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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and Iowa guard Kate Martin answer questions from the media after a women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Nebraska at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. Clark ended the game eight points shy of breaking the women's NCAA record for most points scored in a collegiate career. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 82-79.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes drop to No. 4, anticipate Clark’s scoring record and Michigan on Thursday

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor February 14, 2024

The No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball team can get the motor going again for a push into the postseason with a return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena for Michigan on Thursday. The Hawkeyes, now 22-3, are...

Carver-Hawkeye Arena is seen empty after a men’s basketball game on Dec. 22, 2020.

Point/Counterpoint | Should Iowa build a new basketball arena?

Colin Votzmeyer and Brad Schultz February 13, 2024

YES A handful of times, I’ve imagined myself as an Iowa wrestler, running out of a black-and-gold tunnel that leads from my locker in the brand-new Iowa wrestling facility to the mat in Carver-Hawkeye...

Nebraska guard Kendall Coley celebrates with teammates following a women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Nebraska at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2024. Coley had one rebound and one steal. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 82-79.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball vs. Nebraska

Ayrton Breckenridge and Cody Blissett February 11, 2024

The Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 82-79, at a sold-out Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday. Iowa led the first three quarters until Nebraska forward Jaz Shelley took the lead...

Nebraska forward Natalie Potts celebrates with teammates after a women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Nebraska at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 82-79.

No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball collapses in fourth quarter, falls to Nebraska

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor February 11, 2024

LINCOLN, Nebraska — The No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball team held a 69-55 lead over the Nebraska Cornhuskers to start the fourth quarter. Ten minutes of game clock later, Caitlin Clark was shuffling...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark prepares to go up for a shot during a women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Nebraska at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2024.

Iowa loses, 82-79, to Nebraska as Caitlin Clark goes scoreless in the fourth quarter

The No. 2 Iowa women's basketball team fell to the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 82-79, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska on Sunday.  Former Washington player Kelsey Plum's time as the all-time...

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke catches her breath during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday Feb. 8, 2024. Stuelke scored a career high of 47 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 111-93.

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

Grace Smith, Cody Blissett, and Emily Nyberg February 9, 2024

No. 2 Iowa defeated Penn State, 111-93, inside a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday. Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke scored a career-high 47 points and broke the record for scoring in a...

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke goes up for a shot during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Stuelke scored a career-high 47 points and broke the all-time record for scoring in a single game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lady Lions, 111-93.

Iowa women’s basketball’s Hannah Stuelke sets new career-high against Penn State

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter February 9, 2024

Iowa women’s basketball's Hannah Stuelke set a new career-high during the Hawkeyes’ 111-93 win against Penn State on Thursday.  The sophomore has had an up-and-down season marred by injuries. But...

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke goes up for a shot during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. Stuelke scored a career-high 47 points and broke the all-time record for scoring in a single game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lady Lions, 111-93.

Hannah Stuelke scores career-high 47 points in No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball’s 111-93 win over Penn State

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter February 8, 2024

The No. 2 Iowa women's basketball team outlasted the Penn State Nittany Lions, 111-93, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City Thursday evening.  Iowa was led by forward Hannah Stuelke, who finished...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and Iowa guard Kate Martin celebrate a play by Iowa guard Molly Davis during a women’s basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and Maryland at a sold-out Xfinity Center in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 93-85.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes march toward March with tests in Penn State, Nebraska

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor February 7, 2024

The No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball team marches closer to March — and the end of the 2023-24 regular season — with tests against Penn State and Nebraska this week. The Hawkeyes, 21-2 overall,...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates a win during a women’s basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and Maryland at a sold-out Xfinity Center in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 93-85.

Photos: No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball at Maryland

Grace Smith, Photojournalist February 4, 2024

The No. 3 Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Maryland Terrapins, 93-85, at a sold-out Xfinity Center in College Park, Maryland, on Saturday night. Iowa had never won a Big Ten game at Maryland until Saturday night,...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-pointer during a women’s basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and Maryland at a sold-out Xfinity Center in College Park, Md., on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024.

No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball sneaks by Maryland behind 38 from Caitlin Clark

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor February 3, 2024

The No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball team snuck by the Maryland Terrapins, 93-85, in an away bout inside the Xfinity Center in College Park, Maryland, on Saturday night. The game looked like yet...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates a 3-pointer 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.

Fox Sports to introduce “Caitlin Cam” on TikTok for Iowa-Maryland women’s basketball game

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter February 2, 2024

Fox Sports announced it will introduce the “Caitlin Cam” on Saturday when the Iowa women’s basketball team plays at Maryland. Fox Sports will livestream game action on its TikTok account during...