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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 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 13, 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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 5, 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...

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)

Women’s hoops gets Big Ten path

June 20, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] The path toward getting back to the NCAA Tournament just got a little clearer for the Iowa women’s basketball team with the release of its Big Ten schedule. The...

Iowa guard Melissa Dixon looks for teammates on Thursday, Feb. 5 in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 73-65. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Getting the lowdown from Down Under

June 15, 2016

By Blake Dowson  [email protected] Former Iowa women’s basketball star Melissa Dixon walked away from the Hawkeye program as the most prolific 3-point shooter in school history. She holds just...

Women’s hoops back at it, hoping to rebound

Women’s hoops back at it, hoping to rebound

June 14, 2016

By Blake Dowson [email protected] The Iowa women’s basketball team got back to work in Carver-Hawkeye Arena Tuesday during its first official workout of the summer. The Hawkeyes are coming off...

Ally Disterhoft goes in for the lay up at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Feb 11, 2016. The Hawkeyes lost to the Buckeyes, 98-81. (The Daily Iowan/Karley Finkel)

Female Hawk of the Year: Disterhoft 

May 10, 2016

By Blake Dowson | [email protected] Ally Disterhoft was no stranger to the spotlight before her junior season started. In 2014-15, as a sophomore, Disterhoft led a Hawkeye team in scoring that ended...

Iowa guard Whitney Jennings prepairs to shoot a free throw during the Iowa-Northwestern game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2014. Jennings had 10 points and 6 assists to help the Hawkeyes beat the Wildcats, 83-70. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Jennings, Larson to leave Iowa

March 23, 2016

  Head coach Lisa Bluder's team just got two players smaller. By Mario Williams [email protected] Iowa guard Whitney Jennings and forward Tagyn Larson have decided to leave the Iowa...

Iowa forward Chase Coley looks for the basket as Ball State center Renee Bennett covers during round one of the Women's National Invitation Tournament at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, March 17, 2016. The Hawkeyes fell the Cardinals 77-72, knocking them out of the Women's National Invitation Tournament. (The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Iowa women fall to Ball State in NIT

March 17, 2016

By: Jake Mosbach [email protected] The 2015-16 season certainly didn’t go the way the Iowa women’s basketball players had hoped. On March 17 in Carver-Hawkeye, the disappointing season...

Iowa forward Christian Buttenham attempts to drive to past Michigan guard Seria Thomspon during Game 3 of the Women's Big Ten tournament in Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Thursday, March 3, 2016. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 97-85. Iowa will play #1 ranked Maryland tomorrow, March 4 at 1 p.m. Central Time. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Iowa to face Ball State in first round of NIT action

March 17, 2016

By: Jake Mosbach [email protected] Despite missing the team’s first NCAA Tournament in nine years, the Iowa women’s basketball squad will once again make a postseason tournament appearance,...