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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 womens basketball freshman Hannah Stuelke  talks with media ahead of second-seeded Iowas game against sixth-seeded Colorado in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 at Climate Pledge Arena on March 23, 2023.

With Hannah Stuelke returning, Iowa women’s basketball prepares for Colorado’s double-post play

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 23, 2023

SEATTLE — Iowa women’s basketball found itself in unfamiliar territory going up against Georgia in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Bulldogs brought a double-post defense against...

Iowa players wave to the fans during a 2023 NCAA First Round women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 16 Southeastern Louisiana in sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, March 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions, 95-43.

Iowa women’s basketball to play Colorado in Sweet 16

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 20, 2023

Iowa women's basketball found out its Sweet 16 opponent Monday night when Colorado beat Duke, 61-53. The Hawkeyes will play the sixth-seeded Buffaloes at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on Friday at...

Iowa womens basketball senior guard Gabbie Marshall dribbles the ball in an NCAA Tournament second-round game against 10th-seeded Georgia at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa won, 74-66, to advance to the Sweet 16 in Seattle.

Iowa women’s basketball guard Gabbie Marshall lights-out in second-round win over Georgia

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter March 19, 2023

Senior guard Gabbie Marshall’s lights-out shooting boosted the Iowa women’s basketball team over Georgia in their second-round matchup on Sunday. The Cincinnati, Ohio, native finished with 15...

Iowa center Monika Czinano hugs teammate Caitlin Clark after winning the 2023 NCAA Second Round women’s basketball game over No.10 Georgia at a sold-out Carver Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 19, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lady Bulldogs, 74-66. Cziznano scored 22 points in the victory.

Sweet victory: Iowa women’s basketball takes down Georgia, advances to NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 19, 2023

There was no home-court heartbreak for the Hawkeyes on Sunday afternoon. After Iowa women’s basketball was ousted by 10th-seeded Creighton in the second round at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in the 2022...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three point shot during a 2022 NCAA First Round women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 16 Southeastern Louisiana in sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, March 16, 2023.

No. 2 seed Iowa women’s basketball focuses on No. 10 seed Georgia’s defense in NCAA Tournament second-round matchup

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter March 18, 2023

The 10th-seeded Georgia Bulldogs’ zone defense will be a primary focus for the red-hot shooters of the second-seeded Iowa women’s basketball team in Sunday's second-round NCAA Tournament...

Iowas McKenna Warnock talks to the media during the 2023 NCAA Second Round women’s basketball pre-game press conferences for No. 2 Iowa and No. 10 Georgia at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, March 19, 2022.

Iowa women’s basketball looking to ‘right the wrong,’ advance to Sweet 16 of NCAA Tournament

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 18, 2023

Iowa women’s basketball has a bad taste in its mouth when it comes to playing No. 10 seeds in the NCAA Tournament.  Last season, No. 10 Creighton upset No. 2 Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, 64-62,...

Iowa center Monika Czinano and Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall attempt to block a shot from Southeastern Louisiana guard Cierria Cunningham during a 2023 NCAA First Round women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 16 Southeastern Louisiana in sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, March 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions, 95-43.

Iowa women’s basketball shows stout defense, stifles Southeastern Louisiana in NCAA Tournament first round

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 17, 2023

When Southeastern Louisiana said Iowa women’s basketball wasn’t a defensive team, the Hawkeyes took it personally. In a video posted to Twitter on Monday, Southeastern Louisiana head coach Ayla...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark runs the ball down the court during a 2023 NCAA First Round women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 16 Southeastern Louisiana in sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, March 16, 2023.

No. 2 seed Iowa women’s basketball crushes No. 15 seed Southeastern Louisiana in NCAA Tournament first round

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter March 17, 2023

Second-seeded Iowa blew out 15th-seeded Southeastern Louisiana, 95-43, in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday. Iowa City hosted a slate of first-round games...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-point shot during the 2023 NCAA First Round women’s basketball pre-game press conferences and open practices at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, March 16, 2023.

Where to watch Iowa women’s basketball take on Southeastern Louisiana in NCAA Tournament First Round

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 16, 2023

Second-seeded Iowa women’s basketball will kick off the NCAA Tournament against Southeastern Louisiana on Friday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes are 26-6 overall and 15-3 in the Big Ten,...

Georgia head coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson talks to the media during the 2023 NCAA First Round women’s basketball pregame press conferences and open practices at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, March 16, 2023.

Georgia head coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson returns to home state for NCAA Tournament

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 16, 2023

During the 2021-22 season, Katie Abrahamson-Henderson came to Carver-Hawkeye Arena for a game against Iowa as Central Florida’s head coach. One season later, she’s back in her home state of...

Southeastern Louisiana head coach Ayla Guzzardo  talks to the media during the 2023 NCAA First Round women’s basketball pre-game press conferences and open practices at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, March 16, 2023.

NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament notebook | Southeastern Louisiana, Florida State players out with injury

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 16, 2023

Southeastern Louisiana will be without one of its top players for its matchup against Iowa on Friday. Lions head coach Ayla Guzzardo confirmed guard Alexius Horne will be out for the tournament...

Iowa center Monika Czinano walks off the court after a 2022 NCAA Second Round women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 10 Creighton in sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 20, 2022. The Bluejays defeated the Hawkeyes, 64-62, advancing to the Sweet 16 for the first time in program history.

Iowa women’s basketball playing with chip on shoulder after early-round NCAA Tournament exit in 2022

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 16, 2023

A No. 2 seed team at the NCAA Tournament wouldn’t typically be playing with a chip on its shoulder in the first weekend. As the host of its region in the first weekend, it should expect to get to...

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