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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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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...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark warms up before a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2024.

Kristin Juszczyk designs custom vest for Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor March 3, 2024

State Farm partnered with fashion designer Kristin Juszczyk to create two custom vest jackets — one for Iowa women's basketball star Caitlin Clark and one for Jake from State Farm. This is the first...

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.

Photos: No. 6 Iowa women’s basketball vs. No. 2 Ohio State

No. 6 Iowa defeated No. 2 Ohio State, 93-83, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday. The game also acted as the Hawkeye's senior day honoring seniors Sharon Goodman, Molly Davis, Gabby Marshall, Kate Martin...

A Nike advertisement of Iowa guard Caitlin Clark is seen on The Edge building on East Burlington Street in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, March 2, 2024. The poster was put up in the early morning.

Caitlin Clark passes Pete Maravich for NCAA all-time scoring record

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor March 3, 2024

Caitlin Clark has earned comparisons to LSU and Utah Jazz legend Pete Maravich for years. Nicknamed “Ponytail Pete,” she’s seen plenty of his highlights. But with all of Carver-Hawkeye Arena...

A Nike advertisement commemorates Iowa guard Caitlin Clark’s scoring record on the southeast corner of the Capitol Street Garage in Iowa City on Sunday, Mar. 3, 2024. The poster was hung after Clark sank a free throw just before half-time, passing Pistol Pete Maravich’s record for most points in NCAA collegiate basketball.

Caitlin Clark Nike ad campaign continues with new Capitol Street Garage banner

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, Managing Enterprise and Design Editor March 3, 2024

Less than an hour after Iowa women's basketball guard Caitlin Clark became the NCAA all-time leading scorer on Sunday, Nike unveiled a new advertisement from the top of the Capitol Street Garage in...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark walks onto the court during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan State in a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 76-73. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 76-73.

Seniors shine during No. 6 Iowa women’s basketball win against No. 2 Ohio State

Cooper Worth, Pregame reporter March 3, 2024

The No. 6 Iowa women's basketball team got revenge on  No. 2 Ohio State, winning 93-83, during Senior Day at Carver Hawkeye Arena Sunday afternoon.  Iowa was led by guard Caitlin Clark, who finished...