Skip to Main Content
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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark runs down the court to play defense 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 played all 40 minutes of the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hokies, 80-76.

Column | Despite poor shooting performance against Virginia Tech, Iowa women’s basketball looks poised for another big season

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter November 10, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Iowa women's basketball team is picking up right where it left off last season. After beating No. 8 Virginia Tech, 80-76, in the Ally Tipoff on Thursday, the Hawkeyes made a...

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.

Caitlin Clark scores 44 as No. 3 Iowa scrapes by No. 8 Virginia Tech

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter November 9, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The No. 3 Iowa women's basketball team narrowly escaped defeat Thursday night, winning 80-76 over No. 5 Virginia Tech at the Ally Tipoff in Charlotte, North Carolina. Iowa...

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’s Kylie Feuerbach explodes in third quarter to propel Hawkeyes over No. 8 Virginia Tech

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor November 9, 2023

In the winding seconds of the first half against No. 8 Virginia Tech on Thursday night, Iowa women’s basketball guard Kylie Feuerbach chucked up a three-pointer instead of running down the clock so...

The Hawkeyes and the Hokies face off 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 21 points off of fast breaks compared to Virginia Tech’s zero. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hokies, 80-76.

Photos: No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball vs. No. 8 Virginia Tech in Ally Tipoff

Grace Smith, Photojournalist November 9, 2023

The No. 3 Iowa Hawkeyes defeated No. 8 Virginia Tech, 80-76, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday. 15,196 fans attended the matchup. Virginia Tech made the NCAA Final Four in the 2022-23...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during the Ally Tipoff, a basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 8 Virginia Tech at Spectrum Arena in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023.

Caitlin Clark, Virginia Tech guard Georgia Amoore go shot-for-shot in Hawkeyes’ 80-76 win

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor November 9, 2023

Caitlin Clark’s offensive output has not lost a step since last season, drilling 44 points in the No. 3 Hawkeyes’ 80-76 win over No. 8 Virginia Tech in the Ally Tipoff on Thursday. Clark’s...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a free throw during the Ally Tipoff, a basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 8 Virginia Tech at Spectrum Arena in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hokies, 80-76.

Social media reacts to No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball’s win over No. 8 Virginia Tech

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 9, 2023

The Iowa women's basketball team earned its first-ranked win of the season against No. 8 Virginia Tech on Thursday in Charlotte, North Carolina. After taking a one-point lead to the at end of the first...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during the Ally Tipoff, a basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 8 Virginia Tech at Spectrum Arena in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023.

Highlight to Watch: Caitlin Clark dominates in third quarter against Virginia Tech

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 9, 2023

In front of a North Carolina state record crowd for a women's college basketball game, Iowa star guard Caitlin Clark produced in the third quarter, scoring 10 points, including a three-pointer from...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during the Ally Tipoff, a basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and No. 8 Virginia Tech at Spectrum Arena in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023.

Iowa women’s basketball vs. Virginia Tech first half highlights

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor November 9, 2023

Iowa women's basketball guard Caitlin Clark turned heads in front of a national audience Thursday night in the first half against the No. 8 Virginia Tech Hokies in Charlotte, North Carolina. At the...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during a home opener basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and Fairleigh Dickinson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. Clark shot 4-of-9 in 3-pointers. The Hawkeyes, defeated the Knights, 102-46.

Nike to sell Caitlin Clark, other star college basketball player jerseys with names on back

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter November 9, 2023

For the first time in its nearly 60-year history, Nike will begin selling jerseys of active college basketball players with their names on the back, according to an Instagram post from Boardroom. The...

Iowa guard Molly Davis, guard Kylie Feuerbach, and guard Taylor McCabe celebrate a play during a home opener basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and Fairleigh Dickinson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. Iowa scored 66 points in the paint compared to FDU’s 16. The Hawkeyes, defeated the Knights, 102-46.

Iowa women’s basketball running familiar faces in new roles, anticipating No. 8 Virginia Tech

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor November 7, 2023

The Iowa women’s basketball 2023 season is underway, with the same team boasting familiar faces in new roles amid a tougher plan of attack. After an adjective score win over Fairleigh Dickinson...

Iowa center Sharon Goodman goes up for a shot during a home opener basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and Fairleigh Dickinson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. Goodman started for the Hawkeyes for the first time in her college career, scoring 19 points for Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Knights, 102-46.

Iowa women’s basketball center Sharon Goodman excels in surprising season-opening start

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter November 6, 2023

Iowa women’s basketball center Sharon Goodman marked her long-awaited return to top-quality play in the Hawkeyes’ dominant win over Fairleigh Dickinson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday — and...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-pointer during a home opener basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and Fairleigh Dickinson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. Clark had a double-double during the game, with 28 points and 10 assists. The Hawkeyes defeated the Knights, 102-46.

Iowa women’s basketball dominates Fairleigh Dickinson behind double-double from Caitlin Clark

Brad Schultz, Sports Reporter November 6, 2023

Behind a double-double from star Caitlin Clark, the Iowa women’s basketball team is off to a hot start with a dominant win over Fairleigh Dickinson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday. Following...