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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. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s basketball wins rematch against Michigan State, advances to Big Ten Championship

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 12, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — In a rematch of the Hawkeyes’ first Big Ten game of the 2020-21 campaign, Iowa women’s basketball took on the Michigan State Spartans in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals. On...

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. (Kate Heston/The Daily Iowan)

Rapid Recap: Iowa women’s basketball defeats Michigan State, advances to Big Ten Championship

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 12, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — No. 6 seeded Iowa women's basketball defeated No. 7 seed Michigan State,  87-72, in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse Friday. Iowa will play No....

Iowa’s Monkia Czinano (25) 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.

Iowa and Michigan State evenly matched at halftime of Big Ten semifinals

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 12, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS – Iowa women's basketball went into halftime of the Big Ten semifinals with a one point deficit to Michigan State, 41-40. The Hawkeyes and Spartans have been exchanging the lead throughout...

Iowa Head Coach Lisa Bluder yells from the sideline 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.

By the numbers: Iowa women’s basketball heading into the Big Ten Semifinals

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 12, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Iowa women’s basketball defeated Rutgers, 73-62, Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse to advance to the semifinals. No. 6 seeded...

The University of Iowa women's basketball team meets for a time out 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.

Scouting report: Michigan State in the Big Ten Tournament Semifinals

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 12, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS – In an upset-heavy day at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday night at the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament Quarterfinals, both No. 6 seeded Iowa and No. 7 seeded Michigan State...

Iowa Guard Gabbie Marshall (24) takes a shot during a quarterfinal game of the Big 10 women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 3 seeded Rutgers in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Thursday night. (Kate Heston/The Daily iowan

Marshall’s career night propels Iowa to Big Ten Tournament semifinal berth

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 12, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Iowa women’s basketball sophomore Gabbie Marshall owned the 3-point line at Bankers Life Fieldhouse Thursday night, as she made a career-high seven 3-pointers, dropping 27 points...

Iowa Guard Gabbie Marshall (24) charges towards the basket during a quarterfinal game of the Big 10 women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 3 seeded Rutgers in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Thursday night. (Kate Heston/The Daily iowan

Hawkeyes cap three-upset day at the 2021 Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 12, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — No team was safe in Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday. The quarterfinal round of the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament featured three upsets: No. 5 Northwestern defeated...

Iowa Guard Gabbie Marshall (24) takes a shot during a quarterfinal game of the Big 10 women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 3 seeded Rutgers in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Thursday night.

Rapid Recap: Iowa women’s basketball upsets Rutgers in Big Ten quarterfinals

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 11, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS – In a rematch of New Years Eve at Carver-Hawkeye Arena — where the Hawkeyes won, 90-84 — sixth-seeded Iowa women's basketball took on No. 3 seed Rutgers in the quarterfinals of...

Iowa Guard Gabbie Marshall (24) charges towards the basket during a quarterfinal game of the Big 10 women’s basketball tournament. Iowa, ranked No. 6, took on No. 3 seeded Rutgers in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse Thursday night. (Kate Heston/The Daily iowan

Marshall’s six 3-pointers help give Iowa women’s basketball a big halftime lead

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 11, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Sophomore Gabbie Marshall was on fire in the first half, as she had 22 points and made six 3-pointers, which helped Iowa to a 39-25 halftime lead. This ties her career-high in both...

The Univeristy of Iowa women's basketball team warms up 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.

Scouting report: Looking at red hot No. 3 seed Rutgers

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 11, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — When Iowa faces Rutgers (14-3 overall, 10-3 in Big Ten Play) Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament, it will be facing a team that is red hot. After having...

Iowa Head Coach Lisa Bluder meets with her team at a time out 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.

By the numbers | Iowa women’s basketball heading into the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 11, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Iowa women’s basketball notched its first win of the 2020-21 postseason on Wednesday night, taking down the Purdue Boilermakers at Bankers Life Stadium, 83-72. No. 6 seeded Iowa...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark (22) goes up for a layup 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.

Clark recovers from slow start in first postseason game

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 11, 2021

For most of the 2020-21 season, Iowa women’s basketball freshman point guard Caitlin Clark has been a force to be reckoned with, as she leads the nation in scoring with a 27.4 points per game average. In...