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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 and /Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall jump after Clark gets introduced during a home opener basketball game between No. 3 Iowa and Fairleigh Dickinson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. Clark led Iowa in points with 28. The Hawkeyes, defeated the Knights, 102-46.

Photos: No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball hosts Fairleigh Dickinson in home opener

Grace Smith, Photojournalist November 6, 2023

The No. 3. Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Fairleigh Dickinson Knights, 102-46, in women's basketball's home opener at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday. The Hawkeyes led in points during the entirety of the game,...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes up for a layup during an exhibition women’s basketball game between Iowa and Clarke University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The matchup marks Iowa’s first game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the 23-24 season. Clark shot 9-of-13 in the paint. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pride, 122-49.

AP unanimously votes Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark a Preseason All-American

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 24, 2023

The Associated Press unanimously voted Iowa women's basketball guard Caitlin Clark a Preseason All-American on Tuesday. The West Des Moines, Iowa, native is the first athlete in program history to...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark greets fans after an exhibition women’s basketball game between Iowa and Clarke University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The matchup marks Iowa’s first game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the 23-24 season. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pride, 122-49.

Iowa women’s basketball guard Caitlin Clark signs with Excel Sports Management

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 24, 2023

Just under two weeks away from Iowa women's basketball's season-opener, Caitlin Clark's resume continues to build. The point guard signed with Excel Sports Management, the agency announced Tuesday...

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke catches a rebound during an exhibition women’s basketball game between Iowa and Clarke University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The matchup marks Iowa’s first game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the 2023-24 season. Stuelke contributed 10 rebounds to Iowa’s 48. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pride, 122-49.

Iowa women’s basketball boasts dominant post production that aids big win over Clarke University

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter October 22, 2023

The Iowa women’s basketball post players led the way in the Hawkeyes’ exhibition win over Clarke University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday. The Hawkeyes beat the Clarke Pride, 122-49, in...

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke goes up for a shot during an exhibition women’s basketball game between Iowa and Clarke University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The matchup marks Iowa’s first game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the 23-24 season. Stuelke shot 11-of-15 in the paint. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pride, 122-49.

Photos: No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Clarke University

Grace Smith, Photojournalist October 22, 2023

No. 3 Iowa women's basketball defeated Clarke University, 122-49, in an exhibition game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday. The Hawkeyes sold out every game this season, selling 14,988 tickets. Iowa...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark dribbles the ball as Clarke guard Nicole McDermott defends her toward the basket during an exhibition women’s basketball game between Iowa and Clarke University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023. The matchup marks Iowa’s first game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the 2023-24 season. Clark played for 15 minutes and 43 seconds, scoring 24 points for Iowa. McDermott, a Cascade, Iowa, native, scored 10 points for Clarke. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pride, 122-49.

No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball steamrolls Clarke University in final exhibition matchup

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor October 22, 2023

The No. 3 Iowa women’s basketball team looked in prime shape in a 122-49 exhibition win over Clarke University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday. The exhibition marked the Hawkeyes’...

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.

Iowa women’s basketball lands in third in AP preseason poll

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter October 17, 2023

The Iowa women’s basketball team will head into the 2023-24 season ranked third in the AP Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Poll behind reigning NCAA champion No. 1 LSU and No. 2 UConn, it was...

Iowa guard Kate Martin dribbles the ball past DePaul guard Anaya Peoples during Crossover at Kinnick, a women’s exhibition basketball game between Iowa and DePaul, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes enter the 2023-24 season after advancing to the NCAA Championship for the first time in program history last year and winning a program-best 31 games in a single season in the 2022-23 season. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

UI to start charging students to attend women’s basketball

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter October 17, 2023

University of Iowa Athletics updated its ticketing model for winter sports, charging students for tickets to women’s basketball for the first time.  The UI Athletic Department announced Wednesday...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark warms up before Crossover at Kinnick, a women’s exhibition basketball game between Iowa and DePaul, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes enter the 2023-24 season after advancing to the NCAA Championship for the first time in program history last year and winning a program-best 31 games in a single season in the 2022-23 season.

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark makes Sports Illustrated Daily Cover

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor October 16, 2023

Iowa women’s basketball point guard Caitlin Clark was featured in the newest Sports Illustrated Daily Cover. The cover shows the fourth-year sitting in the stands at Carver-Hawkeye Arena with...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates a three-pointer during Crossover at Kinnick, a women’s exhibition basketball game between Iowa and DePaul, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes enter the 2023-24 season after advancing to the NCAA Championship for the first time in program history last year and winning a program-best 31 games in a single season in the 2022-23 season.

Iowa women’s basketball defeats DePaul in historic Crossover at Kinnick game

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter October 15, 2023

Iowa women’s basketball won its Crossover at Kinnick exhibition match versus DePaul at Kinnick Stadium on Sunday. A total of 55,646 fans were present, setting the all-time attendance record for a...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during Crossover at Kinnick, a women’s exhibition basketball game between Iowa and DePaul, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. Clark shot 3-of-9 in 3-pointers. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Demons, 94-72.

Photos: Iowa hosts DePaul in Crossover at Kinnick

Grace Smith and Ayrton Breckenridge October 15, 2023

Sunday afternoon, Iowa women's basketball set a record for the most attendees at a women's basketball game of all time with 55,646 fans at Crossover at Kinnick. The Hawkeyes defeated the DePaul Blue...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates a three-pointer during Crossover at Kinnick, a women’s exhibition basketball game between Iowa and DePaul, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes enter the 2023-24 season after advancing to the NCAA Championship for the first time in program history last year and winning a program-best 31 games in a single season in the 2022-23 season.

Crossover at Kinnick raises $250,000 for UI Stead Family Hospital

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor October 15, 2023

Crossover at Kinnick, a scrimmage featuring the Hawkeye women’s basketball vs. DePaul at Kinnick Stadium, raised roughly $250,000 for the University of Iowa’s Stead Family Hospital. The game...