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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 Megan Gustafson gets blocked by Rutgers center Rachel Hollivay during the Iowa-Rutgers game in Carver-Hawkeye on Monday, Jan. 4. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 69-65. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawkeye women’s hoops want revenge

Mario Williams, [email protected] February 18, 2016

The last time the Iowa women’s basketball team won a game was Jan. 31 against Northwestern. It hasn’t been a happy February for the Hawkeyes (15-11, 5-9), but taking revenge on Purdue today in Carver-Hawkeye...

Penn State forward Donovan Jack (5) drives to the basket as Iowa forward Nicholas Baer (51) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

Hawkeye men’s basketball suffered worst loss of the season

Kyle Mann, [email protected] February 18, 2016

The No. 4 Iowa men’s basketball team — 20-5 entering theWednesday night matchup with Penn State — has had a lot of good wins so far this season, and perhaps equally impressive, not a single bad loss. The...

Barta garners big contract extension

Barta garners big contract extension

February 18, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] While plenty of questions swirl about the Iowa Athletics Department, the university decided to double-down on Athletics Director Gary Barta, extending his...

Iowa right handed pitcher Tyler Radtke talks to the media at Richard O. Jacobson Athletic Building on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

Hawkeye baseball finds a voice

Jake Mosbach, [email protected] February 18, 2016

The players on the Iowa baseball team know it won’t be easy to replace a clubhouse leader such as Jake Mangler. After all, the 2015 graduate started every game at second base last season and hit in...

Iowa runner Elexis Guster stands in the ready position before the womens 4 x 400 meter relay at Drake Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Iowa placed seventh. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Women’s sprinters rev up for Big Tens

Connor Sindberg, [email protected] February 18, 2016

The indoor season is coming to close for the Iowa women’s track and field team. With only one regular-season meet left, this week the Hawkeyes are preparing for the Feb. 26-27 Big Ten Championships. One...

Iowa womens swim team member Emma Sougstad is shown during the 200 IM at the University of Iowa Rec. and Wellness Center on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. The Iowa womens team came in second place Saturday defeating Nebraska but falling to Michigan. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Sports briefs

February 18, 2016

Gymnasts to compete Three Iowa gymnasts will compete this weekend in hopes to find themselves on the U.S. men’s gymnastics national team. Junior Andrew Botto as well as seniors Jack Boyle and Matt...

Penn State forward Donovan Jack (5) drives to the basket as Iowa forward Nicholas Baer (51) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

Penn State upsets Iowa, 79-75

February 17, 2016

By Kyle Mann [email protected] The No. 4 Iowa men’s basketball team, standing 20-5 entering a Wednesday night matchup with Penn State – had a lot of good wins so far this season, and perhaps...

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Iowa extends athletic director Gary Barta’s contract 5 years

February 17, 2016

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A big year from Iowa's football and basketball teams means a big raise for athletic director Gary Barta. Documents obtained by The Associated Press show that Iowa President...

Iowa center Adam Woodbury walks off the court after the game against Augustana in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. The Vikings defeated the Hawkeyes, 76-74. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Hawks wary of Penn State ‘trap’

Ian Murphy, [email protected] February 17, 2016

The Iowa men’s basketball team blew out Penn State at home in the teams’ first matchup of the season. The second matchup, at 5:30 p.m. today in Happy Valley, comes on the heels of the Hawks’ surprisingly...

All kinds of rebounding needed 

All kinds of rebounding needed 

February 17, 2016

By Jake Mosbach [email protected] Monday night in Minneapolis, the Hawkeye women’s basketball team was dealt another gut-wrenching blow in the form of a Rachel Banham buzzer-beating 3-pointer,...

Iowa 197 lbs. Nathan Burak wrestles against Northwesterns Alex Polizzi at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 23, 2015 in Iowa City, Iowa. Burak defeated Polizzi by decision, 4-3. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 38-3. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Wrestlers primed for Wolfpack

February 17, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] For the second time this season, the Iowa wrestling team will meet No. 4 North Carolina State on the mat. The Feb. 22 contest, part of the National Wrestling...

Iowa womens swim team member Emma Sougstad is shown during the 200 IM at the University of Iowa Rec. and Wellness Center on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. The Iowa womens team came in second place Saturday defeating Nebraska but falling to Michigan. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Swimmers head to Big Tens

February 17, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected]    The eyes of the Big Ten swimming community will look toward Ann Arbor as the Iowa women’s swimming and diving team, along with the rest of the conference,...

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