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Photos: Iowa Women's Basketball Team Had Special Reunion In Vegas
Tuesday night is a big one for the Iowa women's basketball program and its fans. Three beloved former Hawkeyes--Caitlin Clark, Kate Martin and Megan Gustafson--will face off when Gustafson and Martin's Las Vegas Aces host Clark and the Indiana Fever. It's the second time these two teams have ...
A look back on the Iowa Hawkeyes' only winless season
Since 1973, the Iowa Hawkeyes have finished the season with a losing record 14 times. Half of them happened in consecutive seasons following the worst season in program history. The 1973 season saw the Hawkeyes finish with an 0-11 record. Let's just say that if you were disgusted by the...
Caitlin Clark's Six-Word Take on Lisa Bluder's Retirement is Turning Heads
Caitlin Clark is just hours away from facing off against her best friend and former Iowa Hawkeyes teammate Kate Martin. Prior to the first time Clark's Indiana Fever and Martin's Las Vegas Aces faced off, their former head coach at Iowa Lisa Bluder was sitting courtside to watch them in ...
247Sports shares 2024 bowl projection for Iowa football featuring familiar foe
247Sports shared its college football bowl game preseason predictions and College Football Playoff picks on Monday. Brad Crawford predicts that Iowa will see a familiar shade of orange. Crawford projects that Iowa will meet the Tennessee Volunteers in the 2024 ReliaQuest Bowl on New Year’s Eve from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. The ReliaQuest Bowl will kick off at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 on ESPN. It’s an interesting matchup thanks to the contrast of styles. Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel and the Volunteers are known for what they can do offensively. There’s so much excitement surrounding what former five-star...
Decision Primer: Four-star wide receiver Terrence Smith down to Iowa and Minnesota
Overview: West Aurora (Ill.) four-star wide receiver Terrence Smith will announce his decision in the 'very near future', per Scott Burgess of Prep Redzone. Smith, a four-star wideout on the 247Sports Composite, is down to Iowa and Minnesota. Let's look at what to make of his upcoming decision. You can...
Carter Jr. Places 8th at U.S. Trials
EUGENE, Ore. – University of Iowa track and field graduate James Carter Jr. placed eighth at U.S. Olympic Trials with a mark of 16.44 meters (53’ 11.25”) in the men’s triple jump on Sunday at Hayward Field. Carter Jr. (‘23) was a five-time All-American across the...
Brown Punches Ticket to Paris Olympics
EUGENE, Ore. – Former Hawkeye Brittany Brown qualified for the Paris Olympics with a 21.90 personal record in the 200 meters on Saturday night at Hayward Field. Brown started in lane nine and finished second overall. Lanes seven, eight and nine produced the qualifiers, with Gabby Thomas (21.81) winning from lane seven. McKenzie Long earned bronze with a 21.91 from lane seven.
Iowa Hawkeyes, Kinnick Stadium ranked among best Big Ten stadiums by CBS Sports
Few places have the buzz and electricity in the air that Iowa City does on a crisp fall Saturday when the tailgate gets going and a massive Big Ten clash is just a few hours from kickoff. Iowa City and the Iowa Hawkeyes do it right. And it has absolutely created an undeniable home-field advantage for the Hawkeyes when they play in Kinnick Stadium. This has resulted in CBS Sports ranking the Hawkeyes and Kinnick Stadium among the Big Ten’s best stadiums. Out of the conference, which now features 18 schools, Iowa is slotted in as the No. 6 stadium. 6. Iowa –...
Hawkeyes Qualify for Henley Royal Regatta
HENLEY-ON-THAMES – The University of Iowa women’s rowing team qualified for the Henley Royal Regatta this past week. Iowa’s Eight will compete in the Island Challenge Cup and the Quad will compete in the Princess Grace Challenge Cup. Iowa’s Eight will take on Edinburgh University in the first round of the Island Challenge Cup on Wednesday. Iowa’s Quad will race Twickenham R.C. & Trentham B.C. on Thursday. Times for these races are still to be determined. For more information on draws, race times, and live streaming: https://www.hrr.co.uk/. First held in 1839, the event has been held annually ever since, with...
Caitlin Clark Wins Big Ten Female Athlete of the Year for the Second Time
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has been announced as the 2023-24 Big Ten Female Athlete of the Year. This marks her second time receiving this prestigious honor, a testament to her exceptional skills and performances. During her senior season with the Iowa Hawkeyes, Clark averaged 31.6 points, 8.9 assists, and...
Iowa Hawkeyes’ Big Ten Football Rivalries: Dominance in Floyd of Rosedale, Heartland Trophy Sparks Top-ranked Matches
The Big Ten conference boasts intense rivalries, with CBS Sports ranking Iowa football's protected matchups among the best, including games against Nebraska, Minnesota, and Wisconsin for trophy rivalries. Iowa's recent dominance in the Floyd of Rosedale matchup with Minnesota stands out, while battles for trophies like the Heartland Trophy vs. Wisconsin and Heroes Trophy vs. Nebraska have garnered significant attention.
Hawkeye Football Preview: My Take on the Squad
I was asked by @Ahilbobwa26 if I would be interested in contributing to his podcast, “We Live for Satuday” Big Ten Podcast (@weliveforB1GSat). Even though it’s summer, fall Saturdays are just around the corner. Here is my way-too-early look at the 2024-25 Iowa Hawkeye Football season. Q...
On3 assigns ‘medium’ pressure check ranking to Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz
When the 2024 college football season commences, it will mark Kirk Ferentz’s 26th season at the helm for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Despite an offense that ranked last nationally in total offense and second-to-last in the country in scoring offense, Ferentz and Iowa posted a 10-4 (7-2 Big Ten) record in 2023. The offensive futility did finally result in then-interim athletics director Beth Goetz electing not to retain former offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz. After a lengthy search, Iowa replaced Brian Ferentz with former Western Michigan head coach Tim Lester. Even with that offensive uncertainty and the general offensive ineptitude of late, Iowa has recorded...
A Detailed Look at Iowa Women’s Basketball 2024-25 Season
Iowa Women’s Basketball has emerged as a significant force in collegiate basketball, renowned for its competitive spirit and rich history. The program’s importance is reflected in its consistent performances and contributions to the sport, both on and off the court. 2024-25 Season Preview. The 2024-25 season promises to...
Here are the nominees for Press-Citizen's Athletes of the Week, June 24-30
With the softball and baseball seasons entering its final month, several players had standout performances across the Iowa City area last week. Here are the nominees for the Iowa City Press-Citizen’s high school Athletes of the Week for June 24-30. Press-Citizen.com readers vote to decide this week’s winners. Voting closes at 8 p.m. on Thursday.
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