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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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South Carolina guard Raven Johnson shoots the ball during a day of press conferences and open practices ahead of a NCAA Championship game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 1 South Carolina at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Saturday, April 6, 2024. The Hawkeyes and the Gamecocks face off at 2:00 p.m. CT. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

South Carolina women’s basketball guard Raven Johnson looking to show growth in rematch against Iowa

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter April 6, 2024

CLEVELAND — After last year's Final Four game between Iowa and South Carolina, guard Raven Johnson was at the lowest point in her athletic career.   The Gamecocks' 59-game winning streak had...

South Carolina center Kamilla Cardoso laughs during a day of press conferences and open practices ahead of a NCAA Championship game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 1 South Carolina at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Saturday, April 6, 2024. The Hawkeyes and the Gamecocks face off at 2:00 p.m. CT. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

South Carolina women’s basketball notebook | Gamecocks look to cap off undefeated season with third national title

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor April 6, 2024

CLEVELAND — Since Dawn Staley took over the helm at South Carolina in 2008, the Gamecocks have become a national powerhouse. South Carolina has made the NCAA Tournament the last 12 seasons, winning...

Fans celebrate the win during the women’s basketball Final Four watch party inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, April 5, 2024.

Iowa fans fill Carver-Hawkeye Arena to watch Final Four game

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter April 6, 2024

Despite being 550 miles away from the actual NCAA Tournament game, the classic “Let’s go Hawks!” chant echoed through the Carver-Hawkeye Arena as the team notched the 71-69 Final Four victory...

Iowa fans cheer during a NCAA Tournament Final Four game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 UConn at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Friday, April 5, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 71-69.

Iowa athletics will host watch party Sunday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Matt McGowan, Sports Reporter April 6, 2024

Carver-Hawkeye Arena will host another watch party for the Iowa women's basketball team when it takes on South Carolina in the national title match at 2 p.m., Iowa athletics announced today. The event...

Hawkeye fans cheer during a University of Iowa women’s basketball game against UConn at Sports Column on Friday, April 5, 2024. Iowa won 71-69.

Hawkeye fans flock downtown Iowa City to watch Final Four victory

Isaac Elzinga, Sports Reporter April 6, 2024

An anxious buzz filled downtown Iowa City before the Iowa women’s basketball team’s Final Four game against UConn on Friday night. While many opted to enjoy the free hospitality at the Carver-Hawkeye...

A UConn fan reacts to action during a NCAA Tournament Final Four game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 UConn at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Friday, April 5, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 71-69.

Iowa women’s basketball’s Final Four win over UConn ends with ‘controversial’ moving screen foul

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor April 6, 2024

CLEVELAND — With under 10 seconds left on the clock, UConn had the ball with a chance to send Iowa home in heartbreaking fashion. Back in her home state with family and friends in attendance,...

UConn guard Paige Bueckers reacts to an officials call during a NCAA Tournament Final Four game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 UConn at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Friday, April 5, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 71-69.

Gabbie Marshall holds Paige Bueckers to tournament-low in scoring during Iowa’s Final Four win over UConn

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter April 6, 2024

CLEVELAND — Gabbie Marshall was determined not to have Friday's Final Four game against UConn be her last suiting up for Iowa.  While her stats don't immediately stick out — scoring five points...

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke goes for a layup during a NCAA Tournament Final Four game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 UConn at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Friday, April 5, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 71-69.

Hannah Stuelke’s consistent scoring leads Iowa women’s basketball to win over UConn in Final Four

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter April 6, 2024

CLEVELAND — In the biggest win of the season thus far for the Iowa women’s basketball team, star guard Caitlin Clark didn’t lead the Hawkeyes.  It was Hannah Stuelke.  The second-year...

Iowa and UConn react to a foul call during a NCAA Tournament Final Four game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 UConn at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Friday, April 5, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 71-69.

Photos: NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament – Final Four: No. 1 Iowa vs. No. 3 UConn

Ayrton Breckenridge and Grace Smith April 6, 2024

No. 1 Iowa defeated No. 3 UConn, 71-69, during a NCAA Tournament Final Four game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Friday. Iowa scored 38 points on turnovers and 10 from second chances....

Iowa guard Kate Martin celebrates after a NCAA Tournament Final Four game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 UConn at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Friday, April 5, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 71-69. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s basketball’s team effort, resilient second half against UConn lead Hawkeyes to national championship

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor April 6, 2024

CLEVELAND — No one panicked in the Iowa locker room at halftime. Down six to UConn in the Final Four. Twelve turnovers. The National Player of the Year was 0-for-6 from beyond the arc with six...

Members of the Iowa women’s basketball team cheer during a NCAA Tournament Final Four game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 3 UConn at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Friday, April 5, 2024. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s basketball reaches national championship with win over UConn

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor April 5, 2024

CLEVELAND — The Hawks are headed to the national championship. Iowa women's basketball defeated UConn, 71-69, on Friday night to advance to its second straight national title game. The Hawkeyes...

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