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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 catcher Austin Martin watches the ball at the Iowa vs Rutgers game at Duane Banks Field on Friday, April 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 6-1.

Hawkeye baseball wins two games over top-20 opponents

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor March 1, 2020

Austin Martin changed the outlook for Iowa baseball’s weekend of tough tests. After the senior catcher launched a walk-off home run to topple No. 20 North Carolina, 5-4, on Feb. 29, Iowa carried...

Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall sports a jersey with the word ‘Grammy’ printed across the back during a women’s basketball between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 97-71.

Women’s basketball falls in overtime to end regular season

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter March 1, 2020

Big Ten games on the road are supposed to be tough, and the Hawkeyes knew that going into their game against Rutgers. To close out the regular season, the Hawkeyes lost to the Scarlet Knights, 78-74,...

Iowa guard CJ Fredrick drives to the hoop during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 77-68. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan)

Fredrick’s return to the starting lineup key in Iowa’s victory over Penn State

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 29, 2020

Iowa got some much-needed good news when head coach Fran McCaffery announced on Friday that freshman guard CJ Fredrick would return to the starting lineup against Penn State. Fredrick made an impact...

Members of the Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 77-68. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes eye double-bye ahead of Big Ten Tournament

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor February 29, 2020

Iowa basketball’s battle against Penn State on Saturday resembled a Big Ten football game. 11 a.m. on a Saturday. Chilly weather before tip. Physical. Electric. A lot on the line. But this time,...

Iowa guard CJ Fredrick listens intently during a timeout during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes take down Nittany Lions in pivotal Big Ten matchup

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 29, 2020

After losing to Michigan State on Feb. 25, Iowa wasted no time getting back in the win column. The men's basketball defeated Penn State, 77-68, in a physical game that will have a significant impact...

Iowa OL Tristan Wirfs defends QB Nate Stanley during the Iowa football vs. Penn State game in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 17-12.

Wirfs lighting it up at the NFL Combine

Robert Read, Sports Editor February 28, 2020

Former Iowa offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs showcased his elite athleticism at the NFL Scouting Combine on Friday. Wirfs, standing at 6-foot-5, 320 pounds, is the combination of size and speed that...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer protects the ball during a womens basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 90-82.

Seniors help Iowa squeak by Minnesota in home finale

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 27, 2020

On a special night for the Hawkeyes, things could have gone smoother as they battled the pesky Golden Gophers until the end. However, the team battled and finished strong to the tune of a 90-82 victory...

Iowa forward Monika Czinano shoots a basket during a womens basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 90-82.

Czinano continues to impress for women’s basketball

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter February 27, 2020

On Senior Night, it was time for the seniors to shine. They did, but Iowa couldn’t have defeated Minnesota without the help of sophomore center Monika Czinano. Czinano scored the first basket...

Iowas Kareem Allaf winds up to return the ball during a match against Wichita State University on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. The Hawkeyes defeated the Shockers, 4-2.

Iowa tennis to compete in three home matches this weekend

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter February 27, 2020

After the Hawkeye women’s tennis team defeated DePaul and Kansas State last weekend in Iowa City, the team is riding high into its two matches this weekend — both against in-state rivals. The...

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