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Hawkeye members Jake Brodarzon, Nick Merryman, and Dylan Ellsworth put chalk on the parallel bars before they compete during men's gymnastics Iowa vs. Penn State and Arizona State on March 3, 2018 at Carver Hawkeye Arena.

Gymnastics fall short, but five performed well

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
April 23, 2018
during the Iowa/Illinois men's gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 404.700-401.850, to lose their home opener. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Men’s Gymnastics Talks Academics

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
April 11, 2018
Austin Hodges performs on the parallel bars during men's gymnastics Iowa vs. Penn State and Arizona State on Mar. 3, 2018 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. Hodges earned a 14.050 for his performance and placed third in this event. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions and the Sun Devils 404.050 to 396.550 and 376.150. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa gymnastics falls short

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
April 8, 2018
Iowa's Nikki Youd performs on the beam during the Iowa/Southeast Missouri State gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Mar. 02, 2018. Youd scored a 9.875. The GymHawks defeated the Redhawks, 195.550-192.750. (Katina Zentz/ The Daily Iowan)

Postseason competition ramps up for Iowa gymnastics

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
April 5, 2018
Iowa gymnasts and their families gather to recognize the seniors during the Iowa/Southeast Missouri State gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Mar. 02, 2018. The GymHawks defeated the Redhawks, 195.550-192.750. (Katina Zentz/ The Daily Iowan)

GymHawks live the golden rule

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
April 4, 2018
Bennet Huang performs on the horizontal bar during men's gymnastics Iowa vs. Penn State and Arizona State on Mar. 3, 2018 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. Huang earned a 12.750 for his performance. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions and the Sun Devils 404.050 to 396.550 and 376.150. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

College life vs. freshman athlete

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
March 27, 2018
Iowa's Nicole Chow performs on the uneven bars during the Iowa/Southeast Missouri State gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Mar. 02, 2018. Chow scored a 9.800. The GymHawks defeated the Redhawks, 195.550-192.750. (Katina Zentz/ The Daily Iowan)

Gymnasts set to go out, do it again 

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
March 22, 2018
Iowa pitcher Ben Probst delivers from the mound 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)

Hawkeyes keep the bullpen busy, busy, busy

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
March 20, 2018
Iowa's Nikki Youd performs on the beam during the Iowa/Southeast Missouri State gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Mar. 02, 2018. Youd scored a 9.875. The GymHawks defeated the Redhawks, 195.550-192.750. (Katina Zentz/ The Daily Iowan)

Iowa gymnastics has shown up like a dark horse

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
March 19, 2018
Dylan Ellsworth performs on the rings during men's gymnastics Iowa vs. Penn State and Arizona State on Mar. 3, 2018 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. Ellsworth earned a 13.750 for his performance. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions and the Sun Devils 404.050 to 396.550 and 376.150. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Can gymnastics do it again?

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
March 9, 2018
Iowa's Nikki Youd performs on the beam during the Iowa/Southeast Missouri State gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Mar. 02, 2018. Youd scored a 9.875. The GymHawks defeated the Redhawks, 195.550-192.750. (Katina Zentz/ The Daily Iowan)

In Their Own Words: UI Gymnastics

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
March 8, 2018
Wisconsin's 141-pound Eli Stickley, left, scores two on Iowa's Vince Turk during Big Ten Wrestling Championships Day 1 at the Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing, MI on Saturday, Mar. 3, 2018. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Despite the rankings, Turk proves his mettle

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
March 6, 2018
Iowa's Nikki Youd performs on the beam during the Iowa/Southeast Missouri State gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Mar. 02, 2018. Youd scored a 9.875. The GymHawks defeated the Redhawks, 195.550-192.750. (Katina Zentz/ The Daily Iowan)

Men’s Gymnastics Record Their First Win; Women Take A Win And A Loss

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
March 5, 2018
Austin Hodges competes on the pommel during men's gymnastics Iowa vs. Penn State and Arizona State on Mar. 3, 2018 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. Hodges earned a 14.050 for his performance and placed first in this event. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions and the Sun Devils 404.050 to 396.550 and 376.150. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes Crush It Against Penn State, Arizona State

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
March 4, 2018
Iowa gymnasts meet up before performing during the Iowa/Southeast Missouri State gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Mar. 02, 2018. The GymHawks defeated the Redhawks, 195.550-192.750. (Katina Zentz/ The Daily Iowan)

GymHawks dominate on Senior Night

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
March 3, 2018
Iowa's Maria Ortiz high fives teammates after performing on the uneven bars during the Iowa/Ball State gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. Ortiz scored a 9.775. The GymHawks defeated the Cardinals, 195.775-194.825. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Can Iowa Gymnastics Redeem Their Records This Weekend?

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
March 2, 2018
Iowa 165-pound Alex Marinelli shakes hands after a match during the second session of the 55th Annual Midlands Championships in the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

The heavyweights have work to do

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
March 2, 2018
Iowa's Rose Piorkowski performs on the beam during the Iowa/Ball State gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. Pierkowski scored a 1.000 after suffering an injury. The GymHawks defeated the Cardinals, 195.775-194.825. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

The Unfortunate Nature Of Sport

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
February 27, 2018
Rogelio Vazquez performs on the horizontal bars during men's gymnastics on Feb. 23, 2018. Vazquez earned a 12.200 for his performance. The Cornhusters defeated the Hawkeyes 402.8 to 398.5. (Katie Goodale/ The Daily Iowan)

Both Iowa gymnastics teams fall short

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
February 25, 2018
Dylan Ellsworth competes on the parallel bars during men's gymnastics on Feb. 23, 2018. Ellsworth 13.750 for his performance on the parallel bars. The Cornhusters defeated the Hawkeyes 402.8 to 398.5. (Katie Goodale/ The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye gymnasts keep it close, but fall to Nebraska

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
February 25, 2018
during the Iowa/Illinois men's gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 404.700-401.850, to lose their home opener. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Men host Nebraska in Carver while women travel To Utah

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
February 23, 2018
Iowa's Dylan Ellsworth performs on the floor during the Iowa/Illinois men's gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. Ellsworth scored a 13.350 on floor. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 404.700-401.850, to lose their home opener. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Gymnastics reset: better, worse, maybe

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
February 19, 2018
Iowa wrestling clobbers the Cyclones - again

Iowa wrestling clobbers the Cyclones – again

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
February 19, 2018
Iowa's Lanie Snyder performs on the floor during the Iowa/Ball State gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. The GymHawks defeated the Cardinals, 195.775-194.825. Synder scored a 9.900. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

GymHawks Show Up With A Vengeance

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
February 18, 2018
Iowa's Nikki Youd performs during the Iowa/Nebraska meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

This weekend might be just what Iowa gymnastics needs

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
February 15, 2018
Iowa wrestler Spencer Lee grapples with Michigan wrestler Drew Martin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 19-17. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Spencer Lee: A Lot Of Boom Boom Boom

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
February 15, 2018
Iowa's Dylan Ellsworth performs on the floor during the Iowa/Illinois men's gymnastics meet on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. Ellsworth scored 13.530 on floor. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 404.700-401.850. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Men’s gymnastics can really ride that horse

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
February 14, 2018
during the Iowa/Nebraska meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes with 195.675 to 194.900. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye gymnastics fall to Sooners, Huskers

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
February 12, 2018
Iowa's #7 ranked 165 pound Alex Marinelli takes down Northwestern's Michael Sepke during the Iowa vs. Northwestern dual meet on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 33-2. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa wrestling falls to top-ranked Penn State.

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
February 10, 2018
Nebraska's Danielle Breen performs on beam during the Iowa/Nebraska meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes with 195.675 to 194.900. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

No. 8 Nebraska takes down GymHawks

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
February 10, 2018
Iowa junior Austin Hodges performs on the pommel at the Men's Gymnastics tri-meet against Oklahoma and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. Iowa fell last with a score of 414.650, Minnesota 417.200 and Oklahoma 426.600. (The Daily Iowan/Courtney Hawkins)

Men’s And Women’s Gymnastics Have Their Work Cut Out For Them This Weekend

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
February 9, 2018
Iowa Head Coaches Tom and Terry Brands speak with #2 ranked 149 pound wrestler Brandon Sorenson during the Iowa vs. Northwestern dual meet on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the wildcats 33-2. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Northwestern steamrolled by Iowa wrestling

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
February 5, 2018
Iowa's Austin Hodges performs on the bar during the Iowa/Illinois men's gymnastics meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 404.700-401.850, to lose their home opener. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

The Fighting Illini take both Iowa gymnastics teams

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
February 5, 2018
Iowa sophomore Brandon Wong runs towards a vault during the Black and Gold intrasquad in the Field House on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. The Hawkeyes men’s gymnastics team debuted their 2018 roster during the event. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Men’s gymnastics falls to Illinois

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
February 3, 2018
An Iowa gymnast warms up on the vault during the Iowa/Ohio State gymnastics meet in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018. The GymHawks defeated the Buckeyes, 195.725 to 195.300, to win their home opener. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Illinois will pose a threat and an opportunity

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
February 2, 2018
Iowa wrestler Spencer Lee grapples with Michigan wrestler Drew Martin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 19-17. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Last two home matches: an opportunity to rebound 

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
February 2, 2018
Iowa wrestler Spencer Lee grapples with Michigan wrestler Drew Martin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 19-17. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

… And they waited for the upper weights

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
January 29, 2018
Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee pins Michigan State’s Rayvon Foley during an Iowa/Michigan State wrestling matchup in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. Lee pinned Foley in 0:46. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

What are you waiting for? — the question that will drive success against Michigan

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
January 26, 2018
Iowa's 149-pound Brandon Sorensen competes during the NCAA wrestling match between Iowa and Oklahoma State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2018. The Hawkeyes beat No. 3 OSU 20-12. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Wrestling’s Undefeated Middle Three: Expectation

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
January 25, 2018
Spencer Lee poses for a portrait during Wrestling Media Day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Will wrestling stick with Iowa’s Stickley?

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
December 14, 2017
Iowa wrestler Michael Kemerer wrestles against Illinois’ Kyle Langenderfer during a meet at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini 18-17. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

A Big Ten weekend away from home for Iowa wrestling

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
December 8, 2017
Iowa wrestling head coach Tom Brands watches his team wrestle on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Illini will be Iowa wrestling’s first Big Ten test

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
December 1, 2017
FILE - Iowa's Brandon Sorenson tries to stop Wisconsin's Andrew Crone during the Iowa v. Wisconsin wrestling bout, in Carver-Hawkeye in Iowa City, Iowa on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers with a team overall of 33-8. (The Daily Iowan/file)

Hawkeyes kick off tourney with tentative lineup

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
November 17, 2017
Spencer Lee poses for a portrait during Wrestling Media Day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. Hawkeye Wresling begins Iowa City duels on Friday, Nov. 17 against Iowa Central Community College. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Unknowns at 125 for Iowa wrestling may become clearer — or not

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
November 14, 2017
Jacob Warner poses for a portrait during Wrestling Media Day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. Hawkeye Wresling begins Iowa City duels on Friday, Nov. 17 against Iowa Central Community College. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

‘Unknowns’ take to the mats in Decorah

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
November 13, 2017
FILE - Iowa midfielder Katie Birch advances towards the circle during a field hockey game against Fairfield at Grant Field on Friday, September 2, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Stags 4-1. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Iowa field hockey closes out season with loss in Big Ten Tournament

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
October 30, 2017
Iowa field hockey player Katie Birch looks upfield during a match against the Michigan Wolverines on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 3-2. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Field hockey heads into quarterfinals to face Penn State

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
October 27, 2017
Iowa field hockey midfielder Nikki Freeman fights for the ball during a match against the Michigan Wolverines on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes 3-2. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

A look into field hockey’s Big Ten Tournament

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
October 24, 2017
University of Iowa Hawkeyes field hockey players Maddy Murphy (left) Sophie Sunderland celebrate scoring a goal against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Sunday, 22 Oct., 2017. Murphy’s goal was the only one of the match and the Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 1-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Field Hockey Makes Final Stand in Regular Season

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
October 22, 2017
Iowa's Mallory Lefkowitz squares up against an opposing player during the Iowa-University of New Hampshire field hockey match on Sunday, 10 September, 2017. Iowa defeated UNH by a final score of 7-1. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa field hockey needs wins

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
October 20, 2017
Iowa's Sophie Sunderland chases after the ball during the Iowa-University of New Hampshire field hockey match on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017. Iowa defeated UNH by a final score of 7-1.

Iowa field hockey needs to be ready against Big Ten opponents

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
October 13, 2017
Iowa's Katie Birch passes the ball during a match against the University of Indiana field hockey team on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017. Iowa won the match 4-3. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Birch: Iowa field hockey’s big ticket

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
October 10, 2017
Iowa's Sophie Sunderland (20) talks with Kaite Birch (11) and Katie Jones (00) during a field hockey game during the Big Ten/ACC Challenge at Grant Field in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to Wake Forest, 3-2. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Room for optimism after field hockey’s loss to Duke

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
October 8, 2017
Maddy Murphy looks upfield during a match against the University of Indiana Field Hockey team on Friday, 29 Sept., 2017. Iowa won the match 4-3. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye field hockey ready for Big Blue challenge

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
October 5, 2017
FILE - Iowa midfielder Katie Birch advances towards the circle during a field hockey game against Fairfield at Grant Field on Friday, September 2, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Tug of War With Hoosiers Ends in Iowa Victory

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
September 29, 2017
Iowa's Sophie Sunderland (20) talks with Kaite Birch (11) and Katie Jones (00) during a field hockey game during the Big Ten/ACC Challenge at Grant Field in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to Wake Forest, 3-2. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Eastern trip not kind to Iowa field hockey

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
September 24, 2017
Iowa's Madeleine Murphy (26) runs from UNC's Eva Smolenaars (21) during a field hockey game during the Big Ten/ACC Challenge at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Tarheels, 3-0. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Field hockey awaits East Coast foes

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
September 22, 2017
Iowa's Madeleine Murphy plays the ball during the Iowa vs. Wake Forest field hockey match on Saturday, August 26, 2017. Wake Forest defeated Iowa by a final score of 3-2. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Field hockey rebounds after loss

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
September 18, 2017
Iowa's Mallory Lefkowitz hit the ball during a field hockey game during the Big Ten/ACC Challenge at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Tarheels, 3-0. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Field Hockey ready for Big Ten play

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
September 15, 2017
Iowa's Madeleine Murphy lunges for the ball during the Iowa-University of New Hampshire field hockey match on Sunday, 10 September, 2017. Iowa defeated UNH by a final score of 7-1. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

International Field Hockey athletes pitch their thoughts

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
September 14, 2017
Iowa's Katie Birch hits the ball during a game against UNH at Grant Field on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Wildcats, 3-2. (Lily Smith/ The Daily Iowan)

A fall, then a declaw

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
September 10, 2017
Iowa's Madeleine Murphy (26) runs from UNC's Eva Smolenaars (21) during a field hockey game during the Big Ten/ACC Challenge at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Tarheels, 3-0. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes ready to shine both times against New Hampshire

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
September 7, 2017
Iowa's Mallory Lefkowitz hit the ball during a field hockey game during the Big Ten/ACC Challenge at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Tarheels, 3-0. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

California weekend has mixed results for field hockey

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
September 5, 2017
Iowa forward Natalie Cafone looks for an open player during the Iowa v. Saint Louis game at Grant Field on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Billikens 11-0. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Field hockey aims for balanced scoring

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
August 29, 2017
Iowa midfielder Katie Birch fends off Michigan State forward Shelby Spice back Caitlin Abbot during the Iowa v. Michigan State field hockey match at Grant Field on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 5-3. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Field hockey drops 2 in challenge

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
August 27, 2017
FILE - Iowa midfielder Katie Birch advances towards the circle during a field hockey game against Fairfield at Grant Field on Friday, September 2, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Hawkeye field hockey clashes with top teams in ACC/Big Ten Challenge

Taylor McNitt, [email protected]
August 25, 2017
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