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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 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...

Iowa center Monika Czinano drives to the hoop during 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. Czinano led the team in points with 23.

Iowa women’s basketball downs Purdue in West Lafayette

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor January 14, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball took down Purdue in West Lafayette on Thursday night, 79-66, without making a 3-point shot. The Hawkeyes went 0-for-15 from the 3-point line. The last time Iowa beat an...

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.

Clark, Warnock lead Iowa women’s basketball to victory over Nebraska

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor January 9, 2022

Sophomore point guard Caitlin Clark played every minute of the No. 22 Iowa women’s basketball team’s game on Sunday as it took down Nebraska, 95-86. The 8-4 Hawkeyes handed the 13-2 Huskers...

Iowa associate head coach Jan Jensen puts her hand on her head during a women’s basketball game between No. 22 Iowa and Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 77-69.

Photos: No. 22 Iowa women’s basketball vs. Northwestern

Ayrton Breckenridge, Photojournalist January 7, 2022

The Northwestern Wildcats defeated the No. 22 ranked Iowa Hawkeyes on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022 in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa’s forward Logan Cook was out with injury and was seen on the sidelines wearing...

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. The Hawkeyes lost to the Wildcats, 77-69.

Iowa women’s basketball falls to Northwestern

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor January 6, 2022

Iowa women’s basketball fell to Northwestern, 77-69, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday night for its second loss in three games. The No. 21 Hawkeyes are now 7-4 overall and 1-1 in Big Ten play....

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark looks to pass during a women’s basketball game between No. 15 Iowa and Indiana University-Purdue University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. The Jaguars defeated the Hawkeyes, 74-73. Clark played for a total of 33 minutes and 49 seconds.

Clark eclipses 1,000 career points, Iowa women’s basketball routs Evansville

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter January 2, 2022

Playing its first game in 13 days, No. 21 Iowa women’s basketball defeated Evansville, 93-56, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday. The Hawkeyes had two consecutive games canceled on Dec. 30 and...

A member of the Iowa spirit squad carries an Iowa flag before a basketball game between Iowa and Southeastern Louisiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions 93-62.

Iowa women’s basketball game against Illinois postponed

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor December 29, 2021

The Iowa women’s basketball team’s game against Illinois on Jan. 2 has been postponed because of positive COVID-19 tests within the Illini program, according to a release from Hawkeye Athletics. This...

Big Ten Conference Commissioner Kevin Warren speaks at the beginning of Big Ten Basketball Media Days at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. During his speech, Warren addressed women and men’s sports and his goal to continue to work toward equality.

Big Ten Conference updates COVID-19-related forfeiture rules

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 28, 2021

The Big Ten Conference updated its COVID-19-related forfeiture policy Tuesday. Per a league release, competitions that are canceled because of COVID-19 won’t automatically be considered forfeits....

A member of the Iowa spirit squad carries an Iowa flag before a basketball game between Iowa and Southeastern Louisiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions 93-62.

Iowa women’s basketball game at Penn State canceled

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor December 27, 2021

Iowa women's basketball is facing its fourth canceled game of the season as the Hawkeyes will no longer match up with the Nittany Lions on Dec. 30. Iowa's game against Penn State was canceled out...