COLUMBUS, Ohio – The University of Iowa men’s golf team concluded round one of play at the Robert Kepler Intercollegiate, hosted by Ohio State, at OSU Scarlet Course on Friday. The Hawkeyes are in a tie for seventh place at nine-over par (293) out of eighteen teams. Kent State leads the field at three-over par (287) trailed by Purdue and South Dakota State at five-over par (289).

Senior Mac McClear is tied for 14th at one-over par (72). Kent carded a bogey free one-under par on his front nine before shooting two-over on the back nine. Tied with McClear at one-over par is sophomore Hogan Hansen. Hansen’s two birdies on the back nine propelled him into a tie for 14th.

Freshman Noah Kent is sitting at two-over par in a tie for 24th. Kent shot even par on the back nine after carding two-over on the front nine.

Tyler Seeling of South Dakota State leads the individual field at four-under par.

HAWKEYE SCORECARD

HAWKEYE NOTABLES

• Iowa’s par four average of 4.15 (+8) leads the field by X strokes.
• McClear leads the field in pars with 15.
  • Ian Meyer and Hansen are second on the team with 11 pars a piece.
• Kent, Hansen, and Max Tjoa lead Iowa with three birdies a piece.

 UP NEXT

The second round of the Robert Kepler Intercollegiate tees off on Saturday at 8:00 a.m. (ET). The Hawkeyes tee off at 8:15 a.m. (ET).

Sarasota, Fla. – The University of Iowa rowing team competed in Big Ten Invitational on Friday at Nathan Benderson Park.

The Hawkeyes raced in the 1V8, 2V8, 3V8, 4V8, 1V4, 2V4, and 3V4 with a stacked field consisting of No. 9 Michigan, No. 13 Duke, No. 15 Rutgers, and No. 16 Indiana.

Iowa’s top placement of the day came from the 2V8 in the morning session, placing first by .93 seconds. The Hawkeyes had five other boats finish second comfortably in their races.

Hawkeyes will return back in action tomorrow morning beginning at 8:20 a.m. (CT) with the 2V4. Fans can watch live at https://rhstv.com/bigten or follow along at https://legacy.herenow.com/results/#/races/21215/results.

QUOTING HEAD COACH JEFF GARBUTT

“Day one was a great test for our squad today. The competition was some of the best we have seen this season and we learned how to go through two rounds of racing with stiff competition. Seeing our crews race hard in each round and rallying around each other in the second round was great to see. The weather was beautiful, but the heat added a new twist to our race prep. I can’t thank my staff enough, especially our Athletic Trainer, Kezia DiGioia, for having the athletes ready to race hard again in round two. Their conditioning was tested, and they responded with some very inspiring racing. So proud of all their efforts and can’t wait to see them take the lessons of today into our final round of racing tomorrow morning.”

QUOTING SENIOR EMMA MASK

“We ran a great race this morning which gave us a great opportunity to show our speed against some fast teams. Competition was tough this afternoon which reminds us we have room for growth. I’m excited to continue getting faster in our races to come.”

 QUOTING SENIOR ABBY JAYNES

“Today was a good step forward for our program as a whole, and we were able to show our speed with fast competition. I think if we continue to build on consistency and focus on the success we had today, we will end the weekend on a high note!”

 QUOTING SENIOR CLAIRE WRAGGE

“Iowa raced hard during both races in the Florida heat today. We continue to focus on growth within our boats and and as a team overall. Looking forward to more hard racing tomorrow with my crew as we strive to get better each race!”

 QUOTING SOPHOMORE OLIVIA SMOTHERS

“Throughout the day, our team did an awesome job executing the race plans and technical changes we have been practicing. We are excited to compete in more tight races tomorrow.”

Atlantic Trojan Track Athlete Bennett Whetstone signed his national letter intent to run track at Simpson College in Indianola. The signing was held on Friday at the Atlantic High School in front of parents, grandparents, coaches and school officials. Whetstone now joins former Trojan’s track athlete and now sophomore Drew Engler from Simpson College.

Whetstone had this to say about making his decision on going to Simpson College.

Even though he had a lot of success in Cross Country in High School, Whetstone elaborated on if he would also be part of the Simpson College Cross Country team.

Whetstone commented on who he is going to lean on for advice to help himself to prepare for track at Simpson College.

Atlantic Trojans boys track coach Abby Becker had to say on what Whetstone has meant to her Trojans boy’s track program.

Whetstone will be graduating from Atlantic High School this spring and is looking forward starting his track career at Simpson College.

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The University of Iowa Athletics Department announced themes and ticket timeline for 2024 home football games on Friday.

The Hawkeyes will conclude spring practice with an open practice Saturday morning in Kinnick Stadium. Entry and parking are both free. The final practice will begin at 10:45 a.m. (CT), with gates opening at 9:45 a.m.

2024 PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE

Aug. 31 – Illinois State – FryFest | Hall of Fame | Educator Appreciation (Extra Yard for Teachers)

Sept. 7 – Iowa State – Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series

Sept. 14 – Troy – Harvest Kickoff Gold Game | Family Weekend | Spirit Squad Day

Oct. 12 – Washington – ANF Black & Gold Spirit Game

Oct. 26 – Northwestern – Homecoming

Nov. 2 – Wisconsin – Black Out | Military Appreciation

Nov. 29 – Nebraska – Senior Day | Pioneer Heroes Game

THE HOME SCHEDULE BREAKDOWN

The 2024 season will kick off Aug. 31 against Illinois State. It is the annual Extra Yard for Teachers Day and Educator Appreciation Day as Iowa salutes teachers from around the state.

The annual FryFest will be held Friday, Aug. 30, at the Iowa River Landing, celebrating everything Hawkeye. The National Iowa Letterwinner Club will celebrate the 2024 Hall of Fame class throughout the weekend, including introduction of the 2024 class in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday.

The following weekend features the annual Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series contest against in-state rival Iowa State on Sept. 7, with the Cy-Hawk Trophy on the line. The Hawkeyes defeated Iowa State, 20-13, last season in Ames.

Iowa concludes its nonconference schedule on Sept. 14, welcoming Troy to Iowa City. This is the annual Harvest Kickoff Gold Out Game with fans encouraged to wear gold clothing.

The annual ANF Black and Gold Spirit Game will be held on Iowa’s opening Big Ten Conference home game against Washington on Oct. 12. Fans are encouraged to wear black or gold clothing based on their seat location. The 12th former Hawkeye added to the ANF Wall of Honor will be recognized.

The Hawkeyes celebrate Homecoming on Oct. 26, hosting Northwestern. The Homecoming Council and court will be presented at halftime. Iowa holds an all-time record of 61-44-5 in Homecoming games.

Iowa’s contest against Wisconsin slated for Nov. 2 is Military Appreciation and the annual Black Out game. Iowa Athletics will have special acknowledgments to active duty and veterans of the armed services. Fans are encouraged to wear black attire as part of the Black Out. The Hawkeyes and Badgers will compete for the Heartland Trophy, which currently resides in Iowa City after Iowa’s 15-6 triumph in Madison in 2023.

The final home game against Nebraska (Nov. 29) is Senior Day and the Pioneer Heroes Game. Iowa will celebrate senior classes for the football program, marching band and spirit squads. The Hawkeyes and Huskers will battle for the Heroes Trophy, which was established in 2011. Iowa won 13-10 at Nebraska last season and holds a 9-3 series advantage with the Heroes Trophy on the line. Former Iowa letterwinners will once again form the I-Club tunnel to welcome the Hawkeyes onto the field prior to the contest.

Start times for the first three home games are expected to be announced later this spring. Remaining start times will be announced six or 12 days in advance of each game.

TICKETING INFORMATION

Season ticket holders can currently confirm their 2024 order. Fight for Iowa Mobile Passes go on sale May 6; mini plan ticket packages will be on sale June 3 for donors and June 6 for general public. Group tickets and Hawkeye Village ticket sales begin July 8, while single game tickets go on sale for donors on July 15 and to the general public on July 18.

University of Iowa faculty/staff should contact the University of Iowa Athletics Ticket Office for season tickets. University of Iowa students can actively purchase tickets at this time. The UI Athletics Ticket Office is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The office telephone number is 1-800-IA-HAWKS.

For gameday parking information, visit hawkeyesports.com/footballparking.

PROVO, Utah – Iowa State (16-23, 5-11 Big 12) dropped its series-opening game to the BYU Cougars (24-19, 6-13 Big 12) on Thursday night, falling 5-1.

A pair of home runs from Keila Kamoku sparked the Cougar offense, as she drove in three runs and was one of two players to have multiple hits in the game. BYU also got lockdown relief pitching from Ailana Agbayani who entered in the fourth inning and finished the game without allowing a hit.

The Cyclones, who are aiming for their first-ever win in Provo, were limited to just three hits on the night. Milaysia Ochoa accounted for the only Cyclone run, as the senior torched her second home run in her last three games. Ashley Minor and Camille Marin also both had hits on the night.

Jaiden Ralston got the start in the circle for the Cyclones, pitching the first 3.1 innings before re-entering in the sixth to record the final two outs. Ralston was relieved in the middle innings by Lauren Schurman who allowed three runs on five hits during her time in the game.

Maddie Udall joined Kamoku with two hits on the evening, with the third baseman recording a triple in the game. Five other Cougars had hits on the night with both Maddie Bejarano and Hailey Morrow earning RBI.

Chloe Temples started the game for BYU, tossing 3.1 innings of action. Temples allowed three hits and a run-on Ochoa’s homer. Ailana Agbayani delivered in relief, striking out three in 3.2 innings of scoreless relief.

Thursday Notes

Home Runs

Iowa State: Milaysia Ochoa (4)

BYU: Keila Kamoku 2(6)

WP – Ailana Agbayani (4-1): 3.2 IP, 0 hits, 0 runs, 1 walk, 3 strikeouts

SV – N/A

LP – Jaiden Ralston (3-6): 4.0 IP, 4 hits, 2 runs, 1 walk, 1 strikeout

On Deck

The Cyclones will return to Gail Miller Field tomorrow, April 19, to match up against the Cougars in the second game of the weekend series. Iowa State and BYU will meet on Friday at 7 p.m. CT and the game will be streamed live on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.

The Atlantic Trojans girls golf team picked up a Hawkeye 10 Conference regular season win over Clarinda on Thursday night. The Trojans shot team score of 190, while Clarinda shot a team score of 243. Trojans Senior Belle Berg was medalist with shooting a low score of 39, while sophomore Makenna Schroeder was runner-up with a score of 47.

Coach Kathy Hobson had this say after the win over Clarinda Thursday night.

Abby Muller talked about what has contributed to her and Belle Bergs early season success.

Senior Berg says she has achieved one of her top goals of the season against Clarinda on Thursday.

Sophomore Makenna Schroeder who won her first runner-up award of her high school career against Clarinda, but said she has one main goal the rest of season.

The Trojans girls golf teams next meet will be Monday April 22nd in Ames for a non-conference meet. That meet will begin at 10:00 a.m.

Boys

Shenandoah 9, Harlan 0

Atlantic 7, Clarinda 2

Lewis Central 8, Red Oak 1

Lewis Central 6, St. Albert 3

Red Oak 6, St. Albert 3

Glenwood 9, Southwest Valley 0

Kuemper Catholic 6, Creston 0

Ballard 4, Kuemper Catholic 2

Cherokee 6, Denison-Schleswig 3

Abraham Lincoln 7, Thomas Jefferson 2

Girls

Shenandoah 8, Harlan 1

Clarinda 7, Atlantic 2

Creston 7, Audubon 2

Sioux City East 5, Denison-Schleswig 4

Boys 

Lewis Central 10 Red Oak 0 

Creston 1 Kuemper Catholic 0

St. Albert 12 Missouri Valley 2

Underwood 10 Logan-Magnolia 0

Girls

Harlan 3 Missouri Valley 2

Kuemper Catholic 3 Creston 2

Sioux City North 1 Denison-Schleswig 0

Underwood 7 Logan-Magnolia 0

Abraham Lincoln 9 Sergeant Bluff-Luton 0

LeMars 4 Unity Christian 0

Shenandoah 208 Creston NTS Southwest Valley NTS

Atlantic 190 Clarinda 243 

Medalist: Belle Berg, Atlantic (39

Fremont-Mills 275 Griswold NTS 

Medalist: Linsey Keiser, Griswold (47)

Boyer Valley 218 Tri-Center 251 

Medalist: Reese Miller, Boyer Valley (49)

Missouri Valley 246 Audubon NTS 

Medalist: Henley Arbaugh, Missouri Valley (45)

IKM-Manning 217 Underwood 247 

Medalist: Brooke Booth, IKM-Manning (50)

Lenox NTS East Union NTS 

Medalist: Hadlee Christensen, Lenox (53)

Lewis Central Invitational 

1st Place — Red Oak 381

1. Addey Lydon (91)

5. Brynn Knaus (95)

7. Ellison Johnson (97)

9. Emily Sebeniecher (98)

Others: Jayda Edie 131

2nd Place — Lewis Central 406

2. Kate Reed (92)

6. Cate Perfect (96)

Others: Izzie Livingston 107, Sydney Thien 111, Marley Stacey 124

3rd Place — Sidney 407

4. Eve Brumbaugh (95)

8. Ellie Ward (97)

14. Ellah Pummel (102)

Others: Jocelyn Tackett 113

4th Place — Treynor 417

10. Sophi Pedersen (98)

13. Brooke Atteberry (102)

15. Molly Coffman (104)

Others: Harlie Sauser 113, Gabby Pote & Lea Altic 120

5th Place — Riverside 444 

3. Addison Brink (94)

Others: Kaycie Perkins 116, Autumn Bennett & Laney Rice 117, Jadyn Beckman 126, Alicia Turney 133

6th Place — Glenwood 450 

11. Katy Plambeck (101)

12. Avery Joyce (101)

7th Place — Logan-Magnolia 462

8th Place — Thomas Jefferson 515 

9th Place — Heartland Christian 520

East Mills NTS

Shenandoah 167 Creston NTS Southwest Valley NTS

Clarinda 155 Atlantic 156

Medalist: Kort Neal, Clarinda (37)

Glenwood 179 Nebraska City 188 Plattsmouth 196

Medalist: Briten Maxwell, Glenwood (43) 

Kuemper Catholic 153 Harlan 168

Medalist: Maverick Schwabe, Kuemper Catholic (35)

Fremont-Mills 234 Griswold 235 

Medalist: Hogan Hook, Griswold (48) 

Missouri Valley 162 Audubon 169 

Medalist: Jackson Tennis, Missouri Valley (37)

Underwood 198 IKM-Manning 198

Medalist: Danny Stein, Underwood (42)

Boyer Valley 178 Tri-Center 186

Medalist: Cale Soma, Boyer Valley (42)

East Union 180 Lenox 184 Central Decatur 211

Medalist: Zayne Eslinger, East Union (38)