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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

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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...

Megan Gustafson attempts a free throw during the exhibition game on November 6, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Flyers 61-35. (The Daily Iowan/Osama Khalid)

Hawkeyes maintain their swagger

December 2, 2016

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] Coming off a hard-fought game versus No. 1 Notre Dame, the Iowa women’s basketball team hopes to bounce back in Carver-Hawkeye at 2 p.m. Dec. 4 against...

Iowa's no. 2 Ally Disterhoft watches as her teammates and opposing team players scramble to get the rebound of her free-throw 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)

Notre Dame wears Hawks down

December 1, 2016

By James Kay   [email protected] The Hawkeye women’s basketball team (5-3) battled hard against No. 1 Notre Dame before falling, 73-58, to the Fighting Irish Wednesday night in Carver-Hawkeye...

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)

Hawkeyes take on No. 1 Irish

November 30, 2016

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] The Hawkeye women’s basketball team will try to improve its Big Ten/ACC Challenge record of 3-6 with a win tonight. To Iowa’s misfortune, it will welcome...

Centers; Clarissa Ober from the Jackrabbits and Megan Gustafson from the Hawkeyes, jump for the ball at the start of 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)

Most hoops numbers sparkle

November 29, 2016

By James Kay [email protected] The Hawkeye women’s basketball team has started with a flourish, reeling off a 5-2 record in the young season. It has so far silenced its critics who thought the...