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Caitlin Clark Posts Sweet Message After Reunion With Former Iowa Teammate
Caitlin Clark had the opportunity to reunite with one of her close friends and former Iowa teammates on Sunday. Clark and the Indiana Fever beat the Minnesota Lynx 81-74 in Minneapolis yesterday afternoon. After the game, Clark met up with former Hawkeye Monika Czinano, a Minnesota native who went ...
QB Cade McNamara says he's 100% healthy and ready to be back with Iowa's offense
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Tim Lester has had nearly six months to come up with potential fixes for the moribund Iowa offense, but the key for the Hawkeyes’ new offensive coordinator might be just having a healthy starting quarterback. That should be Cade McNamara, who started five...
Prairie, Ed-Co, each pull road upsets and punch tickets to the state softball tournament
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Two by two runs in the top of the seventh inning, Riley Redig gave Prairie the swing they desperately needed, a home run mash into left field, to put the Hawks up for good. Prairie’s 3-2 win over Kennedy sent the Hawks to state for...
Investigators did not violate rights in college gambling probe, state says in filing
Attorneys for the state have filed to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the investigation that roiled Iowa collegiate athletic programs and resulted in multiple criminal charges. More than 20 people, mostly student athletes at the University of Iowa and Iowa State University, were accused last year of underage gambling and identity theft, the latter for allegedly using other peoples' online gambling accounts to place wagers on athletic events. Nineteen pleaded guilty and were fined $645 for underage gambling, while six more had their charges dismissed.
Hawkeye Men’s Dominance: Record-Breaking Turnout At Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Hold onto your singlets, once again, Iowa’s wrestling program has body-slammed the competition and emerged as the attendance champion! For the 2023-24 season, the Hawkeye men managed to pack a jaw-dropping 14,847 fans into Carver-Hawkeye Arena for each home dual. That’s more than double the number of fans at second-place Penn State, who managed to average a mere 7,337 fans per event while also winning the team national championship. And let’s be honest, with that kind of attendance, Iowa might need a bigger arena or a bigger snack bar! This marks the 17th consecutive year the Hawkeyes have taken home the gold medal in fan turnout—talk about a winning streak!
Hawkeye Downs Speedway hosting racing program Tuesday night
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KGAN) — Hawkeye Downs is set to host its Tuesday Night Titans racing program Tuesday evening. The event will feature races for Go-Karts, Bandoleros and Young Lion Legends. For Bandolero and Go-Kart participants, the minimum age is seven years old, while Young Lion Legends participants should...
University of Iowa Rowing Graduate, Eve Stewart, Makes History as 1st Olympian
University of Iowa graduate Eve Stewart has become the first Hawkeye rower to qualify for the Olympics, representing the Great Britain Rowing Team in the upcoming event. Stewart helped Iowa qualify for three consecutive NCAA Championships. Stewart's team achieved the program's best NCAA finish in any boat, placing ninth overall...
Lucy Olsen’s Smooth Transition to Iowa Basketball: From Commitment to Success
In a swift decision akin to speed dating, Lucy Olsen quickly committed to Iowa after connecting with then-head coach Lisa Bluder during a team dinner in Iowa City. Olsen committed to Iowa after just one visit, feeling a strong bond with the team and program. Head coach Jan Jensen played...
Iowa Basketball Notebook: Fran McCaffery on expectations for newcomers, Owen Freeman's growth, and defense
McCaffery spoke with reporters about Iowa's incoming freshmen group and other forwards on the roster, as well as the growth of Owen Freeman. Iowa is also looking to make a step forward on the defensive side of the floor. Let's dive into the important things that McCaffery noted on Monday.
Multiple Hawkeyes Selected in 2024 MLB Draft
(Iowa City, IA) – Multiple Hawkeyes have been selected in the 2024 MLB Draft. Sam Petersen was selected in the eighth round of the MLB draft and both Jack Young and Marcus Morgan have been selected in the ninth round of the MLB Draft. Sam Petersen officially has been...
Big Grove Named An Official Craft Brewery of University of Iowa Athletics
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa, and Hawkeye Sports Properties, announced on Monday a multi-year marketing partnership with Big Grove, designating the popular local brewery as an “Official Craft Brewery” of the Iowa Hawkeyes. This marketing partnership brings together two homegrown Iowa institutions, celebrating the...
Reece Cochran powers Clear Creek Amana baseball to 3A substate finals with win over Solon
Every time Clear Creek Amana pitcher Reece Cochran takes the mound, it gives the Clippers the confidence needed to compete against the best teams in the state. Known for his calm demeanor, Cochran plays a fearless game, and his play showed that during a 6-2 win over Solon in the Class 3A substate semifinals on Tuesday.
American, Delta Offer Flights To Select UI Football Road Games
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Eastern Iowa Airport has worked with two carriers to add special direct flights for Hawkeye fans wanting to travel to select University of Iowa football road games this fall. Below is a list of flight options for fans looking for air travel from Eastern...
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