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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

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Iowa guard Kylie Feuerbach goes up for a shot during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Northern Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Following the half the Hawkeyes lead the Huskies 45-34.

Iowa women’s basketball guard Kylie Feuerbach shines in opening night victory

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter November 6, 2024

Despite losing the services of Caitlin Clark, Gabbie Marshall, and Kate Martin in the offseason, the Iowa women’s basketball team has quickly adjusted their offense in 2024-25 around its most experienced...

Iowa guard Lucy Olsen goes up for a 3-point shot during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Northern Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Following the half the Hawkeyes lead the Huskies 45-34.

Iowa women’s basketball kicks off 2024-25 campaign with 91-73 home victory over Northern Illinois

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter November 6, 2024

The Iowa women’s basketball team kicked off its 2024-25 campaign with a 91-73 victory over Northern Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday. Iowa guard Lucy Olsen, in her first official...

Iowa guard Taylor McCabe goes up for a shot during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Missouri Western State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. McCabe had eight points and seven rebounds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Griffons 110-55.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Two first-year guards impress in last week’s exhibition win, Sydney Affolter injury update

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter November 5, 2024

The long-awaited start to Iowa women’s basketball’s season is officially upon us.  The 110-55 exhibition win over Missouri Western has marinated for six days now, and still, the one-game sample...

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke celebrates during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Missouri Western State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. Stuelke had 18 points and five rebounds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Griffons 110-55.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball exhibition game vs. Western Missouri State

Hannah Neuville and Cody Blissett October 30, 2024

Iowa defeated Missouri Western State, 110-55, during an exhibition game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday. The Hawkeyes had an early lead in the game, ending the first quarter at 33-14...

Iowa guard Taylor McCabe goes up for a shot during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Missouri Western State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. McCabe had eight points and seven rebounds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Griffons 110-55.

Iowa women’s basketball showcases deep offense in triple-digit exhibition win

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter October 30, 2024

The Iowa women’s basketball team showcased an efficient and versatile offense in its exhibition game against Missouri Western on Wednesday, ending the night with a massive 110-55 win. Coming off...

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke celebrates during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Missouri Western State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. Stuelke had 18 points and five rebounds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Griffons 110-55.

Iowa women’s basketball hits century mark with 110-54 exhibition home victory over Missouri Western

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter October 30, 2024

The Iowa women’s basketball team kicked off the 2024-25 campaign with a 110-55 exhibition home victory over Missouri Western on Wednesday.  First-year guard Teagan Mallegni and third-year forward...

Photo contributed by Addie Deal

Five-star Iowa women’s basketball commit Addie Deal remains fully committed to Hawkeyes

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter October 29, 2024

Former Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder may have put down the clipboard, but five-star prospect Addie Deal never wavered on her decision to become a Hawkeye. Deal, a combo guard,...

Sep 22, 2024; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) dribbles the ball chased by Connecticut Sun forward DeWanna Bonner (24) in the first quarterduring game one of the first round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs at Mohegan Sun Arena.

Caitlin Clark named to All-WNBA First Team

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter October 16, 2024

Iowa women’s basketball legend Caitlin Clark was named to the All-WNBA First Team on Wednesday, marking the first rookie guard to earn the honor since Diana Taurasi in 2004 and first rookie to receive...

The Iowa women’s basketball team interact with each other during media day at Carver-Hawekeye Arena in Iowa City on Oct. 10. The players took photos and answered questions from the media.

Iowa women’s basketball moves into the season with new looks and leadership

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter October 15, 2024

The Iowa women’s basketball team is poised to enter the 2024-25 campaign anew after a legendary season that saw tremendous strides for both the school and the sport as a whole. In the 2023-24...

(Left) Iowa guard Taylor McCabe poses for a portrait during Iowa women’s media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Oct. 10. (Right) Iowa guard Brock Harding poses for a portrait during men’s basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Oct. 7.

Point/Counterpoint | Who will be Iowa’s breakout basketball players this season?

Jake Olson and Jack Birmingham October 15, 2024

Brock Harding The Iowa men’s basketball team has many potential breakout candidates for this upcoming season. The popular choice would be to choose guard Josh Dix or center Owen Freeman, starters...

Hannah Stuelke interacts with a fan during the Hawkeyes from Downtown event at Iowa Ave and Clinton on Oct. 11, 2024 in Iowa City, Iowa. The event featured the men’s and women’s basketball teams competing in competitions with fans.

Hundreds of Iowa fans show out for Hawkeyes From Downtown event

Chris Meglio, Pregame Reporter October 14, 2024

The Hawkeyes From Downtown event saw the Iowa’s women’s wrestling team, men’s basketball team, and women’s basketball team appear downtown Iowa City in front of hundreds of fans on Friday.  The...

Holy Cross guard Mary-Elizabeth Donnelly shoots the ball during an NCAA Tournament First Round game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 16 Holy Cross at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, March 23, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Crusaders, 91-65.

Iowa women’s basketball lands commitment from 2025 four-star center Layla Hays

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter October 12, 2024

The Iowa women’s basketball team landed a big commitment on Saturday, as center Layla Hays became the first recruiting commit for new head coach Jan Jensen.  Hays made her announcement via a joint...