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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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)

Iowa women’s basketball dominates fourth quarter

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] November 14, 2017

Last season, Iowa women’s basketball struggled to close out games down the stretch. In games decided by 10 or fewer points last season, the Hawkeyes finished 4-9. Their crucial flaw of being unable...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder high fives 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)

Bluder, Gustafson, and Hawkeyes enjoy milestone-filled opening weekend

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] November 13, 2017

Opening weekend in college basketball, men’s or women’s, is generally dominated with power teams stomping lesser opponents. The Iowa women’s basketball team took the opposite approach; it opened...

Iowa's Megan Gustafson shooting at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lady Toppers 104-97 in overtime. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

Gustafson’s Big Night Propels Women’s Hoops to Victory in Hawkeye Challenge Championship

Sean Bock, [email protected] November 11, 2017

The Iowa women’s basketball players forgot to set their wake-up alarms for 4:30 p.m. Nov. 11. It was almost déjà vu from the Nov. 10 performance against Quinnipiac. Still, the Hawkeyes were able...

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)

Bluder earns 700th win in season opener

Sean Bock, [email protected] November 10, 2017

It was a scrappy, grind it out, ugly type of game in Carver-Hawkeye on the evening of Nov. 10. The Iowa women’s basketball team was able to come away with an 83-67 win over Quinnipiac, and head coach...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder takes a timeout during the women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. The Hawkeyes beat the Dragons 85-56. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Busy weekend ahead for Iowa women’s hoops

Sean Bock, [email protected] November 10, 2017

The Iowa women’s basketball team will kick off the regular season against Quinnipiac at 5 p.m. today in Carver-Hawkeye as part of the Hawkeye Challenge. Head coach Lisa Bluder sits at 699 wins, and...

Iowa sophomore center Amanda Ollinger poses for a portrait during the women's basketball media in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017.  (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s basketball hopes to rebound back into tournament picture

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] November 9, 2017

Conventional wisdom suggests that points are the most important in basketball; after all, the team with the most points at the end of the game wins. But Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa...

Iowa forward Chase Coley takes a shot inside the lane during the women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. The Hawkeyes beat the Dragons, 85-56. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Frontcourt shines in Iowa women’s hoops opener

Sean Bock, [email protected] November 7, 2017

Chase Coley started 31 games as a sophomore. In her junior year, she only started two games, a trend that doesn’t seem to add up. But in the Hawkeyes’ exhibition win over Minnesota State-Moorehead...

Iowa guard Tania Davis (11) drives the ball against Minnesota State-Moorhead's Drew Sannes during the women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. The Hawkeyes beat the Dragons 85-56. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Davis Back and confident as ever

November 6, 2017

By Jordan Zuniga [email protected] Hawkeye fans had an exciting weekend. The football team routed Ohio State, wrestle-offs took place, and the women’s basketball team returned to the hardwood. While...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle drives around Rutgers guard Kanjis Barber during the meeting between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Thursday, February 2, 2016 at Carver Hawkeye. The Hawkeyes had a strong second half, pulling away with the 71-57 win. (The Daily Iowan/ file)

Iowa women’s hoops approaching tip-off time

Sean Bock, [email protected] November 3, 2017

The Iowa women’s basketball team will tip off the 2017-18 season on Nov. 5 with an exhibition game in Carver-Hawkeye against Minnesota State-Moorehead at 7 p.m. The Hawkeyes will be without the services...

Iowa sophomore guard Makenzie Meyer poses for a portrait during the women's basketball media in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017. The Hawkeyes will open up an exhibition game against Minnesota State-Moorhead on Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. in Carver. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa basketball’s young backcourt ready to prove

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] October 31, 2017

This past weekend, a lot of Iowa City dressed up and celebrated Halloween, signifying the end of October. For basketball fans, this means the season is a calendar-page turn away. With Iowa’s disappointing...

FILE - Iowa guard Tania Davis is seen during women's basketball media day in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. The Hawkeyes will play Oral Roberts on Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. at Carver-Hawkeye. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Tania Davis’ return to Iowa basketball from injury a most welcome sight

Jordan Zuniga, [email protected] October 24, 2017

Last season, for the first time in the coach Lisa Bluder era, the Iowa women’s basketball team missed the NCAA Tournament for consecutive seasons. One of the major reasons for the Hawkeyes’ absence...

Iowa sophomore guard Makenzie Meyer poses for a portrait during the women's basketball media in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017. The Hawkeyes will open up an exhibition game against Minnesota State-Moorhead on Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. in Carver. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s basketball is small in numbers, mighty in spirit

Sean Bock, [email protected] October 24, 2017

With only 11 players on the roster of the women’s hoops team, many fans and media seem to be concerned about the lack of depth this season. At the beginning of her press conference, head coach Lisa...