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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 shoots a three point shot during a 2022 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.

No. 2 seed Iowa women’s basketball focuses on No. 10 seed Georgia’s defense in NCAA Tournament second-round matchup

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter March 18, 2023

The 10th-seeded Georgia Bulldogs’ zone defense will be a primary focus for the red-hot shooters of the second-seeded Iowa women’s basketball team in Sunday's second-round NCAA Tournament...

Iowa's McKenna Warnock talks to the media during the 2023 NCAA Second Round women’s basketball pre-game press conferences for No. 2 Iowa and No. 10 Georgia at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, March 19, 2022.

Iowa women’s basketball looking to ‘right the wrong,’ advance to Sweet 16 of NCAA Tournament

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 18, 2023

Iowa women’s basketball has a bad taste in its mouth when it comes to playing No. 10 seeds in the NCAA Tournament.  Last season, No. 10 Creighton upset No. 2 Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, 64-62,...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder talks to the media during the 2023 NCAA Second Round women’s basketball pre-game press conferences for No. 2 Iowa and No. 10 Georgia at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, March 19, 2022. “Obviously glad to be in the field of 32, playing Georgia tomorrow. Bluder said. “We know Georgia, tremendous team. Great depth. Zone defense they're known for. Battles and Warren are excellent players. They're posts. They have lots of depth at the post. So they're going to be a real difficult challenge.”

Photos: NCAA Second Round press conference: Iowa v Georgia

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist March 18, 2023

The second-seeded Iowa Hawkeyes and 10th-seeded Georgia Lady Bulldogs held press conferences before their second matchup in the NCAA tournament at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday. Iowa will hope to...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three point shot during a 2022 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.

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

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist March 17, 2023

The second-seeded Iowa Hawkeye Women’s basketball team defeated the 15th-seeded Southeastern Louisiana Lions, 95-43, in the first round of the NCAA tournament at a sold-outCarver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday. Iowa...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark runs the ball down the court 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.

No. 2 seed Iowa women’s basketball crushes No. 15 seed Southeastern Louisiana in NCAA Tournament first round

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter March 17, 2023

Second-seeded Iowa blew out 15th-seeded Southeastern Louisiana, 95-43, in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday. Iowa City hosted a slate of first-round games...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark talks to the media during the 2023 NCAA First Round women’s basketball pre-game press conferences and open practices at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, March 16, 2023.

Photos: 2023 NCAA March Madness women’s basketball open practice

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist March 17, 2023

Division I women’s basketball teams held open practices and press conferences at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, March 16, 2023. All four teams will play on Friday, March 17 for the first round of...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a three-point shot during the 2023 NCAA First Round women’s basketball pre-game press conferences and open practices at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, March 16, 2023.

Where to watch Iowa women’s basketball take on Southeastern Louisiana in NCAA Tournament First Round

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 16, 2023

Second-seeded Iowa women’s basketball will kick off the NCAA Tournament against Southeastern Louisiana on Friday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes are 26-6 overall and 15-3 in the Big Ten,...

Georgia head coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson talks to the media during the 2023 NCAA First Round women’s basketball pregame press conferences and open practices at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, March 16, 2023.

Georgia head coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson returns to home state for NCAA Tournament

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 16, 2023

During the 2021-22 season, Katie Abrahamson-Henderson came to Carver-Hawkeye Arena for a game against Iowa as Central Florida’s head coach. One season later, she’s back in her home state of...

Southeastern Louisiana head coach Ayla Guzzardo  talks to the media during the 2023 NCAA First Round women’s basketball pre-game press conferences and open practices at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, March 16, 2023.

NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament notebook | Southeastern Louisiana, Florida State players out with injury

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 16, 2023

Southeastern Louisiana will be without one of its top players for its matchup against Iowa on Friday. Lions head coach Ayla Guzzardo confirmed guard Alexius Horne will be out for the tournament...

Iowa center Monika Czinano walks off the court after a 2022 NCAA Second Round women’s basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 10 Creighton in sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, March 20, 2022. The Bluejays defeated the Hawkeyes, 64-62, advancing to the Sweet 16 for the first time in program history.

Iowa women’s basketball playing with chip on shoulder after early-round NCAA Tournament exit in 2022

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 16, 2023

A No. 2 seed team at the NCAA Tournament wouldn’t typically be playing with a chip on its shoulder in the first weekend. As the host of its region in the first weekend, it should expect to get to...

Iowa fans gather for ESPN College GameDay before a basketball game between No.9 Iowa and No. 2 Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023.

Iowa women’s basketball grateful for sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena crowd

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 16, 2023

Before 9 a.m. on Monday morning, fans lined up at Carver-Hawkeye Arena for a chance at some first and second round tickets to the NCAA Tournament. And when Iowa women’s basketball head coach Jan...

Iowa women's basketball players celebrate after winning the Big Ten Tournament title at the Target Center in Minneapolis on March 5. Second-seeded Iowa defeated third-seeded Ohio State, 105-72.

Iowa women’s basketball draws No. 2 seed in NCAA Tournament, will face Southeastern Louisiana

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 12, 2023

Hawkeye women's basketball earned a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament, the selection committee announced Sunday. Iowa will face No. 15 Southeastern Louisiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday. "It's...