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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 pitcher Benjamin DeTaeye is seen in the middle of a pitch during a game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Nebraska Cornhuskers At Duane Banks Field on Sunday, April 13, 2025. The Cornhuskers won 6-4. DeTaeye had one hit.

Iowa baseball drops two to No. 10 Oregon State, ties series finale

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter May 13, 2025

The Iowa baseball team lost two of three games this weekend against No. 10 Oregon State at Principal Park in Des Moines, Iowa. After losing on Friday and Saturday by a combined seven runs, the Hawkeyes...

The Hawkeye dugout watches after the Rutgers home run tied the game 3-3 during the first softball game of the series between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May 2, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Knights 4-3, taking the first game of the series.

Three takeways from Iowa softball’s Big Ten tournament loss to Penn State

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter May 7, 2025

Sixth-seeded Iowa softball’s Big Ten championship goals ended abruptly on Wednesday, as the Hawkeyes fell to the No. 11 Penn State Nittany Lions in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament by a...

Young Fever fans pose for a portrait before an Indiana Fever preseason matchup against the Brazilian women’s national team at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on May 4. Former Hawkeye Caitlin Clark scored 16 points during the game.

Caitlin Clark entertains frenzy of fans in Carver homecoming

Riley Dunn, Digital Editor May 6, 2025

When Olivia Tanke first saw Caitlin Clark play in Carver-Hawkeye Arena, the WNBA superstar was still in college, having not yet gone on her back-to-back tournament runs with the Iowa women’s basketball...

Players stand for the national anthem during a preseason women’s basketball game between the Indiana Fever and the Brazil National Team at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, May 4, 2025. The Fever defeated the Brazilian National Team 108-44.

Carver-Hawkeye Arena’s Indiana Fever game marks another historic exhibition

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter May 6, 2025

Imagine how many people could fit into a packed Carver-Hawkeye Arena to watch an Iowa basketball game? Easily several thousand, but would it be more than 10,000? Maybe even 15,000? How about 22,157? In...

Visitors socialize during the grand opening ceremony of the Nagle-Duda Gymnastic & Spirit Squads Training Center in Iowa City on Thursday, April 10, 2025. The facility was finished in 2024 and sits across the street from the women’s soccer facility on Prairie Meadow Drive.

Iowa Spirit Squad’s importance to Hawkeye athletics solidified with opening of new facility

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter May 6, 2025

All things brand new have a smell — that new shoe smell, that new car smell, that new house smell. A true scent of freshness. The smell of new paint welcomes people walking into the newly built...

Iowa’s Sean Smith during a photo shoot at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

Q&A | Iowa track and field thrower Sean Smith shares why he chose Iowa, his pre-meet meals, and favorite music

Jonah Frey, Sports Reporter May 6, 2025

The Daily Iowan: Why did you choose Iowa? Sean Smith: I chose Iowa because I was able to go to a new part of the country, and they had a great track and field team. They had a great coach and a...

Photo illustration of a football in the grass.

Point/Counterpoint | Which team won this year’s NFL draft?

Jack Birmingham and Jonah Frey May 6, 2025

Tennessee Titans While it may seem a little basic to back the team with the No. 1 overall pick, especially with all the talent on display this year, it’s clear the Titans fared the best in this...

Iowa pitcher Anthony Watts in the middle of a pitch during a men's baseball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium in Iowa City on April 11, 2025. Watts allowed one hit. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 1-0.

Iowa baseball relief pitcher Anthony Watts shining in the bullpen

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter May 6, 2025

Iowa baseball relief pitcher Anthony Watts has been a staple out of the bullpen in 2025 for head coach Rick Heller. Holding talents in both relief and starting pitching roles, Watts brings a unique...

Iowa offensive lineman Gennings Dunker and Iowa offensive lineman Mason Richman during a football game between Iowa and UCLA at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Friday Nov. 8, 2024. The Bruins defeated the Hawkeyes 20-17.

How each Iowa football draft selection fits with their new NFL teams

Jackson Miller, Sports Reporter May 6, 2025

The 2025 NFL draft is now in the history books, and it was yet another successful year for the Iowa football team. Five Hawkeyes were selected on days two and three, marking the seventh time in...

Indiana guard Caitlin Clark goes up for a logo three during a preseason women’s basketball game between the Indiana Fever and the Brazil National Team at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, May 4, 2025. The three-point shot was taken beyond her all-time scoring record-breaking shot. The Fever defeated the Brazilian National Team 108-44.

The encore that was the Caitlin Clark show

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter May 5, 2025

With just under 30 seconds left in the third quarter, Caitlin Clark took two steps over half court and launched a 35-footer. The spot she shot it from? Right behind her “22” marking where she broke...

Young Fever fans pose for a portrait before an Indiana Fever preseason matchup against the Brazilian women’s national team at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on May 4. Former Hawkeye Caitlin Clark scored 16 points during the game.

Photos: Fans tailgate and arrive before the Indiana Fever vs. Brazilian National Team game

Thousands of fans made their way to Carver-Hawkeye arena for the Indiana Fever game against the Brazilian National Team for Caitlin Clark's homecoming on Sunday, May 4. The Fever defeated the Brazilian...

Iowa pitcher Reece Beuter watches the catcher during a baseball game between Iowa and Indiana at Duane Banks Baseball Stadium in Iowa City on April 27, 2025. Beuter allowed three hits. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 10-0.

Two takeaways from Iowa baseball’s series loss to Washington

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter May 5, 2025

The Iowa baseball team dropped two of three games on the road at Washington over the weekend, losing its first Big Ten series of the season in the process. The Hawkeyes fell to the Huskies in walk-off...