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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) takes a shot during a semifinal game of the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 7 seeded Michigan State in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Friday afternoon. The Hawks beat the Spartans, 87-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Maryland Saturday in the Big 10 finals.

Clark flattered by praise from WNBA star Sue Bird

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 22, 2021

SAN ANTONIO — As a former five-star recruit and current frontrunner for the National Freshman of the Year award, Iowa  point guard Caitlin Clark has garnered mounds of national attention throughout...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes for a layup during the first round of the NCAA women's basketball championship against Central Michigan on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas, 87-72. No. 5 Iowa will go on to play the winner of the 1 PM game between No. 4 Kentucky and No. 13 Idaho State on Tuesday during the second round.

Lack of experience in NCAA Tournament no problem for Iowa women’s basketball

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 21, 2021

SAN ANTONIO – It was no experience, no problem for the Iowa women’s basketball team in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday. Combined, the team had only around 14 minutes of playing...

Iowa guard Kate Martin blocks Central Michigan guard Kalle Martinez during the first round of the NCAA women's basketball championship between Iowa and Central Michigan on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX. The Hawkeyes are leading the Chippewas, 48-37 at halftime.

Rapid Recap: Iowa women’s basketball downs Central Michigan in first round of NCAA Tournament

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 21, 2021

SAN ANTONIO – In the first round of the NCAA Tournament, the fifth-seeded Iowa women's basketball team ousted No. 12 seed Central Michigan at the Alamodome, 87-72. The Hawkeyes advance to the...

Iowa guard Kate Martin blocks Central Michigan guard Kalle Martinez during the first round of the NCAA women's basketball championship between Iowa and Central Michigan on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX. The Hawkeyes are leading the Chippewas, 48-37 at halftime.

Clark, Martin lead Iowa women’s basketball to strong halftime lead over Central Michigan

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 21, 2021

SAN ANTONIO – Fifth-seeded Iowa women's basketball leads No. 12 seed Central Michigan by 11 points, 48-37, at halftime of the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Iowa had as much as a 16-point lead...

Iowa’s Monkia Czinano (25) takes a free throw during the championship game of the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 1 seeded Maryland in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Saturday afternoon. Maryland beat Iowa, 104-84, securing their spot as the 2021 Big Ten Champions.

Czinano ready to lead Iowa women’s basketball in NCAA Tournament

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 21, 2021

SAN ANTONIO – Junior center Monika Czinano is the only Iowa women’s basketball starter that has been in the NCAA Tournament. Because the 2020 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament was canceled...

The Univeristy of Iowa women's basketball team meets before a second round game of the Big 10 women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked #6, took on #11 Purdue in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Wednesday night. The Hawkeyes beat the Boilermakers, 83-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Rutgers Thursday night in the Big 10 quarterfinals.

Iowa women’s basketball frustrated by facility disparities

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 21, 2021

SAN ANTONIO – Ahead of the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament, the NCAA received backlash by women’s basketball players and coaches for disparities between weight rooms constructed...

A basketball is seen on the court during a game between Iowa and Wisconsin on Jan. 27 at Carver Hawkeye Arena.

Women’s basketball players speak out against unequal NCAA Tournament facilities

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 19, 2021

The NCAA is facing backlash on the disparity of tournament facilities for the men's and women's basketball teams in the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the NCAA requires...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) charges to the basket during a second round game of the Big 10 women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked #6, took on #11 Purdue in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Wednesday night. The Hawkeyes beat the Boilermakers, 83-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Rutgers Thursday night in the Big 10 quarterfinals.

Iowa women’s basketball hopes for long stay in San Antonio

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 17, 2021

The 2021 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament looks different this year. Iowa captured a No. 5 seed in the River Walk Region of the NCAA Tournament bracket and plays in the first game of the tournament...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) takes a shot during a semifinal game of the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 7 seeded Michigan State in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Friday afternoon. The Hawks beat the Spartans, 87-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Maryland Saturday in the Big 10 finals.

Caitlin Clark named second-team All-American

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 17, 2021

University of Iowa women's basketball freshman point guard Caitlin Clark is a second team All-American, the Associated Press announced Wednesday. Although Clark is the eighth player in program history...

Iowa’s McKenna Warnock (14) and Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrate their win after a semifinal game of the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 7 seeded Michigan State in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Friday afternoon. The Hawks beat the Spartans, 87-72, advancing the Hawks to take on Maryland Saturday in the Big 10 finals.

Iowa women’s basketball receives No. 5 seed for NCAA Tournament, will face Central Michigan

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 15, 2021

Iowa women's basketball received a No. 5 seed for the 2021 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Monday. The Hawkeyes are slated to play 12th-seeded Central Michigan in their tournament-opener in the...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) is seen during a quarterfinal game of the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament. Marshall reached her all time record with 27 points in one game. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 3 seeded Rutgers in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Thursday night. Iowa beat Rutgers in an upset, 73-62, advancing the  Hawkeyes to take on Michigan State Friday in the Big 10 semifinals.

Opinion | Despite championship loss, Iowa women’s basketball exceeded expectations in Big Ten Tournament

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 14, 2021

At the beginning of the season, nobody thought Iowa women’s basketball was going to get this far. The Hawkeyes had a young, inexperienced starting lineup, comprising of one freshman, three sophomores,...

Iowa's Sharon Goodman cheers on her teammates from the bench during the championship game of the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 1 seeded Maryland in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Saturday afternoon. Maryland beat Iowa, 104-84, securing their spot as the 2021 Big Ten Champions. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s basketball looks forward to NCAA Tournament

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 13, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — The sixth-seeded Iowa women’s basketball team lost, 104-84, to No. 1 seed Maryland in the Big Ten championship game, but the Hawkeyes’ season should not be over yet as the team...