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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 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...

Iowa players celebrate after winning the Big 10 women’s basketball tournament after a game between No. 7 nationally ranked, second-seeded Iowa and No. 14 nationally ranked, fourth-seeded Ohio State at Target Center in Minneapolis on Sunday, March 5, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 105-72.

Photos: No. 7 Iowa women’s basketball vs. No. 14 Ohio State

Matt Sindt, Photo Editor March 6, 2023

No. 7 nationally ranked, second-seeded Iowa women’s basketball defeated No. 14 nationally ranked, fourth-seeded Ohio State on Sunday, in the Big 10 Women’s Basketball Tournament at Target Center in...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark leaves the court after a women’s basketball game between No. 7 Iowa and No. 5 Maryland at Target Center in Minneapolis on Saturday, March 4, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 89-84. Clark scored 22 points and had 9 assists.

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark undecided on future, could return for fifth season

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 5, 2023

Hawkeye fans could have five years of Caitlin Clark. The Iowa women’s basketball junior, who joined the Hawkeyes in the 2020-21 season, is part of the final class that was given an extra...

Fans react to a free-throw securing victory during a women’s basketball game between No. 7 Iowa and No. 5 Maryland at Target Center in Minneapolis on Saturday, March 4, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 89-84.

Hawkeye fans show up in Minneapolis for Iowa women’s basketball Big Ten Tournament run

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter March 5, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis is home away from home for Iowa women’s basketball. Iowa fans covered the Target Center in Minneapolis in black and gold to see the Hawkeyes make a run for their second-straight...

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.

Twice as nice: Caitlin Clark leads Iowa women’s basketball to back-to-back Big Ten Tournament titles

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor March 5, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark thinks her Bruce Lee Kobe shoes, which are black and gold, bring good vibes. And those good vibes were evident in Iowa women’s basketball’s mauling of Ohio State,...

DITV Sports: Hawkeyes Advance to Third Straight Big Ten Championship

Michael Merrick, DITV Sports Director March 5, 2023
DITV Sports Director Michael Merrick details how the Iowa Hawkeyes Women's Basketball team advanced to the Big Ten Championship behind a MASSIVE game from Gabbie Marshall.