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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa guard Alexis Sevillian holds the ball during the Iowa/Arkansas-Pine Bluff basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Lions, 85-45. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa to take on UNI on the court

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] December 15, 2017

The Iowa women’s basketball team is red hot, jumping out to a 10-1 start to the 2017-18 campaign. Trying to continue that run, the Hawkeyes will head to Cedar Falls to take on Northern Iowa at 2...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson during the Iowa/Quinnipiac basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bobcats, 83-67, for head coach Lisa Bluder's 700 career win. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Gustafson dominates with humility

December 12, 2017

Megan Gustafson may play like a typical college basketball star, but her humility off the court separates her from the rest. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] Once again, officials announced...

An Iowa player guards the ball during the Iowa/Arkansas-Pine Bluff basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Lions, 85-45. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s basketball off to a red-hot start

December 11, 2017

The women’s basketball team is off to a red-hot start. By Sean Bock [email protected] The men’s basketball team was expected to be the team to watch in Carver-Hawkeye this winter. As the men’s...

Iowa guard Tania Davis attempts a shot during the Iowa/Arkansas-Pine Bluff basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Lions, 85-45. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa routs short-handed Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Sean Bock, [email protected] December 9, 2017

From start to finish, Iowa dominated Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 85-45, in Carver-Hawkeye on the afternoon of Dec. 9. The Golden Lions (2-6) lacked the depth and talent to keep up with the Hawkeyes (10-1)...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson shoots a free throw during the Iowa/Samford basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 80-59. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes stronger on the court together

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] December 8, 2017

Optimism is abundant in every team at the start of each season. That only heightens when the team jumps out to a 9-1 start, just like the Iowa women’s basketball team. It’s a start that the Hawkeyes...

Iowa Makenzie Meyer takes a shot during the Iowa/Samford basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 80-59. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes finally win in Ames

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] December 7, 2017

For the first time in 28 years, the Iowa women’s basketball team tasted victory in Hilton Coliseum, the home of Iowa State. "It's hard to put into words what this win means to us as a program,"...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder looks up at the scoreboard during the Iowa/Samford basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 80-59. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa eyes puncturing Hilton Magic

December 6, 2017
Iowa hasn’t won in Ames in almost three decades. Is this the year the streak is snapped?
Iowa forward Hannah Stewart high fives forward Chase Coley and forward Amanda Ollinger during the Iowa/Samford basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 80-59. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hannah Stewart leading Iowa’s ‘Bench Mob’

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] December 5, 2017
Many of the Hawkeye stars have taken up the spotlight, but the Iowa women’s basketball team’s bench has also been superb.
Iowa forward Hannah Stewart drives to the hoop during the Iowa/Samford basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 80-59. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s hoops takes care of Samford

Sean Bock, [email protected] December 4, 2017

This game was a lot closer than it should have been for three quarters. Iowa came out on top against Samford, 80-59, Sunday afternoon at Carver-Hawkeye, but it was not the best performance from Lisa...

Iowa forward Hannah Stewart drives to the hoop during the Iowa/Samford basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 80-59. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes seek to tone down turnovers against Samford

Sean Bock, [email protected] December 1, 2017

After suffering their first loss of the season to No. 13 Florida State, the Iowa women’s basketball team will try to bounce back on Dec. 3 against Samford in Carver-Hawkeye at 2 p.m. Despite finishing...

Iowa guard Tania Davis yells during the Iowa/Florida State Big Ten/ACC Challenge basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017. The Seminoles defeated the Hawkeyes, 94-93, in the Hawkeyes first loss of the season. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa upset bid falls just short against No. 13 Florida State

November 30, 2017

The Hawks shot lights out, but couldn’t make the most of their possessions to come away with a victory. By Sean Bock [email protected] Rarely does a 61 percent shooting performance result in a loss. But...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson tips the ball during the Iowa/Northern Illinois basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 105-80. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Gustafson, Hawkeyes hope to rebound to victory

November 29, 2017

The Hawks play a top-15 team in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] After a two-year absence from the NCAA Tournament, the Iowa women’s basketball team made no bones...