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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 guard Caitlin Clark smiles down at the WBCA Wade Trophy during the award news conference at Rocket Mortgage Field House in Cleveland, Ohio, on Thursday, April 4, 2024.

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark wins Associated Press National Player of the Year, Wade Trophy

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor April 4, 2024

CLEVELAND — Another day, another national award for Caitlin Clark. For the second straight season, Clark is the Associated Press National Player of the Year, the outlet announced Thursday. She...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder pose for a photo after Clark won the Naismith Player of the Year Award at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio, on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark wins 2023-24 Naismith Player of the Year Award

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter April 3, 2024

Caitlin Clark has carved her name into yet another historic club.  The Iowa superstar guard is the 2024 Jersey Mike’s Naismith Player of the Year, beating out USC’s Juju Watkins, Stanford’s...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during an NCAA Tournament Elite Eight game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 LSU at the Hilton Hotel in Albany, N.Y., on Monday, April 1, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 94-87.

Caitlin Clark avenges national championship loss to LSU with record-breaking performance in Elite Eight

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter April 2, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — In the 2023 NCAA National Championship in Dallas, Texas, LSU sent guard Caitlin Clark and Iowa packing in embarrassing fashion. The Tigers ran Iowa off the court, winning by nearly...

Iowa guard Kate Martin celebrates during an NCAA Tournament Elite Eight game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 LSU at the Hilton Hotel in Albany, N.Y., on Monday, April 1, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 94-87.

Photos: NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – Elite Eight: No. 1 Iowa vs. No. 3 LSU

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith April 2, 2024

No. 1 Iowa defeated No. 3 LSU, 94-87, during a NCAA Tournament Elite Eight game at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Monday. Iowa scored 16 points off turnovers and outscored LSU in the second and fourth...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots the bal during a NCAA Tournament Elite Eight game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 LSU at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Monday, April 1, 2024. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s basketball punches its ticket to Final Four with win over defending national champion LSU

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor April 1, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — Down goes the defending national champions. Iowa women's basketball punched its ticket to the Final Four with a 94-87 win over LSU on Monday night. The victory avenged the Hawkeyes'...

LSU guard Alexis Morris shoots the ball during the 2023 NCAA women’s national championship game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 3 LSU at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Morris scored 21 points. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 102-85.

WATCH: First half highlights from Iowa versus LSU

Cooper Worth, Pregame reporter April 1, 2024

https://twitter.com/LSUwbkb/status/1774952615865995686ALBANY, N.Y. —The No. 1 Iowa women’s basketball team is tied up with LSU going into halftime in the Elite Eight of the 2024 NCAA Tournament. Guard...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark smiles after an NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

‘It’s not personal’: Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese speak on their relationship, growing women’s basketball

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 31, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — Since the final moments of last year's NCAA title game, the media and basketball fans alike have tried to pit Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese against each other. With the clock running...

Iowa guard Kate Martin answers a question after an NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Caitlin Clark, Kate Martin excited for challenge against LSU in Elite Eight

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter March 31, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — The Iowa women’s basketball team has a chance to exact revenge for last season's crushing national championship loss against LSU. The Hawkeyes will face off against the Tigers...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark answers questions from reporters during a day of press conferences and open locker rooms ahead of a NCAA Tournament Elite Eight game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 LSU at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Photos: NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – Elite Eight press conferences & open locker rooms

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith March 31, 2024

The NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament held press conferences and open locker room interviews ahead of an Elite Eight game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 LSU at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Sunday. Iowa...