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Caitlin Clark (22) and Monika Czinano (25) celebrate their win in the 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Sweet 16 game against Colorado on Friday, March 24 in Seattle.

Championship Game

Don Lund
April 5, 2023
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Kate Martin (20), forward/center Monika Czinano (25), guard Caitlin Clark (22), forward/guard McKenna Warnock (14), and guard Gabbie Marshall (24) celebrate their win in the 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Sweet 16 game against the Colorado Buffalos Friday, March 24 in Seattle.

FINAL FOUR

Don Lund
March 29, 2023
Caitlin Clark (22) advances the team on the bracket following their 74-66 win against the Georgia Bulldogs in the second round of the 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Sunday, March 18 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Sweet 16

Don Lund
March 22, 2023
Monika Czinano and Caitlin Clark kiss the trophy following their win against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the championship game of the 2023 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament Sunday, March 5 at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

Hawkeye Women No. 2 Seed, Men No. 8

Don Lund
March 15, 2023
Caitlin Clark hoists the trophy as the Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate their win against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the championship game of the 2023 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament Sunday, March 5 at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

Big Ten Champs …Again

Don Lund
March 9, 2023
Spencer Lee wrestles Michigan’s Jack Medley during the 125-pound bout Friday, Feb. 10 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Lee defeated Medley by major decision, 11-2.

2nd ranked wrestlers go out in style

Don Lund
February 23, 2023
Molly Davis drives against Rutgers.

The State of Indiana, not good to the Hawkeyes

Don Lund
February 16, 2023
Caitlin Clark signs autographs following the Iowa Hawkeyes’ win against the Penn State Nittany Lions Sunday, Feb. 5 at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA.

Hawkeyes Take Down Wildcats 86-70

Don Lund
February 9, 2023
Patrick McCaffery celebrates after making a three-pointer during the first half of the Hawkeyes’ game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena Sunday, Jan. 29.

Hawkeyes knock off 2nd ranked Buckeyes

Don Lund
February 2, 2023
Tony Cassioppi is declared the winner over Nebraska’s Cale Davidson during the 285-pound bout in their dual at Carver-Hawkeye Arena Friday, Jan. 20. Cassioppi won with a fall in 6:39.

No. 2 Hawkeye wrestlers pound Nebraska 34-6

Don Lund
January 26, 2023
Payton Sandfort (20) and Kris Murray (24) celebrate their win against the Indiana Hoosiers Thursday, Jan. 5 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Hawkeye Men Upset 15th ranked Indiana 2023

Don Lund
January 12, 2023
Moon Family head coach Kirk Ferentz celebrates with linebacker Jack Campbell following their win against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Transperfect Music City Bowl Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.

Grading the Hawkeye hoops men, and a look at bowl magic in Nashville

Don Lund
January 5, 2023
Gabbie Marshall (24) plays defense against the UNI Panthers on Girl Scout Day Sunday, Dec. 18 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Midterm grades

Don Lund
December 22, 2022
Filip Rebraca, Tony Perkins, and Connor McCaffery battle for a rebound during the first half of their game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City Sunday, Dec. 11.

Hawk Talk

Don Lund
December 15, 2022
Spencer Lee poses for a photo during the team’s annual media day Thursday, October 27 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Hawk Talk

Don Lund
December 8, 2022
Jack Campbell makes a tackle against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Scheels Heroes Game Friday, Nov. 25 at Kinnick Stadium.

Trip to Indy…CANCELLED !

Don Lund
December 1, 2022
The Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate with the Floyd of Rosedale trophy following their win against the Minnesota Golden Gophers Saturday, Nov. 19 at Huntington Bank Stadium.

Hawk Talk

Don Lund
November 24, 2022
Cooper DeJean (3) returns an interception for a touchdown Saturday, Nov. 12 against the Wisconsin Badgers.

Iowa 24 Wisconsin 10

Don Lund
November 17, 2022
Quarterback Spencer Petras (7) and fullback Monte Pottebaum (38) celebrate with their teammates following their win against the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday, Nov. 5 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, IN.

Iowa 24 Purdue 3 2022

Don Lund
November 10, 2022
Quarterback Spencer Petras (7) celebrates a touchdown against the Northwestern Wildcats Saturday, October 29 at Kinnick Stadium.

Just What the Doctor Ordered

Don Lund
November 2, 2022
Janette Martin Kleinmeyer speaks with Don Lund during the recent women’s basketball media day event.

Hawkeye Women Picked First

Don Lund
October 26, 2022
Defensive end Joe Evans (3) scoops up a fumble for a score against the Ohio State Buckeyes Saturday, October 22 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH.

Not Very Pretty

Don Lund
October 26, 2022
Don Lund sat down to pick former Hawkeyes standout Bobby Hansen’s brain recently to discuss the team’s prospects in the 2022-23 season.

Iowa Men’s Basketball Preview 2022

Don Lund
October 19, 2022
Linebacker Jack Campbell (3) causes a fumble on a punt against the Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, October 8 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill.

Iowa Illinois 2022

Don Lund
October 12, 2022
Sam LaPorta (84) grinds out yards Saturday, October 1 against Michigan.

Iowa vs. Michigan, 2022

Don Lund
October 5, 2022
Defensive back Cooper DeJean returns an interception for a touchdown against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Saturday, Sept. 24 at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, NJ.

Iowa 27, Rutgers 10

Don Lund
September 28, 2022
Lightning streaks across the sky above Kinnick Stadium during the Hawkeyes game against Nevada Saturday, Sept. 17. With three lighting delays, the game took seven hours to play to a 27-0 victory.

Iowa 27 Nevada 0

Don Lund
September 21, 2022
Running back Leshon Williams (4) fights his way into the end zone against the Iowa State Cyclones Saturday, Sept. 10 at Kinnick Stadium

Iowa vs. Iowa State, 2022

Don Lund
September 14, 2022
Solon HS grad Adam Bock (32) and his fellow Jackrabbits gang up on Iowa’s Arland Bruce IV Saturday, Sept. 3 at Kinnick Stadium. Bock led the Jackrabbits’ defense as Iowa defeated South Dakota State 7-3 in the season opener, and was named Missouri Valley Football Conference Co-Defensive Player for Week One. Bock made six solo and seven assisted tackles.

It Wasn’t Pretty

Don Lund
September 7, 2022
Tory Taylor speaks with a reporter during the annual Media Day event.

2022 Football Preview, part 3

Don Lund
August 31, 2022
Joe Evans

Hawkeye Football Preview 2022 Part 2

Don Lund
August 24, 2022
Head Coach Kirk Ferentz speaks during Media Day for Iowa Hawkeye football Friday, August 12.

Hawkeye Scrimmage and Media Day

Don Lund
August 17, 2022
Offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum blocks against the Northwestern Wildcats Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Ryan Field.

2022 Football Schedule Part 2

Don Lund
August 10, 2022
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Seth Benson (44) and offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum (65) celebrate with the Cy-Hawk trophy following their win against the Iowa State Cyclones Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Jack Trice Stadium. The Hawks and Cyclones will clash on Sept. 10 this year.

2022 Fall football schedule

Don Lund
August 3, 2022
Brad Banks at Penn State 2002

Hawk Talk

Don Lund
July 27, 2022
Iowa Hawkeyes offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum (65) against the Kentucky Wildcats in the VRBO Citrus Bowl Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fl.

Part 2-My 15 Favorite Offensive Hawkeyes under Kirk Ferentz

Don Lund
July 20, 2022
Ricky Stanzi is shown in action against Ohio State on November 20, 2010.

My Top 15 Offensive Players Under Kirk Ferentz

Don Lund
July 13, 2022
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Patrick McCaffery (22) against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Friday, March 11, 2022 in the 2022 Big Ten Basketball Tournament in Indianapolis.

Patrick McCaffery

Don Lund
July 6, 2022
Monika Czinano cuts down the net at the 2022 Big Ten Championship game.

From Megan to Monika

Don Lund
June 29, 2022

1968 Part 3

Don Lund
June 22, 2022
Dennis Green

1968 Flashback Part 2

Don Lund
June 15, 2022
“Super” Sam Williams was the Big Ten MVP in 1968 when Iowa finished 16-9, 10-4 in the Big Ten.

Flashback to 1968

Don Lund
June 8, 2022
Caitlin Clark scored 41 points and made nine rebounds against Nebraska in the Big Ten Tournament.

2022 Women’s basketball wrap up

Don Lund
June 1, 2022
The Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate their win over Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament finals.

HAWK TALK: 2022 men’s basketball wrap

Don Lund
May 26, 2022
Hawkeye quarterback Alex Padilla throws a pass during spring practice, April 23.

HAWK TALK: Hawkeyes hold annual spring scrimmage

Don Lund
April 28, 2022
Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver Charlie Jones (16) lens behind a block from fullback Turner Pallissard (40) against the Kentucky Wildcats in the VRBO Citrus Bowl, Jan. 1, 2022, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla.

HAWK TALK: Spring football: defensive backs, special teams

Don Lund
April 21, 2022
Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Seth Benson (44) during the fourth quarter of their game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Oct. 9, 2021.

HAWK TALK: A look at the defensive line, linebackeres

Don Lund
April 14, 2022
Quarterback Spencer Petras hands the ball off to running back Leshon Williams during spring practice, March 29.

Hawk Talk: Spring Football 2022: A look at the offense

Don Lund
April 7, 2022
Fullback Monte Pottebaum practices during spring training, March 24.

HAWK TALK: Hawkeyes kickoff spring football

Don Lund
March 31, 2022
Hawkeye guard Joe Toussaint puts up a shot against Richmond.

HAWK TALK: A disappointing week for the Hawkeyes

Don Lund
March 24, 2022
The Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate their win over Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament finals.

HAWK TALK: Hawkeyes win Big Ten Tournament

Don Lund
March 17, 2022
The Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate with their team trophy after winning the championship game in the 2022 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament.

HAWK TALK: Big Ten champs — again

Don Lund
March 10, 2022
Iowa guard Tomi Taiwo (1) and forward Logan Cook (23) celebrate their Big Ten championship following the Hawkeyes’ win over Michigan.

HAWK TALK: Hawkeye women share Big Ten title

Don Lund
March 3, 2022
Filip Rebraca makes a basket against against Ohio State

HAWK TALK: Iowa hosts Maryland 2022

Don Lund
February 24, 2022
Iowa’s Max Murin wrestle’s Penn State’s Beau Bartlett at 149 pounds.

HAWK TALK: No. 1 Penn State tops No. 2 Iowa, 19-13

Don Lund
February 3, 2022
Iowa’s Jacob Warner wrestles Purdue’s Thomas Penola during the 197-pound both of their dual at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

HAWK TALK: No. 1 Hawkeye wrestlers win at home

Don Lund
January 13, 2022
Iowa Hawkeyes forward Kris Murray dunks the ball during the second half of their Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series game at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Dec. 9.

HAWK TALK: Cy-Hawk week in basketball

Don Lund
December 16, 2021
Jay Higgins (34) celebrates as Kyler Fisher scores a touchdown for the Hawkeyes.

Hawks are Big 10 champions!

Don Lund
November 29, 2021

Hawk Talk: Hawkeye men’s basketball preview 2021

Don Lund
October 28, 2021
Spencer Lee — Session III of the NCAA Wrestling Championships on March 19 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis. (Darren Miller/hawkeyesports.com)

Hawk Talk – Hawkeye Wrestlers: Top five Iowa wrestlers

Don Lund
July 1, 2021