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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa guard Caitlin Clark answers questions from reporters during a day of press conferences and open locker rooms ahead of a NCAA Tournament Elite Eight game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 LSU at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Photos: NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – Elite Eight press conferences & open locker rooms

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith March 31, 2024

The NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament held press conferences and open locker room interviews ahead of an Elite Eight game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 LSU at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Sunday. Iowa...

Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall shoots a layup 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.

Gabbie Marshall leads Iowa from beyond the arc, plays stout defense in Sweet 16 win over Colorado

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter March 30, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall reminded the basketball world why fans call her Gabbie ‘March-all’ on Saturday evening. The veteran guard scored in double-digits in Iowa's win against...

Michigan State infielder Anna Fox throws the ball to first base to get a force-out on Iowa infielder Tory Bennett during the second of two softball games between Iowa and Michigan State at Bob Pearl Field on Saturday, March 30, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 1-0.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Michigan State

Ethan McLaughlin, Photojournalist March 30, 2024

The Michigan State Spartans faced off against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Bob Pearl Field on Saturday, March 30, 2024, for the second and third games of the three-game series in Iowa City. The Spartans took the...

Iowa center Addison O'Grady attempts to block LSU forward Sa'Myah Smith’s shot during the 2023 NCAA women’s national championship game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 3 LSU at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Smith scored two points. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 102-85.

‘It’s almost unfortunate they’re meeting this early’: Iowa to rematch defending national champion LSU in Elite Eight

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 30, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — In the words of Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder, the Hawkeyes got "ran out of the gym" in last year's national championship game against LSU. On Monday in the Elite Eight, Iowa will...

Iowa guard Sydney Affolter goes in for a layup during a NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday, March 30, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buffaloes, 89-68.

Iowa women’s basketball blows by Colorado in Sweet 16 as five players score in double digits

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter March 30, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — Following Iowa's 64-54 win against West Virginia, in which the Hawkeyes had one of their worst shooting performances of the season, some wondered how the team would fare against one...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes in for a layup during a NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday, March 30, 2024. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Colorado women’s basketball reflects on difficulty of guarding star point guard Caitlin Clark

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 30, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — Caitlin Clark was in true form in Iowa's win over Colorado in the Sweet 16. The star guard scored 29 points, tied her season-high with 15 assists, and grabbed six boards to aid...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark walks onto the court during a NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday, March 30, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buffaloes, 89-68.

Photos: NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – Sweet Sixteen: No. 1 Iowa vs. No. 5 Colorado

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith March 30, 2024

No. 1 Iowa defeated No. 5 Colorado, 89-68, during a NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday. Iowa scored 46 points in the paint and outscored Colorado in every quarter...

Iowa guard Kate Martin blocks Colorado guard Kindyll Wetta’s shot during a NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday, March 30, 2024. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s basketball advances to Elite Eight with win over Colorado

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 30, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — Iowa women's basketball is headed to the Elite Eight after defeating Colorado 89-68 on Saturday. Star point guard Caitlin Clark led the Hawkeye offense with 29 points, 15 assists,...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates during an NCAA Tournament Second Round game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 8 West Virginia at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, March 25, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mountaineers, 64-54.

WATCH: First half highlights from Iowa versus Colorado

Cooper Worth, Pregame reporter March 30, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. —The No. 1 Iowa women’s basketball team has a double-digit lead going into halftime against No. 5 Colorado in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Guard Caitlin Clark leads the Hawkeyes...

LSU forward Angel Reese shoots the ball during an NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 2 UCLA and No. 3 LSU at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

WATCH: LSU beats UCLA, 78-69, to advance to the Elite Eight

Cooper Worth, Pregame reporter March 30, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — LSU survived a late-game comeback by UCLA and defeated the Bruins, 78-69, to advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the second straight season. The Tigers were led by...