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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 center Addison O'Grady attempts to block LSU forward Sa'Myah Smith’s shot 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. Smith scored two points. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 102-85.

‘It’s almost unfortunate they’re meeting this early’: Iowa to rematch defending national champion LSU in Elite Eight

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 30, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — In the words of Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder, the Hawkeyes got "ran out of the gym" in last year's national championship game against LSU. On Monday in the Elite Eight, Iowa will...

Iowa guard Sydney Affolter goes in for a layup during a 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. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buffaloes, 89-68.

Iowa women’s basketball blows by Colorado in Sweet 16 as five players score in double digits

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter March 30, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — Following Iowa's 64-54 win against West Virginia, in which the Hawkeyes had one of their worst shooting performances of the season, some wondered how the team would fare against one...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes in for a layup during a 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. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Colorado women’s basketball reflects on difficulty of guarding star point guard Caitlin Clark

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 30, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — Caitlin Clark was in true form in Iowa's win over Colorado in the Sweet 16. The star guard scored 29 points, tied her season-high with 15 assists, and grabbed six boards to aid...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark walks onto the court during a 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. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buffaloes, 89-68.

Photos: NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – Sweet Sixteen: No. 1 Iowa vs. No. 5 Colorado

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith March 30, 2024

No. 1 Iowa defeated No. 5 Colorado, 89-68, during a NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday. Iowa scored 46 points in the paint and outscored Colorado in every quarter...

Iowa guard Kate Martin blocks Colorado guard Kindyll Wetta’s shot during a 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. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s basketball advances to Elite Eight with win over Colorado

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 30, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — Iowa women's basketball is headed to the Elite Eight after defeating Colorado 89-68 on Saturday. Star point guard Caitlin Clark led the Hawkeye offense with 29 points, 15 assists,...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark signs a young fan's shoe after a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 84-57.

Vanessa Bryant gifts Iowa women’s basketball team Nike Kobe ‘Venice Beach’ sneakers ahead of Sweet 16

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter March 29, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — There are a few guarantees whenever you watch Caitlin Clark play for the Iowa women’s basketball team: shooting logo threes, performing no-look passes, and donning NBA legend Kobe...

Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall warms up during a day of press conferences and open practices ahead of an NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Iowa at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Friday, March 29, 2024. The Hawkeyes and the Buffaloes face off Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes look to bounce back from poor shooting performance in Sweet 16 rematch with Colorado

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter March 29, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — For the first time in this year's NCAA Tournament, the No. 1 seed Iowa women's basketball team will face a familiar foe.  Iowa's Sweet 16 game on Saturday is against No. 5 Colorado,...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark, guard Gabbie Marshall, and guard Kate Martin smile during a day of press conferences and open practices ahead of an NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Friday, March 29, 2024. The Hawkeyes and the Buffaloes face off Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT.

Iowa women’s basketball’s Caitlin Clark ignoring outside noise, staying loose ahead of Sweet 16

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 29, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — With all of the spotlight on her, Caitlin Clark is staying loose heading into Iowa's Sweet 16 rematch with Colorado. On Wednesday, Hip-Hop mogul Ice Cube proposed to Clark a $5...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark answers questions from reporters during a day of press conferences and open practices ahead of an NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Friday, March 29, 2024. The Hawkeyes and the Buffaloes face off Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT.

Photos: NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – Sweet Sixteen press conferences & open practices

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith March 29, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — The NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament held press conferences, open locker room interviews, and open practices ahead of a Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at...

Fans cheer during an NCAA Tournament First Round game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 16 Holy Cross at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, March 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Crusaders, 91-65.

Vivid Seats expects high fan turnout for Iowa women’s basketball in Sweet 16

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 28, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — Iowa women's basketball fans have traveled near and far this season to watch the Hawkeyes. Every time the Iowa women took the court in Carver-Hawkeye Arena, they were welcomed by...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates during an NCAA Tournament Second Round game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 8 West Virginia at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, March 25, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mountaineers, 64-54.

Caitlin Clark listed on USA Women’s Basketball training camp roster

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 28, 2024

USA Basketball Women’s National Team released its 2024 training camp roster Thursday morning, and one player stuck out among the rest: Caitlin Clark, the only current collegiate player on the list.  The...