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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three point shot during the 2023 NCAA Sweet Sixteen press conferences and practices at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on Thursday, March 24, 2023.

More than logo shots: Colorado women’s basketball scouts Iowa, junior guard Caitlin Clark ahead of Sweet 16 matchup

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 23, 2023

SEATTLE — Colorado women’s basketball players are well aware of Iowa women’s basketball guard Caitlin Clark. Or, more notably, her frequent logo shots. “Obviously, there's Caitlin Clark...

Iowa guard Molly Davis falls down during the 2023 NCAA Second Round women’s basketball game between No.2 Iowa and No.10 Georgia at a sold-out Carver Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 19, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lady Bulldogs, 74-66.

NCAA Tournament notebook | Iowa healthy heading into Sweet 16, Colorado’s Quay Miller returns to hometown

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 23, 2023

SEATTLE — The Hawkeyes are as healthy as possible heading into the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 on Friday afternoon. Iowa was slightly shorthanded in its second-round win over Georgia as freshman...

Iowa women's basketball freshman Hannah Stuelke  talks with media ahead of second-seeded Iowa's game against sixth-seeded Colorado in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 at Climate Pledge Arena on March 23, 2023.

With Hannah Stuelke returning, Iowa women’s basketball prepares for Colorado’s double-post play

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 23, 2023

SEATTLE — Iowa women’s basketball found itself in unfamiliar territory going up against Georgia in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Bulldogs brought a double-post defense against...

Iowa players wave to the fans 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.

Iowa women’s basketball to play Colorado in Sweet 16

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 20, 2023

Iowa women's basketball found out its Sweet 16 opponent Monday night when Colorado beat Duke, 61-53. The Hawkeyes will play the sixth-seeded Buffaloes at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on Friday at...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hypes up the crowd during the 2023 NCAA Second Round women’s basketball game between No.2 Iowa and No.10 Georgia at a sold-out Carver Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 19, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lady Bulldogs, 74-66.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball vs. Georgia in NCAA Tournament

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist March 19, 2023

The second-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the 10-seeded Georgia Lady Bulldogs, 74-66, at a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday. Iowa guard Caitlin Clark scored 22 points and collected 12 assists...

Iowa women's basketball senior guard Gabbie Marshall dribbles the ball in an NCAA Tournament second-round game against 10th-seeded Georgia at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa won, 74-66, to advance to the Sweet 16 in Seattle.

Iowa women’s basketball guard Gabbie Marshall lights-out in second-round win over Georgia

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter March 19, 2023

Senior guard Gabbie Marshall’s lights-out shooting boosted the Iowa women’s basketball team over Georgia in their second-round matchup on Sunday. The Cincinnati, Ohio, native finished with 15...

Iowa center Monika Czinano hugs teammate Caitlin Clark after winning the 2023 NCAA Second Round women’s basketball game over No.10 Georgia at a sold-out Carver Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 19, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lady Bulldogs, 74-66. Cziznano scored 22 points in the victory.

Sweet victory: Iowa women’s basketball takes down Georgia, advances to NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 19, 2023

There was no home-court heartbreak for the Hawkeyes on Sunday afternoon. After Iowa women’s basketball was ousted by 10th-seeded Creighton in the second round at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in the 2022...