Athletics

Iowa basketball player Melsahn Basabe (1) reaches for a layup with the ball in his extended right hand as Dayton player Matt Kavanaugh (35) attempts to block, but is too low.

Grounding the Flyers

Friday, March 16, 2012
The Iowa Hawkeyes secured their first postseason victory under Coach Fran McCaffery on Tuesday, March 13, knocking off the Dayton Flyers in the opening round of the National Invitational Tournament. Check out the scenes from a rockin' Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Outdoor Expo and Gear Swap set for March 31

Friday, March 16, 2012
The University of Iowa's Touch the Earth Program will hold its annual Outdoor Expo and Gear Swap from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 31 at the Outdoor Rental Center.

Mind over matter

Friday, March 16, 2012
Legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus says golf is 90 percent mental. That’s why University of Iowa head women's golf coach Megan Menzel has the Hawkeyes continually focus on their mental toughness.

McGraw's rise continues

Thursday, March 15, 2012
The accolades keep coming for UI field hockey standout Kathleen McGraw: the junior goalkeeper was named to the Under-21 U.S. National Team.
Ladies' Football Academy participant practices blocking.

Football fans pledge $1 million for kids

Thursday, March 15, 2012
The Iowa Ladies' Football Academy gives participants a chance to learn the game from some of the best coaches and players in the country, all while supporting the University of Iowa Children's Hospital.
Erica Miller student teaching

'I'll leave here a Hawkeye'

Thursday, March 15, 2012
Senior Erica Miller has spent the past four years working for the Office of Admissions and the past three years as a Hawkeye Host, helping the Iowa football program welcome visiting recruits on Saturdays in the fall. She has built an encyclopedic knowledge of the university, which she says has built a strong sense of pride.

Two dreams, one team

Thursday, March 15, 2012
It's pretty rare when a person gets two chances to live out a childhood dream. Recently hired assistant men's golf coach Dan Holterhaus is doing just that at the University of Iowa.

REACH + Hawks = Success

Thursday, March 15, 2012
The UI men's basketball team has been enjoying a nice run the last few weeks, and REACH student Danny Tyson is enjoying the experience right along with the Hawkeyes.
The 1986-87 Hawkeye gather around former coach Tom Davis

Coming home again

Friday, March 9, 2012
Twenty-five years ago, the Iowa men's basketball team started the season with 18 straight wins and rose to No. 1 in the national rankings. The group, which included eight future NBA draft picks, has achieved great success in life after basketball.

Registration open for youth spring break tennis camp

Thursday, March 8, 2012
University of Iowa Recreational Services is offering a spring break tennis camp for children ages 6–16 from March 12–16.

UI Rec Services offering youth yoga, Zumba

Thursday, March 1, 2012
UI Recreational Services is offering spring yoga and Zumba classes for third through eighth graders.

Runners to get 'Nearly Naked' for charity run March 24

Thursday, March 1, 2012
The University of Iowa Alumni Association's S.T.A.T. (Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow) Ambassadors, will host the Nearly Naked Mile at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 24.