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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 a women's basketball game against Purdue on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 87-81.

Rapid Recap: Late No. 17 Indiana rally too much for Iowa women’s basketball

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 7, 2021

In a game where both teams went on big runs for large stretches of the game, No. 17 Indiana landed the final punch and won, 85-72, over Iowa on Sunday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa is now (10-6, 6-6)...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark drives to the rim 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.

Slow first half dooms Iowa women’s basketball against No. 11 Ohio State

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter February 4, 2021

The Iowa women’s basketball team was unable to avenge its loss earlier in the season to No.11 Ohio State on Thursday night, falling to the Buckeyes, 92-87, at Value City Arena in Columbus. The...

Iowa Guard/Forward McKenna Warnock and a Northwestern player tip off the ball at the start of the Iowa Women’s Basketball game against Northwestern on Jan. 28, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Northwestern defeated Iowa 87-80.

Iowa looks to avenge early-season loss to Ohio State

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 3, 2021

It’s no secret that Iowa women’s basketball has leaned on its offensive prowess this season. The Hawkeyes impressively rank second in the Big Ten in scoring. Flawless offensive performances...

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.

Monika Czinano showing high level of success for Iowa women’s basketball

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter February 2, 2021

It has been a big week for Iowa women’s basketball junior center Monika Czinano. After a career performance against Northwestern on Jan. 28, the newly minted Big Ten Player of the Week dominated...

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

Iowa women’s basketball players sweep Big Ten weekly awards

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor February 1, 2021

Iowa women's basketball center Monika Czinano won the Big Ten Player of the Week award, while guard Caitlin Clark won the Big Ten Freshman of the Week award, it was announced Monday. Czinano, a...

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 28, 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 28, 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...