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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa guard Caitlin Clark takes back the ball during a basketball game between No. 2 Iowa and No. 7 Northwestern during the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis,  on Friday, March 4, 2022.

Iowa women’s basketball leads close game against Northwestern at halftime of Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor March 4, 2022

INDIANAPOLIS — In a game that has featured five ties and three lead changes, Iowa women’s basketball holds the lead over Northwestern, 32-31, at halftime of the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals. The...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark drives to the basket during a women’s basketball game between No. 22 Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. Clark was 13-13 on the free throw line. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 77-69.

Northwestern women’s basketball looking for revenge against Iowa in Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor March 4, 2022

The Northwestern women’s basketball team left Welsh-Ryan Arena with a sour taste in its mouth after its loss to Iowa on Jan. 28.  The Hawkeyes fought back from a 14-point deficit to tie the Wildcats...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates during a women’s basketball game between No. 21 Iowa and No. 6 Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022. The Hawkeyes became regular season Big Ten co-Champions after defeating the Wolverines, 104-80. In a press conference following the game, Clark spoke on her excitement when her teammates scored. “I was just passing it to them and they were knocking it down,” Clark said. “And I was running back celebrating every time so that's pretty fun.”

Iowa women’s basketball guard Caitlin Clark wins Big Ten Player of the Year

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor March 1, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball sophomore Caitlin Clark has won the 2022 Big Ten Player of the Year award, the league office announced Tuesday. Clark nabbed the honor after averaging 27.5 points, 7.9...

Iowa celebrates their regular reason Big Ten Champion title after a women’s basketball game between No. 21 Iowa and No. 6 Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022. The Hawkeyes became Big Ten co-Champions after defeating the Wolverines, 104-80.

Photos: No. 21 Iowa women’s basketball vs. No. 6 Michigan

Grace Smith, Photo Editor February 27, 2022

No. 21 Iowa women’s basketball became regular season co-Big Ten Champions in the last home game of the season after defeating No. 6 Michigan, 104-80, in sold-out Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb....

Iowa celebrates its regular season Big Ten Champion title after a women’s basketball game between No. 21 Iowa and No. 6 Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022. The Hawkeyes became Big Ten Champions after defeating the Wolverines, 104-80.

Iowa women’s basketball clinches share of Big Ten regular season title, No. 2 seed in conference tournament

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor February 27, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball seniors Logan Cook and Tomi Taiwo checked out of the game for the final time at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday to raucous cheers from a sold out crowd. After giving out...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes up for a shot during a women’s basketball game between No. 21 Iowa and No. 6 Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022. Clark played for a total of 37 minutes. The Hawkeyes became regular season Big Ten co-Champions after defeating the Wolverines, 104-80.

No. 21 Iowa women’s basketball takes down No. 6 Michigan, becomes Big Ten regular season co-champions

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter February 27, 2022

No. 21 Iowa women’s basketball defeated No. 6 Michigan, 104-80, in front of a sellout crowd at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday to become Big Ten regular season co-champions.  The Hawkeyes share...

Iowa guard Tomi Taiwo drives to the basket for a layup. Taiwo went 6-7 from the field while scoring 14 points 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.

No. 21 Iowa women’s basketball vying for Big Ten regular season title against No. 6 Michigan

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor February 26, 2022

Both No. 21 Iowa and No. 6 Michigan women’s basketball will be playing for a conference regular season championship when they match up at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday. The Hawkeyes and Wolverines...

Iowa’s Bridget Killian dismounts the beam during the Women’s Gymnastics Cancer Awareness Meet between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. Killian earned 9.800 points for the beam. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 196.125 - 195.325.

Iowa women’s gymnastics falls to Minnesota, wraps up Big Ten regular season competition

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 26, 2022

The Iowa women’s gymnastics team lost to Minnesota, 198.025-196.375, at the Maturi Pavilion in Minneapolis on Friday night. The Golden Gophers’ 198.025 was a new program-record score. The...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark drives to the basket during a women’s basketball game between No. 21 Iowa and No. 10 Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022. Clark was second in scoring with 29 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 88-82.

Iowa women’s basketball clinches Big Ten Tournament double-bye with victory over Rutgers

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor February 24, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball officially clinched a double-bye in the 2022 Big Ten Tournament with a victory over Rutgers on Thursday night. The Hawkeyes took down the Scarlet Knights, 87-78, at Jersey...

Iowa forward McKenna Warnock drives to the basket. during a women’s basketball game between No. 21 Iowa and No. 10 Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022. Warnock scored 16 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 88-82.

McKenna Warnock shines in return, Iowa women’s basketball travels to Rutgers

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor February 23, 2022

McKenna Warnock hasn’t missed a beat. The junior forward from Madison, Wisconsin, broke her hand against Ohio State on Jan. 31.  Warnock initially injured her hand against Penn State on Jan....

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark high-fives a spectator during a women’s basketball game between No. 21 Iowa and No. 10 Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Feb. 21, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 88-82. Clark was second in team scoring with 29 points.

Photos: No. 21 Iowa women’s basketball vs. No. 10 Indiana

Dimia Burrell, Photojournalist February 22, 2022

No. 21 Iowa women’s basketball defeated No. 10 Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday. The Hawkeyes improved to 18-7 after defeating the Hoosiers, 88-82. Iowa center Monika Czinano...