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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

Iowa hoops charges to wins

Iowa hoops charges to wins

November 14, 2016

By James Kay [email protected] Historically, most young teams have a hard time getting going for the start of the season. However, that was not the case for the Hawkeye women’s basketball team,...

Iowa guard Tania Davis drives to the basket during the Iowa-Rutgers game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Jan. 4, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 69-65. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

It gets real for women’s hoops

November 11, 2016

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] The Iowa women’s basketball team has a big weekend ahead, and it all starts today with the team’s home-opener against Oral Roberts at 6 p.m. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson and Iowa forward Carly Mohns reach for the rebound, the Hawkeyes defeated the Colonials 69-50  at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City,Iowa on Dec. 6,2015(The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Iowa hoops demolishes Lewis

November 7, 2016

By James Kay [email protected] The saying, “there’s no place like home” rings true for most sports teams. The Hawkeyes took no exception to this after taking out Lewis 61-35 in an exhibition...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder shouts down the court to the players to adjust the game plan, Iowa defeated Western Illinois in overtime 96-81 in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Nov. 19 in Iowa City, Iowa.(The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Hawk hoops set for NCAA return

November 4, 2016

By James Kay [email protected] It is that time of year again. The Hawkeye women’s basketball team begins its quest to get back to the NCAA Tournament when they take on Lewis on Nov. 6 to start...

Hungry Hawks ready for hard court

Hungry Hawks ready for hard court

October 27, 2016

By Adam Hensley [email protected] Last season, a momentous streak at Iowa came to an end; for the first time in nine seasons, the Hawkeye women’s basketball team failed to make the NCAA Tournament. Expect...

5 points for Hawkeye hoops

5 points for Hawkeye hoops

July 28, 2016

Game Time League action concluded Wednesday, and there are plenty of takeaways. By Blake Dowson [email protected] To put it frankly, final scores during the Game Time League do not matter. Not...

Iowa forward Kali Peschel attempts to shoot the ball during the Iowa-Baylor game of the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA tournament in Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City on Friday, March 27, 2015. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Bears, 81-66. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Peschel nabs aide job

July 28, 2016

Although Kali Peschel’s minutes started to tail off towards the end of her successful career on the Iowa women’s basketball team, she continued to be an important leader on the squad. Peschel, who...

Iowa guard Alexa Kastanek controls the ball as Michigan guard Siera Thompson reaches for it, the Iowa Hawkeyes snatched a win against the Michigan Wolverines 85-69 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Jan. 28, 2016(The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Seniors eager to lead young Hawkeyes

July 14, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] It takes a village to raise a single child, so how many people does it take to raise five freshman basketball players? Well, in the Iowa women’s basketball team’s...

Iowa forward Carly Mohns grabs a defensive rebound during the Iowa-Upstate game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014. The Hawkeyes dominated the Spartans, 107-56. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Sophs ready to make a mark

July 13, 2016

Certain sophomores are looking to gain success, while some are looking to continue it. By Blake Dowson [email protected] The Daily Iowan takes a look at five Iowa athletes from each class who are...

Linn County Anesthesiologists's Brenda Hafner fights to keep possession over a jump ball against L.L. Pelling's Bre Cera during a Game Time League basketball game at the North Liberty Community Center on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Go, go, go is the word, word, word

July 13, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] To quote one of the best movie characters in the past 25 years, legendary (and fictional) NASCAR driver Ricky Bobby once said, “I wanna go fast.” Iowa women’s...

File photo (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Women’s hoops releases slate

July 13, 2016

Carver-Hawkeye Arena will play host to powerhouse Notre Dame during this years Big Ten/ACC Challenge. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] The Iowa women’s basketball team released its 2016-17...

The Iowa bench cheers as one of their teammates scores, the Hawkeyes defeated the Colonials 69-50  at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City,Iowa on Dec. 6,2015(The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Fresh talent infuses Hawkeyes

July 6, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] The 2015-16 season for the Iowa women’s basketball team was disappointing. The streak of eight-consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances was snapped, and a quick...