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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Indiana guard Caitlin Clark shoots the ball during a WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Indiana Fever at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. The Lynx defeated the Fever, 90-80.

Tickets to Indiana Fever game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena sell out in 37 minutes

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter February 27, 2025

While Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever won’t take the floor at Carver-Hawkeye Arena until May 4, tickets to see their exhibition game against the Brazilian National Team have sold out within 37...

Iowa guard Sydney Affolter attempts to block University of California Los Angeles forward Angela Dugalić’s shot during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and No. 3 University of California Los Angeles at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Feb. 23, 2025. The Bruins defeated the Hawkeyes, 65-67.

Sydney Affolter’s career night leads Iowa women’s basketball to 79-66 road victory over Michigan

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 26, 2025

Fourth-year guard Sydney Affolter posted career-highs with 24 points on nine made field goals and four threes in Iowa women’s basketball’s 79-66 road victory over Michigan on Wednesday. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa guard Kylie Feuerbach cheers with Iowa guard Lucy Olsen after tying the game during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and No. 3 University of California Los Angeles at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Feb. 23, 2025. The Bruins defeated the Hawkeyes, 65-67.

Lucy Olsen heating up for Iowa women’s basketball after midseason turnaround

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter February 25, 2025

In the wake of a dismal Big Ten losing streak, the Iowa women’s basketball team has flipped its season around, winning six straight games before a tough loss to then - No. 8 Ohio State on Feb. 17....

An Ava Jones t-shirt is seen on display at Raygun in downtown Iowa City on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. A portion of the officially licensed clothing’s proceeds go towards Ava Jones, but a QR code link to directly donate to Ava Jones is displayed in the store next to the shirts.

RAYGUN partners with former women’s basketball player Ava Jones following cancer diagnosis

Chloe Oppelt, News Reporter February 24, 2025

Following retired Hawkeye women’s basketball player Ava Jones’ social media announcement that she has been diagnosed with cancer,  RAYGUN stores announced a partnership with Jones to help her...

Iowa head coach Jan Jensen reacts to a call by the referees during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and No. 3 University of California Los Angeles at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Feb. 23, 2025. The Bruins defeated the Hawkeyes, 65-67.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball vs. UCLA

Isabella Tisdale and Samantha Defily February 24, 2025

The Iowa Hawkeyes fell to the No. 3 UCLA, 65-67, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday. The heated matchup included 38 fouls called and four lead changes. The pink-out game marked Iowa and UCLA’s first meeting...

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke and Iowa forward Addison O'Grady pick up Iowa guard Kylie Feuerbach from the ground during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and No. 3 University of California Los Angeles at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Feb. 23, 2025. The Bruins defeated the Hawkeyes, 65-67.

Opinion | Iowa women’s basketball makes a statement despite loss to No. 3 UCLA

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 23, 2025

Another game, another statement performance from the Iowa women’s basketball.  The light was bright at the end of the tunnel when the Hawkeyes rolled to a 12-point lead in the third quarter, but...

Iowa forward Hannah Stuelke is blocked by University of California Los Angeles center Lauren Betts during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and No. 3 University of California Los Angeles at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Feb. 23, 2025. The Bruins defeated the Hawkeyes, 65-67.

Iowa women’s basketball drops close contest to No. 3 UCLA, 67-65

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter February 23, 2025

The Iowa women’s basketball team dropped a close contest to No. 3 UCLA inside a packed Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday afternoon.  While the Hawkeyes played hard and led by as much as 12 points, a...

Kylie Feurebach shoots the ball during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers 68-60.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes look to upset No. 3 UCLA

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 20, 2025

The Iowa women’s basketball team’s six-game win streak came to an end with the 86-78 overtime loss to No. 8 Ohio State on Monday. However, there were several positive takeaways from its performance,...

The Iowa bench reacts to a three-pointer during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers 68-60.

Point/Counterpoint | Who is Iowa women’s basketball’s most important recruit to target?

Jack Birmingham and Chris Meglio February 18, 2025

Kate Harpring Iowa women’s basketball has developed into a program that can go after some of the top recruits in each class and have a legitimate shot at landing them. The success of Caitlin...

The Hawkeyes huddle before a women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers 68-60.

Iowa women’s basketball’s season revived through recent winning streak

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 18, 2025

Talk about an instant turnaround. After suffering a five-game losing streak in mid-January, their longest since 2013, the Iowa women’s basketball team responded with six straight wins, including...

Lucy Olsen shoots the ball during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and No. 4 Southern California at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 76-69. The sold-out game marked Iowa’s first Big Ten game against the Trojans and the retirement of the No. 22 for former Iowa guard Caitlin Clark.

Iowa women’s basketball drops comeback quest to No. 8 Ohio State in overtime, 86-78

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter February 17, 2025

The Iowa women’s basketball team dropped a close road contest to No. 8 Ohio State on Monday, falling, 86-78, in overtime. Despite closing a 12-point gap with less than two minutes of play to force...

Hannah Stuelke blocks a shot during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers 68-60.

Iowa women’s basketball’s strong defense carries them in win over Rutgers

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter February 13, 2025

For years, the Iowa women’s basketball team has been known for their offensive firepower. The Hawkeyes still have the ability to light it up at times, but head coach Jan Jensen has structured this squad...