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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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Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates after victory over No. 2 Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 86-85. Clark recorded 34 points, nine defensive rebounds, and nine assists.

Iowa to retire Caitlin Clark’s jersey number on Feb. 2, 2025

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor December 18, 2024

Caitlin Clark's No. 22 is already on the court, but soon it will hang from the rafters. The Iowa Athletics Department announced plans Wednesday to retire Clark's number during a ceremony on Feb. 2...

Emily Ryan and Hannah Stuelke fight for the ball during the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series, a basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 75-69.

Iowa women’s basketball determined to fix turnover woes

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter December 17, 2024

The Iowa women’s basketball team is off to a strong start in the 2024-25 campaign, owning big victories over Kansas, Drake, and BYU. But despite their impressive record, turnovers continue to...

Hannah Stuelke reacts to a call during the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series, a basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 75-69.

Iowa women’s basketball drops Big Ten opener to Michigan State, 68-66

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter December 15, 2024

The Iowa women’s basketball team came up short, 68-66, against No. 17 Michigan State in a nail-biting road battle in East Lansing, Michigan on Sunday. While the Hawkeyes showcased strong play and led...

Addison O’Grady and Audi Crooks jump for the ball during the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series, a basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 75-69.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball vs. Iowa State

Emma Calabro and Jessy Lane December 12, 2024

The Iowa women’s basketball team took on the Iowa State Cyclones in the annual Cy-Hawk matchup at sold-out Carver-Hakweye Arena on Wednesday Night. The game was a hard fought battle between the Cyclones...

Iowa guard Sydney Affolter celebrates during the NCAA Championship game between No. 1 Iowa and No. 1 South Carolina at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The Gamecocks defeated the Hawkeyes, 87-75.

Sydney Affolter’s strong showing carries Iowa women’s basketball over rival Iowa State

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter December 12, 2024

The Iowa women’s basketball team took home an important 75-69 win on Wednesday evening over a relentless Iowa State squad.  “It was really fun,” fourth-year Lucy Olsen said. “They’re such...

Iowa forward Addison O'Grady goes up for a shot during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Missouri Western State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Griffons 110-55.

Iowa women’s basketball center Addison O’Grady emerges into post threat, finds voice on court

Colin Votzmeyer, Sports Editor December 10, 2024

Once rather emotionless on the sidelines as she watched chunks of highly touted Iowa women’s basketball games pass by, fourth-year center Addison O’Grady has exploded into a passionate and aggressive...

Addison O’Grady, Katie Dinnebier, and Sydney Affolter fight for a jump ball during an Iowa women’s basketball game against Drake at the Knapp Center on Nov. 17 in Des Moines. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 86-73, with standout performances on both teams.

No. 21 Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes ready for No. 18 Iowa State after first loss of season to Tennessee

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter December 10, 2024

After a 78-68 loss to now-No. 19 Tennessee on Saturday, Iowa’s first of the season, the No. 21 Hawkeye women’s basketball team is readying itself for Wednesday’s rivalry game against Iowa State,...

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) smiles in an interview after becoming the first rookie to have a triple-double Saturday, July 6, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Caitlin Clark named 2024 TIME’s Athlete of the Year

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter December 10, 2024

Another week, another milestone achievement for Caitlin Clark, only this one was an off-the-court honor.  The Iowa women’s basketball alum and Indiana Fever guard was named the 2024 TIME’s Athlete...

Iowa guard Taylor McCabe rebounds the ball during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Washington State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars 72-43.

Iowa women’s basketball falls to Tennessee, 78-68

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter December 7, 2024

The previously-undefeated Iowa women’s basketball team fought through four quarters but came up short 78-68 against a 6-0 Tennessee squad on Saturday night. The Hawkeyes drop to 8-1 on the season with...

Lucy Olsen dribbles the ball during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Washington State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars 72-43.

Iowa women’s basketball notebook | Hawkeyes soar past Rhode Island and BYU, set sights on Champions Classic match with Tennessee

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter December 6, 2024

The Iowa women’s basketball team steamrolled through Rhode Island and BYU last week in  the Cancun Challenge in Mexico. The Hawkeyes improved to 8-0 on the season with the wins, despite the absence...

Iowa guard Taylor Stremlow poses for a portrait during Iowa women’s basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. The players took photos and answered questions from the media. (Isabella Tisdale/ The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s basketball finds energy with Taylor Stremlow

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter December 3, 2024

 Iowa women’s basketball has yet another source of energy to boost the team — this time in the form of first-year guard Taylor Stremlow. While the first-year guard is a new name on the Hawkeyes’...

Teagan Mallegni drives in during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Washington State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cougars 72-43.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball vs. Washington State

Emma Calabro, Visuals Editor November 25, 2024

The Iowa women's basketball team defeated Washington State, 72-43, on Sunday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Despite the fall break, 14,996 fans were in attendance for the tip-off at 3:00 p.m. The...