northern Illinois vs. Iowa

Halftime reactions — Northern Illinois vs. Iowa

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden
September 1, 2018
Senior Andrea Shine gives a pep talk before the Hawkeye Invitational at Ashton Cross Country course on Friday, August 31, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated by Iowa State 24-56. Andrea Shine placed first in the Women's 4K with a time of 14:07.5. (Katie Goodale/ The Daily Iowan)

Shine wins X-C’s Hawkeye Invitational

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
August 31, 2018
Iowa fans storm the field during the Iowa/Ohio State football game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes in a storming fashion, 55-24. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Ranking Kirk Ferentz’s top 10 wins

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
August 30, 2018
Wisconsin Head Coach Paul Chryst addresses the media during Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Tuesday, July 24, 2018.

The DI’s Big Ten rankings: Week 1

Adam Hensley and Pete Ruden
August 29, 2018
Fans at Kinnick wave to the children and their families at the Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City Saturday Sep. 23, 2017.

Iowa football’s future schedules released

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
August 29, 2018
Iowa football wide receiver Nick Easley speaks to members of the media during media availability at the Hansen Football Performance Center on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. The Hawkeyes begin their season on Saturday, September 1, against Northern Illinois, at Kinnick Stadium. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye football receivers and running backs build experience heading into Week 1

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
August 28, 2018
Northern Illinois football players run out on to the field before a game.

Football by the numbers: Northern Illinois

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
August 27, 2018
Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta speaks with a photographer before kickoff of the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

AD Barta, Iowa baseball’s Heller receive contract amendments

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
August 24, 2018
Iowa running back Ivory Kelly-Martin catches a touchdown pass during an NCAA football game between Iowa and Illinois in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 45-16.

Hawkeyes taking advantage of running-back trio

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
August 23, 2018
Iowa defensive back Michael Ojemudia breaks up a pass to Allen Lazard in the end zone during the Iowa/Iowa State game for the Cy-Hawk trophy in Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 44-41, in overtime.

Young Hawkeye cornerbacks ready to prove worth

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
August 22, 2018
Iowa tight end Noah Fant scores a touchdown during the game between Iowa and North Texas at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes went on to defeat the Mean Green 31-14. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa tight end Noah Fant named AP first-team All-American

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
August 21, 2018
Iowa forward Cordell Pemsl drives for a layup against Alabama State in Carver-Hawkeye on Nov. 12, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hornets, 92-58.

Previewing Iowa basketball’s non-conference schedule

Pete Ruden and Adam Hensley
August 20, 2018
Iowa football head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks at a press conference in Carver-Hawkeye Arena during Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 10, 2018. Iowa will open the 2018 football season at home against Northern Illinois on Saturday, September 1.

Kirk Ferentz Speaks at Kids Day

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor
August 11, 2018
Iowa defensive back Brandon Snyder crosses the goal line after returning an interception for an 89 yard touchdown during the Iowa/Illinois football game on Saturday, 7 Oct. 2017. Iowa won the game 45-16. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Brandon Snyder leaving football program

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
July 31, 2018
Iowa wide receiver Nick Easley (84) catches a pass for a first down during the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday, Dec. 27. The Hawkeyes went on to win 27-20. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa air attack taking steps in the right direction

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
July 25, 2018
Ohio State Head Coach Urban Meyer addresses the media during Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Meyer fired Wide Receivers coach Zach Smith on Monday amid allegations of domestic violence.

Takeaways from Day 2 of Big Ten media days

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
July 24, 2018
Iowa Head Coach Kirk Ferentz addresses the media during Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Kirk Ferentz speaks at Big Ten media days

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
July 24, 2018
Purdue Head Coach Jeff Brohm addresses the media during Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on Monday, July 23, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Highlights from Day 1 of Big Ten Media Days

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
July 23, 2018
Nebraska quarterback Tanner Lee is sacked by Iowa defensive ends Parker Hesse and Anthony Nelson during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 56-14.

Defensive line set to play key role for Hawkeyes

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
July 16, 2018
Wisconsin wide receiver Kendric Pryor strides into the end zone during Iowa's game against Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 38-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Wisconsin sets sights on 2018 playoffs

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
July 10, 2018
Iowa outfielder Robert Neustrom makes contact during Iowa's game against Oklahoma State at Duane Banks Field on Saturday May 5, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys 16-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa seeks to keep winning after losing production

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
June 26, 2018
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley throws a touchdown pass during Iowa's game against Ohio State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 55 to 24. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Stanley’s potential shines entering Year 2

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
June 14, 2018
Iowa outfielder Robert Neustrom makes contact during Iowa's game against Oklahoma State at Duane Banks Field on Saturday May 5, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys 16-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

2018 Hawkeyes take to professional play and summer leagues

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
June 10, 2018
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)

Milwaukee Brewers draft Brady Schanuel in 27th round

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
June 6, 2018
Zach Daniels pitches during Iowa's game against Michigan at Banks Field on April 27, 2018. The Hawkeyes won the game 4-2. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Zach Daniels selected by Atlanta Braves in 19th round

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
June 6, 2018
Nick Allgeyer pitches during Iowa baseball vs. Ohio State at Duane Banks Field on April 7, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated 2-1. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Nick Allgeyer taken by Toronto Blue Jays in 12th round

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
June 6, 2018
Tyler Cropley scores a run during Iowa baseball vs. Northern Illinois at Banks Field on April 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes won the game 2-0. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Washington Nationals draft Tyler Cropley in eighth round

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
June 5, 2018
Iowa outfielder Robert Neustrom makes contact during Iowa's game against Oklahoma State at Duane Banks Field on Saturday May 5, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys 16-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Robert Neustrom selected by Baltimore Orioles in MLB Draft

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
June 5, 2018
Iowa forward Tyler Cook (5) celebrates a dunk during the NCAA men's basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes are going into the game with a conference record of 1-7. Iowa went on to defeat Wisconsin 85-67. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Tyler Cook returns to Iowa for junior season

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
May 30, 2018
Iowa players lean on the dugout railing after Iowa's Big Ten tournament game against Ohio State on Thursday, May 24, 2018. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 2-0. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Lack of offensive production proves costly for Hawkeyes

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
May 24, 2018
Michigan's Christian Bullock slides into home on a sac fly in to win the game during Iowa's Big Ten tournament Game against Michigan at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. on Wed. May 23, 2018. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 2-1 in extra innings. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa loses to Michigan in Big Ten Tournament opener

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
May 23, 2018
Iowa pitcher Jack Dreyer walks back to the mound during a game at Duane Banks Fields on Wednesday Apr. 25, 2018. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

The numbers look bright for Iowa baseball’s future

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
May 8, 2018
during baseball Iowa vs. Oklahoma State at Duane Banks Field on May 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys 11-3. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes need to keep winning as gauntlet lets up

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
May 7, 2018
Iowa infielder Mitchell Boe celebrates after hitting a home run during baseball Iowa vs. Oklahoma State at Duane Banks Field on May 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys 11-3. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes hammer No. 12 Cowboys in important series win

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
May 6, 2018
Iowa Right Fielder Robert Neustrom bats during Iowa's game against Oklahoma State at Duane Banks Field on Saturday May 5, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys 16-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa baseball downs No. 12 Oklahoma State to even series

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
May 5, 2018
Junior Robert Neustrom follows through his swing during Iowa baseball vs. Northern Illinois at Banks Field on April 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes won the game 2-0. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Point/Counterpoint: Deciding Iowa’s X-factor against Oklahoma State

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
May 2, 2018
Cole McDonald pitches during Iowa men’s baseball vs. Ohio State at Banks Field on April 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes won the game 2-1. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa searching for help on mound in wake of McDonald injury

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
May 2, 2018
Iowa catcher Tyler Cropley swings at a ball during the Iowa/Mizzou baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-16, with two extra innings. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Cropley shining bright as offensive star

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
May 1, 2018
Freshman Trenton Wallace pitches during men's baseball Iowa vs Grand View on Apr 4, 2018 at Duane Banks Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings 4-2. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Baseball prepares for SEC’s Tigers

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
April 30, 2018
Iowa wide receiver Matt VandeBerg awaits for a punt return from UNI at the UNI game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014. (File Photo/The Daily Iowan)

Undrafted free agents find homes

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
April 29, 2018
Nick Allgeyer pitches during Iowa's game against Michigan at Banks Field on April 27, 2018. The Hawkeyes won the game, 4-2. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa ends Michigan’s 20-game winning streak

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
April 27, 2018
Iowa cornerback Josh Jackson makes a jumping one handed interception during Iowa's game against Ohio State at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. Jackson made three interceptions on the day as the Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 55-24. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Josh Jackson selected by Green Bay Packers in NFL Draft

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
April 27, 2018
Hawkeyes watch as a Milwaukee Panther steps up to bat during Men's Baseball at Duane Banks Fields on Wednesday Apr. 25, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 12-4. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa’s bats show off in win over Milwaukee

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
April 25, 2018
Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley prepares to throw the ball during the 2018 Iowa football spring practice at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, April 20, 2018. The Hawkeyes open their season on Sept. 1, against Northern Illinois. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Despite Josh Jackson’s departure, secondary shows depth

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
April 23, 2018
Iowa catcher Tyler Cropley swings at the pitch during men's baseball Iowa vs. Loras at Duane Banks Field on March 21, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Duhawks 6-4. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan) (Katina Zentz/Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes salvage series against Gophers with Sunday win

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
April 23, 2018
Iowa pitching staff combines for 1-hitter in win over Northern Illinois

Iowa pitching staff combines for 1-hitter in win over Northern Illinois

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
April 17, 2018
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James and Indiana Pacers' Cory Joseph go after a fourth quarter lose ball in an Eastern Conference first round game on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavs lost the game, 98-80. (Phil Masturzo/Akron Beacon Journal/TNS)

Ruden: Pacers are one of the most underrated teams in NBA

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
April 16, 2018
The Houston Rockets' P.J. Tucker (4) is fouled by the Los Angeles Clippers' Boban Marjanovic while grabbing a rebound at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS)

Point/Counterpoint: The NBA Finals: which team will come out on top?

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
April 16, 2018
Nick Allgeyer pitches during Iowa baseball vs. Ohio State at Duane Banks Field on April 7, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated 2-1. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Baseball goes 1-1 in doubleheader against Nebraska

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
April 15, 2018
Iowa head coach Rick Heller pauses for a portrait in the dugout during baseball Iowa vs. Coe College at Duane Banks Field on April 11, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Kohawks 16-1. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Diamonds are forever with Heller magic

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
April 12, 2018
Iowa wide receiver Nick Easley is tackled by players on the Michigan State defense during the game between Iowa and Michigan State at Spartan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Spartans with a final score of 10-17. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

No quarterback controversy this year, but some question marks remain

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
April 11, 2018
Iowa punter Colten Rastetter punts the ball away during the season opener against Wyoming on Saturday, Sep. 2, 2017. The Hawkeyes went on to defeat the Cowboys, 24-3. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Special teams play big role as spring game approaches

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
April 9, 2018
America's Thomas Gilman walks onto the mats 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 wins UWW World Cup gold

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
April 8, 2018
America's Kyle Dake (red) takes down Sohsuke Takatani (blue) of Japan at 79 kg during the 2018 Men's Freestyle World Cup at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, April 7. Team USA defeated Japan 729-312 in Session 2. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Dake leads USA to gold medal dual

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
April 8, 2018
America's Thomas Gilman (red) competes against Yuki Takahashi (blue) of Japan in a 57 kg bout during the 2018 Men's Freestyle World Cup at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, April 7. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Gilman falls, but USA downs Japan, 7-3

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
April 7, 2018
Jordan Burroughs (red) of America competes against Vinod Kumar Omprakash (blue) of India in the 74 kg bout during the 2018 Men's Freestyle World Cup at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, April 7. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Team USA dominates India in first dual of wrestling World Cup

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
April 7, 2018
Sophomore Lorenzo Elion, in-fielder, up to bat during men's baseball Iowa vs Grand View on Apr 4, 2018 at Duane Banks Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Vikings 4-2. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Midweek baseball games prove worth during weekend

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
April 4, 2018
Hawkeye defeated Bradley 13-9 during men' baseball game between Iowa and Bradley at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. Hawkeye pitcher Ben Probst delivers a pitch. (Yue Zhang/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes look to keep bats going against Vikings

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
April 4, 2018
Thomas Gilman 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. 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)

Wrestling World Cup all about Red, White, and Blue

PETE RUDEN, [email protected]
April 4, 2018
Iowa infielder Chris Whelan (28) rounds first during the NCAA men's baseball game between Iowa and Saint Louis at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Whelan seeks to keep hot streak going against Illinois

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
March 29, 2018
Hawkeye defeated Bradley 13-9 during men' baseball game between Iowa and Bradley at Duane Banks Field on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. Hawkeye pitcher Trenton Wallace delivers a pitch.(Yue Zhang/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa uses 10 arms in win over Bradley

Pete Ruden, [email protected]
March 28, 2018
Iowa outfielder Robert Neustrom makes contact during Iowa’s doubleheader against number 11 ranked Indiana at Duane Banks Field on Friday March 23, 2018. The Hoosiers won the first game 4-2 and the Hawkeyes won the second game 5-1. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

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Pete Ruden, [email protected]
March 27, 2018
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