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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The Iowa women’s basketball team waves to fans after a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 7 Penn State at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Friday, March 8, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 95-62.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | No. 3 and second-seeded Hawkeyes advance, take on Michigan

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor March 8, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The No. 3 and second-seeded Iowa women’s basketball team will take on the sixth-seeded Michigan Wolverines in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament tomorrow. The tournament,...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hypes up the crowd during a basketball game between No. 2 lowa and No. 7 Penn State at the TIAA Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Friday, March 8, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 95-62.

Tale of two offenses in No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball’s 95-62 win over Penn State in Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinal

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor March 8, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Another NCAA basketball record fell at the hands of Caitlin Clark in Iowa’s 95-62 quarterfinal win over Penn State in the Big Ten Tournament in Minneapolis on Friday. But...

Iowa guard Sydney Affolter and guard Taylor McCabe celebrate during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 7 Penn State at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Friday, March 8, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 95-62.

Photos: 2024 TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament: No. 2 Iowa vs. No. 7 Penn State

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge March 8, 2024

No. 2 Iowa defeated No. 7 Penn State, 95-62, during a basketball game at the TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Friday, March 8, 2024. Iowa guard...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes in for a layup 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 advances to Big Ten Tournament semifinals with 95-62 victory over Penn State

Cooper Worth, Pregame reporter March 8, 2024

The second-seeded Iowa women’s basketball team advanced to the semifinal stage of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday with a 95-62 quarterfinal win over Penn State at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Caitlin...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark gestures toward the crowd 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 notebook | No. 3 Hawkeyes look to three-peat at Big Ten Tournament in Minneapolis

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor March 7, 2024

The No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball team will look to three-peat as the Big Ten Tournament champions in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this weekend — beginning with a quarterfinal contest on Friday. The...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark dribbles the ball during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lady Lions, 111-93.

The Athletic unanimously names Caitlin Clark National Player of the Year

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 6, 2024

The Athletic unanimously named Caitlin Clark National Player of the Year for the second straight season. The Iowa point guard is once again a finalist for every major national player of the year award,...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes in for a layup 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 guard Caitlin Clark inks multi-year NIL deal with Panini America

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 6, 2024

Iowa women’s basketball guard Caitlin Clark has inked a multi-year deal with Panini America, the world’s largest sports and entertainment collectibles company. This is Panini’s first exclusive...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates after the senior recognition during a basketball game with No. 6 Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, March 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes upset the Buckeyes, 93-83, on senior night.

Iowa women’s basketball senior class looking to cap off historic tenure with tournament run in March

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter March 5, 2024

The No. 3 Iowa Hawkeyes will attempt to recapture lightning in a bottle by making another run to the NCAA championship game but, win or lose, a significant chapter in the program’s 50-year history...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark gestures toward the crowd 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 guard Caitlin Clark wins Big Ten Player of the Year for third straight time

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 5, 2024

Caitlin Clark has been named the Big Ten Player of the Year for the third straight time, the first of many honors coming her way. Clark is the first to unanimously win three straight Big Ten Player...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark smiles during a women’s basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 14 Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. Clark led the team in points with 30. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 84-57.

Iowa women’s basketball’s Caitlin Clark signs multi-year NIL deal with Indianapolis-based company Gainbridge

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 5, 2024

Caitlin Clark will soon be playing in the WNBA, and her brand deals keep growing. The star point guard signed a multi-year brand ambassador deal with Gainbridge, an Indianapolis-based insurance...

Iowa guard Molly Davis hugs assistant coach Raina Harmon during a basketball game with No. 6 Iowa and No. 2 Ohio State inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, March 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes upset the Buckeyes, 93-83, on senior night.

Iowa women’s basketball’s Molly Davis’ injury not season-ending

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 4, 2024

Iowa women’s basketball’s Molly Davis will likely not miss the remainder of the season after she suffered a right knee injury during Sunday's win against No. 2 Ohio State, it was announced Monday. “While...

Iowa women's basketball players celebrate after winning the Big Ten Tournament title at the Target Center in Minneapolis on March 5. Second-seeded Iowa defeated third-seeded Ohio State, 105-72.

Iowa women’s basketball receives No. 2 seed in Big Ten Tournament

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 3, 2024

After a 10-point win over Big Ten regular season champion Ohio State on Sunday, the Iowa women's basketball team secured a No. 2 seed in the conference tournament. Iowa heads into the tournament...