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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

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Iowa forward Monika Czinano shoots a basket during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 90-82.

Hawkeyes dominate in third quarter, breeze by Minnesota

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter January 31, 2021

Iowa women’s basketball posted a convincing win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Sunday, 94-68, to move to 10-4 on the season and 6-4 in Big Ten play. To supplement a six-point halftime lead,...

Iowa forward Monika Czinano looks to shoot during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 92-79.

Monika Czinano engages in family rivalry ahead of Minnesota game

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter January 29, 2021

Most of the time, Monika Czinano’s family group chats are civil. But during the week of Iowa versus Minnesota women’s basketball, there is a significant change in the Watertown, Minnesota, native’s...

Iowa Forward/Center Monika Czinano watches after going in for a layup during the Iowa Women’s Basketball game against Northwestern on Jan. 28, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Northwestern defeated Iowa 87-80

Czinano’s career night not enough to push Hawkeyes past Wildcats

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter January 29, 2021

On Thursday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa women’s basketball was defeated by No. 23 Northwestern for the second time this season, 87-80. The Hawkeyes came out of the gate slowly, committing...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark goes in for a layup during the Iowa Women’s Basketball game against Northwestern on Jan. 28, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Northwestern defeated Iowa 87-80

Foul shooting, turnovers plague Hawkeyes in 87-80 loss to Northwestern

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter January 29, 2021

On Thursday night, Iowa women’s basketball was defeated by No. 23 Northwestern for the second time this season, 87-80. Just as she was the first time the Hawkeyes and Wildcats met this season,...

Iowa’s Forward/Center Monika Czinano shoots the ball during the Iowa Hawkeyes Women’s Basketball season opener against Northern Iowa on Nov. 25, 2020 at The Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Northern Iowa 96-81. (Casey Stone/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s basketball falls to No. 23 Northwestern

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter January 28, 2021

Iowa women's basketball lost a close game to No. 23 Northwestern on Thursday night, 80-87. The Hawkeyes now sit at 9-4 on the season and 5-4 in Big Ten play. Junior center Monika Czinano scored...

Iowa’s Forward/Center Monika Czinano shoots the ball during the Iowa Hawkeyes Women’s Basketball season opener against Northern Iowa on Nov. 25, 2020 at The Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Northern Iowa 96-81. (Casey Stone/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s basketball looking to avenge Jan. 9 loss to Northwestern

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter January 27, 2021

After two straight game cancellations — leading to a week-and-a-half break in competition — the Iowa women’s basketball team (9-3, 5-3) will welcome No. 23 Northwestern (8-3, 6-3) to Carver-Hawkeye...

Iowa guard Kate Martin passes the ball during a women's basketball game against Purdue on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 87-81.

Iowa women’s basketball game at Maryland postponed

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor January 19, 2021

The Iowa women's basketball game at Maryland that was scheduled for Thursday has been postponed, it was announced Tuesday night. Iowa made the decision not to travel out of caution for Wednesday's...

Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall shoots a basket during a women's basketball game against Purdue on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 87-81.

Iowa women’s basketball game at Rutgers postponed

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor January 19, 2021

The Iowa women's basketball team's game at Rutgers on Sunday has been postponed because of positive COVID-19 tests within the Rutgers program. The Rutgers Department of Athletics and its sports...

Iowa guard Tomi Taiwo goes for a layup during a women's basketball game against Purdue on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 87-81.

Taiwo provides spark in Iowa’s 87-81 win over Purdue

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter January 18, 2021

After struggling on the defensive end of the floor for two-straight games, Iowa women’s basketball sured up its defense and picked up a win over Purdue, 87-81, on Monday. With the victory, the Hawkeyes...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes for a layup during a women's basketball game against Purdue on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 87-81.

Defense leads Hawkeyes to victory over Purdue

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor January 18, 2021

Coming off a two-game losing streak, the Iowa women’s basketball team played from behind early in its matchup with Purdue Monday. Unfortunately for head coach Lisa Bluder, her Hawkeyes also trailed...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark looks to pass the ball during a women's basketball game against Purdue on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 87-81.

Iowa women’s basketball team defeats Purdue, ends two-game losing streak

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor January 18, 2021

The Iowa women's basketball defeated Purdue, 87-81, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday to end its two-game losing game streak. The Hawkeyes are now 9-3 (5-3) on the 2020-21 season. The Hawkeyes gave...

Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery speaks with the assistant coaches during a timeout for the basketball game against Northern Illinois on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 106-53.

Iowa-Michigan State matchup postponed

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor January 13, 2021

The University of Iowa, in conjunction with Michigan State University, announced that Jan. 14's men's basketball game between the two institutions was postponed because of COVID-19 concerns within...