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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

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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...

Head coach Lisa Bluder high fives Iowa guard Tania Davis 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)

Iowa women’s hoops ‘having fun’ with hot start

Sean Bock, [email protected] November 27, 2017

As the old saying goes, it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish. The Iowa women’s basketball team is off to its best start since the 2010-11 season but doesn’t seem to be bothered by their...

Iowa guard Alexis Sevillian attempts to pass the ball during the Iowa/Northern Illinois basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes sweep through tourney

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] November 26, 2017

Another test, another win for the Hawkeye women’s basketball team after it finished the Puerto Rico Classic with a 74-61 win over Elon on Nov. 25. With the victory, Iowa swept the tourney and kept...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson and Carly Mohns high-five 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 down Charlotte, advance in Puerto Rico Classic

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] November 23, 2017

Another game, another win for the Iowa women’s basketball team; this time, it gave thanks for a 77-64 Nov. 23 win over Charlotte to improve to 6-0 on the season in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson fights for an offensive rebound away from Western Michigan defenders 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)

Women’s hoops runs away with first game in Florida

Sean Bock, [email protected] November 22, 2017

The Iowa women’s basketball team got off to an excellent start in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, cruising to a 90-46 victory over Morgan State on Nov. 22, improving their record to 5-0. Megan Gustafson...