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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz answers questions during a press conference for the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl between Iowa and Kentucky at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. Ferentz discussed the quarterback situation for Saturday’s game. “I think we have pretty much made our mind up on what we are going to do on Saturday.” Ferentz did not specify a starter.

Photos: 2022 Citrus Bowl player-coordinator press conference

Grace Smith and Jerod Ringwald December 29, 2021

A player-coordinator press conference for the 2022 Vrbo Citrus Bowl was held at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz, running...

Big Ten Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren speaks at the beginning of Big Ten Basketball Media Days at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. During his speech, Warren addressed women and men’s sports and his goal to continue to work toward equality.

Big Ten Conference updates COVID-19-related forfeiture rules

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 28, 2021

The Big Ten Conference updated its COVID-19-related forfeiture policy Tuesday. Per a league release, competitions that are canceled because of COVID-19 won’t automatically be considered forfeits....

The main floor is seen during Xtream Arenas opening media tour in Coralville on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020.

Jim Barnes named head coach of Iowa volleyball

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter December 28, 2021

Iowa Athletics named Jim Barnes head coach of the University of Iowa Volleyball team Tuesday. Barnes has 24 years of head coaching experience and has amassed a 455-345 career record. Barnes has...

Iowa forward Jack Billings shoots the puck during a hockey match between the Iowa Heartlanders and the Toledo Walleye at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. The Walleye defeated the Heartlanders 5-2.

Iowa Heartlanders win physical matchup with Kansas City Mavericks, 3-2

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter December 28, 2021

The Iowa Heartlanders defeated the Kansas City Mavericks, 3-2, at Xtream Arena in Coralville Monday night. Iowa’s Jack Billings scored the contest's decisive goal with 9:54 on the game clock in...

Heartlander forward Ben Sokay moves the puck at a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and Toledo Walleye at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. The Walleye defeated the Heartlanders 4-0.

Sokay strikes twice in Iowa Heartlanders’ loss to Kansas City Mavericks

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter December 27, 2021

Forward Ben Sokay scored two goals in the Iowa Heartlanders’ 6-5 overtime loss to the Kansas City Mavericks Sunday night at Xtream Arena in Coralville. Sokay said postgame that there wasn’t a secret...

A member of the Iowa spirit squad carries an Iowa flag before a basketball game between Iowa and Southeastern Louisiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions 93-62.

Iowa women’s basketball game at Penn State canceled

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor December 27, 2021

Iowa women's basketball is facing its fourth canceled game of the season as the Hawkeyes will no longer match up with the Nittany Lions on Dec. 30. Iowa's game against Penn State was canceled out...

Iowa forward Kris Bennett shoots the puck during a hockey game between the Iowa Heartlanders and Indy Fuel at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. Bennet scored two goals. Iowa won 5-3.

Iowa Heartlanders to begin three-game homestand Sunday

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter December 26, 2021

After a week break, the Iowa Heartlanders return to the ice Sunday at Xtream Arena in Coralville. The 8-13-2-1 Heartlanders will take on the 10-13 Kansas City Mavericks at 3 p.m. Sunday. The game...

The Iowa bench celebrates after Iowa scores during a basketball game between Iowa and Southeastern Louisiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions 93-62.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Southeastern Louisiana

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist December 22, 2021

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Southeastern Louisiana Lions, 93-62, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. Iowa forward Keegan Murray led the team in points with 20 and led in...

Iowas Spencer Lee wrestles North Carolina States Jakob Camacho during the red pool championship match-up of the National Collegiate Duals between Iowa and North Carolina State at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, FL on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. Lee defeated Camacho by decision 6-1. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolfpack 19-15.

Four-time All-American Spencer Lee returns to mat for Iowa men’s wrestling

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 21, 2021

NICEVILLE, Fla. — Three-time national champion Spencer Lee wrestled an official match for the first time in nearly nine months this week. He and the No. 1 Iowa men’s wrestling team traveled...

A referee ejects Southeastern Louisiana guard Keon Clergeot after a flagrant foul is called on him during a basketball game between Iowa and Southeastern Louisiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions 93-62.

Iowa men’s basketball blows out Southeastern Louisiana

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor December 21, 2021

Iowa men’s basketball defeated Southeastern Louisiana, 93-62, on Tuesday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes improved to 9-3 on the season with the victory, while the Lions dropped to...

Iowas Spencer Lee wrestles North Carolina States Jakob Camacho during the red pool championship match-up of the National Collegiate Duals between Iowa and North Carolina State at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, FL on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. Lee defeated Camacho by decision 6-1. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolfpack 19-15.

Photos: No. 1 Iowa wrestling at 2021 Journeymen Wrestling Collegiate Duals day two

Ryan Adams, Photojournalist December 21, 2021

The No.  1 ranked University of Iowa. wrestling team defeated No. 5 ranked North Carolina State at Raider Arena on the campus of Northwest Florida State University on Tuesday, Dec. 21. The Iowa Hawkeyes...

Members of the Iowa Wrestling team pose with the championship trophy after the red pool championship match-up of the National Collegiate Duals between Iowa and North Carolina State at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, Fla. on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolfpack 19-15.

Rapid Recap | No. 1 Iowa men’s wrestling claws by No. 5 North Carolina State, 19-15

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 21, 2021

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The top-ranked University of Iowa men’s wrestling team defeated No. 5 North Carolina State, 19-15, in the Journeymen Wrestling Collegiate Duals’ red pool championship Tuesday...

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