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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 Caitlin Clark smiles after an NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

‘It’s not personal’: Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese speak on their relationship, growing women’s basketball

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 31, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — Since the final moments of last year's NCAA title game, the media and basketball fans alike have tried to pit Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese against each other. With the clock running...

Iowa guard Sydney Affolter signs autographs after a NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday, March 30, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buffaloes, 89-68.

Iowa women’s basketball’s Sydney Affolter trusts the process, rises through the ranks into starting lineup

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter March 31, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — When the Iowa women’s basketball team made its historic run through the 2023 NCAA Tournament,  guard Sydney Affolter watched most of the action from the bench.  The second-year...

Iowa guard Kate Martin answers a question after an NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Caitlin Clark, Kate Martin excited for challenge against LSU in Elite Eight

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter March 31, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — The Iowa women’s basketball team has a chance to exact revenge for last season's crushing national championship loss against LSU. The Hawkeyes will face off against the Tigers...

LSU guard Flau'jae Johnson, forward Angel Reese, and guard Hailey Van Lith answer questions from reporters during a day of press conferences and open locker rooms ahead of a NCAA Tournament Elite Eight game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 LSU at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Sunday, March 31, 2024.

LSU women’s basketball notebook | Kim Mulkey, Flau’jae Johnson talk about facing Iowa in Elite Eight

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 31, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — After Louisville lost to Iowa in the Elite Eight last year, Hailey Van Lith was back in her apartment in Kentucky watching the national title game. In what many dubbed as the "Caitlin...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark answers questions from reporters during a day of press conferences and open locker rooms ahead of a NCAA Tournament Elite Eight game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 LSU at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Photos: NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – Elite Eight press conferences & open locker rooms

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith March 31, 2024

The NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament held press conferences and open locker room interviews ahead of an Elite Eight game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 LSU at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Sunday. Iowa...

Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall shoots a layup during the 2023 NCAA Sweet Sixteen women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 6 Colorado at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buffaloes, 87-77.

Gabbie Marshall leads Iowa from beyond the arc, plays stout defense in Sweet 16 win over Colorado

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter March 30, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall reminded the basketball world why fans call her Gabbie ‘March-all’ on Saturday evening. The veteran guard scored in double-digits in Iowa's win against...

Iowa center Addison O'Grady attempts to block LSU forward Sa'Myah Smith’s shot during the 2023 NCAA women’s national championship game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 3 LSU at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Smith scored two points. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 102-85.

‘It’s almost unfortunate they’re meeting this early’: Iowa to rematch defending national champion LSU in Elite Eight

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 30, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — In the words of Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder, the Hawkeyes got "ran out of the gym" in last year's national championship game against LSU. On Monday in the Elite Eight, Iowa will...

Iowa guard Sydney Affolter goes in for a layup during a NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday, March 30, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buffaloes, 89-68.

Iowa women’s basketball blows by Colorado in Sweet 16 as five players score in double digits

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter March 30, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — Following Iowa's 64-54 win against West Virginia, in which the Hawkeyes had one of their worst shooting performances of the season, some wondered how the team would fare against one...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes in for a layup during a NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday, March 30, 2024. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Colorado women’s basketball reflects on difficulty of guarding star point guard Caitlin Clark

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 30, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — Caitlin Clark was in true form in Iowa's win over Colorado in the Sweet 16. The star guard scored 29 points, tied her season-high with 15 assists, and grabbed six boards to aid...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark walks onto the court during a NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday, March 30, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buffaloes, 89-68.

Photos: NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – Sweet Sixteen: No. 1 Iowa vs. No. 5 Colorado

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith March 30, 2024

No. 1 Iowa defeated No. 5 Colorado, 89-68, during a NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday. Iowa scored 46 points in the paint and outscored Colorado in every quarter...