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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 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)

Hawkeyes find their way as season winds down

February 16, 2017

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] In the past two games, the Iowa women’s basketball team has been without starting point guard Tania Davis, and surprisingly, her loss hasn’t tanked...

Iowa's No. 4, Chase Coley sets up her free-throw at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016. The Hawkeyes beat the Hoosiers 76-73 in front of a home crowd of 9,838. (The Daily Iowan/Ting Xuan Tan)

Crunch time looms for Hawkeyes

February 16, 2017

By Michael McCurdy |[email protected] W ith four games left before the seedings of the Big Ten Tournament, the Iowa women’s basketball team is in the driver’s seat of how the rest of...

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)

Sports Briefs: Big Ten recognizes 2 Hawkeyes

February 14, 2017

The Big Ten honored Iowa women’s basketball players Makenzie Meyer and Ally Disterhoft on Monday with weekly awards. Meyer was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week after averaging 15 points over the...

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)

Hawkeyes battle but fall late

February 13, 2017

By Michael McCurdy  [email protected] After the Iowa women’s basketball team defeated Michigan State in its first game without starting point guard Tania Davis, a new sense of swagger...

Iowa guard Ally Disterhoft during a women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 87-83 in OT. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Davis-less, not hopeless

February 10, 2017

By Michael McCurdy | [email protected] Without starting point guard Tania Davis, a sense of uncertainty loomed over Carver-Hawkeye before the Hawkeye women’s home basketball contest against...

Iowa guard Tania Davis shoots the ball during the Iowa-Minnesota game on Saturday, January 21st, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 80-65. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Hawkeyes try to fill Davis’ spot

February 9, 2017

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] For all 23 games so far this season, sophomore Tania Davis has been the floor manager, starting at point guard for the Iowa women’s basketball team.  Game...

Iowa guard Tania Davis shoots the ball during the Iowa-Minnesota game on Saturday, January 21st, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 80-65. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Hoops faces life after Davis

February 8, 2017

By Michael McCurdy  [email protected] On Sunday, the Iowa women’s basketball team suffered a heart-wrenching defeat on the road against a stellar Michigan squad in a game in which it was...

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)

Women’s basketball loses Tania Davis

February 7, 2017

By Blake Dowson [email protected] The quest to get back to the NCAA tournament after missing out on it last year will now be even tougher for the Iowa women’s basketball team after news came out...

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)

Hawkeyes slip in fourth quarter

February 6, 2017

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] The Iowa women’s basketball team has had seven true road games this season. So far, it has won two — Jan. 17 at Rutgers and Nov. 16 at North Dakota. On...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle celebrates after a fast break layup 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)

Hawks ruin Stringer’s homecoming

February 3, 2017

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] Once the pregame festivities honoring former Iowa athletics director Dr. Christine Grant ended, the Hawkeyes jumped out of the gates early on visiting Rutgers,...

Rutgers head coach C. Vivian Stringer talks to her bench 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)

Homecoming for icons, must win for Hawks

February 2, 2017

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] Tonight, the Iowa women’s basketball team will welcome a couple familiar faces to Carver-Hawkeye. The occasion: a home contest against 6-16 Rutgers at...

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)

Hoops figures out youth scheme

January 31, 2017

By Michael McCurdy [email protected] For the Iowa women’s basketball team, handling youth and inexperience has been the biggest theme so far this season. With four sophomores returning and...