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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

5 points for Hawkeye hoops

5 points for Hawkeye hoops

July 28, 2016

Game Time League action concluded Wednesday, and there are plenty of takeaways. By Blake Dowson [email protected] To put it frankly, final scores during the Game Time League do not matter. Not...

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)

Peschel nabs aide job

July 28, 2016

Although Kali Peschel’s minutes started to tail off towards the end of her successful career on the Iowa women’s basketball team, she continued to be an important leader on the squad. Peschel, who...

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 14, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 6, 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 21, 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 16, 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 15, 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...