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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 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)

Hawkeyes finally win on the road

James Kay, [email protected] January 18, 2017

Behind the play of Tania Davis, the Iowa’s women’s basketball team improved to 12-7 after defeating Rutgers, 71-59, on the road Tuesday night. With the win in Piscataway, New Jersey, the Hawkeyes...

Iowa guard Tania Davis goes up for a layup against Rutgers Khadaizha Sanders 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)

Hawkeyes seek some success on the road

January 17, 2017

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] After a hard-fought contest on Jan. 14 with No. 3 Maryland, the Iowa women’s basketball team has the opportunity to take some of that momentum into New...

Iowa guard Tania Davis tries to pass during the Iowa-Western Illinois game in Carver-Hawkeye on Nov. 19, 2015. Iowa won in overtime, 96-81. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

No. 3 Maryland outpaces Iowa women, 98-82

January 14, 2017

The Iowa women's basketball team suffered its seventh loss of the season after falling to No. 3 Maryland, 98-82, in a high scoring affair on Jan. 14 in Carver-Hawkeye. Sophomore Tania Davis racked up...

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)

Iowa women avenge early loss to Illini

January 12, 2017

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] Following a tough loss on the road against Penn State, the Iowa women’s basketball team returned home hoping to get back in the win column. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa guard Ally Disterhoft drives past South Dakota State guard Kerri Young during a basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016. The Jackrabbits defeated the Hawkeyes, 66-64, in Iowa City. (The Daily Iowan/Osama Khalid)

Women’s hoops tops Cornhuskers

December 31, 2016

After leaving Champaign, Illinois, with a close loss, the Iowa women’s basketball team sought to snag its first conference win in Carver-Hawkeye against Nebraska on Dec. 31. The teams played a fairly...

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...