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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 Head Coach Lisa Bluder fist bumps her team during a timeout at the Iowa Women’s Basketball game against Northwestern on Jan. 28, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Northwestern defeated Iowa 87-80.

Iowa women’s basketball looks to bounce back against Nebraska

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter February 10, 2021

Ranked teams have been Iowa women’s basketball’s nemesis this season. First, No. 15 Ohio State broke the Hawkeyes 42-game home-win streak at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Jan. 13 in a two-point overtime...

Iowa forward Luka Garza looks to pass during a mens basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 79-66.

Photos: Iowa men’s basketball vs. Rutgers

Shivansh Ahuja, Senior Photojournalist February 10, 2021

No. 15 Iowa returned to the win column with a 79-66 victory over No. 25 Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday. Both teams struggled offensively as neither squad eclipsed 44-percent shooting.

Iowa forward Luka Garza drives forward during a mens basketball game between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 79-66.

Rapid Recap: No. 15 Iowa men’s basketball team defeats No. 25 Rutgers for second time this season

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 10, 2021

After losing four of its previous five games, the Iowa men's basketball team was in need of a win entering its Wednesday night game. And it got one. No. 15 Iowa (14-6 overall, 8-5 Big Ten) defeated...

Iowa’s 125-pound Spencer Lee grapples with Nebraska’s Liam Cronin during a wrestling dual meet between No. 1 Iowa and No. 6 Nebraska at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. No. 1 Lee defeated No. 11 Cronin by tech fall in 1:21, and the Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 31-6.

By the numbers | No. 1 Iowa wrestling’s dominant start to season

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor February 10, 2021

Through five duals, the No. 1 Iowa wrestling team has kept its top ranking for the entire 2021 season. The 5-0 Hawkeyes have outscored opponents, 166-48. Iowa’s biggest margin of victory in the...

Iowa running backs coach Derrick Foster answers questions at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

Iowa football announces updates to coaching staff, active roster

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 10, 2021

Head coach Kirk Ferentz announced Wednesday that two of his assistant coaches and one of his offensive linemen will not be returning to the Hawkeye football program for the 2021-22 season. Offensive...

Iowa offensive line coach Tim Polasek speaks with players before Iowas game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 30-24.

Iowa offensive line coach Tim Polasek named Wyoming’s new offensive coordinator

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 10, 2021

Iowa offensive line coach Tim Polasek was officially announced as the next offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Wyoming on Wednesday, leaving the Hawkeyes with a spot to fill on their coaching...

Middle blocker Grace Tubbs follows the ball during the Iowa and Nebraska volleyball game. The Huskers defeated the Hawkeyes in three sets on November 9, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Tubbs bolsters Iowa volleyball’s team chemistry

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter February 9, 2021

Iowa volleyball’s Feb. 5 matchup against Indiana was special for the Hawkeyes for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, it was Iowa’s inaugural match at Xtream Arena, and second, it saw the...

Iowa guard CJ Fredrick dribbles during a mens basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 86-71.

Iowa men’s basketball team focused on becoming ‘last one standing’ in close games

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 9, 2021

The Iowa men’s basketball team’s Jan. 2 victory over Rutgers in New Jersey is an example of what the Hawkeyes haven’t done consistently lately. Rutgers led that game as late as the 35-second...

Iowa guard Kate Martin passes the ball during a womens basketball game against Purdue on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 87-81.

Martin continues to contribute, despite injuries

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter February 9, 2021

Iowa women’s basketball sophomore Kate Martin spent her first year as a Hawkeye on the sidelines, nursing an ACL tear for her entire freshman season. In the 2019-20 season, Martin played off the...

Iowas 285-pound Tony Cassioppi grapples with Nebraskas  David Jensen during session two of the Big Ten Wrestling Tournament in Piscataway, NJ on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Cassioppi won by fall in 2:55.

Cassioppi collects Big Ten Co-Wrestler of the Week honor

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 9, 2021

Hawkeye heavyweight Tony Cassioppi has been named Big Ten Co-Wrestler of the Week, per a Tuesday morning release. The 285-pound Roscoe, Illinois, native split the weekly award with Ohio State's Sammy...

Iowas Samantha Mannix hits a forehand during a womens tennis match between Iowa and Colorado at the HTRC on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020.

Iowa women’s tennis wraps up preseason play

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter February 8, 2021

Freshman Alexa Noel has started 2020-21 hot for the Hawkeye women’s tennis team. The 97th-ranked singles player in the country wrapped up a perfect preseason last weekend at the Wisconsin Invitational. Against...

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