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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The Iowa one’s basketball team shoots around during a day of press conferences and open practices ahead of an NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Friday, March 29, 2024. The Hawkeyes and the Buffaloes face off Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT.

Where to watch Iowa women’s basketball take on Colorado in Sweet 16

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 29, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — The Iowa women's basketball team will continue its postseason run with a Sweet 16 game against No. 5 Colorado on Saturday. The two squads played in the Sweet 16 last year, and the...

Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall warms up during a day of press conferences and open practices ahead of an NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Iowa at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Friday, March 29, 2024. The Hawkeyes and the Buffaloes face off Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes look to bounce back from poor shooting performance in Sweet 16 rematch with Colorado

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter March 29, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — For the first time in this year's NCAA Tournament, the No. 1 seed Iowa women's basketball team will face a familiar foe.  Iowa's Sweet 16 game on Saturday is against No. 5 Colorado,...

Ohio State forward Cotie McMahon and Iowa guard Molly Davis battle for the ball during a basketball game between No. 6 Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 93-83.

Iowa women’s basketball’s Molly Davis ‘doubtful’ to play in Sweet 16 against Colorado

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 29, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — Iowa women's basketball fans likely won't see Molly Davis and her renowned headband on the court Saturday during the Hawkeyes' Sweet 16 game against Colorado. Davis suffered a right...

Colorado guard Jaylyn Sherrod answers questions from reporters during a day of press conferences and open practices ahead of an NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Friday, March 29, 2024. The Hawkeyes and the Buffaloes face off Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT.

‘We’re confident in where we’re at right now’: Colorado women’s basketball looking for revenge on Iowa after Sweet 16 defeat last year

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter March 29, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. —In the Sweet 16 of the 2023 NCAA Tournament, the Iowa women’s basketball team defeated Colorado 87-77 to advance to the Elite Eight for just the second time in over 20 years.  Now,...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark moves past Colorado guard Kendyll Wetta during the 2023 NCAA Sweet Sixteen women’s basketball game between No.2 Iowa and No.6 Colorado at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buffaloes, 87-77.

Colorado women’s basketball emphasizes physicality, rebounding heading into Sweet 16 matchup with Iowa

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 29, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — Colorado women's basketball hasn't allowed an opponent to score 90 points all season. On Saturday, the Buffaloes will face an Iowa team that leads the nation with 92 points per...

Iowa celebrates during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 6 Michigan at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Iowa women’s basketball receives No. 1 seed in NCAA Tournament

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 17, 2024

There have been plenty of historic moments for Iowa women's basketball this season. Sunday's announcement can be added to the list. Atop of Regional 2 in Albany, the Hawkeyes received a No. 1 seed...

Members of the Iowa basketball team celebrate during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 5 Nebraska at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Sunday, March 10, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 94-89.

Pat McAfee Show to air live from Iowa City

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 13, 2024

ESPN personality Pat McAfee announced on Wednesday the “Pat McAfee Show” will air live in Iowa City next Friday, March 22. The Iowa women’s basketball team is expected to host the first two...

Fans watch the Larry Wieczorek Invitational Multi at the Hawkeye Indoor Track Facility in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024.

Rivaldo Marshall crowned 800-meter national champion, teammates earn All-American honors

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter March 9, 2024

Third-year track and field mid-distance runner Rivaldo Marshall took the national title in the 800-meter race at the NCAA Indoor Championships on Saturday.  Hailing from Kingston, Jamaica, Marshall’s...

Iowa’s freshman Max Murphy set a personal best and etched himself third in Iowa history with a time of 7:59.296. Murphy finished 4th overall during the Hawkeye B1G Invitational track meet at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Saturday, Feb. 13 , 2021.

Max Murphy’s individual NCAA Championship qualification stems from team effort

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter November 16, 2023

With the help of his teammates, Iowa third-year cross country runner Max Murphy officially punched his ticket to the NCAA Championship meet. Since his qualification, Murphy has earned praise from his...

Iowa’s Max Murphy competes in the 1,500-meter run during day two of the 2023 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on Friday, April 28, 2023. Murphy finished second with a time of 3:44.83.

Iowa third-year distance runner Max Murphy prepares for NCAA Championship

Mia Boulton, Sports Reporter November 15, 2023

After Iowa third-year distance runner Max Murphy crossed the finish line at the NCAA Midwest Regional, he felt a wave of pride and relief.  Murphy finally achieved a goal he has been aiming for...

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