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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder smiles during the 2022 NCAA Second Round women’s basketball pre-game press conferences for No. 2 Iowa and No. 10 Creighton at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Bluder talked about her and Martin’s relationship. “I have pictures of her and I together when she was four years old,” Bluder said. “She was always a tomboy, ready to play basketball for the Hawkeyes.”

NCAA Tournament notebook | Iowa preparing for small ball lineup, Iowa State survives first round matchup in Ames

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor March 19, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder said on Saturday that she was hoping to play Colorado in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Instead, Iowa is facing 10th-seeded Creighton at...

Iowa guards Kate Martin, Caitlin Clark, and Gabbie Marshall listen to a question during the 2022 NCAA Second Round women’s basketball pre-game press conferences for No. 2 Iowa and No. 10 Creighton at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Clark said playing Creighton in previous scrimmages is an advantage going into the matchup tomorrow, but both teams have improved their games. “we're a completely different team than we were then,” Clark said, “having a lot more games under our belt.”

Iowa women’s basketball to face familiar foe Creighton in second round of NCAA Tournament

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter March 19, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball is facing a familiar team in the second round of the NCAA Tournament — Creighton. The Hawkeyes and Bluejays have played each other in a closed scrimmage every October...

Creighton guard Lauren Jensen goes up for a layup during a First Round NCAA women’s basketball tournament game against No. 7 Colorado and No. 10 Creighton in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, March 18, 2022. Jensen played for 34 minutes and scored 16 points.

Creighton’s Lauren Jensen to play against former teammates in second round of NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor March 19, 2022

Former Iowa women’s basketball guard Lauren Jensen made a triumphant return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday afternoon. The sophomore, who now starts for Creighton, scored 16 points in the 10th-seeded...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark speaks during the 2022 NCAA Second Round women’s basketball pre-game press conferences for No. 2 Iowa and No. 10 Creighton at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Clark said there is no bad blood between Iowa and Creighton guard Lauren Jensen. “She's had a tremendous year for
Creighton,” Clark said. “It's been fun getting to follow her success.”

Photos: NCAA Second Round women’s basketball press conferences

Grace Smith, Photo Editor March 19, 2022

The NCAA hosted Second Round pre-game press conferences for No. 2 Iowa and No. 10 Creighton at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday.  Carver-Hawkeye Arena hosts its third consecutive sold-out game Sunday...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder answers a question during the 2022 NCAA Second Round women’s basketball pre-game press conferences for No. 2 Iowa and No. 10 Creighton at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Bluder said she is, in some ways, grateful for COVID-19 because it helped amplify inequity between men’s and women’s basketball. “What [COVID-19] did is put us all together and put one kid with a social media out there to get this ball rolling in the right direction.” Bluder said there is still much to accomplish for women’s sports.

Watch: Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder comments on NCAA men’s, women’s tournament disparities

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor March 19, 2022

Iowa women's basketball head coach Lisa Bluder said there is still work to be done on the disparities between the men's and women's NCAA Basketball Tournaments in her press conference on Friday. In...

Illinois State forward DeAnna Wilson attempts to go up for a shot during a First Round NCAA women’s basketball tournament game against No. 2 Iowa and No. 15 Illinois State in sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, March 18, 2022. Wilson shot 3-of-7 in field goals. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 98-58, advancing themselves to the second round of the tournament.

Defense pivotal in Iowa women’s basketball team’s NCAA Tournament first round victory over Illinois State

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter March 18, 2022

The second-seeded Iowa women’s basketball team showed stout defense in its 40-point victory over 15th-seeded Illinois State on Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Carver-Hawkeye...

Iowa guard Tomi Taiwo dribbles to the hoop during a First Round NCAA women’s basketball tournament game against No. 2 Iowa and No. 15 Illinois State in sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, March 18, 2022. Taiwo shot a total of 13 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 98-58, advancing themselves to the second round of the tournament.

Tomi Taiwo, Hawkeye bench propel Iowa women’s basketball to NCAA Tournament first round victory

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor March 18, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder believes reserve guard Tomi Taiwo is playing the best basketball of her Hawkeye career in the 2022 postseason. On Friday, Taiwo scored 13 points...

Iowa waves to fans after a First Round NCAA women’s basketball tournament game against No. 2 Iowa and No. 15 Illinois State in sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, March 18, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 98-58, advancing themselves to the second round of the tournament.

Photos: NCAA First Round women’s basketball: No. 2 Iowa vs. No. 15 Illinois State

Grace Smith, Photo Editor March 18, 2022

No. 2 Iowa defeated No. 15 Illinois State, 98-58, in a First Round NCAA women’s basketball tournament game at sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, advancing the Hawkeyes to the second round of the...

Iowa celebrates after a First Round NCAA women’s basketball tournament game against No. 2 Iowa and No. 15 Illinois State in sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, March 18, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 98-58, advancing themselves to the second round of the tournament.

Instant recap | Iowa women’s basketball breezes past Illinois State, advances to second round of NCAA Tournament

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor March 18, 2022

The second-seeded Iowa women's basketball team entertained a sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena crowd on Friday afternoon, taking down 15th-seeded Illinois State The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds by...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a 3-pointer during a First Round NCAA women’s basketball tournament game against No. 2 Iowa and No. 15 Illinois State in sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, March 18, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 98-58.

Iowa women’s basketball leads Illinois State by 14 points at halftime of NCAA Tournament first round

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor March 18, 2022

Iowa women's basketball leads Illinois State, 43-29, at halftime of the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The second-seeded Hawkeyes suffered an early 7-2 deficit to the...

Creighton guard Lauren Jensen dribbles past Colorado guard Frida Formann during a First Round NCAA women’s basketball tournament game against No. 7 Colorado and No. 10 Creighton in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, March 18, 2022.

No. 10 seed Creighton advances to NCAA Tournament second round, will play winner of Iowa-Illinois State on Sunday

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor March 18, 2022

No. 10 seed Creighton women's basketball advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament in Iowa City on Sunday, taking down seventh-seeded Colorado, 84-74. Colorado started the contest 7-of-9...

Iowa guard Kate Martin dribbles the ball during the 2022 NCAA First Round women’s basketball pregame open practices at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, March 17, 2022. During a press conference before the practice, Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder spoke about Martin’s game and personality. “She is the epitome of a teammate as far as she’s going to look out for everybody else,” Bluder said. “She puts everybody else ahead of herself.”

Where to watch Iowa women’s basketball’s NCAA Tournament first round game against Illinois State

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor March 17, 2022

The Hawkeyes are dancing in Iowa City. Iowa women’s basketball will host the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament at Carver-Hawkeye Arena as seventh-seeded Colorado takes on 10th-seeded Creighton...