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The Daily Iowan

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

Megan Gustafson and Bre Cera try to block Kayla Brewer during the exhibition game on November 6, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Flyers 61-35. (The Daily Iowan/Osama Khalid)

Hawkeye women drop Big Ten opener

December 28, 2016

By James Kay [email protected] The Iowa women’s basketball team was unable to pull out a win in its Big Ten opener, falling to Illinois, 70-65. Senior captain Ally Disterhoft had a double-double...

Iowa guard Peter Jok shoots the ball during the first game of The Hy-Vee Classic with Iowa and UNI in Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 69-46. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Men, women sweep in hoops

December 21, 2016

  In a night full of action in Carver-Hawkeye (and a noticeable absence of action shen the final horn buzzed after the men's game), the Iowa men's and women's basketball teams notched two victories...

Hannah Schonhardt, Taylor Hagen of the Panthers and Megan Gustafson and Bre Cera of the Hawkeyes try to get possession of a rebound at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena on December 4,2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Northern Iowa Panthers 88-39. (The Daily Iowan/Osama Khalid)

Women’s hoops slips up in Des Moines

Michael McCurdy, [email protected] December 19, 2016

After a week break from competition, the Iowa women’s basketball team returned to the hardwood and hoped to accomplish a season sweep of its in-state rivals. With two convincing victories over...

Marching into the Big Ten

Marching into the Big Ten

December 16, 2016

By James Kay [email protected] While the regular season has technically started, the real battle will begin when the Hawkeyes take on their Big Ten foes. The Hawkeyes (8-3) have shown they are...

Iowa's no. 2 Ally Disterhoft drives the ball during a basketball match at the Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016. Notre Dame defeated Iowa 73-58. (The Daily Iowan/Ting Xuan Tan)

Platoon, newcomers come through

December 15, 2016

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] Finals week has caused a break in action for the 8-3 Iowa women’s basketball team. The Hawkeyes are coming off of a week in which they went 3-0, with two...

Hawkeyes riding a streak

Hawkeyes riding a streak

December 13, 2016

By James Kay [email protected] Most students have little to smile about heading into the stress of finals week. For the Iowa’s women’s basketball team however, the players have all the reason...

Iowa guard Tania Davis dribbles the ball against a defender at mid-court during the Iowa-Robert Morris game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Colonials, 81-60. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawks regain energy and roll

December 12, 2016

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] After two overwhelming victories against in-state rivals Iowa State and Northern Iowa, the Iowa women’s basketball team had to come together for one more...

Iowa guard Ally Disterhoft goes up for the a basket against a Purdue defender on Thursday Feb. 18, 2106. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 63-55 in Carver Hawkeye Arena. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Hawks finding the right touch

December 9, 2016

By James Kay [email protected] When you have a coach as strict as Iowa women’s basketball coach Lisa Bluder doing the worm on the floor of your locker room, things are going in your favor. The...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle performs a layup during a women's basketball game in Carver Hawkeye-Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 88-76. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Hawkeyes storm by Cyclones

December 8, 2016

By michael mccurdy [email protected] It could be chess, hopscotch, or Jenga. If it’s Iowa against Iowa State, people across state care — a lot. The Iowa women’s basketball team tipped...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer advances during the basketball match at the Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. Iowa defeated Hampton 84-51. (The Daily Iowan/Ting Xuan Tan)

Hawkeye hoops gears up for ISU

December 7, 2016

By James Kay [email protected] Rivalry week starts off with a bang tonight with the Iowa women’s basketball team. The Hawkeyes will spar with Iowa State in the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series in Carver-Hawkeye...

Iowa's no. 10 Megan Gustafson shoots the ball as Notre Dame's no. 11 Brianna Turner tries to block during a basketball match at the Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016. Notre Dame defeated Iowa 73-58. (The Daily Iowan/Ting Xuan Tan)

Hoops set for familiar foe

December 6, 2016

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] The Iowa women’s basketball team sits at 6-3, most recently defeating Northern Iowa by a whopping 49 points.  Next on the schedule is also a familiar...

Hawkeye women swamp UNI

Hawkeye women swamp UNI

December 5, 2016

By James Kay [email protected] The Iowa women’s basketball team decimated Northern Iowa, 88-39, in Carver-Hawkeye on Sunday. It was the largest margin of victory against Northern Iowa in 22 meetings...