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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

Fans cheer during ESPN College GameDay before a basketball game between No.9 Iowa and No. 2 Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023.

College Gameday to host show at Carver-Hawkeye Arena for Iowa women’s basketball against No. 2 Ohio State

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 25, 2024

ESPN announced Sunday that College Gameday will air live at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 3 for Iowa women's basketball's matchup against No. 2 Ohio State. The show will run from 10-11 a.m., with...

Iowa guard Kate Martin prepares to shoot a free-throw during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and No. 14 Indiana at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. Martin had 19 points, five rebounds, and one assist. The Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes, 86-69.

Photos: No. 4 Iowa vs. No. 14 Indiana

Cody Blissett and Grace Smith February 23, 2024

No. 14 Indiana defeated No. 4 Iowa 86-69 in front of over 17,000 fans at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind., on Thursday. Indiana guard Sara Scalia scored 25 points, four assists, and four...

Players warm up before a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and No. 14 Indiana at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024.

Social media reacts to Mick Foley, Victor Oladipo attending Iowa women’s basketball game at Indiana

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 22, 2024

BLOOMINGTON — Wherever Caitlin Clark goes, large crowds follow. Some big names attended the Hawkeye women's basketball game at Indiana on Thursday night,  including WWE legend Mick Foley and...

Fans watch Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoot free throws during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and No. 14 Indiana at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. The Hoosiers lead the Hawkeyes, 44-33. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Indiana women’s basketball’s ‘tenacious’ defense too much for Iowa, Caitlin Clark to overcome

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 22, 2024

BLOOMINGTON — "Airball. Airball. Airball." After missing a triple from the left wing late in the second quarter, that's what Iowa's Caitlin Clark heard from the crowd every time she touched the...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark looks at the sideline during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and No. 14 Indiana at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. The Hoosiers lead the Hawkeyes, 44-33. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa falls, 86-69, to Indiana as Caitlin Clark scores four points in the second half

Cooper Worth, Pregame reporter February 22, 2024

BLOOMINGTON, IN. — The No. 4 Iowa women's basketball team fell to the Indiana Hoosiers, 86-69, at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana, Thursday evening.  Star guard Caitlin Clark led...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots the first shot of the game during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2024.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | No. 4 Hawkeyes back on the road against No. 14 Indiana

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter February 21, 2024

The No. 4 Iowa women's basketball team will return on the road on Thursday when the Hawkeyes travel to Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana, to take on the No. 14 Indiana Hoosiers.  The...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes up for the record-breaking shot during a women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 106-89.

Behind the scenes of Caitlin Clark’s big night

Sabine Martin, Executive Editor February 20, 2024

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark swished the ball flawlessly into the net, making her the NCAA all-time women’s basketball leading scorer on Feb. 15 in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. It was also a momentous day...

Iowa guard Kate Martin prepares to shoot the ball during a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 106-89. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

‘She’s our leader:’ How Kate Martin is the heart and soul of the Iowa women’s basketball team

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter February 20, 2024

In basketball, whenever a team has a star player dominating and leading it to victory night in and night out, said team also needs an “enforcer.” For the No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball team, Caitlin...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark signs autographs after a women’s basketball game between No. 4 Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 106-89.

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark becomes Fanatics’ top-selling college athlete after breaking scoring record

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 20, 2024

Caitlin Clark is not just the face of college basketball but one of the most popular athletes in all of sports. Last Thursday, the Iowa star guard hit her signature deep three from the Hawkeye logo...