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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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...

IUPUI guard Rachel McLimore drives to the basket 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. McLimore had a total of 19 points.

Photos: No. 15 Iowa women’s basketball vs. IUPUI

Grace Smith, Photo Editor December 21, 2021

The Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Jaguars defeated the No. 15 ranked Iowa Hawkeyes, 74-73, in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. Iowa led in points during the first...

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.

Opinion | Iowa women’s basketball desperately needs consistency

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor December 21, 2021

Following a loss to Iowa State on Dec. 8, Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder said the Hawkeyes need consistency. They still haven’t found it. The Hawkeyes had a fourth-quarter...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark puts up a shot during a women’s basketball game between No. 14 Iowa and Central Florida in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. Clark led the team in scoring with 21 points. The Hawkeyes defeated the Knights, 69-61.

Iowa women’s basketball downs Central Florida, 69-61

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter December 18, 2021

The Iowa women’s basketball team defeated University of Central Florida, 69-61, in its first game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena in 13 days.  Three Hawkeyes scored in double figures: sophomore point...

Iowa huddles up after a win during a women’s basketball game between No. 14 Iowa and Central Florida in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. After being asked about coaching against a former Hawkeye, Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder expressed love for former Iowa players. “But we also like to send them home with an L,” Bluder said after the game. The Hawkeyes defeated the Knights, 69-61.

Photos: No. 14 Iowa women’s basketball vs. UCF

Jerod Ringwald, Photo Editor December 18, 2021

Iowa women’s basketball defeated the University of Central Florida in Carver-Hawkeye Arena, 69-61. The Knights held opponents on average to under 50 points entering the contest.   The Hawkeyes won...

Iowa State celebrates their win after 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. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes 77-70. Iowa State is now 9-1.

Photos: No. 12 Iowa women’s basketball vs. No. 15 Iowa State

Grace Smith, Photo Editor December 8, 2021

The No. 15 Iowa State Cyclones defeated the No. 12 Iowa Hawkeyes, 77-70, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa, on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. This is Iowa's first loss against Iowa State in five years. Iowa...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder signals a jump ball 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. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes 77-70.

No. 12 Iowa women’s basketball gets in foul trouble, falls to No. 15 Iowa State

Chloe Peterson, Assistant Sports Editor December 8, 2021

AMES, Iowa — After a five-year reign, Iowa no longer holds the crown in the Cy-Hawk women’s basketball series. The No. 12 Hawkeyes fell to the No. 15 Cyclones, 77-70, on Wednesday night at Hilton...

Iowa walks to Iowa State’s free throw line 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. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes, 77-70.

Iowa women’s basketball falls to Iowa State, 77-70

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 8, 2021

AMES, Iowa — Iowa women’s basketball trailed for most of its contest with Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum in Ames on Wednesday night. The Cyclones built a lead as large as 12 points in the second...

Iowa guard Kylie Feuerbach backs down Samford guard Kathleen Wheeler during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Samford at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. Feuerbach had nine total points.The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs 91-54.

No. 12 Iowa women’s basketball primed for top-15 matchup in Ames

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter December 7, 2021

For the first time as a Hawkeye, sophomore guard Kylie Feuerbach will travel to Iowa State and take on the school she once called home. Feuerbach transferred from Iowa State to Iowa following the...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark hugs head coach Lisa Bluder as Iowa celebrates Bluder’s 800th career win after a women’s basketball game between No. 9 Iowa and Michigan State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 88-61.

Photos: No. 9 Iowa women’s basketball vs Michigan State

Dimia Burrell, Photojournalist December 6, 2021

The Iowa Hawkeyes hosted the Michigan State Spartans at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec.5, 2021. The Hawkeyes improved to 5-1 after defeating the Spartans, 88-61. Iowa guard Caitlin Clark led the...