Skip to Main Content
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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates during a basketball game between No.5 Iowa and Rutgers at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 111-57.

Opinion | The complexities of the women’s basketball national player of the year race

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor February 14, 2023

Head coach Lisa Bluder’s mind was made up after junior guard Caitlin Clark’s performance in Iowa’s 96-82 victory against Maryland on Feb. 2. Clark, a national player of the year candidate,...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates during a basketball game between No.5 Iowa and Rutgers at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 111-57.

Photos: No. 5 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Rutgers

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist February 12, 2023

The No.5 Iowa women’s basketball team defeated Rutgers, 111-57, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. Every Iowa player scored points, with five of them scoring double digits. Iowa...

Iowa guard Taylor McCabe (2) celebrates with teammates during a basketball game between No.5 Iowa and Rutgers at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 111-57. McCabe scored 12 points and made four three-point shots.

Iowa women’s basketball freshman Taylor McCabe bursts onto scene in win over Rutgers

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor February 12, 2023

Iowa women’s basketball freshman Taylor McCabe gave Hawkeye fans an introduction to her skills on Sunday afternoon in the Hawkeyes’ 111-57 victory over Rutgers. But her 3-point proficiency wasn’t...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates during a basketball game between No.5 Iowa and Rutgers at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 111-57.

Iowa women’s basketball’s unselfish play leads to 111-57 rout over Rutgers, 20 total season wins

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter February 12, 2023

The Iowa women’s basketball team routed Rutgers, 111-57, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday. The fifth-ranked Hawkeyes, coming off a Thursday loss to second-ranked Indiana, 87-78, were propelled...

Head coach Lisa Bluder gives her team the game plan during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, February 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 96-82.

No. 2 Indiana women’s basketball snaps No. 5 Iowa’s eight-game win streak

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor February 9, 2023

No. 5 Iowa women's basketball couldn't silence the 13,046 fans at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana, on Thursday night, falling to No. 2 Indiana, 87-78. The Hawkeyes and Hoosiers stayed knotted...

Iowa guard Kate Martin shoots a three while Maryland guard Faith Masonius attempts to block during a womenÕs basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, February 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 96-82.

No. 5 Iowa women’s basketball confident ahead of road matchup with No. 2 Indiana

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor February 8, 2023

Iowa women’s basketball senior guard Kate Martin, who hails from Edwardsville, Illinois, grew up closer to the Illinois and Indiana women’s basketball programs. But she was still a Hawkeye. “I...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark rushes past Nebraska guard Sam Haiby during a women’s basketball game between No. 10 Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 80-76.

Iowa women’s basketball demolishes Penn State, Caitlin Clark grabs ninth career triple-double

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor February 5, 2023

Iowa women’s basketball junior guard Caitlin Clark extended her Big Ten-leading career triple-double mark on Sunday. The reigning Big Ten Player of the Year dropped her ninth-career triple-double...

Iowa forward McKenna Warnock shoots the ball during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Southern University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Warnock shot 2-of-6 in the field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars, 87-34.

Iowa women’s basketball forward McKenna Warnock limited after return to action

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor February 3, 2023

Iowa women’s basketball forward McKenna Warnock, rib cage padding and all, returned to action on Thursday night after missing two games because of a rib injury. “I have padding all around,”...

Gabbie Marshall high fives teammates during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, February 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 96-82.

Opinion | Iowa women’s basketball has proved it can compete against the best of the best

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor February 3, 2023

One of Caitlin Clark’s missions as an Iowa women’s basketball player is to take the Hawkeyes to the Final Four. Iowa hasn’t been to the Final Four since the 1992-93 season, when head coach...

Head coach Lisa Bluder gives her team the game plan during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, February 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 96-82.

Iowa women’s basketball takes down No. 8 Maryland, captures fourth straight win over ranked opponents

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Reporter February 2, 2023

The No. 6 Iowa women’s basketball team won its seventh-straight game — and fourth against ranked opponents this season — on Thursday night, taking down No. 8 Maryland, 96-82, at Carver-Hawkeye...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a layup during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, February 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 96-82.

Photos: No. 6 Iowa women’s basketball vs. No. 8 Maryland

Madyson Gomez, Photojournalist February 2, 2023

No. 6 Iowa women’s basketball defeated No. 8 Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, the score was 96-82. Iowa guard Caitlin Clark led the team in scoring with 42 points.  The Hawkeyes...

Iowa guard Molly Davis dribbles the ball during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. Davis earned three assists. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 87-64.

Iowa women’s basketball guard Molly Davis stepping up ahead of contest against Maryland

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor February 1, 2023

Nine months into the program, Iowa women’s basketball senior guard Molly Davis said she is still learning something new every day. Davis transferred to Iowa from Central Michigan, where she started...