Iowa Hawkeyes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Iowa Hawkeyes |
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| University | University of Iowa |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| NCAA | Division I (FBS) |
| Location | Iowa City, Iowa |
| Varsity teams | 24 |
| Football stadium | Kinnick Stadium |
| Basketball arena | Carver–Hawkeye Arena |
| Baseball stadium | Duane Banks Field |
| Other arenas | Beckwith Boathouse Francis X. Cretzmeyer Track Iowa Field House |
| Mascot | Herky the Hawk |
| Nickname | Hawkeye(tigerhawks) |
| Fight song | "Iowa Fight Song" "On Iowa!" "Roll Along Iowa" "Hawkeye Victory Polka" |
| Colors | Black and Gold |
The Iowa Hawkeyes are the sports teams from the University of Iowa. This university is located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. The Hawkeyes have 24 different sports teams. There are 11 teams for men and 13 for women. These teams compete in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). They are also part of the Big Ten Conference, a group of big universities that play sports together.
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What is a Hawkeye?
The word "Hawkeye" first showed up in a famous book. It was called The Last of the Mohicans. Later, people started using "Hawkeyes" to describe the people of Iowa. This is how the state got its nickname, "The Hawkeye State."
Iowa Hawkeyes Sports Successes
The Iowa Hawkeyes have a strong history in many sports. They are especially known for their wrestling teams.
Wrestling Achievements
Iowa's wrestling team is one of the best in the country. They have won 34 Big Ten championships. They have also earned 23 national championships as a team. This makes them very successful in college wrestling.
Other National Championships
Besides wrestling, the Hawkeyes have won national championships in three other sports. These include men's gymnastics, football, and field hockey. This shows their strength across different sports.
Basketball and Baseball Highlights
In basketball, the Hawkeyes have reached the Final Four four times. The men's team made it three times. The women's team reached the Final Four once. The baseball team played in the College World Series in 1972. Iowa's softball team has also played in the Women's College World Series four times.
Images for kids
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Fans rush the field after Iowa's 27–17 football victory over Iowa State on September 16, 2006.
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The Hawkeyes celebrate a win in 2021.
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Iowa's defense lines up against Syracuse on September 8, 2007.
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Mark Perry wrestles Michael Patrovich of Hofstra on March 16, 2007.
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Members of Iowa's women's basketball team celebrate their 2008 regular season Big Ten championship on March 2, 2008.
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School mascot Herky the Hawk waves a flag at an Iowa football game on September 16, 2006.
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See also
In Spanish: Iowa Hawkeyes para niños
