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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 Center Monika Czinano shoots in the paint during a womens basketball game against Michigan on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines 89-67.

After five-hour delay, Iowa women’s basketball downs No. 12 Michigan

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter February 26, 2021

There was a different energy in the air on Thursday night as Iowa women’s basketball took on No. 12 Michigan, after a five-hour delay shifted the start time from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark releases from the corner during a womens basketball game against Michigan on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines 89-67.

Strong defense propels Iowa women’s basketball to victory

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 26, 2021

Iowa women’s basketball has established itself as an offensive machine this season. The Hawkeyes have the second best scoring offense in the nation and have had no problems scoring against even the...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffrey and Athletic Trainer Brad Floy check on forward Jack Nunge (2) after an apparent injury during the first half of a men’s basketball game at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Thursday, February 25, 2021. Nunge was helped off the floor and to the locker room before later returning on crutches. McCaffrey said after the game that Nunge will undergo an MRI the following day. The Michigan Wolverines beat the Iowa Hawkeyes by a score of 79-57. (Jake Maish/The Daily Iowan)

Nunge, McCaffery injured in Iowa’s 79-57 loss to No. 3 Wolverines

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 26, 2021

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — No. 9 Iowa men's basketball's trip to Ann Arbor, Michigan, Thursday night proved to be incredibly costly for the Hawkeyes, as juniors Jack Nunge and Connor McCaffery were both...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark drives to the rim during a womens basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 92-79.

Rapid Recap: Iowa women’s basketball knocks off No. 12 Michigan

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 25, 2021

After plenty of uncertainty following a delay about 15 minutes before tipoff, Iowa women’s basketball got its game in against Michigan. Tipping off five hours from its original tip time of 3:30,...

Iowa midfielder Hailey Rydberg tries to block a pass during a soccer game between Iowa and Illinois on Sept. 26, 2019 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 3-1.

Iowa soccer falls in matchup at Illinois

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter February 25, 2021

The Iowa soccer team lost to Illinois, 3-0 in Champaign, Illinois, Thursday afternoon in its second game of the season. The loss is the second in a row for the Hawkeyes in 2021. Illinois got...

Iowa Center Luka Garza (55) shoots the basketball during the first half of the mens basketball game against the University of Michigan at Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor on Thursday, February 25, 2021. Michigan leads at the half, 32-29. (Jake Maish/The Daily Iowan)

No. 9 Hawkeyes suffer blowout loss to No. 3 Wolverines in Ann Arbor

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 25, 2021

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — No. 9 Iowa men's basketball fell to No. 3 Michigan, 79-57, at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Thursday night. The Hawkeyes couldn't overcome a lackluster first half...

Iowa forward Maddy Murphy drives the ball up the field during a field hockey game between Iowa and Duke at Grant Field on Sunday, September 15, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Blue Devils, 2-1 after two overtime periods.

Iowa field hockey opens spring season at Virginia Beach

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 25, 2021

Last season was a historic one for Iowa field hockey. Now, the team is seeking to replicate and improve upon its success from 2019. The Hawkeyes tied for the regular season Big Ten crown, won the...

Pitcher Allison Doocy warms up during the Iowa softball fall opener against Des Moines Area Community College. The Hawkeyes beat the Bears 4-1 in 10 innings.

Hawkeye softball opens season with three doubleheaders in Florida

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor February 25, 2021

The Iowa softball team went 17-5 before the remainder of its schedule was canceled last season, but none of those games came against conference opponents. But this season, Iowa will be involved in...

Iowa’s Courtney Buzzerio passes the ball during the Iowa vs Rutgers match at Xtream Arena on Feb. 19, 2021. Iowa defeated the Rutgers 3-1.

Iowa volleyball set for doubleheader in Evanston

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter February 25, 2021

With the 2020-21 season’s midway point fast approaching, Iowa volleyball hopes to find some consistency this weekend as they travel to Evanston, Illinois, to take on Northwestern. The 2-8 Hawkeyes...

Iowa’s Kareem Allaf looks to the ball at the Iowa Men’s tennis meet v. Indiana in the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021. Iowa defeated Indiana with a score of 5-2.

Hawkeye tennis teams set for three home matches this weekend

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter February 25, 2021

The Iowa men’s and women’s tennis teams are both set to compete in Iowa City this weekend as the men’s team faces a busy three-day stretch at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. The...

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.

No. 12 GymHawks set for showdown in Ann Arbor

Hunter Moeller, Sports Reporter February 25, 2021

The 12th-ranked Iowa women’s gymnastics team will hit the road this weekend for the Big Five Meet in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Scheduled for Saturday at the Crisler Center, the Big Five Meet features...

Iowa coaches and players stand during the national anthem before a womens basketball game against Ohio State on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Buckeyes in overtime, 82-84.

Iowa women’s basketball’s game against No. 12 Michigan delayed

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter February 25, 2021

Iowa women's basketball's game against No. 12 Michigan, originally set for 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, has been delayed, per a release from the Iowa Athletics Department. The decision...

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