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The Daily Iowan

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 catcher Lindy Milkowski searches for a loose ball during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Bob Pearl Softball Field on Sunday, April 4th. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 2-1 in extra innings.

Iowa softball travels to Minnesota in search of upset victory

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 22, 2021

This weekend, Iowa softball will travel to Minneapolis to take on one of the Big Ten Conference’s best teams in a four-game series. The 15-13 Hawkeyes will take on the 22-6 Golden Gophers at Jane...

Iowa pitcher, Drew Irvine, pitches the ball to a Minnesota player during the Iowa baseball game v. Minnesota at the Duane Banks Field in Iowa City on April 11, 2021.

Iowa baseball ready for four-game home tilt with Rutgers and Maryland

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 22, 2021

Ahead of Iowa baseball’s series with both Maryland and Northwestern at Duane Banks Field this weekend, Hawkeye pitcher Drew Irvine has started to find his groove. In his April 11 start against...

Iowas Manuela Lizarazu follows her putt during the Diane Thomason Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on September 30th, 2018.The Hawkeyes placed 1st overall.

Iowa golf set for weekend in Ohio

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter April 22, 2021

At the Indiana Spring Invitational in Bloomington last weekend, Iowa women’s golf wasn’t at full strength, as freshman Klara Wildhaber missed the event with a wrist injury. Without Wildhaber,...

Iowa defender Anthe Nijziel sweeps the ball during the third quarter of the Big Ten field hockey tournament semifinals against No. 1 Michigan on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Wolverines, 0-2. Michigan will go on to play against No. 7 Ohio State in the championships on Saturday.

Iowa field hockey falls to Michigan in Big Ten Tournament semifinals

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter April 22, 2021

Without its top offensive option — senior forward Maddy Murphy — Iowa field hockey fell to No. 2 Michigan, 2-0, in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals Thursday at Grant Field in Iowa City. Murphy,...

Jamal Britt finishes his leg of the 4x400m relay premier during the second day of the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at the University of Iowa Recreation Building. Britt ran a split of 48.375, contributing to the Iowa ‘A’ team victory with a total time of 3:09.58. Due to coronavirus restrictions, the Hawkeyes could only host Big Ten teams. Iowa men took first, scoring 189, and women finished third with 104 among Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Illinois.

Iowa track and field set for action-packed weekend

Lauren Swanson, Sports Reporter April 22, 2021

The University of Iowa track and field team is traveling to Champaign, Illinois, this weekend to compete at the 2021 Fighting Illini Big Ten Relays. The Hawkeye women enter the Friday-Saturday event...

Hawkeyes celebrate their first point during a field hockey game between Iowa and Michigan at Grant Field on Saturday, March 15, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 2-1, in a shootout.

Iowa field hockey looking for redemption against Michigan

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter April 21, 2021

After a comfortable 3-0 first round win in the Big Ten Tournament against No. 9 Maryland Wednesday, No. 4 Iowa returns to action Thursday in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament against No. 2 Michigan.  Iowa’s...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and Defensive Line Coach Kelvin Bell talk to the team during a football game between Iowa and Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday, September 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes retained the Cy-Hawk Trophy for the fifth consecutive year, downing the Cyclones, 18-17.

Assistant Iowa football coaches address verdict in Chauvin trial, current state of Hawkeye program’s culture

Robert Read, Pregame Editor April 21, 2021

Kelvin Bell felt both a sense of sadness and relief Tuesday afternoon after he was notified via Twitter that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all three charges in...

Iowa players celebrate their second goal of the game during the first quarter of the Big Ten field hockey tournament quarterfinals against No. 4 Maryland on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Grant Field. Alex Wesneski scored seven minutes into the game with an assist from Esme Gibson. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 3-0. No. 5 Iowa will go on to play No. 1 Michigan tomorrow afternoon.

Iowa field hockey downs Maryland, advances to Big Ten Tournament semifinals

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter April 21, 2021

Led by 2020-21 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Anthe Nijziel, Iowa field hockey’s defense has been stout all year, surrendering less than one goal per game on average. On Wednesday, the Hawkeyes’...

Iowas all-around JerQuavia Henderson performs on the beam during a womens gymnastics meet between Iowa, Minnesota, and Maryland on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes came in second with a score of 196.775 after the Gophers won with 196.975 and Maryland lost with 195.350. Henderson received a score of 9.875.

Iowa women’s gymnast named College Gym News Comeback Gymnast of the Year

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 21, 2021

Iowa women's gymnast JerQuavia Henderson is the College Gym News Comeback Gymnast of the Year. The sophomore missed her entire freshman season in 2020 after she ruptured her Achilles. When she returned...

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