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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes in for a layup 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.

Photos: NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – First Round: No. 1 Iowa vs. No. 16 Holy Cross

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge March 23, 2024

The No. 1 Hawkeyes defeated the No. 16 Crusaders, 91-65, in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City during the First Round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. Iowa scored 12 points off of...

Iowa guard Kate Martin answers questions for the media during a day of press conferences and open practices ahead of an NCAA Tournament First Round game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 16 Holy Cross at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Friday, March 22, 2024. The Hawkeyes and the Crusaders face off Saturday at 2:00 p.m. CT.

Photos: NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament: First Round press conferences & open practices

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge March 22, 2024

The NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament held press conferences, open locker room interviews, and open practices ahead of a First Round game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 16 Holy Cross at Carver-Hawkeye Arena...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 6 Michigan at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, March 9, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 95-68.

State Farm launches Caitlin Clark commercial to debut on CBS

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 22, 2024

Yet another Caitlin Clark commercial is coming to TV screens across the nation. In honor of March Madness, State Farm has launched a new national commercial for Clark called “Covering Greatness.”...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hypes up the crowd during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 5 Nebraska at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Sunday, March 10, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Corn Huskers in overtime, 94-89.

Caitlin Clark’s economic presence brings up to $52.3 million for state of Iowa

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter March 21, 2024

Many have speculated Caitlin Clark’s impact, but on Thursday, the star guard’s economic impact, dubbed “Clarkonomics,” was quantified. A report revealed that Clark added up to $52.3 million...

Iowa celebrates during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 6 Michigan at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Iowa women’s basketball receives No. 1 seed in NCAA Tournament

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 17, 2024

There have been plenty of historic moments for Iowa women's basketball this season. Sunday's announcement can be added to the list. Atop of Regional 2 in Albany, the Hawkeyes received a No. 1 seed...

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Gatorade to release limited-edition Caitlin Clark water bottle and towel

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 15, 2024

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark has teamed up with Gatorade to create a personalized drop that embodies her mantra: “Dream Big.” Clark’s first collaboration with Gatorade includes...

Iowa celebrates during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 6 Michigan at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Iowa women’s basketball bounces back from largest season halftime deficit to win third straight Big Ten Tournament Championship

Cooper Worth, Pregame reporter March 10, 2024

Going into halftime of the 2024 Big Ten Tournament championship game, it looked like fans at "Carver North" would be returning to Iowa City in low spirits. After dominating in their first two games...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark dribbles the ball during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 6 Michigan at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, March 9, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 95-68.

Caitlin Clark compiles 15 assists, facilitates offense in No. 3 Iowa’s 95-68 win over Michigan in Big Ten Tournament semifinals

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor March 9, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Yesterday, Caitlin Clark’s offensive night was simply off. It showed her frustration with her struggle to uncover what she could possibly be doing wrong. But today, Clark was...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hypes up the crowd during a basketball game between No. 2 lowa and No. 7 Penn State at the TIAA Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Friday, March 8, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 95-62.

Iowa women’s basketball advances to Big Ten Tournament championship with double-digit victory over Michigan

Cooper Worth, Pregame reporter March 9, 2024

The second-seeded Iowa women's basketball team advanced to the Big Ten Tournament championship with a 95-68 semifinal win over Michigan at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Saturday evening. Caitlin...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hypes up the crowd during a basketball game between No. 2 lowa and No. 7 Penn State at the TIAA Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Friday, March 8, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 95-62.

Tale of two offenses in No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball’s 95-62 win over Penn State in Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinal

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor March 8, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Another NCAA basketball record fell at the hands of Caitlin Clark in Iowa’s 95-62 quarterfinal win over Penn State in the Big Ten Tournament in Minneapolis on Friday. But...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark dribbles the ball during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lady Lions, 111-93.

The Athletic unanimously names Caitlin Clark National Player of the Year

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 6, 2024

The Athletic unanimously named Caitlin Clark National Player of the Year for the second straight season. The Iowa point guard is once again a finalist for every major national player of the year award,...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes in for a layup during a basketball game between No. 6 Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 93-83.

Iowa women’s basketball guard Caitlin Clark inks multi-year NIL deal with Panini America

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 6, 2024

Iowa women’s basketball guard Caitlin Clark has inked a multi-year deal with Panini America, the world’s largest sports and entertainment collectibles company. This is Panini’s first exclusive...