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Iowa will play Illinois in the first round of the 2012 Big Ten Tournament beginning Thursday in Indianapolis. The two teams will tip-off for the first time ever in the conference tournament at 10:30 a.m. (CT) inside Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

The University of Iowa men’s tennis team fell to No. 18 Illinois 6-1 on Sunday evening inside the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. Iowa (1-8 overall, 0-1 in Big Ten) claimed one match against Illinois (7-3, 2-0) as junior Garret Dunn won in singles. Four of Iowa’s last six matches have been against ranked opponents.

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Iowa baseball team defeated Youngstown State Sunday in a back-and-forth game that lasted 10 innings and four hours and 31 minutes, 16-15. The Hawkeyes won on a game-ending pinch-hit double by Taylor Zeutenhorst. Iowa scored at least one run in every inning except the first two frames. The game was played at Raymond C. Hand Park as part of the Austin Peay/Riverview Inn Classic.

The University of Iowa wrestling team crowned two individual champions on its way to a third place finish at the 2012 Big Ten Championships. Junior Matt McDonough and sophomore Derek St. John each brought home conference titles. The Hawkeyes posted 126 team points. Penn State (149) and Minnesota (134) finished first and second, respectively.

The University of Iowa women’s tennis team upset No. 38 DePaul (10-4), 5-2, Sunday at the Hawkeye and Tennis Recreation Complex. The Hawkeyes improved to 5-3 this season, including a 5-0 record at home. Iowa is 11-2 all-time against the Blue Demons.

The University of Iowa softball team dropped a 4-2 decision at No. 8/9 Oklahoma on Sunday afternoon at Marita Hynes Field.

The University of Iowa women’s gymnastics team posted a season high team score and reeled in three individual event titles on the way to a first place finish over Texas Women’s University, Brigham Young and Southeast Missouri State. Iowa chalked up an impressive 195.875. TWU (195.125) finished second, ahead of BYU (194.900) and SEMO (188.925). The competition was hosted by TWU inside Kitty Magee Arena in Denton, Texas.

The University of Iowa softball team hung tough with No. 8/9 Oklahoma before dropping a 6-3 decision at The Preview college softball showcase Saturday night at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium.

The University of Iowa men’s gymnastics team set a season high team score in a tri-meet against Minnesota and Brockport in the Sports Pavilion on Saturday night. The No. 12 Hawkeyes scored a 338.200 to top Brockport, but fell to No. 6 Minnesota.

The University of Iowa wrestling team advanced six wrestlers to tomorrow’s Big Ten Championships finals following semifinal competition at today’s conference tournament. The Hawkeyes went 6-2 in the semifinals, including 2-1 in overtime bouts.

The University of Iowa baseball team dropped a 4-3 decision at Austin Peay in 10 innings Saturday. The game was played at Raymond C. Hand Park as part of the Austin Peay/Riverview Inn Classic.

The University of Iowa Track and Field Team captured two first place finishes at the Iowa State Qualifier Saturday. Tevin-Cee Mincy took the 60 meters title, while Matt Banse finished first in the weight throw.

The University of Iowa softball team knocked off No. 23 Oklahoma State, 5-3, at The Preview college softball showcase at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium. The win was the Hawkeyes’ first over a ranked opponent in four tries this season.

A determined second-half rally by Fran McCaffery’s squad came up short Saturday on Mediacom Court in Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

The University of Iowa Track and Field Team sent three athletes to the Alex Wilson Invitational Saturday. Juniors Nick Holmes and Jeff Thode, and freshman Kevin Lewis competed for the Hawkeyes.

Iowa Coach Fran McCaffery visits with the media following Iowa’s 70-66 loss to Northwestern Saturday in soldout Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes completed the regular season with a winning record.

The fourth-ranked University of Iowa wrestling team is in second place after the quarterfinals of the 2012 Big Ten Championships. The Hawkeyes have 69 points. Penn State leads the team race with 78.5 points. Both teams have eight wrestlers alive in the championship bracket. Minnesota rounds out the top three with 59 points. Iowa went a perfect 8-0 in the quarterfinals.

Matt Gatens has been the talk of the league, and country, after a recent shooting barrage and helping lift the Iowa men’s basketball team to three wins in their last four games. Gatens and the Hawkeyes look to carry that momentum into today’s regular-season finale against Northwestern at 1:30 p.m. on Mediacom Court at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Follow the Big Ten Championships and join the conversation at the Official Iowa Wrestling Blog. Throughout the tournament, a member of the Iowa athletic department will provide scoring updates and offer live interactive content from Mackey Arena.

No. 23 Oklahoma State rallied for a 6-5, eight inning victory over the University of Iowa softball team Friday night at Cowgirl Stadium. The Hawkeyes led 4-0 through four innings and 5-2 through five before the Cowgirls scored three in the six to send the game to extra innings.

The University of Iowa women’s tennis team lost to No. 17 Notre Dame, 7-0, on Friday at the Eck Tennis Pavilion in South Bend, Ind. The Hawkeyes are 4-3 this season.

The University of Iowa baseball team defeated Akron Friday, 17-3. The 17 runs mark the most since the Hawkeyes defeated Michigan State on April 3 last year, 19-7. The game was played at Raymond C. Hand Park as part of the Austin Peay/Riverview Inn Classic.

A big second half by the Nebraska Cornhuskers sent Lisa Bluder’s UI women’s basketball team packing in Indianapolis despite a pair of 17-point efforts by the Hawkeyes’ starting backcourt.

Iowa Coach Fran McCaffery met with the media Friday in preparation for Iowa’s final home game of the season. The Hawkeyes (16-14) host Northwestern at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Saturday’s game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Northwestern Wildcats is a big one — for both squads.

Iowa Coach Kirk Ferentz and Phil Parker, newly-named defensive cooridinator, met with the media Friday afternoon to discuss Parker’s promotion and the additional changes in Iowa’s defensive coaching staff.

Iowa hosts Northwestern Saturday at 1:36 p.m. on Mediacom Court at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Saturday will be “Senior Day” as the Hawkeyes will honor Devon Archie, Andrew Brommer, Bryce Cartwright and Matt Gatens before the game. Tickets are $25 for adults, and $15 for youth and UI students.

The University of Iowa wrestling team opens the Big Ten Championships on Saturday in West Lafayette, Ind.

The University of Iowa women’s gymnastics team travels to Denton, Texas for a four-team meet hosted by the Texas Woman’s University Saturday evening. Along with TWU, the GymHawks will compete alongside Brigham Young University and Southeast Missouri State. Action is set to begin at 7 p.m. (CT) inside Kitty Magee Arena. Iowa team manager Nicole Pineau will offer interactive content live from the meet via the Official Iowa Gymnastics Blog.

Former University of Iowa track and field standout Bethany Praska placed fourth in the 800 meters at the USA Track and Field Championships last week in Albuquerque, N.M. Praska placed second in her preliminary heat to earn a spot in finals, where she crossed the finish line in 2:04.93.

The tournament field for the 2012 Men’s Cancun Challenge has been announced and it includes the Iowa Hawkeyes. All eight teams will play Nov. 20-21 at the Moon Palace Resort in Cancun.

University of Iowa women’s soccer head coach Ron Rainey has announced Julie Hanley as an assistant coach. Hanley replaces Jaimel Johnson, who recently accepted a coaching position at the University of Texas.

University of Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker is a “Big Ten man.” He was born in Ohio, played football at Michigan State, and for the past 13 years, he served as defensive backs coach for the Hawkeyes.

Well, you know, the interesting thing there, I think, we were struggling offensively in the first half; both teams were. The second half wasn’t a whole lot better, except when we got (Josh) Oglesby going early.

An 18-5 run midway through the second half propelled the University of Iowa men’s basketball team to a 62-53 victory over Nebraska on Wednesday night at the Bob Devaney Center.

The University of Iowa men’s tennis team was defeated by No. 43 Drake 7-0 on Wednesday evening at the Roger Knapp Tennis Center.

The University of Iowa women’s tennis team takes on two nationally ranked opponents this weekend. The Hawkeyes travel to South Bend, Ind. to play No. 17 Nortre Dame (8-3) on Friday at 2:30 p.m. (CT), before returning to the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex to face No. 36 DePaul (9-3) on Sunday at 10 a.m. (CT). Live scoring will be available on the women’s tennis schedule page at hawkeyesports.com.

The University of Iowa track and field team will send athletes to the Alex Wilson Indoor Track and Field Invitational in South Bend, Ind., and Iowa State Qualifier in Ames, Iowa, this weekend. The events mark the final chance to earn automatic qualifing times for the NCAA Championships.

University of Iowa junior Kathleen McGraw keeps building to her resume. McGraw has been selected to the U21 National Team.

Former University of Iowa tight end and NFL All-Pro Marv Cook is one of 76 former players and eight coaches who comprise the 2012 Football Bowl Subdivision Ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.

The University of Iowa women’s swimming and diving team was named to the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) Division I Scholar All-America team for fall 2011.

University of Iowa seniors Troy Doris and Erik Sowinski earned first team All-Big Ten honors following their performances at the 2012 Big Ten Indoor Championships last week. The Big Ten announced the all-conference honors Tuesday.

Seven University of Iowa men’s swimmers posted U.S. Olympic Trial qualifying times at the Hawkeye/Big Ten Long Course qualifier, which was held Feb. 26 at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center Pool.

The No. 12 University of Iowa men’s gymnastics team will compete in a tri-meet against Minnesota and Brockport on Saturday in Minneapolis. The meet will begin at 7 p.m. (CT) inside the Sports Pavilion. The event will be televised on tape delay by BTN on March 10th at 3:30 p.m. (CT).

The University of Iowa softball team heads to the Sooner State this weekend for four games. The Hawkeyes will play No. 23 Oklahoma State and No. 8/9 Oklahoma twice in three days.