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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa guard Caitlin Clark drives to the rim during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota on Wednesday.

Clark caps big day with win over Minnesota

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter January 6, 2021

Wednesday was a good day for Iowa’s Caitlin Clark. The freshman point guard’s evening started with bang, as she was named to the Wooden Award Midseason Top-25 list – a compilation of the nation’s...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark, who starts on Iowa’s women’s basketball as a true freshman, celebrates after an Iowa victory over Iowa State on on Wednesday, Dec. 9,2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones in a close game, 82-80. While walking into the tunnel after the win over the Cyclones, Caitlin exclaimed “this is a Hawkeye state.”

Caitlin Clark records first career triple-double against Western Illinois

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor December 22, 2020

The Iowa women’s basketball team’s 92-65 win over Western Illinois on Tuesday was not a surprise, but a memorable feat from one Hawkeye will etch the game into the brains of Hawkeye fans for the...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark, who starts on Iowa’s women’s basketball as a true freshman, celebrates after an Iowa victory over Iowa State on on Wednesday, Dec. 9,2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones in a close game, 82-80. While walking into the tunnel after the win over the Cyclones, Caitlin exclaimed “this is a Hawkeye state.”

Clark pushes Iowa past Iowa State

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor December 10, 2020

Freshman Caitlin Clark cemented her place in Iowa women’s basketball history Wednesday night. The point guard hit a game-winning 3-pointer with under 25 seconds remaining on an assist from guard...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark goes in for a layup during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, December 5, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 85-78.

Caitlin Clark still learning ahead of Iowa State matchup

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter December 8, 2020

Iowa women’s basketball freshman point guard Caitlin Clark joined elite company ahead of Iowa’s matchup against Iowa State in the Cy-Hawk series. Clark was named the Player and Freshman of...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark prepares to shoot the ball during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, December 5, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 85-78.

Clark cools down as Hawkeyes defeat Badgers

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 5, 2020

After back-to-back standout performances in Iowa’s first two games of the season, freshman point guard Caitlin Clark’s roll was slowed by Wisconsin Saturday, though not significantly. Clark...

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.

Clark downs Drake in homecoming game

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter December 2, 2020

For the second-straight game, freshman Caitlin Clark shined. This time, the point guard put up 30 points to help the Hawkeyes advance to 2-0 on the season with a 103-97 win over Drake. The Hawkeyes’...

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.

Clark named Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Week

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 30, 2020

Iowa women's basketball's Caitlin Clark has been named Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Week per a conference release. She shares the honor with Maryland forward Angel Reese – who averaged 17 points, 8.7...

Caitlin Clark shines for Iowa in collegiate debut

Caitlin Clark shines for Iowa in collegiate debut

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter November 25, 2020

Iowa women’s basketball freshman and former top recruit Caitlin Clark finally had the opportunity to take the court as a Hawkeye on Wednesday, and she displayed why colleges all across the country...

Clark putting accomplishments behind her ahead of season-opener

Clark putting accomplishments behind her ahead of season-opener

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter November 24, 2020

Freshman Caitlin Clark came to Iowa with a slew of accolades under her belt. Clark was a five-star college prospect at Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines, Iowa, and her commitment to...

Iowa women’s basketball freshman Caitlin Clark poised to make immediate impact

Iowa women’s basketball freshman Caitlin Clark poised to make immediate impact

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter November 4, 2020

Iowa women’s basketball freshman Caitlin Clark joined the team with high expectations on her shoulders. Clark was a five-star recruit out of Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines and...

A basketball is seen on the court during a game between Iowa and Wisconsin on Jan. 27 at Carver Hawkeye Arena.

Iowa women’s basketball freshman Caitlin Clark not intimidated by high expectations

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter June 29, 2020

Incoming freshman Caitlin Clark joined the Iowa women’s basketball team June 15 for the program’s first voluntary workout since its 2019-20 season ended prematurely. Clark is facing high expectations...