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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle drives to the hoop during the Iowa/Creighton NCAA tournament first round basketball game at Pauley Pavilion on UCLA's campus in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 17, 2018. The Bluejays defeated the Hawkeyes, 76-70. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Loss provides experience for Iowa

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] March 19, 2018
After a season that had its tears of joy and sadness, Hawkeyes hope this year’s tournament experience provides for a deep run next year.
Iowa forward Megan Gustafson attempts a shot during the Iowa/Creighton NCAA tournament first round basketball game at Pauley Pavilion on UCLA's campus in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 17, 2018. The Bluejays defeated the Hawkeyes, 76-70. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Creighton’s downpour from deep knocks Iowa out of NCAA Tournament

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] March 17, 2018

LOS ANGELES — In a city known for its lack of rain, Iowa ran into a flood of 3-pointers from Creighton in a 76-70 loss in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 17. That storm came courtesy...

During the Iowa vs. Minnesota basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers 92-84. Iowa Sophomore, Makenzie Meyer, drains a three pointer to increase the Hawkeyes lead at the end of the fourth quarter. (Chris Kalous/The Daily Iowan)

Helping Gustafson key for Hawkeyes

Adam Hensley, [email protected] March 6, 2018
Megan Gustafson’s 48 points kept Iowa in the game against Minnesota, but with the NCAA Tournament looming, the Hawkeyes need to find balance in its depth if they want any shot at a run in the Big Dance.
Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle drives to the hoop 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)

Four Takeaways From Big Ten Tournament

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] March 5, 2018
Four takeaways from Iowa’s Big Ten Tournament.
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.