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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

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Kansas State guard Serena Sundell blocks Iowa guard Caitlin Clark’s pass during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Kansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. Sundell played for 39 minutes and had five rebounds. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 65-58.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes back in action in Gulf Coast Showcase in Florida

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor November 23, 2023

The No. 5 Iowa women’s basketball team will return to action this weekend to participate in the Gulf Coast Showcase at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida. The Hawkeyes are now 4-1 overall, last beating...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark smiles during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Kansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 65-58.

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark to join ‘ManningCast’ during Monday Night Football

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 20, 2023

Iowa women's basketball star Caitlin Clark will watch her favorite NFL team in a different light on Monday night. Clark, a lifelong Chiefs fan, will join ex-NFL quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning...

Iowa guard Kate Martin takes a shot during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Drake at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. Martin shot 10-of-12 from the field and 3-of-4 in three-pointers. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs in the sold-out arena, 113-90.

Kate Martin scores career-high 25 points as No. 2 Iowa shoots efficiently in win over Drake

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter November 19, 2023

The No. 2 Iowa women's basketball team returned to its last-season self in a 113-90 win against the Drake Bulldogs Sunday night in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes, after struggling from the field...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Drake at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. Clark was the only Hawkeye to miss a shot in the first quarter. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs in the sold-out arena, 113-90.

Photos: No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Drake

Grace Smith, Photojournalist November 19, 2023

The No. 2 ranked Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Drake Bulldogs, 113-90, at sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday. Iowa improved to 4-1 in the regular season. The last Drake road win in Carver-Hawkeye...

Iowa guard Kate Martin celebrates scoring a three-pointer during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Drake at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.

No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball earns bounce-back win over Drake, shows improved shooting

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor November 19, 2023

The No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball team earned a bounce-back win over the Drake Bulldogs, 113-90, inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on a Sunday night of much better shooting. The Hawkeyes came back nicely...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-pointer during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Kansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. Clark scored just 24 points for Iowa, tying her lowest-scoring game of the season against UNI on Nov. 12. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 65-58.

‘It just wasn’t good Iowa basketball:’ Caitlin Clark, Hawkeyes shoot poorly in 65-58 loss to Kansas State

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter November 17, 2023

Caitlin Clark said the Iowa women’s basketball team never got into a rhythm on Thursday night as the No. 2 Hawkeyes suffered their first loss to Kansas State, 65-58.  Poor shooting was the...

Kansas State guard Rebekah Dallinger walks off the court after winning a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Kansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 65-58.

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

Emily Nyberg and Grace Smith November 17, 2023

Kansas State defeated No. 2 Iowa, 65-58, in sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday. The Hawkeyes' record is now 5-1. Iowa's first lost last season was against the Wildcats in Manhattan, Kansas. The...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark gets introduced during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and Kansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.

No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball drops first loss of season to Kansas State, 65-58, amid shooting woes

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor November 16, 2023

The No. 2 Iowa women’s basketball team dropped its first game of the season to Kansas State in a return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday night. The Hawkeyes entered the contest fresh off of...

Iowa celebrates during a timeout during the Ally Tipoff, a basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 8 Virginia Tech at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. Iowa scored 42 points in the paint compared to Virginia Tech’s 20.  The Hawkeyes defeated the Hokies, 80-76.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes back home to host challenges in Kansas State, Drake

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor November 15, 2023

The Iowa women’s basketball team is back in Iowa City for a two-game home slate this week, but neither game will be easy. The Hawkeyes are coming off of wins over then-No. 8 Virginia Tech in Charlotte,...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark signs merchandise for fans after the Ally Tipoff, a basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 8 Virginia Tech at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hokies, 80-76.

Caitlin Clark becomes Iowa women’s basketball’s all-time leading scorer but prioritizes the win

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor November 12, 2023

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — When Caitlin Clark scored her 2,807th point of her career against Northern Iowa on Sunday, she wasn’t thinking about the fact that she had just surpassed Megan Gustafson to...

The Iowa bench cheers during a women’s basketball game between No. 7 Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 91-61.

No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball pounds Northern Iowa behind second-half shooting adjustments

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor November 12, 2023

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — The No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball team pounded the Northern Iowa Panthers, 94-53, in front of the first-ever sold-out crowd at the McLeod Center in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes up for a shot during the Ally Tipoff, a basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 8 Virginia Tech at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. Clark shot 13-of-31 in the paint. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hokies, 80-76.

Iowa women’s basketball’s Caitlin Clark breaks program record with 2,807 career points

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 12, 2023

On Sunday against Northern Iowa, Caitlin Clark became the all-time leading scorer in Iowa women's basketball history, breaking former Hawkeye great Megan Gustafson's record of 2,804 career points. Late...

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