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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall eyes the ball during a 2023 NCAA women’s Final Four game between No. 1 South Carolina and No. 2 Iowa at American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas, on Friday, March 31, 2023. Marshall completed two assists. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gamecocks, 77-73, to advance to the National Championship Game.

Final Four notebook | Gabbie Marshall works through cold, Hawkeyes bring a piece of Christine Grant to national championship

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor April 1, 2023

DALLAS — Iowa women’s basketball freshman Hannah Stuelke sat at the podium in place of starting senior guard Gabbie Marshall on Saturday morning at American Airlines Center in Dallas. In what...

Iowa associate head coach Jan Jensen talks to the media during the NCAA Elite Eight press conferences at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, on Sat., March 25, 2023.

‘They have gotten every angel on the fence on our side’: Through loss, Jan Jensen keeps coaching in NCAA Tournament

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor April 1, 2023

DALLAS — Iowa women’s basketball associate head coach Jan Jensen hasn’t had time to process anything other than basketball in the past week. But she’s been coaching through the NCAA Tournament...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark  during a 2023 NCAA women’s National Championship press conferences at American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas, on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

Photos: 2023 NCAA women’s National Championship press conference – Iowa vs. LSU

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist April 1, 2023

The two-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes and three-seeded LSU Lady Tigers held press conferences at American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas, on Friday. Both teams will play in the national championship for the first...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark acknowledges the crowd during a 2023 NCAA women’s Final Four game between No. 1 South Carolina and No. 2 Iowa at American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas, on Friday, March 31, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gamecocks, 77-73, to advance to the National Championship Game.

‘Gosh, she’s special’: Kim Mulkey, LSU women’s basketball players praise Iowa’s Caitlin Clark

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor April 1, 2023

DALLAS — LSU head coach Kim Mulkey has ample experience in the NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship. Mulkey has been coaching for 23 years and has won the national title three times...

Iowa forward McKenna Warnock goes up for a layup in a game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 1 South Carolina in the NCAA Tournament Final Four. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gamecocks, 77-73. Warnock had five points and three assists.

How one rebound was crucial in Iowa women’s basketball’s victory over South Carolina

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 31, 2023

DALLAS — In the final 30 seconds of Iowa’s first Final Four game in 30 years, junior guard Caitlin Clark took a long 3-point shot. At the time, Iowa was up, 75-73, over undefeated and defending...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots the ball during a 2023 NCAA women’s Final Four game between No. 1 South Carolina and No. 2 Iowa at American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas, on Friday, March 31, 2023. Clark completed five out of 17 three-point attempts. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gamecocks, 77-73, to advance to the National Championship.

Photos: 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Final Four – No. 1 South Carolina vs No. 2 Iowa

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist March 31, 2023

Iowa defeated South Carolina, 77-73, in a 2023 NCAA women’s Final Four game between No. 1 South Carolina and No. 2 Iowa at American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas, on Friday, March 31, 2023. Iowa guard...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark fights for a ball against South Carolina center Aliyah Boston in a NCAA Tournament Final Four matchup between No. 2 Iowa and No. 1 South Carolina at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on Friday, March 31, 2023.

Iowa women’s basketball dethrones South Carolina, advances to national title game for first time in program history

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 31, 2023

DALLAS — Perfect no more. Iowa women's basketball took down the defending champion and undefeated South Carolina Gamecocks, 77-73, in the Final Four at American Airlines Center. "South Carolina,...

South Carolina forward Aliyah Boston interacts with teammate Ashlyn Watkins during a 2023 NCAA Final Four press conferences and open practices at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

Iowa women’s basketball prepares for biggest defensive challenge yet in South Carolina

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter March 31, 2023

Iowa women’s basketball will face South Carolina, its third two-post defense in four games, on Friday night for a trip to the national championship.  The Hawkeyes’ top-ranked offense got past...

Iowa associate head coach Jan Jensen talks to the media during a 2023 NCAA Final Four press conferences and open practices at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

As a longtime assistant, Jan Jensen loves where she is with Iowa women’s basketball

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 31, 2023

DALLAS — Iowa women’s basketball associate head coach Jan Jensen could’ve been a Division I head coach by now. With 30 years of experience as an assistant and associate head coach at Drake...

Iowa players Caitlin Clark and Monika Czinano interact during a 2023 NCAA Final Four press conferences and open practices at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

Where to watch Iowa women’s basketball take on South Carolina in the NCAA Tournament Final Four

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 30, 2023

The Hawkeyes will take on the top team in the nation in the Final Four on Friday night. Iowa women’s basketball and South Carolina will match up at American Airlines Center in Dallas at 8:30 p.m.,...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark laughs while receiving the AP Player of the Year award during a 2023 NCAA Final Four press conferences and open practices at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

Photos: 2023 NCAA women’s Final Four press conferences and open practices

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist March 30, 2023

The 2023 NCAA women's Final Four press conferences and open practices were held at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on Thursday. The Iowa Hawkeyes have reached their first Final Four since...

Iowa center Sharon Goodman cheers during a 2023 NCAA First Round women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 16 Southeastern Louisiana in sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, March 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions, 95-43.

Final Four notebook | Sharon Goodman earns Elite 90 Award, Dawn Staley emphasizes star power

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 30, 2023

DALLAS — Caitlin Clark hasn’t been the only award-winner for the Hawkeye women’s basketball team this week. On Wednesday, sophomore center Sharon Goodman won the 2023 Elite 90 Award, which...