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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 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...

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 shot 5-of-13 in 3-pointers.

Star power strong in Cy-Hawk women’s basketball game

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter December 7, 2022

Three of women’s college basketball’s best players will be in Iowa City on Wednesday when the No. 16 Hawkeyes take on the No. 10 Cyclones at Carver-Hawkeye Arena at 6 p.m. More than 12,000 fans...

Iowa forward Shateah Wetering dribbles the ball during an Iowa women’s basketball practice at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, July 29, 2022.

Inside student-athletes’ yearlong recovery after ACL reconstruction

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor December 6, 2022

Three Iowa women’s basketball players have torn their ACLs in the past two years. Forward Shateah Wetering and center Sharon Goodman had to sit out in 2021-22, and guard Kylie Feuerbach tore her...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark brings the ball down the court during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Belmont at Carver Hawkeyes Arena in Iowa City on Sunday Nov. 20, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bruins, 73-62.

Caitlin Clark breaks Big Ten triple-double record as Iowa women’s basketball blows out Wisconsin

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter December 4, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball junior guard Caitlin Clark earned her seventh career triple-double to break the Big Ten record on Sunday. The West Des Moines native put up 22 points, 10 assists, and 10...

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.

Caitlin Clark’s 45-point game not enough for Iowa women’s basketball against No. 12 NC State

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor December 1, 2022

Caitlin Clark’s heroics were not enough for the No. 10 Iowa women’s basketball team to beat No. 12 NC State on Thursday night. The junior guard posted 45 points in the 94-81 loss. She shot 16-of-28...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder observes action 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. Iowa shot 27-of-59 in field goals, compared to NC State’s 36-of-65. The Wolfpack defeated the Hawkeyes, 94-81.

Photos: No. 10 Iowa women’s basketball vs. No. 12 NC State

Grace Smith, Photojournalist December 1, 2022

No. 12 NC State defeated No. 10 Iowa, 94-81, in a women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday. 8,250 fans attended the matchup which consisted of about an hour and 55 minutes of back-and-forth...

Iowa guard Kate Martin shoots a 3-pointer during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Southern University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars, 87-34.

Iowa women’s basketball looks to balance playing time against NC State and Wisconsin

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter November 30, 2022

Despite split results over the weekend, the Iowa women’s basketball team is confident heading into games against NC State and Wisconsin this week. Iowa traveled to Portland, Oregon, for the Phil Knight...

Iowa forward and freshman Hannah Stuelke poses for a portrait during Iowa Women’s Basketball Media Day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. Stuelke was ranked No. 45 recruit nationally by ESPN in 2022. In High School, Stuelke was named Iowa Gatorade Player of the Year.

Hannah Stuelke’s athleticism a boost for Iowa women’s basketball

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 29, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball freshman Hannah Stuelke always knew she wanted to be a Hawkeye. She committed to Iowa during her freshman year at Washington High School in Cedar Rapids. In her four years...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark brings the ball down the court during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Belmont at Carver Hawkeyes Arena in Iowa City on Sunday Nov. 20, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bruins 73-62.

No. 9 Iowa women’s basketball falls to No. 3 UConn in Phil Knight Legacy Tournament

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 27, 2022

No. 9 Iowa women’s basketball blew a double-digit lead to No. 3 UConn on Sunday afternoon in the Phil Knight Legacy Championship Game in Portland, Oregon. The Hawkeyes lost to the Huskies, 86-79,...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark motions for the audience to make some noise during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Belmont at Carver Hawkeyes Arena in Iowa City on Sunday Nov. 20, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bruins 73-62.

Clark, Czinano stand out again for Iowa women’s basketball in victory over Oregon State

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter November 25, 2022

The Iowa women’s basketball team earned a 73-59 win over Oregon State in Portland on Friday to start the Phil Knight Legacy tournament. The semifinal-round victory sets the Hawkeyes up to face...