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The Daily Iowan

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

The Daily Iowan

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...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark attempts to shoot a basket during a women's basketball game against Ohio State on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Buckeyes in overtime, 82-84.

Iowa women’s basketball loses 42-game home win streak in thrilling loss to No. 15 Ohio State

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter January 13, 2021

The last time the Iowa women’s basketball team lost in Carver-Hawkeye Arena was on Jan. 28, 2018, when the Hawkeyes lost to Nebraska, 92-74. Coming into Wednesday’s game, the Hawkeyes held a 42...

Players dive for the ball 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.

Iowa women’s basketball falls to No. 15 Ohio State, loses home-winning streak

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter January 13, 2021

The Iowa women's basketball team lost in overtime to No. 15 Ohio State, 84-82, on Wednesday. The Hawkeyes are 8-3 on the season and 4-3 in Big Ten play. The Hawkeyes also lost their win streak at...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark attempts a free throw at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on December 31 2020.

Clark, Hawkeyes look to bounce back against No. 15 Ohio State

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter January 13, 2021

The last time Iowa women’s basketball hit the hardwood, it was outmatched and overpowered by No. 22 Northwestern, 67-77. The Jan. 9 matchup saw the Wildcats hold Hawkeye sensation Caitlin Clark...

Monika Czinano, forward and center, (25) goes for a lay-up during women's basketball against Northwestern in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 3, 2019. Iowa defeated Northwestern 74-50.

No. 22 Northwestern stifles Iowa women’s basketball in Evanston

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter January 9, 2021

The Iowa women’s basketball team fell to No. 22 Northwestern, 67-77, on the road on Saturday. With the loss, the Hawkeyes sit at 8-2 on the season and 4-2 in Big Ten play. Iowa got off to a slow...

Iowa guard Kate Martin lays the ball up 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.

Toughness pushes Iowa women’s basketball past Minnesota

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor January 6, 2021

At the end of the first half of Iowa women’s basketball’s matchup with Minnesota Wednesday night, a 92-79 Hawkeye victory did not appear to be a likely outcome. The Golden Gophers were excellent...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark drives to the rim during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota on Wednesday.

Clark caps big day with win over Minnesota

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter January 6, 2021

Wednesday was a good day for Iowa’s Caitlin Clark. The freshman point guard’s evening started with bang, as she was named to the Wooden Award Midseason Top-25 list – a compilation of the nation’s...

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.

Photos: Iowa women’s basketball vs. Minnesota

Shivansh Ahuja, Senior Photojournalist January 6, 2021

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark drives to the rim during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota on Wednesday.

Iowa women’s basketball team defeats Minnesota

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor January 6, 2021

The Iowa women's basketball team defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers, 92-79, on Wednesday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes are 8-1 (4-1) in the 2020-21 season. Iowa came back from a...