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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder debates with an official during a women’s basketball game between No. 25 Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 82-56.

Iowa women’s basketball faces quick turnaround to play Penn State

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor January 24, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder had to manage her players’ minutes on Sunday afternoon. Counting Sunday’s contest, No. 23 Iowa women’s basketball is slated to play three games...

Iowa forward Monika Czinano high fives a young fan after a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Illinois at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. Czinano led the team with 21 points. The Hawkeyes defeat the Fighting Illini, 82-56.

Photos: No. 25 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Illinois

Dimia Burrell, Photojournalist January 23, 2022

Iowa women's basketball defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, 82-56. Iowa won their fifth consecutive game and improved to 12-4. Iowa forward Monika Czinano...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark drives to the basket during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. Clark finished with 31 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 93-83.

No. 25 Iowa women’s basketball defeats Illinois, extends win streak to five games

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter January 23, 2022

No. 25 Iowa women’s basketball soundly defeated Illinois, 82-56, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday to move its win streak to five games. Sophomore point guard Caitlin Clark scored 18 points on...

Iowa guard Tomi Taiwo attempts a 3-pointer during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Samford at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. Taiwo shot 2-3 from outside the arc. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs 91-54.

Iowa women’s basketball bench critical in victory over Illinois

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor January 23, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder missed the moment that made the Carver-Hawkeye Arena crowd go wild on Sunday night. Bluder was talking to her bench when senior guard Tomi Taiwo...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder talks to her players during a timeout at a women’s basketball game between No. 15 Iowa and Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. The Jaguars defeated the Hawkeyes 74-73.

Iowa women’s basketball adapts to schedule changes

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor January 23, 2022

Cancellations and postponements have plagued Iowa women's basketball throughout the 2021-22 season. The Hawkeyes have had six games postponed or canceled so far. Iowa had to cancel three nonconference...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark high fives Iowa forward Monika Czinano during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. Clark and Czinano led Iowa in scoring with 31 points each. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 93-83.

Iowa women’s basketball to play Illinois on Sunday

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor January 21, 2022

The Iowa women's basketball team will play Illinois on Sunday, Hawkeye Athletics announced Friday. Tip is at 5 p.m. at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The game will air live on Big Ten Network. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark drives to the hoop during a women’s basketball game between No. 14 Iowa and Central Florida in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Knights, 69-61.

Iowa women’s basketball pummels Minnesota, 105-49

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor January 20, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS — Iowa women’s basketball sophomore Caitlin Clark joined elite company on Thursday night. The point guard notched her second consecutive 30-point triple-double with 35 points, 13...

Iowa center Monika Czinano goes in for a layup during a women’s basketball game between No. 12 Iowa and No. 15 Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa, on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. Czinano shot 5-13 in field goals. Monika Czninano averages 19.3 points per game.

Monika Czinano returns to home state as Iowa women’s basketball takes on Minnesota

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter January 19, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball has dealt with a flurry of cancellations and injuries throughout the 2021-22 season. The Hawkeyes had six games canceled or postponed because of COVID-19 so far. Most recently,...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark drives to the basket during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. Clark finished with 31 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 93-83.

Opinion | Finding consistency key for Iowa women’s basketball

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor January 18, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball has preached consistency throughout the 2021-22 season. The Hawkeyes need consistent playing time with consistent players — both of which they’ve lacked in the past...

The Iowa spirit squad waves flags at the end of the game while both teams shake hands during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday Nov. 22, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos 109-61.

Iowa women’s basketball team’s game against Indiana postponed

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor January 18, 2022

The Iowa-Indiana women's basketball scheduled to be played Sunday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena has been postponed because of COVID-19 issues within the Hoosier program, Hawkeye Athletics announced Tuesday. The...

Iowa guard Kate Martin celebrates during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 93-83.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball vs. Nebraska

Dimia Burrell, Photojournalist January 16, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball defeated Nebraska, 93-83, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 16. With the win, Iowa swept the regular-season series with the Cornhuskers and improved to 10-4. Iowa guard...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark high fives Iowa forward Monika Czinano during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. Clark and Czinano led Iowa in scoring with 31 points each. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 93-83.

Caitlin Clark notches triple-double in Iowa women’s basketball’s victory over Nebraska

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor January 16, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball sophomore point guard Caitlin Clark stood at the end of the Carver-Hawkeye Arena tunnel on Sunday night as young fans lined up to meet her. The 6-foot guard laughed as...