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The Daily Iowan

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 takes the ball down court during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Dartmouth at Carver-Hawkeyes Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Big Green 92-54.

Caitlin Clark moves to second all-time leading scorer as Iowa women’s basketball blasts Northwestern

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor January 11, 2023

Caitlin Clark is continuing her move up the Iowa women’s basketball program record books. The junior guard became the Hawkeyes’ second all-time leading scorer when she scored her 2,103rd career...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Dartmouth at Carver-Hawkeyes Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Big Green 92-54

No. 16 Iowa women’s basketball bounces back with road win at No. 14 Michigan

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter January 7, 2023

No. 16 Iowa women’s basketball recovered well from its first conference loss with a 94-85 win  at No. 14 Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday. The Hawkeyes shot lights out, going 59.4 percent from...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark takes the ball down court during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Dartmouth at Carver-Hawkeyes Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Big Green 92-54.

Comeback effort not enough as Iowa women’s basketball takes first Big Ten loss at Illinois

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter January 1, 2023

Illinois handed No. 12 Iowa women's basketball a 90-86 loss on Sunday — their first of the Big Ten season. Going into the game, Iowa had won seven straight games against Illinois. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke congratulates Iowa center Monika Czinano after surpassing 2000 total career points during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Dec 29, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 83-68. Czinano is the second Iowa player this season to break 2000 points behind guard Caitlin Clark.

Photos: No. 12 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Purdue

Matt Sindt, Photojournalist December 30, 2022

Iowa defeated Purdue, 83-68, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday.  Monika Czinano, the fifth-year center of the Hawkeyes, surpassed 2,000 total career points on a free throw. She ranks 5th in all-time...

Iowa forward Monika Czinano goes for a layup during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Dartmouth at Carver-Hawkeyes Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Big Green 92-54

Monika Czinano crosses 2,000 career points in No. 12 Iowa women’s basketball’s win against Purdue

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter December 30, 2022

Center Monika Czinano became the fifth Hawkeye to reach 2,000 career points during the No. 12 Iowa women’s basketball team’s 83-68 win against Purdue on Thursday. The fifth-year senior reached...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots the ball during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Dartmouth at Carver-Hawkeyes Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Big Green 92-54

Photos: No. 13 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Dartmouth

Darren Chen and Matt Sindt December 22, 2022

Iowa defeated Dartmouth, 92-84, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday.  Caitlin Clark, the junior guard of the Hawkeyes, knocked down 20 points and 10 rebounds as she surpassed 2,000 points with a 3-point...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hypes up the crowd during a women’s basketball game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 12 NC State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Clark’s last 40-point game was against Evansville in the 2021-22 season with 44 points. The Wolfpack defeated the Hawkeyes, 94-81.

Iowa women’s basketball guard Caitlin Clark breaks point record in victory over Dartmouth

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter December 21, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball junior Caitlin Clark reached the 2,000 career point mark during the No. 13 Hawkeyes’ 92-54 win against Dartmouth on Wednesday.  The junior passed 2,000 when she hit...

Iowa junior guard Caitlin Clark drives to the rim with the ball against a University of Northern Iowa defender during a women's basketball game between the Hawkeyes and Panthers on Sunday, Dec. 18 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Clark finished with 26 points and shot 13-of-14 from the free-throw line.

Iowa women’s basketball defeats UNI, completes regular season in-state sweep

Chris Werner, Assistant Sports Editor December 18, 2022

Behind 26 points from junior guard Caitlin Clark and 22 from fifth-year forward Monika Czinano, the No. 12 Iowa women’s basketball team defeated the Northern Iowa Panthers, 88-74, Sunday afternoon...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark drives to the basket during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. Clark made six-of-eight free throws. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 87-64.

Photos: No. 16 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Minnesota

Gabby Drees, Photo Editor December 11, 2022

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers in a women's basketball game, 87-64, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday with 8,946 fans attending the 8 p.m. game. Iowa guard Kate Martin walked...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder celebrates becoming the Big Ten's all-time leader in regular season conference wins with 234 during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 87-64.

Kate Martin injured, Lisa Bluder breaks wins record in Iowa women’s basketball’s victory over Minnesota

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter December 11, 2022

No. 16 Iowa took down Minnesota, 87-64, at home on Saturday for Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder’s conference-leading 234th Big Ten win. The previous record was held by former Iowa head coach C. Vivian...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during a women’s basketball game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 12 NC State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Clark led the Hawkeyes in points with 45. The Wolfpack defeated the Hawkeyes, 94-81.

Dominant third quarter hands Iowa women’s basketball Cy-Hawk victory

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter December 7, 2022

A dominant third quarter led Iowa to a 70-57 victory against Iowa State on Wednesday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes trailed, 28-23, at halftime, but outscored the Cyclones 27-8 in the third...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hypes up the crowd during a women’s basketball game between No. 10 Iowa and No. 12 NC State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. Clark’s last 40-point game was against Evansville in the 2021-22 season with 44 points. The Wolfpack defeated the Hawkeyes, 94-81.

Focused defensive effort helps Iowa women’s basketball to victory over Iowa State

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor December 7, 2022

The Iowa women’s basketball team always knew it could be good at defense. The Hawkeyes thought their skills in practice could eventually translate to the game on the Carver-Hawkeye Arena court. “We...