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Iowa forward Megan Gustafson attempts a shot during the Iowa/Minnesota Big Ten tournament basketball game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Friday, March, 2, 2018. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 90-89. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Minnesota sends Iowa packing in Big Ten Tournament

Adam Hensley, [email protected] March 2, 2018

INDIANAPOLIS — It came down to the wire, but Iowa’s run in the Big Ten Tournament concluded March 2 in a 90-89 heartbreaker to Minnesota. Megan Gustafson had a field day in the paint, scoring...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson attempts a shot during the Iowa/Minnesota Big Ten tournament basketball game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Friday, March, 2, 2018. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 90-89. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Gustafson dominates in heartbreaking loss

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] March 2, 2018

INDIANAPOLIS — The difficulty of Iowa’s 90-89 loss was written all over the face of Megan Gustafson during the postgame press conference as she sat at a microphone, holding back tears. It’s...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson blocks a shot from Northwestern forward Bryana Hopkins during the Iowa/Northwestern Big Ten tournament basketball game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Thursday, March, 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 55-45. Iowa takes on No.4 Minnesota on Friday. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa rolls In Big Ten tourney

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] March 2, 2018
Fast start propels Iowa tourney win
Iowa forward Megan Gustafson and Northwestern forward Pallas Kunaiya-Akpanah attempt to take control of the ball during the Iowa/Northwestern Big Ten tournament basketball game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Thursday, March, 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 55-45. Iowa takes on No.4 Minnesota on Friday. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye defense smothers Wildcat offense

Adam Hensley, [email protected] March 2, 2018
It took Northwestern nearly 11 minutes to hit its first shot, and that’s the kind of day it was, thanks to Iowa’s lockdown defense.
Iowa forward Megan Gustafson and Northwestern forward Pallas Kunaiya-Akpanah attempt to take control of the ball during the Iowa/Northwestern Big Ten tournament basketball game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Thursday, March, 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 55-45. Iowa takes on No.4 Minnesota on Friday. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Rolling In Big Ten Tourney

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] March 1, 2018

Iowa wanted a fast start to open the Big Ten Tournament. The Hawkeyes got just that when they finished the first quarter with a 22-1 lead. While they were unable to maintain their 21-point lead,...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson blocks a shot from Northwestern forward Bryana Hopkins during the Iowa/Northwestern Big Ten tournament basketball game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Thursday, March, 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 55-45. Iowa takes on No.4 Minnesota on Friday. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye defense blankets Wildcat offense in low-scoring affair

Adam Hensley, [email protected] March 1, 2018

INDIANAPOLIS - It’s not often in basketball when a team scores only a single point in a quarter, but that’s just what Northwestern did in Iowa’s 55-45 win over the Wildcats. “I think that...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder talks with players during a timeout during Iowa’s game against Indiana on Feb. 24, 2018. (Chris Kalous/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s hoops looks to keep winning streak alive at Big Ten Tournament

March 1, 2018
After a ‘Fabulous February,’ Iowa wants to make March marvelous.
Iowa center Megan Gustafson celebrates after drawing a foul while making a basket during an Iowa/Purdue women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 76-70. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Gustafson, Doyle honored by Big Ten

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] February 27, 2018
Megan Gustafson caps a record-breaking season by being named as the media’s Big Ten Player of the Year.
Iowa forward Megan Gustafson and Wisconsin guard Lexy Richardson dive for the ball during the Iowa/Wisconsin basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 88-61. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s hoops ends regular season on a high note

Sean Bock, [email protected] February 25, 2018

Senior day was bittersweet on Feb. 24 in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Chase Coley and Carly Mohns were able to come out on top, as the Hawkeyes stormed past Indiana, 75-62. “We sent out Chase and Carly out...

Iowa forward Carly Mohns drives to the hoop during the Iowa/Wisconsin basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 88-61. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Seniors say goodbye to Carver

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] February 23, 2018
Hawkeyes seek to close out a successful season with a successful game against Indiana.
Iowa forward Hannah Stewart attempts a shot during the Iowa/Wisconsin basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 88-61. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Doyle’s late-game magic pushes Iowa womens’ basketball past Rutgers

Sean Bock, [email protected] February 22, 2018
Kathleen Doyle was clutch, Megan Gustafson broke records, and Iowa stole a game on the road in New Jersey.
Iowa forward Chase Coley attempts a shot during the Iowa/Wisconsin basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 88-61. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa fights for second-round bye

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] February 21, 2018
Iowa hopes to continue its stretch of dominance tonight against Rutgers — win or lose, Megan Gustafson should return with two more season records.