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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

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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.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball vs. Belmont

Matt Sindt and Darren Chen November 20, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball defeated Belmont at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, 73-62. Iowa guard Caitlin Clark led the way for the Hawkeyes, scoring 33 points. Iowa will next play at Oregon...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark dribbles the ball during a basketball game between Iowa and Drake at the Knapp Center in Des Moines, Iowa, on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. Clark played for 42 minutes and 58 seconds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs in overtime, 92-86.

Caitlin Clark overcomes ankle injury, leads Iowa women’s basketball to victory over Belmont

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter November 20, 2022

A nagging ankle injury didn’t keep reigning Big Ten Player of the Year Caitlin Clark out of the game on Sunday as Iowa took down Belmont at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, 73-62.  Clark was injured in...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark 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. Clark shot 3-of-6 in 3-pointers.The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars, 87-34.

Caitlin Clark injured as No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball falls to Kansas State

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter November 18, 2022

No. 4 Iowa women's basketball was upset by Kansas State, 84-83, in Manhattan, Kansas, on Thursday night. The Hawkeyes held the lead for nearly 34 minutes, but the Wildcats kept the Hawkeyes from...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a free throw during a basketball game between Iowa and Drake at the Knapp Center in Des Moines, Iowa, on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. Clark shot 6-of-9 in free throws. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs in overtime, 93-86.

Iowa women’s basketball aims to improve free throw percentage against Kansas State, Belmont

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 16, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball led the nation in free throw shooting percentage in the 2021-22 season. The Hawkeyes took 570 trips to the line and made 482 baskets — good for 84.6 percent. And head...

Drake forward Grace Berg and guard Megan Meyer help up Iowa guard Caitlin Clark during a basketball game between Iowa and Drake at the Knapp Center in Des Moines, Iowa, on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs in overtime, 92-86.

Iowa women’s basketball honors deep ties with Drake, former Hawkeye Megan Meyer

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 13, 2022

DES MOINES — Head coach Lisa Bluder has deep ties to the Drake women’s basketball program. The 22-year Hawkeye head coach was the Bulldogs’ leader from 1990-2000, compiling a 187-106 record.  Iowa...

Drake forward Anna Miller goes up for a shot during a basketball game between Iowa and Drake at the Knapp Center in Des Moines, Iowa, on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. Miller played for 21 minutes and eight seconds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs in overtime, 92-86.

Iowa women’s basketball squeaks by Drake in noisy atmosphere

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter November 13, 2022

DES MOINES — Iowa scraped out a 92-86 overtime win over Drake at the Knapp Center on Sunday. A sellout crowd at the Knapp Center took up every one of its 7,500 seats and then some, creating a...

Iowa huddles up before a basketball game between Iowa and Drake at the Knapp Center in Des Moines, Iowa, on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. Today’s matchup was Iowa’s first game in a visiting arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs in overtime, 92-86.

Photos: No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Drake

Grace Smith, Photojournalist November 13, 2022

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Drake Bulldogs in overtime, 92-86, during a matchup at the Knapp Center in Des Moines on Sunday. 6,424 fans attended the game to watch two hours and 15 minutes of back-and-forth...

Iowa forward Addison O’ Grady jumps to block Evansville guard Elly Morgan during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Evansville at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Purple Aces 115-62.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball vs. Evansville

Isabella Cervantes, Photo Editor November 10, 2022

Iowa women's basketball defeated Evansville, 115-62, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes started off strong, making a basket within the first 30 seconds by Iowa forward Monika Czinano which was assisted...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark makes a basket during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Evansville at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. Clark scored 26 in the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Purple Aces, 115-62.

No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball sets single-game scoring record in win over Evansville

Sam Knupp, Sports Reporter November 10, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball shot the lights out, put up a program record 115 points, and allowed just 62 against Evansville in the Hawkeyes’ second win of the season on Thursday. “You don’t...

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 guard Kate Martin playing through broken nose

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 9, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball senior Kate Martin is used to wearing a face mask. The starting guard broke her nose twice during the 2020-21 season. She was first hit in the face with a ball during Iowa’s...

Southern University guard Chloe Fleming, center Raven White, and Iowa forward McKenna Warnock fight for a rebound during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Southern University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Iowa had 51 total rebounds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars, 87-34.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball vs. Southern University

Grace Smith and Vincenzo Mazza November 8, 2022

Iowa women's basketball defeated Southern University, 87-34, at Carver-Hawkeye on Monday. During the first half shortly after the game began, Iowa guard Caitlin Clark obtained a slight injury but returned...

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke 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. Stuelke scored 10 points and played for 14 minutes and 27 seconds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars, 87-34.

No. 4 Iowa women’s basketball notches season-opening victory over Southern

Chloe Peterson, Sports Editor November 7, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball freshmen Hannah Stuelke and Taylor McCabe saw ample time on the floor in the Hawkeyes’ 87-34 victory over the Southern Jaguars on Monday night. Stuelke matched senior...