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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes for a layup during the second round of the NCAA women's basketball championship against No. 4 Kentucky on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Bill Greehey Arena at Saint Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 86-72. No. 5 Iowa will go on to play the winner of tonight's 8 p.m. game between No. 1 UConn and No. 8 Syracuse in the Sweet Sixteen starting on Saturday.

Clark’s heroics propel Hawkeyes to Sweet 16

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 23, 2021

SAN ANTONIO – Iowa women’s basketball freshman point guard Caitlin Clark fully demonstrated her offensive prowess Tuesday, leading the fifth-seeded Hawkeyes to the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16...

Iowa center Monika Czinano shoots a basket during the first half of the second round of the NCAA women's basketball championship against Kentucky on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Bill Greehey Arena at Saint Mary's University in San Antonio, TX. The Hawkeyes are leading the Wildcats, 49-22 at halftime.

Rapid Recap: First half dominance leads Iowa to win over Kentucky, spot in Sweet 16

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 23, 2021

SAN ANTONIO – Behind "Defense!" chants from the Iowa fans at the game, Iowa held Kentucky to just 72 points in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to overtake the Wildcats, 86-72. The Hawkeyes...

Clark, defense lead Iowa to halftime lead over Kentucky

Clark, defense lead Iowa to halftime lead over Kentucky

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 23, 2021

SAN ANTONIO – Sharon Goodman's rally towel is being put to good use. The freshman center waves the towel on the sidelines whenever the Hawkeyes make a basket, and Iowa made 20 field goals to...

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.

Iowa women’s basketball looking for spot in Sweet 16

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 23, 2021

SAN ANTONIO – The Iowa women’s basketball program is no stranger to the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16. Iowa made it to the Sweet 16 in 2018-19, with former Hawkeyes Megan Gustafson and Kathleen...

Iowa guard Kate Martin and Central Michigan guard Molly Davis fall while fighting for the ball 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 defeated the Chippewas, 87-72. No. 5 Iowa will go on to play No. 4 Kentucky on Tuesday during the second round.

Scouting report | Iowa women’s basketball prepares for physical Kentucky team

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 22, 2021

SAN ANTONIO — Iowa women’s basketball advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament after taking down 12th-seeded Central Michigan, 87-72, Sunday at the Alamodome. Now, the fifth-seeded...

Iowa forward Monika Czinano shoots a basket 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 No. 4 Kentucky on Tuesday during the second round.

By the numbers | Iowa’s first-round NCAA Tournament win

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 22, 2021

SAN ANTONIO — Before its 87-72 win over Central Michigan Sunday, it’d been nearly 720 days since Iowa women’s basketball appeared in an NCAA Tournament game. With the win, the Hawkeyes advanced...

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...