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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 and Iowa center Monika Czinano celebrate after a victory over No.6 Colorado at the 2023 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on March 24, 2023.

Iowa women’s basketball to take on South Carolina in Final Four

Ryan Hansen, Managing Digital Editor March 27, 2023

Iowa women's basketball found out its Final Four opponent on Monday night as South Carolina beat Maryland, 86-75. The Hawkeyes will play the Gamecocks on Friday night at the American Airlines Arena...

The Iowa team holds up the Seattle Regional 4 trophy after a victory over No.5 Louisville at the 2023 NCAA Elite Eight women’s basketball game at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on Sunday, March 26, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cardinals, 97-83.

Iowa women’s basketball takes advice from Seattle Storm legend Sue Bird in Elite Eight shootaround visit

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 27, 2023

Iowa women's basketball hosted a special guest before its Elite Eight game against Louisville on Sunday night — Seattle Storm legend Sue Bird. Bird, who played all 21 of her WNBA seasons with...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark holds up the Seattle Regional 4 trophy after a 2023 NCAA Elite Eight women’s basketball game between No.2 Iowa and No.5 Louisville at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, on Sunday, March 26, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cardinals, 97-83.

A lifelong dream: Caitlin Clark pushes Iowa women’s basketball to first Final Four in 30 years

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 27, 2023

SEATTLE — When Iowa women’s basketball junior Caitlin Clark achieved her dream of making the NCAA Tournament Final Four, the first thing she did was find the game ball. Then, she threw it to...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark holds up the Seattle Regional 4 trophy after a 2023 NCAA Elite Eight women’s basketball game between No.2 Iowa and No.5 Louisville at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, on Sunday, March 26, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cardinals, 97-83.

Photos: 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Elite Eight – Iowa vs. Louisville

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist March 27, 2023

The second-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the fifth-seeded Louisville Cardinals, 97-83, in an NCAA women’s Elite Eight game at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, on Sunday. Iowa will make its first...

Iowa center Monika Czinano shoots a layup during the 2023 NCAA Elite Eight women’s basketball game between second-seeded Iowa and fifth-seeded Louisville at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Wash., on Sunday, March 26, 2023.

Twitter reacts to the Iowa women’s basketball team’s Elite Eight victory over Louisville

Chris Werner and Ryan Hansen March 27, 2023

The Iowa women’s basketball team advanced to its first Final Four since 1993 Sunday with a 97-83 victory over Louisville in the Elite Eight on Sunday night.  After Iowa junior guard Caitlin Clark...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-point shot during a 2023 NCAA Elite Eight women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 5 Louisville at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on Sunday, March 25, 2023.

Final Four bound: Iowa women’s basketball takes down Louisville in Elite Eight, breaks 30-year drought

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 26, 2023

SEATTLE — For the first time in 30 years, the Hawkeyes are heading to the Final Four. Iowa took down Louisville, 97-83, in the Elite Eight on Sunday night for the program's first Final Four berth...

The Iowa bench cheers during the 2023 NCAA Sweet Sixteen women’s basketball game between No.2 Iowa and No.6 Colorado at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buffaloes, 87-77.

Where to watch Iowa women’s basketball take on Louisville in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 25, 2023

Second-seeded Iowa women's basketball will play fifth-seeded Louisville on Sunday afternoon for a spot in the NCAA Tournament Final Four. The Hawkeyes will be playing in their fifth Elite Eight...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark speaks to the media during the NCAA Elite Eight press conferences at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, on Sat., March 25, 2023. “Obviously it's not close to the state of Iowa, but I still feel like we have really good support here.” Clark said. “We get to play in a city that loves women's basketball.”

‘She went 1-of-2’: Iowa women’s basketball’s Caitlin Clark, Louisville’s Jeff Walz share Team USA history

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 25, 2023

The first thing Jeff Walz said about Iowa women’s basketball junior guard Caitlin Clark during Saturday’s media availability is that “She went 1-of-2.” Walz was Clark’s coach on the 2019...

Louisville head coach Jeff Walz speaks to the media during the NCAA Elite Eight press conferences at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, on Sat., March 25, 2023.

Louisville head coach Jeff Walz steps up for Iowa women’s basketball recruit Ava Jones, family after crash

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 25, 2023

SEATTLE — Louisville women’s basketball head coach Jeff Walz didn’t know Iowa women’s basketball recruit Ava Jones before her accident in Louisville, Kentucky, last summer. Jones and her...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark answers questions from the media during the NCAA Elite Eight press conferences at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, on Sat., March 25, 2023.

Photos: NCAA Elite Eight press conferences – Iowa vs. Louisville

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist March 25, 2023

The second-seeded Iowa Hawkeye women's basketball team and the fifth-seeded Louis Cardinal women's basketball team held press conferences at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, on Saturday. The Hawkeyes...

Louisville guard Hailey Van Lith celebrates with teammates after a victory over No.8 Ole Miss at a 2023 NCAA Sweet Sixteen women’s basketball game at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Louisville Cardinal will face the two-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes on Sunday, March 26, 2023.

Iowa women’s basketball to play Louisville in Elite Eight

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 24, 2023

The second-seeded Iowa women's basketball team will match up against fifth-seeded Louisville on Sunday at Climate Pledge Arena for a spot in the NCAA Tournament Final Four. The Hawkeyes won their...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark and Iowa center Monika Czinano celebrate after a victory over No.6 Colorado at the 2023 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on March 24, 2023.

Photos: 2023 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 – Iowa vs. Colorado

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist March 24, 2023

The second-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the sixth-seeded Colorado Buffaloes, 87-77, in an NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Sweet 16 game at Climate Pledge Arena on Friday. Iowa guard Caitlin Clark...