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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

Mar 19, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Iowa Hawkeyes wrestler Spencer Lee wrestles Purdue Boilermakers wrestler Devin Schroder in the 125 weight class during the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Spencer Lee wins 2021 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 20, 2021

ST. LOUIS — Hawkeye senior 125-pounder Spencer Lee officially claimed his third individual national title Saturday evening at the Enterprise Center. Lee finished the 2020-21 season 12-0 — counting...

March 20, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery watches Grand Canyon Antelopes guard Chance McMillian (2) control the ball in the first half during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, Ind.

Social media reactions from Iowa’s NCAA Tournament victory over Grand Canyon

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 20, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — The No. 2 seed Iowa men's basketball team is on to the second round of the NCAA Tournament after its 86-74 victory over Grand Canyon on Saturday at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Luka...

Iowa Catcher Austin Martin winds up to throw the ball around the field following a strike out of Nebraska Right Fielder Logan Foster during a baseball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Duane Banks Field on March 19, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 3-0.

Seven-run third inning hampers Iowa baseball

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 20, 2021

The second game of the 2021 home-opening series for Iowa baseball did not go as the Hawkeyes would have hoped in large part because of a seven-run third inning from Nebraska that led the Cornhuskers...

Mar 20, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Grand Canyon Antelopes forward Oscar Frayer (4) defends against Iowa Hawkeyes guard Joe Wieskamp (10) during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa men’s basketball team throws first punch, defeats Grand Canyon to advance in NCAA Tournament

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 20, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — On Friday, Ohio State became the ninth No. 2 seed to ever fall to a No. 15 seed in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament by losing to Oral Roberts. Iowa wasn't about to become the 10th. "Watching...

Mar 20, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Keegan Murray (15) dunks the ball against the Grand Canyon Antelopes during the first round of the 2021 NCAA Tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa men’s basketball team leads Grand Canyon by 11 points at halftime of first round NCAA matchup

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 20, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — The No. 2 seed Iowa men's basketball team leads 15th-seeded Grand Canyon, 42-31, at halftime of the NCAA Tournament first-round matchup between the teams. Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp...

Mar 18, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA;  Iowa Hawkeyes wrestler Austin Desanto wrestles Little Rock Trojans wrestler Paul Bianchi during the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa’s Austin DeSanto to be held out of Parade of All-Americans

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 20, 2021

ST. LOUIS — Senior 133-pounder Austin DeSanto will be held out of the 2021 NCAA Division I Wrestling Parade of All-Americans after behaving inappropriately toward NCAA media officials, per a Saturday...

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

Follow along: No. 2 seed Iowa men’s basketball team faces 15th-seeded Grand Canyon

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 20, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — The Iowa men's basketball team didn't get the opportunity to play in the NCAA Tournament last March after COVID-19 shut down sports. But as of Saturday night, Iowa's year-long wait...

Mar 19, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes wrestler Austin DeSanto wrestles Oklahoma State Cowboys wrestler Daton Fix in the 133 weight class during the semifinals of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Iowa wrestling clinches 2021 NCAA Championship victory

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 20, 2021

ST. LOUIS — For the 24th time in program history, Iowa wrestling has clinched an NCAA Division I team championship. The Hawkeyes had not won a national title since 2010. Iowa's 2021 championship...

Mar 19, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers wrestler Gable Steveson wrestles Iowa Hawkeyes wrestler Tony Cassioppi in the 285 weight class during the semifinals of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Follow along: Four Hawkeyes compete in Session VI of the 2021 NCAA Wrestling Championships

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 20, 2021

ST. LOUIS — Ahead of Saturday's 2021 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship finals, three Hawkeyes will compete for third-place finishes in the consolation bracket and another will wrestle for seventh...

Mar 19, 2021; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes wrestler Spencer Lee wrestles Central Michigan Chippewas wrestler Drew Hilldebrandt in the 125 weight class during the semifinals of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Three Iowa wrestlers advance to NCAA Championship finals

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 19, 2021

ST. LOUIS — After a three-session day of wrestling Friday, three Hawkeyes moved on to Saturday's 2021 NCAA Division I Championship finals. Among them is two-time national champion Spencer Lee....

Iowa Pitcher Trenton Wallace pitches out of trouble during a baseball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Duane Banks Field on March 19, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 3-0.

Friday night starter leads way for Iowa baseball in home-opener

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 19, 2021

It was looking bad for Friday night starter Trenton Wallace after he walked his first batter on four pitches and hit a batter later in the first inning during Iowa baseball’s home-opener against...

Iowa Second Basemen Brendan Sher rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during a baseball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Duane Banks Field on March 19, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 3-0.

Big sixth inning lifts Iowa baseball in home-opener

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 19, 2021

As Iowa sophomore second baseman Brendan Sher stepped into the batter’s box to lead off the home half of the sixth inning Friday against Nebraska at Duane Banks Field, his smiling face stared in...

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