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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa’s Michael Kemerer, Kaleb Young, and Alex Marinelli take a selfie after a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and No. 9 Wisconsin in Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 29-6.

Marinelli, Kemerer put final stamp on Carver as Iowa men’s wrestlers

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 6, 2022

Iowa men’s wrestling head coach Tom Brands isn’t always sure what he’ll get out of his wrestlers when he recruits them out of high school. Some have unsuspected pitfalls, and others don’t. Brands...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark looks for a foul from the referee during a womens basketball game between Iowa and Michigan at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022. Clark drew 10 fouls. The Wolverines beat the Hawkeyes, 98-90.

No. 21 Iowa women’s basketball’s comeback attempt falls short against No. 6 Michigan

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor February 6, 2022

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Iowa women’s basketball sophomore Caitlin Clark doesn’t pay attention to the scoreboard when she’s on the court. So, after No. 21 Iowa fell to No. 6 Michigan, 98-90, Clark...

Iowa mens basketball guard Ahron Ulis dribbles the ball during a game against Minnesota on Feb. 6, 2022. The Hawkeyes beat the Golden Gophers, 71-59.

Iowa men’s basketball ratchets defensive intensity up, downs Minnesota, 71-59

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 6, 2022

When the second half of Sunday's Iowa-Minnesota men’s basketball game began, the Hawkeyes faced a four-point deficit. A buzzer beater at the end of the first half gave the Golden Gophers a 38-34...

Iowa forward Keegan Murray attempts a shot during the Iowa mens basketball game against Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday.

Iowa men’s basketball team dominates second half, beats Minnesota in Fran McCaffery’s absence

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 6, 2022

Billy Taylor has been part of plenty of wins over his 21 seasons of college basketball coaching experience. But Sunday’s victory over Minnesota had a bit of extra meaning behind it. After Iowa...

Dec 13, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle AJ Jackson (68) and linebacker Von Miller (40) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. (Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports)

By the numbers | Former Hawkeyes are Super Bowl bound

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 6, 2022

No matter the result of Super Bowl LVI, two former Hawkeyes will soon be champions. The AFC’s Cincinnati Bengals will play the NFC’s Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Super...

Iowa utility player Denali Loecker prepares for a catch during a softball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Pearl Field on Friday, May 7, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 1-0.

Iowa softball relying on youth to rebuild pitching staff

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter February 6, 2022

Iowa softball compiled a 26-18 record in the 2021 season with the help of their three senior pitchers: Allison Doocy, Lauren Shaw, and Sarah Lehman. The Hawkeyes relied on their three seniors to...

Heartlander forward Kris Bennett knocks down Thunder forward Billy Exell to gain possession of the puck during a hockey game between the Heartlanders and the Wichita Thunder at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Dec. 1, 2021. The Heartlanders lost 3-2 to the Thunder in a shootout.

Iowa Heartlanders win two in three-game road trip

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter February 6, 2022

The Iowa Heartlanders went 2-1 on a three-game road trip against the Cincinnati Cyclones, Toledo Walleye, and Wheeling Nailers this weekend. Iowa lost its first game in Cincinnati, 6-3, on Wednesday...

Iowa’s Mackenzie Vance jumps in excitement during the Women’s Gymnastics Cancer Awareness Meet between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. Vance earned 9.750 points on the beam. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 196.125 - 195.325.

Photos: No. 16 Iowa women’s gymnastics vs. Penn State

Larry Phan, Photojournalist February 6, 2022

The Iowa Women's Gymnastics team hosted the Cancer Awareness Meet against Penn State on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 196.125-195.325. Iowa took first place in three...

Iowas Jenoah McKiver leads the pack during the mens 600-meter premiere run at the 2022 Larry Wieczorek Invitational track and field meet at the University of Iowa Recreation building on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. McKiver placed first with a time of 1:16.08, setting a school record, a meet record, and a facility record. The Larry Wieczorek Invitational hosted Baylor, Gonzaga, Mount Mercy, the University of Northern Iowa, Purdue, Wartburg and the University of Wisconsin.

Iowa track and field’s Jenoah McKiver sets program record at Meyo Invitational

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 5, 2022

Iowa track and field freshman Jenoah McKiver broke his own record at the Meyo Invitational in South Bend, Indiana, this weekend. As the Hawkeye men’s track and field team swept the top seven places...

Iowa’s No. 2 141-pound Jaydin Eierman waves to the fans following a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and No. 9 Wisconsin in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. Eierman was one of eight seniors celebrated following the meet. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 29-6.

Photos: No. 2 Iowa wrestling vs. No. 9 Wisconsin

Jerod Ringwald and Grace Smith February 5, 2022

The No. 2 Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the No. 9 Wisconsin Badgers, 29-6, at the last home meeting of the season in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. After their win today, the Hawkeyes have won...

Iowa head wrestling coach Tom Brands watches a match during a wrestling meet between No. 2 Iowa and No. 9 Wisconsin in Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 29-6.

Iowa men’s wrestling still hungry after 29-6 win over No. 9 Wisconsin on senior day

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter February 5, 2022

Alex Marinelli, Michael Kemerer, and Tom Brands all stressed the same thing when they met with reporters Saturday evening: There’s more to be done. Marinelli, Kemerer, and Brands spoke to the...

Iowa’s No. 2 174-pound Michael Kemerer celebrates a win over Purdues No. 21 Gerrit Nijenhuis during a wrestling meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 15 Purdue in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 36-4.

Live results | No. 2 Iowa men’s wrestling takes on No. 9 Wisconsin

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 5, 2022

  The University of Iowa men's wrestling team will take on No. 9 Wisconsin Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa will honor eight wrestlers and one student manager after today's...

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