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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa guard Caitlin Clark prepares to shoot a 3-pointer during the second round of the NCAA women's basketball championship against No. 4 Kentucky on March 23, 2021 at the Bill Greehey Arena at Saint Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 86-72.

Caitlin Clark develops new leadership skills with USA Basketball

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor August 24, 2021

Teammates and coaches of Caitlin Clark consistently look to her for leadership, as the Hawkeye women’s basketball program’s first-ever freshman All-American. But it doesn’t come naturally...

Caitlin Clark runs the ball down the court during the Iowa Hawkeyes Women’s Basketball season opener again Northern Iowa on Nov. 25, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated Northern Iowa 96-81.

Caitlin Clark brings newfound experience to Iowa women’s basketball

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor August 20, 2021

Iowa women’s basketball sophomore Caitlin Clark can now add another gold medal and MVP award to her growing trophy case. This August, Clark collected the third gold medal of her young career at...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark dribbles toward the basket during the second round of the NCAA women's basketball championship against No. 4 Kentucky on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Bill Greehey Arena at Saint Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 86-72. No. 5 Iowa will go on to play the winner of tonight's 8 p.m. game between No. 1 UConn and No. 8 Syracuse in the Sweet Sixteen starting on Saturday. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

The Daily Iowan names Caitlin Clark Co-Female Athlete and Newcomer of the Year

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor June 28, 2021

  When Caitlin Clark stepped on to the University of Iowa campus, she had big shoes to fill. The highly-touted, five-star recruit out of West Des Moines was tasked with replacing former...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) charges to the basket during a second round game of the Big 10 women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked #6, took on #11 Purdue in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Wednesday night. The Hawkeyes beat the Boilermakers, 83-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Rutgers Thursday night in the Big 10 quarterfinals.

Caitlin Clark wins Dawn Staley Award

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 2, 2021

Iowa women's basketball guard Caitlin Clark has won the 2021 Dawn Staley Award, it was announced Friday by the Phoenix Club of Philadelphia. The award is given to the most outstanding collegiate...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark blocks UConn guard Paige Bueckers during the Sweet Sixteen NCAA women's basketball championship against UConn on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Huskies, 92-72. Clark and Bueckers played together on the U-17 and U-19 Team USA basketball team in high school, and both say they are still close friends.

Clark honored as WBCA Co-Freshman of the Year

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 30, 2021

The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) has named Iowa's Caitlin Clark as the WBCA Co-Freshman of the Year, it was announced Tuesday. UConn's Paige Bueckers is the the other player sharing...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark dribbles toward the basket during the second round of the NCAA women's basketball championship against No. 4 Kentucky on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Bill Greehey Arena at Saint Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 86-72. No. 5 Iowa will go on to play the winner of tonight's 8 p.m. game between No. 1 UConn and No. 8 Syracuse in the Sweet Sixteen starting on Saturday.

‘We knew that she was the special one’: Caitlin Clark dominating in her first season with the Iowa women’s basketball team

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 23, 2021

Caitlin Clark grew up in the Hawkeye State, and now wears the Black and Gold for the Iowa women’s basketball program, but her childhood bedroom in West Des Moines is still painted baby blue. The...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes for a layup during the second round of the NCAA women's basketball championship against No. 4 Kentucky on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Bill Greehey Arena at Saint Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 86-72. No. 5 Iowa will go on to play the winner of tonight's 8 p.m. game between No. 1 UConn and No. 8 Syracuse in the Sweet Sixteen starting on Saturday.

Clark’s heroics propel Hawkeyes to Sweet 16

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 23, 2021

SAN ANTONIO – Iowa women’s basketball freshman point guard Caitlin Clark fully demonstrated her offensive prowess Tuesday, leading the fifth-seeded Hawkeyes to the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16...

Clark, defense lead Iowa to halftime lead over Kentucky

Clark, defense lead Iowa to halftime lead over Kentucky

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 23, 2021

SAN ANTONIO – Sharon Goodman's rally towel is being put to good use. The freshman center waves the towel on the sidelines whenever the Hawkeyes make a basket, and Iowa made 20 field goals to...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) takes a shot during a semifinal game of the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 7 seeded Michigan State in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Friday afternoon. The Hawks beat the Spartans, 87-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Maryland Saturday in the Big 10 finals.

Clark flattered by praise from WNBA star Sue Bird

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 22, 2021

SAN ANTONIO — As a former five-star recruit and current frontrunner for the National Freshman of the Year award, Iowa  point guard Caitlin Clark has garnered mounds of national attention throughout...

Iowa guard Kate Martin blocks Central Michigan guard Kalle Martinez during the first round of the NCAA women's basketball championship between Iowa and Central Michigan on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX. The Hawkeyes are leading the Chippewas, 48-37 at halftime.

Clark, Martin lead Iowa women’s basketball to strong halftime lead over Central Michigan

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 21, 2021

SAN ANTONIO – Fifth-seeded Iowa women's basketball leads No. 12 seed Central Michigan by 11 points, 48-37, at halftime of the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Iowa had as much as a 16-point lead...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) takes a shot during a semifinal game of the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 7 seeded Michigan State in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Friday afternoon. The Hawks beat the Spartans, 87-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Maryland Saturday in the Big 10 finals.

Caitlin Clark named second-team All-American

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 17, 2021

University of Iowa women's basketball freshman point guard Caitlin Clark is a second team All-American, the Associated Press announced Wednesday. Although Clark is the eighth player in program history...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) goes up for a layup during a second round game of the Big 10 women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked #6, took on #11 Purdue in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Wednesday night. The Hawkeyes beat the Boilermakers, 83-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Rutgers Thursday night in the Big 10 quarterfinals.

Clark recovers from slow start in first postseason game

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 11, 2021

For most of the 2020-21 season, Iowa women’s basketball freshman point guard Caitlin Clark has been a force to be reckoned with, as she leads the nation in scoring with a 27.4 points per game average. In...