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The Daily Iowan

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 head coach Lisa Bluder grabs guard Caitlin Clark’s hand during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 93-64.

Iowa women’s basketball’s Caitlin Clark, Lisa Bluder advocate for passionate play

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor January 24, 2023

Iowa women’s basketball junior guard Caitlin Clark plays with passion on the floor. But lately, her passion has been penalized. Clark received a technical foul for saying “damn it” to...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark takes the ball down court during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Dartmouth at Carver-Hawkeyes Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Big Green 92-54.

Caitlin Clark moves to second all-time leading scorer as Iowa women’s basketball blasts Northwestern

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor January 11, 2023

Caitlin Clark is continuing her move up the Iowa women’s basketball program record books. The junior guard became the Hawkeyes’ second all-time leading scorer when she scored her 2,103rd career...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hypes up the crowd during a women’s basketball game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 12 NC State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Clark’s last 40-point game was against Evansville in the 2021-22 season with 44 points. The Wolfpack defeated the Hawkeyes, 94-81.

Iowa women’s basketball guard Caitlin Clark breaks point record in victory over Dartmouth

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter December 21, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball junior Caitlin Clark reached the 2,000 career point mark during the No. 13 Hawkeyes’ 92-54 win against Dartmouth on Wednesday.  The junior passed 2,000 when she hit...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark brings the ball down the court during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Belmont at Carver Hawkeyes Arena in Iowa City on Sunday Nov. 20, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bruins, 73-62.

Caitlin Clark breaks Big Ten triple-double record as Iowa women’s basketball blows out Wisconsin

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter December 4, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball junior guard Caitlin Clark earned her seventh career triple-double to break the Big Ten record on Sunday. The West Des Moines native put up 22 points, 10 assists, and 10...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during a women’s basketball game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 12 NC State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Clark led the Hawkeyes in points with 45. The Wolfpack defeated the Hawkeyes, 94-81.

Caitlin Clark’s 45-point game not enough for Iowa women’s basketball against No. 12 NC State

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor December 1, 2022

Caitlin Clark’s heroics were not enough for the No. 10 Iowa women’s basketball team to beat No. 12 NC State on Thursday night. The junior guard posted 45 points in the 94-81 loss. She shot 16-of-28...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark motions for the audience to make some noise during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Belmont at Carver Hawkeyes Arena in Iowa City on Sunday Nov. 20, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bruins 73-62.

Clark, Czinano stand out again for Iowa women’s basketball in victory over Oregon State

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter November 26, 2022

The Iowa women’s basketball team earned a 73-59 win over Oregon State in Portland on Friday to start the Phil Knight Legacy tournament. The semifinal-round victory sets the Hawkeyes up to face...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark dribbles the ball during a basketball game between Iowa and Drake at the Knapp Center in Des Moines, Iowa, on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. Clark played for 42 minutes and 58 seconds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs in overtime, 92-86.

Caitlin Clark overcomes ankle injury, leads Iowa women’s basketball to victory over Belmont

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter November 20, 2022

A nagging ankle injury didn’t keep reigning Big Ten Player of the Year Caitlin Clark out of the game on Sunday as Iowa took down Belmont at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, 73-62.  Clark was injured in...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Southern University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Clark shot 3-of-6 in 3-pointers.The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars, 87-34.

Caitlin Clark injured as No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball falls to Kansas State

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter November 18, 2022

No. 4 Iowa women's basketball was upset by Kansas State, 84-83, in Manhattan, Kansas, on Thursday night. The Hawkeyes held the lead for nearly 34 minutes, but the Wildcats kept the Hawkeyes from...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark dribbles toward the hoop during a First Round NCAA women’s basketball tournament game against No. 2 Iowa and No. 15 Illinois State in sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, March 18, 2022. Clark scored 27 points and was 9-of-15 in the field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 98-58, advancing themselves to the second round of the tournament.

‘Truly an honor’: Iowa women’s basketball guard Caitlin Clark reflects on Nike NIL deal

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor October 16, 2022

Caitlin Clark, one of the most popular players in NCAA women’s basketball, signed a name, image, and likeness deal with Nike ahead of the 2022-23 season. The Iowa star was one of five student-athletes...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during a First Round NCAA women’s basketball tournament game against No. 2 Iowa and No. 15 Illinois State in sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, March 18, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 98-58.

The Daily Iowan unanimously names Caitlin Clark 2021-22 Female Athlete of the Year

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor June 16, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball sophomore point guard Caitlin Clark has another accolade to add to her seemingly endless award shelf. The 2022 Big Ten Player of the Year unanimously won The Daily Iowan’s...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark smiles on the court during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 6 Nebraska during the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN, on Saturday, March 5, 2022. This game marked her fourth forty-point game this season. The Hawkeyes beat the Cornhuskers 83-66.

Caitlin Clark wins Dawn Staley, Nancy Lieberman Awards

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor April 1, 2022

Iowa women's basketball sophomore Caitlin Clark collected a pair of national awards on Friday night: the Dawn Staley and Nancy Lieberman Award, announced by the Phoenix Club of Philadelphia and the...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and center Monika Czinano hug during a women’s basketball game between No. 21 Iowa and No. 6 Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022. Clark and Czinano had a combined 57 points. The Hawkeyes became regular season Big Ten co-Champions after defeating the Wolverines, 104-80.

Caitlin Clark, Monika Czinano earn Associated Press All-America honors

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor March 16, 2022

Iowa women's basketball sophomore point guard Caitlin Clark earned unanimous first-team All-America honors from the Associated Press, the outlet announced Wednesday. Senior center Monika Czinano earned...