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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 guard Makenzie Meyer looks to the hoop 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.

Women’s basketball dominates Drake

Sean Bock, [email protected] December 22, 2017

Home games during winter break are often the most difficult. Especially when one of your leaders goes down with a season-ending knee injury, it’s hard to stay focused and get the job done. The...

Iowa guard Alexis Sevillian dribbles 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)

Hawkeyes ready to clinch ‘State Title’

Sean Bock, [email protected] December 20, 2017

In a season that has almost been perfect up to this point, the Iowa women’s basketball team faces some challenges as the season progresses. The Hawkeyes lost one of their best players — more...

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)

Women’s hoops loses Tania Davis for the season

Sean Bock, [email protected] December 19, 2017

Iowa junior guard Tania Davis will miss the remainder of the season after tearing the medial meniscus and an anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee, a release announced on Dec. 18. Davis suffered...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson looks to the bench during the Iowa/Western Michigan women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 79-56. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes smack Panthers, earn win No. 11

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] December 17, 2017

It was just another day on the court Dec. 17 for the Iowa women’s basketball team after a 71-47 win over Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. The win moves the Hawkeyes to 11-1 on the season, their best...

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.