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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The Iowa bench reacts to a three pointer during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and no. 4 Southern California at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. The sold-out game marked Iowa’s first Big Ten game against the Trojans and the retirement of the number 22 for former Iowa guard Caitlin Clark. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 76-69.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball vs. USC

Emma Calabro and Isabella Tisdale February 2, 2025

The No. 4 University of Southern California women’s basketball team fell to the Iowa Hawkeyes, 76- 69, on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2024. Following the game, former Iowa guard Caitlin Clark’s number was retired,...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark signs autographs during an end-of-season celebration to honor the Iowa women’s basketball team’s historic run in the NCAA tournament at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. No. 1 South Carolina defeated No. 1 Iowa, 87-75, during an NCAA Championship game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The Gamecocks finished the season undefeated with 38 wins. The game marks Iowa’s second straight runner-up finish for the title.

Several celebrities visit Iowa City for Caitlin Clark’s jersey retirement

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter February 2, 2025

Among a sold-out crowd at Carver-Hawkeye Arena are some notable faces, both locally and nationally, in attendance for the Iowa-USC matchup and Caitlin Clark’s jersey retirement on Sunday  Most...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hypes up the crowd 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 Corn Huskers in overtime, 94-89.

Caitlin Clark jersey retirement brings high prices, big recruits to Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor January 30, 2025

Despite phenom Juju Watkins and fourth-ranked USC coming to Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the Iowa women’s basketball team on Sunday, a bigger moment will draw fans and recruits as Caitlin Clark’s legacy...

Indiana guard Caitlin Clark grabs a rebound during a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Indiana Fever at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. The Lynx defeated the Fever, 90-80.

Indiana Fever to hold May preseason game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter January 30, 2025

Caitlin Clark will play another basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, this time as a WNBA player.  The Indiana Fever, current home of legendary Iowa alum and guard Caitlin Clark, announced on...

Hawkeyes cheer during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Washington State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars 72-43.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes take on Northwestern, USC after breaking even last week

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter January 27, 2025

After breaking even in Big Ten contests this past week with a 50-49 loss to Oregon and an 85-61 blowout win against Washington, the Iowa women’s basketball team returns to Carver-Hawkeye Arena this...

Iowa Assistant Athletics Director for Creative Content Caleb Saunders takes a video of Iowa Women’s Wrestling on Saturday, Jan. 18. Saunders has been with the program for two years.

Meet the creative team turning highlight clips into gameday hype

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter January 21, 2025

The crowd is on its feet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Thousands of fans are packed into a stadium that sold out with women’s basketball tickets for the second season in a row. The music blares as clips...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates after victory over No. 2 Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 86-85. Clark recorded 34 points, nine defensive rebounds, and nine assists.

Iowa to retire Caitlin Clark’s jersey number on Feb. 2, 2025

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 18, 2024

Caitlin Clark's No. 22 is already on the court, but soon it will hang from the rafters. The Iowa Athletics Department announced plans Wednesday to retire Clark's number during a ceremony on Feb. 2...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark looks across the court during a NCAA Championship game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 1 South Carolina at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Hawkeyes, 87-75.

Caitlin Clark’s impact remains with Big Ten women’s basketball

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter October 2, 2024

The 2024 Big Ten basketball media day marks the start of a new chapter for women’s basketball.  Among the several key departures across the conference, Caitlin Clark sits at the top of that list...

Las Vegas guard Kate Martin guards Minnesota forward Alanna Smith during a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Las Vegas Aces at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. The Lynx defeated the Aces, 87-74. The teams faced off two days prior in Las Vegas, where the Lynx won, 98-87.

Hawks In The WNBA | Sept. 18-24

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter September 26, 2024

With the Las Vegas Aces sitting their four star players in the team’s last regular-season game against the Dallas Wings on Sept. 19, center Megan Gustafson and guard Kate Martin saw season-high minutes...

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) smiles in an interview after becoming the first rookie to have a triple-double Saturday, July 6, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Caitlin Clark crowned WNBA Rookie of the Year by Associated Press

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter September 22, 2024

Iowa alum and basketball sensation Caitlin Clark was named the WNBA’s Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press on Sunday following an astounding first professional season for the Indiana Fever.  The...

Indiana guard Caitlin Clark grabs a rebound during a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Indiana Fever at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. The Lynx defeated the Fever, 90-80.

Hawks in the WNBA | Sept. 11-17

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter September 18, 2024

The Fever have officially secured the sixth seed in the 2024 WNBA Playoffs. A Connecticut Sun loss and a Las Vegas Aces win would guarantee the Aces the third seed, which means a Fever-Aces playoff...

Indiana guard Caitlin Clark shoots the ball during a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Indiana Fever at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. The Lynx defeated the Fever, 90-80.

Hawks in the WNBA | Sept. 4-10

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter September 11, 2024

Caitlin Clark added to her historic rookie resume yet again by earning Player of the Month honors — after averaging 24 points, 8.5 assists, and 5.2 rebounds through six games in August. The Indiana...