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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Young Fever fans pose for a portrait before an Indiana Fever preseason matchup against the Brazilian women’s national team at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on May 4. Former Hawkeye Caitlin Clark scored 16 points during the game.

Caitlin Clark entertains frenzy of fans in Carver homecoming

Riley Dunn, Digital Editor May 6, 2025

When Olivia Tanke first saw Caitlin Clark play in Carver-Hawkeye Arena, the WNBA superstar was still in college, having not yet gone on her back-to-back tournament runs with the Iowa women’s basketball...

Indiana guard Caitlin Clark goes up for a logo three during a preseason women’s basketball game between the Indiana Fever and the Brazil National Team at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, May 4, 2025. The three-point shot was taken beyond her all-time scoring record-breaking shot. The Fever defeated the Brazilian National Team 108-44.

The encore that was the Caitlin Clark show

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter May 5, 2025

With just under 30 seconds left in the third quarter, Caitlin Clark took two steps over half court and launched a 35-footer. The spot she shot it from? Right behind her “22” marking where she broke...

Young Fever fans pose for a portrait before an Indiana Fever preseason matchup against the Brazilian women’s national team at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on May 4. Former Hawkeye Caitlin Clark scored 16 points during the game.

Photos: Fans tailgate and arrive before the Indiana Fever vs. Brazilian National Team game

Thousands of fans made their way to Carver-Hawkeye arena for the Indiana Fever game against the Brazilian National Team for Caitlin Clark's homecoming on Sunday, May 4. The Fever defeated the Brazilian...

Watch timelapse of fans entering Carver-Hawkeye arena for Caitlin Clark’s homecoming

John Charlson, Photojournalist/Filmmakers May 4, 2025

Fans come out to see former Hawkeye Caitlin Clark return to Iowa City with the Indiana Fever to play the Brazilian women's national team in a WNBA pre-season game.

A grid of fans posing for portraits before a preseason women’s basketball game between the Indiana Fever and the Brazil National Team at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, May 4, 2025. The Fever defeated the Brazilian National Team 108-44.

Photos: Indiana Fever vs. Brazil National Team

Isabella Tisdale and Cody Blissett May 4, 2025

The Indiana Fever defeated the Brazilian National Team 108-44 in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, May 4. Fans from all over the country began lining up at the doors and tailgating...

Indiana guard Kelsey Mitchell drives down the court during a preseason women’s basketball game between the Indiana Fever and the Brazil National Team at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

Indiana Fever bests Brazilian National Team as Caitlin Clark returns to Iowa City

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter May 4, 2025

No. 22’s return to Iowa City, this time playing at Carver-Hawkeye Arena as a WNBA superstar, saw the Indiana Fever grab a 108-44 win over the Brazilian National Team in Sunday’s exhibition game. Caitlin...

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.

Five things to watch for in the Indiana Fever’s exhibition contest at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Brad Schultz, Assistant Sports Editor April 29, 2025

 1. Caitlin Clark’s return to Carver-Hawkeye This game would not exist without the remarkable achievements of Caitlin Clark. Clark played for the Iowa women’s basketball team from 2020-24, becoming...

Indiana guard Caitlin Clark takes a shot during a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Indiana Fever at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Aug. 24. The Lynx defeated the Fever, 90-80.

The Caitlin Clark Effect returns to Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter April 29, 2025

Iowa fans certainly miss the Caitlin Clark show. And on May 4, this show returns to Iowa City one more time. The phenom from West Des Moines, Iowa, had hoop dreams since a kid. Her “Future Dreams”...

Portraits of Matthew Riedl (left) and Tanner Henningsen (right).

Q&A | Iowa women’s basketball student managers discuss unique experiences in Clark era

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter April 29, 2025

The Daily Iowan: What made you interested in becoming a student manager for the Iowa women’s basketball team? Tanner Henningsen: Before I came to college, I heard about the practice squad that...

Iowa fans watch the NCAA Championship game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 1 South Carolina at The Airliner on Sunday, April 7, 2024. South Carolina defeated Iowa 87-75.

A guide to maximizing the Caitlin Clark return

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor April 29, 2025

As Caitlin Clark makes her coveted return to Iowa City, thousands of Iowa fans will, too — and there’s a method to maximizing the experience. Clark, the former Iowa women’s basketball player...

Ruby Bekkedahl, Lauren Duet, and Addy Auer Billings, from Montana, pose for a portrait before a basketball game between No. 11 Iowa and No. 6 Michigan State at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 74-61.

Iowa fans express excitement for upcoming Indiana Fever exhibition game

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter April 29, 2025

A number of Iowa fans never saw the Caitlin Clark experience live, but after a full year since her departure to the WNBA, May 4 will change that. Only a select few of Hawkeye faithful secured tickets...

Mar 7, 2025; Greensboro, NC, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets guard Chazadi Wright (1) drives to the basket against NC State Wolfpack during the first quarter at First Horizon Coliseum.

Iowa women’s basketball finds commitment from Chazadi “Chit-Chat” Wright

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter April 23, 2025

Iowa women’s basketball is working hard to fill the vacancy at the guard position left in the wake of fourth-year Lucy Olsen’s move to the WNBA and first-year Aaliyah Guyton’s transfer to Illinois...