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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa forward Monika Czinano shoots a basket 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 No. 4 Kentucky on Tuesday during the second round.

By the numbers | Iowa’s first-round NCAA Tournament win

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 22, 2021

SAN ANTONIO — Before its 87-72 win over Central Michigan Sunday, it’d been nearly 720 days since Iowa women’s basketball appeared in an NCAA Tournament game. With the win, the Hawkeyes advanced...

Iowa Hawkeyes center Luka Garza (55) hugs Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery 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: Barbara Perenic/IndyStar via USA TODAY Sports

‘It’s heartbreaking’: Luka Garza exits the floor for final time in Hawkeye uniform

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 22, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — In the closing seconds of his record-setting Hawkeye career, Luka Garza walked off the court and lowered his head onto his head coach’s shoulder while the Oregon players on the floor...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) takes a shot during a semifinal game of the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 7 seeded Michigan State in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Friday afternoon. The Hawks beat the Spartans, 87-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Maryland Saturday in the Big 10 finals.

Clark flattered by praise from WNBA star Sue Bird

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 22, 2021

SAN ANTONIO — As a former five-star recruit and current frontrunner for the National Freshman of the Year award, Iowa  point guard Caitlin Clark has garnered mounds of national attention throughout...

Mar 22, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes looks to pass while defended by Oregon Ducks forward Chandler Lawson (left) and center Franck Kepnang (right) during the first half in the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Rapid Recap: Iowa men’s basketball team bounced by Oregon in second round of NCAA Tournament

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 22, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — The Iowa men's basketball program's return to the Sweet 16 will have to wait at least another year. Luka Garza's 36 points were not enough as the second-seeded Hawkeyes fell to...

Oregon Ducks forward Eugene Omoruyi (2) blocks the shot attempt by Iowa Hawkeyes center Luka Garza (55) during the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament on Monday, March 22, 2021, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. Mandatory Credit: Barbara Perenic/IndyStar via USA TODAY Sports

Iowa trails Oregon by 10 at halftime despite Luka Garza’s 22 first-half points

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 22, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Luka Garza tied Monday's Iowa-Oregon Round of 32 NCAA Tournament matchup at 46-46 with 2:10 remaining in the first half. But the Ducks responded with a 10-0 run to end the half to...

Mar 22, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes center Luka Garza (55) and Oregon Ducks guard LJ Figueroa (12) reach for the opening tipoff during the first half in the second round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Follow along: Iowa men’s basketball team faces off with Oregon with trip to Sweet 16 on the line

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 22, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — A trip to the Sweet 16 is on the line for the Iowa men's basketball team on Monday. The No. 2 seed Hawkeyes face off with the No. 7 seed Oregon Ducks in the Round of 32 on Monday...

Fan cutouts placed in Carver-Hawkeye Arena due to Covid-19 seen before the Iowa Volleyball season opener game against Illinois on Jan. 22, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Illinois defeated Iowa 3-1.

UI Athletics reports five positive COVID-19 tests out of 364 tests conducted

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 22, 2021

The University of Iowa Athletics Department conducted 364 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of March 15-21 and received five positive tests and 359 negative tests. As part of Iowa’s return to campus...

Mar 20, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes center Luka Garza (55) and Grand Canyon Antelopes center Asbj rn Midtgaard (33) fight for the ball during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Oregon will be at height disadvantage Monday when trying to defend Iowa center Luka Garza

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 22, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — The Oregon men’s basketball team has a tall task in front of it. Literally. The tallest player in Oregon’s starting lineup is 6-foot-6. That could pose a problem for the Ducks...

Ohio State doubles partners fist-bump at the Iowa womens tennis meet v. Ohio State on Sunday, March 7, 2021. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Ohio State Buckeyes 2-5.

Iowa women’s tennis finds spark, sweeps Wisconsin and Minnesota

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter March 21, 2021

The Iowa women’s tennis team swept its matches this weekend against No. 49 Wisconsin and Minnesota, coming back to win both matches after losing the doubles point. The Hawkeyes’ 5-2 win over...

Mar 20, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Iowa Hawkeyes wrestler Spencer Lee is introduced prior to the championship match of the 125 weight class against Arizona State Sun Devils wrestler Brandon Courtney during the finals of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

‘Excuses are for wusses’: Spencer Lee wins third consecutive national title after year-long wait

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 21, 2021

Spencer Lee isn’t a fan of excuses. But if the Iowa wrestling program’s 125-pounder used one over the weekend, nobody could have blamed him. Eight days before Lee defeated Arizona State’s...

Iowa forward Gianna Gourley fights for possession during Iowas match against Illinois State on Sunday, September 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Red Birds 4-3.

Iowa soccer notches first win of 2020-21 season against Maryland

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter March 21, 2021

Iowa soccer picked up its first win of the season on the road at Ludwig Field against Maryland. The Hawkeyes won the contest, 1-0. With the win, the Hawkeyes are now 1-6-1 on the season. "Results...

Iowa Forward Maddy Murphy attempts to block a pass from Michigan’s Clare Brush during a field hockey game between Iowa and Michigan at Grant Field on Friday, March 12, 2021. The Wolverines beat the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Murphy shines for Iowa field hockey in sweep of Ohio State

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 21, 2021

Senior forward Maddy Murphy was Iowa’s top point-scorer last season, leading the team with 12 goals and 13 assists in 22 games. Through Iowa’s first six games of the 2020-21 season, Murphy had...

Load More Stories