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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Indiana guard Caitlin Clark grabs a rebound during a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Indiana Fever at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. The Lynx defeated the Fever, 90-80.

Hawks in the WNBA | Caitlin Clark leads Indiana Fever to the playoffs

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter September 4, 2024

Despite an ugly 1-8 start to the season, the sixth-seeded Indiana Fever are above .500 for the first time in five years after winning their last three games. Losses by the Chicago Sky and Atlanta Dream...

Las Vegas center Megan Gustafson and Minnesota forward Alanna Smith run for a loose ball during a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Las Vegas Aces at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. The Lynx defeated the Aces, 87-74. The teams faced off a two days prior in Las Vegas, where the Lynx won, 98-87.

Hawks in the WNBA | Clark back to dominating the league post-Olympic break

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter August 29, 2024

The WNBA is back in action after Team USA’s gold medal quest in the 2024 Paris Olympics — a successful journey that didn’t include Caitlin Clark. After a whole month off from play, the monster...

Indiana guard Caitlin Clark shoots the ball over Minnesota forward Bridget Carleton during a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Indiana Fever at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. The Lynx defeated the Fever, 90-80.

Caitlin Clark once again makes history as Fever continue scorching playoff run

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor August 28, 2024

Caitlin Clark continued to make history as the Indiana Fever stoked the flame of its post-Olympics hot streak in an 84-80 win over the Connecticut Sun Tuesday night. Sitting at 15-16, Indiana occupies...

Indiana guard Caitlin Clark grabs a rebound during a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Indiana Fever at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. The Lynx defeated the Fever, 90-80.

How Caitlin Clark went from stadium stands to selling them out

Jami Martin-Trainor, Executive Editor August 27, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS — The number 23 now lives in the rafters of Minneapolis’ Target Center indefinitely. After the Minnesota Lynx took on the Indiana Fever Saturday and came out on top, 90-80, the...

Former Lynx player Maya Moore reacts to speeches after a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Indiana Fever at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. The Lynx defeated the Fever, 90-80. Moore was honored with her jersey being retired.

Basketball legend Maya Moore’s jersey retired after Fever-Lynx game

Brady Behrend, DITV Assistant Sports Director August 25, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever traveled to Minnesota to take on the Lynx. This game, however, wasn’t just any regular season matchup.  The Fever are fighting to stay in the...

Indiana guard Caitlin Clark grabs a rebound during a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Indiana Fever at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. The Lynx defeated the Fever, 90-80.

The Caitlin Clark-led Indiana Fever fall to the Minnesota Lynx

Brady Behrend, DITV Assistant Sports Director August 25, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS — The Caitlin Clark-led Indiana Fever dropped their road game to the Minnesota Lynx 90-80 on Saturday night.  Clark led the Fever with 23 points and eight assists while Kelsey Mitchell...

Minnesota forward Alanna Smith attempts to block a shot by Las Vegas guard Kelsey Plum during a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Las Vegas Aces at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. The Lynx defeated the Aces, 87-74. The teams faced off a two days prior in Las Vegas, where the Lynx won, 98-87.

The Las Vegas Aces drop a road game, former Hawks get limited minutes

Brady Behrend, DITV Assistant Sports Director August 24, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS — The Las Vegas Aces lost to the Minnesota Lynx 87-74 on Friday night to extend the Lynx’s win streak to five games.  The Aces were led by A’ja Wilson’s 24-point, 7-rebound...

An Iowa eight pulls away from the starting line during the Rowing Exhibition hosted by the Iowa Hawkeyes against the Drake Bulldogs in the Iowa River on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Rain caused officials to cancel the exhibition midway through.

Hawks in the Olympics | Stewart wins first medal for Hawkeyes in Paris

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor August 3, 2024

The first former Hawkeye in this year’s Summer Olympics in Paris has medaled as Eve Stewart won bronze with Great Britain in the women’s eight rowing final on Saturday. Stewart, of Amsterdam,...

Spain centre Megan Gustafson (17) shoots the ball against People's Republic of China power forward Sijing Huang (11) in women’s basketball group A play during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy.

Hawks in the Olympics | Gustafson leads Spain to quarterfinal advance

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor July 31, 2024

The U.S. men’s basketball national team was a 43.5-point favorite to beat Peter Jok and South Sudan in an exhibition game on July 20. The U.S. won by a point. Then 29.5-point favorites heading into...

Spain centre Megan Gustafson (17) shoots the ball against People's Republic of China power forward Sijing Huang (11) in women’s basketball group A play during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy.

Hawks in the Olympics | Gustafson dominates for 29 points in squeeze past China

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor July 29, 2024

Former Hawkeye women’s hooper Megan Gustafson exploded for a team-high 29 points on behalf of Spain in a 90-89 overtime defeat of China in group play on Sunday at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Gustafson...

Hawks in the WNBA | Clark continues record-breaking season in first All-Star Game nod

Hawks in the WNBA | Clark continues record-breaking season in first All-Star Game nod

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor July 23, 2024

Caitlin Clark’s assisting ways have set her a handful of WNBA records — despite it being just her first year — heading into the league’s three-week break for the 2024 Summer Olympics. In...

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) shakes hands with Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull (10) during team introductions on Friday, July 12, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Phoenix Mercury, 95-86.

Hawks in the WNBA | Clark furthers Rookie of the Year potential with all-around efforts

Colin Votzmeyer, Managing Summer Editor July 16, 2024

Caitlin Clark made it even harder to argue against her running for the WNBA’s Rookie of the Year award as she posted arguably her best week of stats yet. That effort began with a bang on July...