The University of Iowa softball team, which continues to excel on and off the field, spent Monday's practice time inviting people around Iowa City to its upcoming "Awareness Day," which takes place Saturday, April 6 at Pearl Field when the Hawkeyes host Nebraska at 5 p.m. in game two of a three-game set.

More than $7,000 was raised to help veterans during the Second Annual Warrior Challenge and 5K, organized by the University of Iowa Veterans Association, which included an obstacle course, a tire flip, a 5K, and more.

The deadline for nominations for this year’s University of Iowa Children’s Hospital Kid Captains has been extended to April 14.

The Iowa women's basketball team ended its post-season run last night in a loss to No. 2 Notre Dame in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

University of Iowa wrestler Derek St. John became the 52nd national champion in program history following a 3-2 decision over Northwestern's Jason Welch in the finals of the 2013 NCAA Championships.

The University of Iowa women's basketball team ran away from The University of Miami in the second half of last night's opening round of the NCAA Tournament to post a 69-53 win. With the win, Iowa advances to play No. 1 seed Notre Dame on Tuesday. The game will be in Carver-Hawkeye Arena and is scheduled for an 8:40 tipoff. Iowa's Samantha Logic led all scorers with 23 points.

Carver-Hawkeye Arena hosts first and second round action in the 2013 NCAA women's basketball tournament starting Sunday. The Hawkeye women open play at 6:30 p.m. against the University of Miami.

Iowa defeats Indiana State 68-52 to advance in the National Invitation Tournament. The Hawkeyes will play Stony Brook University at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 20.

After earning its first postseason berth in six years and advancing to the NIT second round last season, the University of Iowa men's basketball team earned its second consecutive NIT appearance Sunday and has aspirations to make more noise in this year's tournament.

Nominations are now being accepted for the UI Children's Hospital Kid Captain program for 2013.

The Hawkeye men's basketball team sports a gawdy 15-2 record at Carver-Hawkeye Arena this season heading into Saturday's season finale against Nebraska, putting the Hawks among the Big Ten elite at defending the home court.

University of Iowa Recreational Services will offer a tennis camp over spring break, March 18-22, for children ages 6-16.