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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 dribbles the ball in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 76-67. (The Daily Iowan/Alyssa Hitchcock)

Women’s hoops set to go

November 13, 2015

It might be the first game, but North Dakota won’t be an easy win. By Rod Engblom [email protected] The Iowa women’s basketball team will tip off the regular season today against North...

Tania Davis goes up for a lay up Sunday November 8th, 2015 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The women played against Upper Iowa University in an exhibition contest. (The Daily Iowan/Kyle Close)

Hawkeys eager to get started

November 12, 2015

The Iowa women’s basketball team will open its regular season Friday. By Mario Williams [email protected] Hawkeyes fans, get ready, the day is almost near. The Iowa women’s basketball team...

Freshman forward Megan Gustafson goes up for a shot against Upper Iowa Sunday November 8th, 2015. The next game for the Hawkeyes is against North Dakota November 13th in Iowa City at 6 PM. (The Daily Iowan/Kyle Close)

What’s in store for women’s hoops?

November 10, 2015

Was this victory characteristic of this season’s Hawkeyes, or was this game more of a confidence-booster for the team? By Rod Engblom [email protected] The Iowa women’s basketball team...

Freshman forward Megan Gustafson goes up for a shot against Upper Iowa Sunday November 8th, 2015. The next game for the Hawkeyes is against North Dakota November 13th in Iowa City at 6 PM. (The Daily Iowan/Kyle Close)

Hawks take care of exhibition business

November 9, 2015

Iowa women’s basketball downed the Peacocks, 95-41. By Mario Williams [email protected] Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder answered the season’s first question — what did she want to see out of...

Iowa guard Ally Disterhoft dribbles the ball against Miami forward Necole Sterling during the second round game of the NCAA women's basketball tournament in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 22, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hurricanes, 88-70 advancing to Sweet Sixteen in Oklahoma City . (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawkeyes search for the points

November 6, 2015

How will the Hawkeyes produce scoring without the seniors of last season? By Rod Engblom [email protected] Offense has traditionally been the strong side of the game for the Iowa women’s...

Women’s hoops stays confident

Women’s hoops stays confident

Rod Engblom, [email protected] November 6, 2015

The new-look Hawkeye women’s basketball team will tip off the 2015-16 season at home with an echibition against Upper Iowa onNov. 8. The game will start at 2 p.m. in Carver Hawkeye. Upper Iowa finished...

File photo (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Hawks won’t skip a beat

November 6, 2015

Iowa women’s basketball will try to pick up where it left off with new additions. By Mario Williams   |   [email protected] The Iowa women’s basketball team is entering this season with...

Big Ten Power Rankings

Big Ten Power Rankings

November 6, 2015

1) Maryland The Terrapins remain at the top of the pack even with the loss of their leading scorer, Laurin Mincy, who graduated after last season. The team still retained double-digit scoring starters...

Iowa guard Samantha Logic goes up for a layup against Miami guard Suriya McGuire during the second round game of the NCAA women's basketball tournament in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 22, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hurricanes, 88-70 advancing to Sweet Sixteen in Oklahoma City . (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Big shoes to fill for hoops

November 6, 2015

The Hawks need to fill the big spots of Sam Logic, Bethany Doolittle, and Melissa Dixon. By Mario Williams [email protected] losses: Sam Logic Logic will be the most obvious absence when...

Hawkeyes to stress defense

Hawkeyes to stress defense

Rod Engblom, [email protected] October 30, 2015

With the departure of the offensive last year’s seniors and offensive juggernauts Samantha Logic, Bethany Doolittle, and Melissa Dixon, the team has to decide whether or not to continue to be an offense-first...

Women's hoops not befret

Women’s hoops not befret

Mario Williams, [email protected] October 30, 2015

The expectations may not be high for the Iowa women’s basketball team coming off a successful season, but the Hawkeyes don’t mind. One of the main topics at the team’s annual media day Thursday...

Iowa forward Kali Peschel attempts to shoot the ball during the Iowa-Baylor game of the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA tournament in Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City on Friday, March 27, 2015. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Bears, 81-66. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Keeping the intensity

Rod Engblom, [email protected] October 16, 2015

ROSEMONT, Illinois — Last season, the Iowa women’s basketball team had a successful year with seniors Samantha Logic, Bethany Doolittle, and Melissa Dixon leading the charge, finishing 2014-15 with...