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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

The Daily Iowan

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...

Iowa guard Kate Martin celebrates after a victory over No. 6 Colorado in the 2023 NCAA Sweet Sixteen women’s basketball game at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buffaloes, 87-77. Martin scored 16 points and recorded six rebounds.

Iowa women’s basketball ‘supporting cast’ helps lead Hawkeyes to Elite Eight

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 24, 2023

Every star needs a strong supporting cast to be successful. And Iowa women’s basketball has found powerful supporters in seniors Gabbie Marshall, Kate Martin, and McKenna Warnock. While junior...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a jump shot 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 Buffalos leads The Hawkeyes, 40-39.

Iowa women’s basketball squeezes past Colorado, advances to Elite Eight of NCAA Tournament

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 24, 2023

SEATTLE — Iowa women's basketball eked by Colorado, 87-77, in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 on Friday night at Climate Pledge Arena. The Hawkeyes will advance to the Elite Eight for the first time...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder talks to director of operations Hannah Bluder during the 2023 NCAA Sweet Sixteen press conferences and practices at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on Thursday, March 24, 2023.

Where to watch Iowa women’s basketball take on Colorado in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 23, 2023

SEATTLE — Second-seeded Iowa women’s basketball will take on sixth-seeded Colorado for a spot in the Elite Eight on Friday night. The Hawkeyes will be playing for their first Elite Eight berth...

Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall jukes out Maryland guard Abby Meyers during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, February 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 96-82.

How a late-season loss to Maryland sparked Iowa women’s basketball’s postseason run

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 23, 2023

SEATTLE — Going into the final week of the regular season, Iowa women’s basketball was in a good position. Iowa was tied with Indiana for first place in the Big Ten standings and two games away...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark talks to the media during the 2023 NCAA Sweet Sixteen press conferences and practices at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on Thursday, March 24, 2023.

Photos: NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen Press Conferences

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist March 23, 2023

Division I Seattle Regional IV women's basketball teams held press conferences and open practices today before their Sweet Sixteen games in the NCAA women's basketball tournament at Climate Change Arena...