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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

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Iowa guard Ally Disterhoft gets stuffed by a Washington State defender during the quarterfinal game of the Women's NIT between Washington State and Iowa at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, March 26, 2017. The Cougars went on to defeat the Hawkeyes 74-66. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Hawkeyes end WNIT run

March 26, 2017

By Blake Dowson |  [email protected] Ally Disterhoft huddled with the rest of her teammates at center court after the Hawkeyes’ game against Washington State, and blew the crowd a kiss for the...

Iowa guard Alexa Kastanek takes a jump shot during the Colorado vs. Iowa meeting in Iowa City at Carver Hawkeye on Thursday, March 23, 2017. The Hawkeyes went on to defeat the Buffaloes 80-62 in the third round of the Women's National Invitation Tournament. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Hawkeyes romp, advance to Elite 8

March 23, 2017

By Adam Hensley [email protected] The Iowa women’s basketball team advanced to the WNIT Elite 8 after a convincing 80-62 win over Colorado. Alexa Kastanek found her stroke from beyond the...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson takes a shot over Michigan State center Jenna Allen during a women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. Gustafson averaged a double-double and led the team in points (18.5), rebounds (10.1), and blocks (1.3) while starting all 34 games last season. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Iowa hosts Colorado in NIT Sweet-16

March 23, 2017

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] 20 wins and a trip to the elite-8 of the women’s NIT is on the line tonight at 7 p.m. in Carver-Hawkeye Arena, as the Iowa women’s basketball team...

Iowa guard Ally Disterhoft huddles with teammates before a second round Women's National Invitation Tournament against South Dakota in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, March 18, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Coyotes, 78-73. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Disterhoft sets record, Iowa wins

March 19, 2017

By Michael McCurdy  [email protected] Iowa senior Ally Disterhoft didn’t get to play in the NCAA Tournament her senior year, but there is a silver lining to her storybook career. Disterhoft,...

Iowa guard Ally Disterhoft waves to fans after a women's basketball game between Iowa and Maryland in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Iowa falls late in Big Ten Tournament

March 3, 2017

By Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS — Nia Coffey scored a season-high 34 points, Lauren Douglas added 17 — including four free throws in the last 10 seconds — and ninth-seeded Northwestern edged out...

iowa heads into tournament time

iowa heads into tournament time

March 2, 2017

By Michael Mccurdy | [email protected] The month of March has arrived, and to many that means the swift transition from winter to spring. For the Iowa women’s basketball team, though, the...

Iowa guard Samantha Logic goes up for a layup against Miami guard Suriya McGuire during the second round game of the NCAA women's basketball tournament in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 22, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hurricanes, 88-70 advancing to Sweet Sixteen in Oklahoma City . (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Point/Counterpoint: Bubble time all over again

February 28, 2017

Will the Iowa women’s basketball team make the NCAA Tournament? Yes The regular season had its ups and downs for the Iowa women’s basketball team, but it is time to put all of that aside as the Big...

Hoops seniors go out with comeback

Hoops seniors go out with comeback

February 27, 2017

By Michael McCurdy | [email protected] Emotions ran high in Carver-Hawkeye on Sunday, when the Iowa women’s basketball team welcomed Wisconsin for Senior Day. In what was a back and forth...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson shoots a free throw 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/ Alex Kroeze)

Hawkeyes sit at a tipping point

February 23, 2017

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] After losing three out of its last four, games the Iowa women’s basketball team will try to turn things around before the Big Ten Tournament next week....

Iowa guard Ally Disterhoft takes a three pointer during the meeting between the Northwestern Wildcats and Iowa Hawkeyes in Carver Hawkeye on Thursday, February 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes pulled away in the second half beating the Wildcats 78-59. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Hawks drop double-OT heartbreaker at Indiana

February 23, 2017

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] A lot was on the line in Bloomington, Indiana, on Wednesday night as the Hoosiers hosted the Iowa women’s basketball team in what had the potential to...

Iowa forward Chase Coley shoots a free throw 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)

Hawkeyes face crucial game

February 22, 2017

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] There are many adjectives to describe the Iowa women’s basketball team’s loss on Feb. 19 at Purdue; embarrassing, disappointing, and lopsided would...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson takes a shot during the meeting between the Northwestern Wildcats and Iowa Hawkeyes in Carver Hawkeye on Thursday, February 16, 2017. The Hawkeyes pulled away in the second half beating the Wildcats 78-59. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Hawkeyes blow 10-point lead

February 20, 2017

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] After taking Ohio State down to the wire in Columbus on Feb. 12, the Hawkeyes hoped to carry the same mindset with them on the road in West Lafayette...