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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

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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...

Both Iowa and Maryland's womens basketball teams are seen 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 falls to Maryland, takes second in Big Ten Tournament

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 13, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS – Against all odds, the sixth-seeded Hawkeyes made it to the championship game of the Big Ten Tournament against top-seeded Maryland at Bankers Life Fieldhouse The Hawkeyes started...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) shoots the ball during the first half of 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.

Rapid Recap: Iowa women’s basketball falls to Maryland in Big Ten championship game

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 13, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS – Iowa women's basketball lost the title game of the Big Ten Tournament to the top-seed Maryland Terrapins, 104-84. Maryland struck first with a 3-point shot. and followed it up with...

Iowa’s Monkia Czinano (25) takes a shot during the first half of 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.  (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s basketball struggles in first half of Big Ten championship game

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 13, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Sixth-seeded Iowa women's basketball struggled against No. 1 seed Maryland in the first half of the Big Ten championship game, as the Terrapins led 55-37 at halftime. Maryland scored...

The Big Ten logo and a basketball are seen 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.

Scouting report: Iowa women’s basketball takes on Maryland for conference title

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 13, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — No. 1 seed Maryland will be a challenge for No. 6 Iowa in the Big Ten championship game Saturday. Maryland — ranked No. 7 in the AP Poll — easily took care of business against...

The Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate their win aganst Michigan State after the 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.

By the numbers | Iowa women’s basketball matches up against Maryland in Big Ten finals

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 13, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — For the second time in three years, Iowa women’s basketball is headed to the finals of the Women’s Basketball Big Ten Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. After upsetting...