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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

The Daily Iowan

Sophomore Whitney Jennings goes up for a shot against Tennessee-Martin Sunday Nov. 15th, 2015. The Hawkeyes overcame an early deficit to win the game, 62-56. (The Daily Iowan/Kyle Close)

Iowa women hold off Wisconsin, 57-54

January 13, 2016

By Mario Williams [email protected] After falling by 20 points to No. 8 Maryland in Carver-Hawkeye on Jan. 10, the Hawkeyes went on the road Jan. 13 and snared a win against Wisconsin, 57-54. The...

Iowa guard Whitney Jennings calmly looks around the court for an open teammate, 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 trips over Terps

January 10, 2016

The No. 23 Iowa women's basketball team's 25-straight wins in Carver-Hawkeye Arena ended on Jan. 10 against No. 8 Maryland. By Mario Williams [email protected] The Iowa women's basketball...

Sophomore Whitney Jennings goes up for a shot against Tennessee-Martin Sunday Nov. 15th, 2015. The Hawkeyes overcame an early deficit to win the game, 62-56. (The Daily Iowan/Kyle Close)

Iowa women out-joust Scarlet Knights

January 4, 2016

By Mario Williams [email protected] With slightly more than five minutes remaining in Carver-Hawkeye on Jan. 4, Iowa guard Alexa Kastanek buried her fifth shot from downtown to break a tie at...

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)

Women’s hoops husks Nebraska

December 31, 2015

The Iowa women's basketball team opened Big Ten play with a 74-68 win over Nebraska. By Ian Murphy [email protected] The Iowa women's basketball team withstood a second-half onslaught from Nebraska...

Iowa guard Tania Davis takes a shot against Robert Morris forward Jocelynne Jones, the Hawkeyes defeated the Colonials 69-50  at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City,Iowa on Dec. 6,2015(The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Back to the doghouse for Bulldogs

December 22, 2015

The Iowa women’s basketball team downed Drake, 89-76, on Tuesday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8s-QC8deRS8 By Ian Murphy [email protected] The Iowa women’s basketball team made somewhat...

Hawks eager to get back on the court

Hawks eager to get back on the court

December 18, 2015

The Hawkeyes are ready for redemption after a heartbreaking loss to Iowa State. By Rod Engblom [email protected] The Iowa women’s basketball team is set for their first game in eight days...

Iowa Guard Ally Disterhoft jumps for the layup against the Western Illinois' Michelle Maher, Iowa defeated Western Illinois in overtime 96-81 in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Nov. 19 in Iowa City, Iowa.(The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Mixed bag for women’s hoops

December 16, 2015

By Mario Williams [email protected] It’s been well over a month into the 2015-16 season, and the Iowa women’s basketball team has left fans with quite a bit to discuss. Iowa now sits at 8-2...

Iowa guard Whitney Jennings calmly looks around the court for an open teammate, the Hawkeyes defeated the Colonials 69-50  at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City,Iowa on Dec. 6,2015(The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Another Hawk heartbreak in Hilton 

December 14, 2015

The women’s basketball team also loses to Iowa Sate by 3 points despite Ally Disterhoft’s career mark. By Rod Engblom [email protected] The Hawkeyes lost to Iowa State on Dec. 11, losing,...

Iowa guard Tania Davis takes a shot against Robert Morris forward Jocelynne Jones, the Hawkeyes defeated the Colonials 69-50  at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City,Iowa on Dec. 6,2015(The Daily Iowan/Anthony Vazquez)

Hoops set for Cyclones

Mario Williams, [email protected] December 11, 2015

There’s one game every year that means a little something more to the Hawkeyes. Today, the Iowa women’s basketball team will travel to Ames to compete against Iowa State and renew the annual rivalry. ...

Box Score: Iowa keeps up

Box Score: Iowa keeps up

December 10, 2015

By Rod Engblom [email protected] Despite some of the speculation that this year’s version of the Iowa women’s basketball season would take a step backwards after losing some of its best...

North Dakota forward Lexi Klabo blocks Iowa guard Ally Disterhoft's attack at the Carver-Hakweye Arena on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the North Dakota, 83-61. (The Daily Iowan.Peter Kim)

Hawkeyes eye Cyclones

December 10, 2015

The Iowa women’s basketball team will travel to Amesto compete in its biggest game yet. By Mario Williams [email protected] Iowa women’s hoops currently sit at 8-1, but there’s still more...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery yells at center Adam Woodbury during the game against Augustana in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. The Vikings defeated the Hawkeyes, 76-74. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Hawks eye No. 4 Iowa State

December 9, 2015

By Ian Murphy [email protected] Almost one-third of the way through the season, the Iowa basketball team sits at 7-2 heading into a matchup with the country’s No. 4 team. Success has come early,...