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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa and NC State players reach for a rebound during the NCAA Sweet 16 game against NC State at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on Saturday, March 30, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolfpack 79-61.

Hawkeye women try to rebound from underdog status

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 31, 2019

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Not that this season has been easy for the Iowa women’s basketball team, but it hasn’t been in too many situations in which it wasn’t expected to win. That will change in...

Baylor players listen to questions during their press conference at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on Sunday, March 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes will compete against Baylor in the Elite 8 game tomorrow.

Highlights from Baylor women’s basketball’s Sunday press conference

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 31, 2019

Greensboro, North Carolina — On Sunday, Baylor’s starting five, along with head coach Kim Mulkey, took to the podium to talk about Monday’s game against No. 2 seed. Mulkey on Iowa’s style of...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder answers a question during the Iowa press conference at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on Sunday, March 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes will compete against Baylor in the Elite 8 game tomorrow.

Highlights from Iowa women’s basketball’s Sunday press conference

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 31, 2019

Greensboro, North Carolina - Ahead of the Elite Eight, the Hawkeyes took to the podium to discuss their upcoming matchup with No. 1 Baylor and what the Bears bring to the court. Iowa head coach Lisa...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle looks to pass the ball during the NCAA Sweet Sixteen game against NC State at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on Saturday, March 30, 2019. The Hawkeyes lead the Wolfpack 37-24 at half.

Hawkeyes react to going to the Elite Eight

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 30, 2019

GREENSBORO, North Carolina — The Iowa women’s basketball team knew before the game was over that it would be headed to the Elite Eight. The Hawkeyes swarmed to a 79-61 win over NC State to do so,...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer prepares to pass the ball during the NCAA Sweet 16 game against NC State at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on Saturday, March 30, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolfpack 79-61.

Iowa set for Elite Eight matchup against No. 1 Baylor

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 30, 2019

No. 1 seeded Baylor pounded No. 4 South Carolina in its Sweet 16 matchup, 93-68, on Saturday, setting up a battle with No. 2 Iowa in Monday's Elite Eight matchup at 6 p.m. The Bears are led by their...

Iowa players celebrate the win after the NCAA Sweet 16 game against NC State at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on Saturday, March 30, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolfpack 79-61.

Elite team effort lifts Hawkeyes over Wolfpack

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 30, 2019

GREENSBORO, North Carolina — It didn’t take long for No. 2 seed Iowa to prove itself elite against No. 3 NC State in Saturday’s Sweet 16 victory. The Hawkeyes pulled away early, and other than a...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson shoots the ball during the NCAA Sweet Sixteen game against NC State at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on Saturday, March 30, 2019. The Hawkeyes lead the Wolfpack 37-24 at half.

Iowa advances to Elite Eight with win over NC State

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 30, 2019

GREENSBORO, North Carolina—There was rarely any doubt in No. 2 seed Iowa’s 79-61 win over No. 3 NC State on Saturday morning. The Hawkeyes proved themselves the superior team early on and continued...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson (10) looks at the ball during the Iowa/Missouri NCAA Tournament second round women’s basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers 68-52.

Hawkeye women off to fast start against Wolfpack in Sweet 16

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 30, 2019

GREENSBORO, North Carolina — No. 2 seed Iowa leads No. 3 NC State,  37-24, at halftime of the teams' Sweet 16 matchup. The Daily Iowan looks at the big takeaways from the first half of the game. 3-point...

Iowa forward Hannah Stewart (21) attempts to block a shot during the Iowa/Missouri NCAA Tournament second round women’s basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers 68-52.

Tenacious defense leads to red-hot runs for Iowa

Robert Read, Sports Reporter March 24, 2019

In a second-round matchup full of hot and cold stretches for both teams, Iowa got the upper hand over Missouri to move on to the Sweet 16. Both teams grabbed ahold of the lead at different stretches...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer attempts a 3-pointer during the Iowa/Mizzou NCAA Tournament second round women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena  on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 68-52. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Meyer’s shooting propels Hawkeye women to Sweet 16

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 24, 2019

On Sunday afternoon, No. 2 seed Iowa women’s basketball beat the seventh-seeded Missouri, 68-52, to advance to its second Sweet 16 in five seasons. The Hawkeyes played a tightly contested game in...