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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa guard Caitlin Clark walks onto the court during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan State in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 76-73. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 76-73.

Seniors shine during No. 6 Iowa women’s basketball win against No. 2 Ohio State

Cooper Worth, Pregame reporter March 3, 2024

The No. 6 Iowa women's basketball team got revenge on  No. 2 Ohio State, winning 93-83, during Senior Day at Carver Hawkeye Arena Sunday afternoon.  Iowa was led by guard Caitlin Clark, who finished...

A Nike advertisement of Iowa guard Caitlin Clark is seen on The Edge building on East Burlington Street in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, March 2, 2024. The poster was put up in the early morning.

ESPN College GameDay returns to Iowa City for a top-10 showdown

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter March 3, 2024

ESPN College GameDay made its way to the Hawkeye State Sunday morning for the Top-10 Showdown between the sixth-ranked Iowa women's basketball game versus the Ohio State Buckeyes. The last time Iowa...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes in for a layup during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Loyola-Chicago at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Ramblers, 98-69.

Celebrities show out for Iowa women’s basketball’s game against Ohio State

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter March 3, 2024

    On Sunday, March 3, Iowa City has become the center of the college basketball universe as Caitlin Clark looks to become the NCAA's all-time leading scorer, needing 18 points to...

Iowa forward Patrick McCaffery shoots a three pointer during a men’s basketball game between Minnesota and Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers 90-85. McCaffery had 21 points during the game.

Iowa men’s basketball keeps NCAA Tournament hopes alive with road win at Northwestern

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter March 2, 2024

The Iowa men’s basketball team kept its NCAA Tournament hopes alive with an 87-80 road victory over the Northwestern Wildcats on Saturday. It marks the Hawkeyes’ third Quad 1 win of the season...

A Nike advertisement of Iowa guard Caitlin Clark is seen on The Edge building on East Burlington Street in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, March 2, 2024. The poster was put up in the early morning.

Seven-story Caitlin Clark Nike ad unveiled in downtown Iowa City

Jack Moore, News Editor March 2, 2024

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  A Nike ad of the University of Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark was unveiled on Saturday in downtown Iowa City. The banner spans...

Iowa guard Kate Martin smiles during a basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Illinois inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024.

Where to watch Iowa women’s basketball against No. 2 Ohio State, senior day festivities

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 2, 2024

March Madness is here. One of the most highly anticipated games of the women’s college basketball season will take place on Sunday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena — No. 2 Ohio State against No. 6 Iowa....

Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall listens to a question during a Iowa women’s basketball press conference for seniors at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, March 1, 2024.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball senior press conference

Cody Blissett, Visual Editor March 1, 2024

  After Iowa guard Caitlin Clark announced her decision to enter the WNBA draft yesterday, Clark and other seniors, along with head coach Lisa Bluder, answered questions from the media about the...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark walks into the arena during the Ally Tipoff, a basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 8 Virginia Tech at Spectrum Arena in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hokies, 80-76.

Iowa women’s basketball’s Caitlin Clark speaks on her decision to declare for WNBA Draft

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 1, 2024

For Caitlin Clark, her decision to announce she's declaring for the WNBA Draft was about clarity. On Sunday, the Hawkeyes will celebrate senior day against No. 2 Ohio State. Clark, along with Gabbie...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark walks onto the court during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan State in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 76-73.

Opinion | Caitlin Clark isn’t taking a pay cut by going to the WNBA

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 29, 2024

Arguing that Caitlin Clark, the most marketable athlete in all of college sports, will take a pay cut by going to the WNBA is one of the worst takes I have ever heard. The star point guard announced...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark walks onto the court during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan State in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 76-73. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 76-73.

Photos: Iowa fourth-year guard Caitlin Clark enters WNBA Draft

DI Visuals Staff February 29, 2024

Fourth-year Iowa guard Caitlin Clark announced she will enter the 2024 WNBA Draft via a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. In entering the draft Clark will forego her fifth...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark signs merchandise during a basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Illinois inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 101-85.

Social media reacts to Iowa women’s basketball’s Caitlin Clark declaring for 2024 WNBA Draft

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 29, 2024

Caitlin Clark's time as a Hawkeye is soon coming to an end. The Iowa women's basketball star announced Thursday she will forego her final season of eligibility that was granted due to COVID-19 and...