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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

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The Iowa one’s basketball team shoots around during a day of press conferences and open practices ahead of an NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Friday, March 29, 2024. The Hawkeyes and the Buffaloes face off Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT.

Where to watch Iowa women’s basketball take on Colorado in Sweet 16

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 29, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — The Iowa women's basketball team will continue its postseason run with a Sweet 16 game against No. 5 Colorado on Saturday. The two squads played in the Sweet 16 last year, and the...

Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall warms up during a day of press conferences and open practices ahead of an NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Iowa at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Friday, March 29, 2024. The Hawkeyes and the Buffaloes face off Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes look to bounce back from poor shooting performance in Sweet 16 rematch with Colorado

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter March 29, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — For the first time in this year's NCAA Tournament, the No. 1 seed Iowa women's basketball team will face a familiar foe.  Iowa's Sweet 16 game on Saturday is against No. 5 Colorado,...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark, guard Gabbie Marshall, and guard Kate Martin smile during a day of press conferences and open practices ahead of an NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Friday, March 29, 2024. The Hawkeyes and the Buffaloes face off Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT.

Iowa women’s basketball’s Caitlin Clark ignoring outside noise, staying loose ahead of Sweet 16

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 29, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — With all of the spotlight on her, Caitlin Clark is staying loose heading into Iowa's Sweet 16 rematch with Colorado. On Wednesday, Hip-Hop mogul Ice Cube proposed to Clark a $5...

Ohio State forward Cotie McMahon and Iowa guard Molly Davis battle for the ball during a basketball game between No. 6 Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 93-83.

Iowa women’s basketball’s Molly Davis ‘doubtful’ to play in Sweet 16 against Colorado

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 29, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — Iowa women's basketball fans likely won't see Molly Davis and her renowned headband on the court Saturday during the Hawkeyes' Sweet 16 game against Colorado. Davis suffered a right...

Colorado guard Jaylyn Sherrod answers questions from reporters during a day of press conferences and open practices ahead of an NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Friday, March 29, 2024. The Hawkeyes and the Buffaloes face off Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT.

‘We’re confident in where we’re at right now’: Colorado women’s basketball looking for revenge on Iowa after Sweet 16 defeat last year

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter March 29, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. —In the Sweet 16 of the 2023 NCAA Tournament, the Iowa women’s basketball team defeated Colorado 87-77 to advance to the Elite Eight for just the second time in over 20 years.  Now,...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark moves past Colorado guard Kendyll Wetta 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.

Colorado women’s basketball emphasizes physicality, rebounding heading into Sweet 16 matchup with Iowa

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 29, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — Colorado women's basketball hasn't allowed an opponent to score 90 points all season. On Saturday, the Buffaloes will face an Iowa team that leads the nation with 92 points per...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark answers questions from reporters during a day of press conferences and open practices ahead of an NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at MVP Arena in Albany, N.Y., on Friday, March 29, 2024. The Hawkeyes and the Buffaloes face off Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT.

Photos: NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – Sweet Sixteen press conferences & open practices

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith March 29, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — The NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament held press conferences, open locker room interviews, and open practices ahead of a Sweet Sixteen game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 5 Colorado at...

Fans cheer during an NCAA Tournament First Round game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 16 Holy Cross at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, March 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Crusaders, 91-65.

Vivid Seats expects high fan turnout for Iowa women’s basketball in Sweet 16

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 28, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. — Iowa women's basketball fans have traveled near and far this season to watch the Hawkeyes. Every time the Iowa women took the court in Carver-Hawkeye Arena, they were welcomed by...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates during an NCAA Tournament Second Round game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 8 West Virginia at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, March 25, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mountaineers, 64-54.

Caitlin Clark listed on USA Women’s Basketball training camp roster

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 28, 2024

USA Basketball Women’s National Team released its 2024 training camp roster Thursday morning, and one player stuck out among the rest: Caitlin Clark, the only current collegiate player on the list.  The...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates during an NCAA Tournament Second Round game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 8 West Virginia at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, March 25, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mountaineers, 64-54.

Caitlin Clark offered deal from Ice Cube’s Big3 league

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter March 27, 2024

Entertainment mogul Ice Cube, co-founder of the Big3 basketball league, confirmed that Caitlin Clark was offered $5 million to participate in the league during the WNBA’s offseason. The offer...