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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

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Iowa center Monika Czinano celebrates a basket. Czinano led the team in scoring with 31 points 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.

No. 21 Iowa women’s basketball downs No. 10 Indiana, 88-82

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter February 22, 2022

No. 21 Iowa women’s basketball defeated No. 10 Indiana, 88-82, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday night. The Hawkeyes picked up their second ranked win of the season and completed the sweep of the...

Iowa celebrates a basket score by Monika Czinano 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.

Opinion | Iowa women’s basketball can compete with the nation’s best teams

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor February 22, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder thought securing a double-bye at the 2022 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament was almost out of the question when the Hawkeyes lost to Maryland...

Iowa center Monika Czinano high fives forward AJ Ediger as Czinano’s name is announced before a women’s basketball game between No. 8 Iowa and Southern University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. Czinano played a total of 23 minutes and 48 seconds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars 87-67.

Iowa women’s basketball senior center Monika Czinano to return for fifth season

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor February 20, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball senior center Monika Czinano announced on Twitter Sunday that she will be returning for her fifth season of eligibility in 2022-23.  Czinano, who hails from Watertown,...

Iowa point guard Caitlin Clark shoots the ball during a basketball game between No. 22 Iowa and No. 13 Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. Clark scored 19 points. The Terrapins beat the Hawkeyes, 81-69.

No. 22 Iowa women’s basketball knocks off No. 5 Indiana in Bloomington

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor February 19, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball took down No. 5 Indiana, 96-91, on Saturday afternoon. Iowa hadn’t won at Assembly Hall in Bloomington since the 2011-12 season. “This is a tough place to play,”...

Ohio State guard Braxtin Miller drives to the basket while guarded by Iowa forward McKenna Warnock during a women’s basketball game between No. 21 Iowa and No. 23 Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 92-88.

McKenna Warnock expected to return for Iowa women’s basketball’s series against Indiana

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor February 18, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball junior forward McKenna Warnock went down with a wrist injury on Jan. 31 in the Hawkeyes’ loss to Ohio State. The starter fell to the ground while attempting to grab a...

Maryland pointguard Diamond Miller drives the ball during a basketball game between No. 22 Iowa and No. 13 Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. Miller earned 20 points. The Terrapins beat the Hawkeyes, 81-69.

Photos: No. 22 Iowa women’s basketball vs. No. 13 Maryland

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist February 15, 2022

The No. 13 Maryland Terrapins defeated the No. 22 Iowa Hawkeyes, 81-69, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. The Terrapins kept their winning streak alive, improving to eight straight wins. Iowa...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder talks to her team during a timeout at a basketball game between No. 22 Iowa and No. 13 Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. The Terrapins beat the Hawkeyes 81-69.

No. 22 Iowa women’s basketball loses home game to Maryland, 81-69

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter February 15, 2022

No. 22 Iowa women’s basketball fell to No. 13 Maryland, 81-69, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday night. Sophomore guard Caitlin Clark finished the game with 19 points. The 6-footer shot 7-of-25...

Forward Angel Reese shoots the ball during a basketball game between No. 22 Iowa and No. 13 Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022. The Terrapins beat the Hawkeyes 81-69.

Women’s basketball head coach Brenda Frese notches homecoming victory as Maryland downs Iowa

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor February 14, 2022

Maryland women’s basketball head coach Brenda Frese had a happy homecoming on Monday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Frese, who hails from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, led the No. 13 Terrapins to a 81-69...

Iowa forward McKenna Warnock looks to pass 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. Warnock had three assists. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes 77-70.

Iowa women’s basketball hoping for full squad against Maryland

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor February 13, 2022

The Iowa women’s basketball team has been understaffed in recent games, with six of the Hawkeyes’ roster of 13 out with injuries. Two Hawkeye starters, juniors Gabbie Marshall and McKenna Warnock,...

Fans stand during the National Anthem at a women’s basketball game between No. 21 Iowa and No. 23 Ohio State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. 6,185 people attended. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 92-88.

Iowa women’s basketball reschedules two games against Indiana

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor February 10, 2022

Iowa women's basketball has rescheduled two games against No. 7 Indiana, per a Thursday release. Iowa was originally supposed to play Indiana on Jan. 20 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, but the Hoosiers...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark attempts to block while Minnesota throws the ball in during a basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. Clark earned one block. The Hawkeyes beat the Golden Gophers, 88-78.

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

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist February 10, 2022

The No. 25 Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers, 88-78, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. After defeating Minnesota earlier in the season, 105-49, Minnesota...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark attempts to block while Minnesota throws the ball in during a basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. Clark earned one block. The Hawkeyes beat the Golden Gophers 88-78.

No. 25 Iowa women’s basketball downs Minnesota, 88-78

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter February 9, 2022

No. 25 Iowa women’s basketball took down Minnesota, 88-78, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday. Sophomore point guard Caitlin Clark followed her 46-point performance against Michigan on Sunday...