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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa Middle Blocker Hannah Clayton hits the ball over the net during the Iowa Volleyball game against Indiana on Feb. 6, 2021 at Xtream Arena. Indiana defeated Iowa 3-2.

Iowa volleyball aims to aid ailing defense

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter • March 23, 2021

In 2019, Iowa volleyball ranked eighth in the Big Ten in digs per set. At that time, the back row was anchored by junior libero Halle Johnston, who finished second in the Big Ten in the Big Ten...

Michigan Forward Sarah Pyrtek works to move the ball around Iowa defenders Anthe Nijziel (6) and Harper Dunne (23) 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.”

Nijziel anchors Iowa field hockey’s defense

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter • March 23, 2021

This season, Iowa field hockey’s defense has been stellar under seventh-year head coach Lisa Cellucci. Thanks in large part to the efforts of junior defender Anthe Nijziel, Iowa has only surrendered...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark dribbles toward the basket during the second round of the NCAA womens basketball championship against No. 4 Kentucky on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Bill Greehey Arena at Saint Marys University in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 86-72. No. 5 Iowa will go on to play the winner of tonights 8 p.m. game between No. 1 UConn and No. 8 Syracuse in the Sweet Sixteen starting on Saturday.

‘We knew that she was the special one’: Caitlin Clark dominating in her first season with the Iowa women’s basketball team

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter • March 23, 2021

Caitlin Clark grew up in the Hawkeye State, and now wears the Black and Gold for the Iowa women’s basketball program, but her childhood bedroom in West Des Moines is still painted baby blue. The...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark prepares to shoot a 3-pointer during the second round of the NCAA womens basketball championship against No. 4 Kentucky on March 23, 2021 at the Bill Greehey Arena at Saint Marys University in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 86-72.

Photos: NCAA women’s basketball championships second round: Iowa vs. Kentucky

Hannah Kinson, Photo Editor • March 23, 2021

Iowa defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon tackles Nebraskas Adrian Martinez during a football game between Iowa and Nebraska at Kinnick Stadium on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 26-20.

Defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon prepares for NFL Draft

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor • March 23, 2021

The start of defensive tackle Daviyon Nixon’s Hawkeye career was fairly uneventful. The Kenosha, Wisconsin, native transferred to the University of Iowa from Iowa Western in Spring 2018 and redshirted...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes for a layup during the second round of the NCAA womens basketball championship against No. 4 Kentucky on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Bill Greehey Arena at Saint Marys University in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 86-72. No. 5 Iowa will go on to play the winner of tonights 8 p.m. game between No. 1 UConn and No. 8 Syracuse in the Sweet Sixteen starting on Saturday.

Clark’s heroics propel Hawkeyes to Sweet 16

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter • March 23, 2021

SAN ANTONIO – Iowa women’s basketball freshman point guard Caitlin Clark fully demonstrated her offensive prowess Tuesday, leading the fifth-seeded Hawkeyes to the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16...

Iowa Hawkeyes center Luka Garza (55) hugs guard CJ Fredrick (5) after their 95-80 loss against the Oregon Ducks during the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament on Monday, March 22, 2021, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. Mandatory Credit: Sam Owens/IndyStar via USA TODAY Sports

Opinion | Men’s basketball year in review: Was Iowa’s season successful despite the tournament loss?

Robert Read, Pregame Editor • March 23, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — This was supposed to be the season for the Iowa men’s basketball program. And by “the season,” I mean this team wasn’t supposed to end its season with a 95-80 loss to seventh-seeded...

Iowa center Monika Czinano shoots a basket during the first half of the second round of the NCAA womens basketball championship against Kentucky on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Bill Greehey Arena at Saint Marys University in San Antonio, TX. The Hawkeyes are leading the Wildcats, 49-22 at halftime.

Rapid Recap: First half dominance leads Iowa to win over Kentucky, spot in Sweet 16

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter • March 23, 2021

SAN ANTONIO – Behind "Defense!" chants from the Iowa fans at the game, Iowa held Kentucky to just 72 points in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to overtake the Wildcats, 86-72. The Hawkeyes...

Clark, defense lead Iowa to halftime lead over Kentucky

Clark, defense lead Iowa to halftime lead over Kentucky

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter • March 23, 2021

SAN ANTONIO – Sharon Goodman's rally towel is being put to good use. The freshman center waves the towel on the sidelines whenever the Hawkeyes make a basket, and Iowa made 20 field goals to...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes for a layup during the first round of the NCAA womens basketball championship against Central Michigan on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas, 87-72. No. 5 Iowa will go on to play the winner of the 1 PM game between No. 4 Kentucky and No. 13 Idaho State on Tuesday during the second round.

Iowa women’s basketball looking for spot in Sweet 16

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter • March 23, 2021

SAN ANTONIO – The Iowa women’s basketball program is no stranger to the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16. Iowa made it to the Sweet 16 in 2018-19, with former Hawkeyes Megan Gustafson and Kathleen...

Iowa guard Kate Martin and Central Michigan guard Molly Davis fall while fighting for the ball during the first round of the NCAA womens basketball championship between Iowa and Central Michigan on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas, 87-72. No. 5 Iowa will go on to play No. 4 Kentucky on Tuesday during the second round.

Scouting report | Iowa women’s basketball prepares for physical Kentucky team

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter • March 23, 2021

SAN ANTONIO — Iowa women’s basketball advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament after taking down 12th-seeded Central Michigan, 87-72, Sunday at the Alamodome. Now, the fifth-seeded...

Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette stiff arms Minnesota defensive back Chris Williamson during a football game between Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, November 16, 2019. Smith-Marsette had 4 catches for 43 yards in the game.

Iowa football notebook: 2021 pro day

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor • March 22, 2021

The Iowa football program hosted its 2021 pro day Monday with scouts from 30 NFL teams in attendance. Unlike previous years, there was not an NFL Scouting Combine in 2020-21 because of COVID-19,...

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