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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 guard Sydney Affolter drives the ball to the hoop during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Southern University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. Affolter shot 2-6 from the field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars 87-67.

No. 8 Iowa women’s basketball takes down Southern, 87-67

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter November 17, 2021

No. 8 Iowa women’s basketball moved to 4-0 on the season as the Hawkeyes defeated Southern University, 87-67, on Wednesday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Preseason first-team All-American sophomore...

Iowa Caitlin Clark attempts to find an open center during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Southern University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. Clark played a total of 29 minutes and 30 seconds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jaguars 87-67.

Iowa women’s basketball guard Caitlin Clark records second career triple-double

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 17, 2021

Iowa women’s basketball sophomore point guard Caitlin Clark achieved her second career triple-double in the No. 8 Hawkeyes’ 87-67 victory over Southern on Wednesday night. Clark recorded 16...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes up for a layup during an exhibition women’s basketball game between Iowa and Truman State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs 102-32. Clark shot 9-17 from the field.

Iowa women’s basketball looking to rest and recover ahead of two-game stretch

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter November 16, 2021

Iowa women’s basketball had a packed first week of action with three games in six days. The Hawkeyes picked up three victories over New Hampshire, Samford, and the University of Northern Iowa. Now,...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots a shot over Samford guard Sanna Redmond during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Samford at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 91-54.

No. 9 Iowa women’s basketball defeats University of Northern Iowa

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter November 14, 2021

No. 9 Iowa women’s basketball traveled to Cedar Falls, Iowa, on Sunday to take on to the University of Northern Iowa. The Hawkeyes took down the Panthers, 82-61. Sophomore point guard Caitlin...

Iowa forward Ciara Smith and midfielder Lieve Schalk celebrate the first Iowa goal during the Sweet Sixteen round of the 2021 NCAA Field Hockey Tournament between Iowa and American University at Grant Field in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Eagles, 3-2.

Smith lifts Iowa field hockey past American in first round of NCAA Tournament

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter November 12, 2021

Iowa field hockey found itself down, 2-1, against American University going into the fourth quarter of Friday’s NCAA Tournament first round matchup at Grant Field. With just 15 minutes left to...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots outside the three-point line during an exhibition women’s basketball game between Iowa and Truman State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs 102-32. Clark shot 4-8 from outside the arc.

No. 9 Iowa women’s basketball takes down Samford

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 11, 2021

The Iowa women’s basketball team took down Samford University, 91-54, Thursday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The No. 9 Hawkeyes are now 2-0 on the season with wins over New Hampshire and Samford. Sophomore...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark drives to the basket during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and New Hampshire at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021.

No. 9 Iowa women’s basketball faces quick turnaround for Samford

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 10, 2021

Iowa women’s basketball point guard Caitlin Clark made a triumphant return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena for her sophomore season Tuesday night. In the No. 9 Hawkeyes 93-50 victory over New Hampshire...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark looks to pass the ball during an exhibition women’s basketball game between Iowa and Truman State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs 102-32. Clark had nine assists.

No. 9 Iowa women’s basketball handles New Hampshire

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter November 9, 2021

No. 9 Iowa women’s basketball started the 2021-22 season with a victory as it took down New Hampshire, 93-50. Sophomore point guard Caitlin Clark, a preseason first-team All-American, finished...

Truman State center Alison Thomas gets stopped by Iowa forward Logan Cook and guard Caitlin Clark during an exhibition women’s basketball game between Iowa and Truman State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs 102-32. Thomas shot 1-2 in the field with six points.

No. 9 Iowa women’s basketball shows stout defense in season-opening victory

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 9, 2021

Throughout the offseason, Iowa women’s basketball emphasized defense. The Hawkeyes finished the 2020-21 336th out of 336 Division I teams in scoring defense, allowing 80.6 points per game. Iowa...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots outside the three-point line during an exhibition women’s basketball game between Iowa and Truman State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs 102-32. Clark shot 4-8 from outside the arc.

No. 9 Iowa women’s basketball ready to debut new-look defense

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor November 8, 2021

The revamped Iowa women’s basketball defense will face its first real test Tuesday night against New Hampshire. In the 2020-21 season, the Hawkeyes focused on their second-in-the-nation offense, averaging...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark shoots outside the three-point line during an exhibition women’s basketball game between Iowa and Truman State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs 102-32. Clark shot 4-8 from outside the arc.

Iowa women’s basketball wins exhibition against Truman State

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter November 5, 2021

After 515 days, 4,700 fans filled Carver-Hawkeye Arena to watch No.9 Iowa women’s basketball defeat Division II Truman State in an exhibition Thursday night. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs,...