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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

Head Coach Lisa Bluder addresses the press during the women's basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday Oct. 31, 2018. Bluder discussed the expected success of the team, as well as senior Megan Gustafson and various new freshman.

Iowa women’s basketball facing fan-less 2020-21 season

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter November 9, 2020

Iowa women’s basketball thrives on the atmosphere fans create at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes have not lost a home game in two and a half years – amounting to a 36-game home winning streak. Typically,...

Iowa players celebrate after scoring during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 100-57.

Iowa women’s basketball’s freshmen impress on and off the court

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter November 5, 2020

The freshmen of Iowa women’s basketball – Caitlin Clark, Sharon Goodman, Lauren Jensen, and Shateah Wetering – finished their high school basketball careers in less than ideal fashion. Many of...

The Iowa Women's Basketball team huddles up on a time out during a basketball game against Michigan State on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 86-71.

Lindsay Alexander helping Iowa women’s basketball get ready for season

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter November 5, 2020

One of the most difficult parts of the spring for all college athletes was staying in shape at home. The Hawkeyes had the rest of their season called off in March, so a little break was to be expected. But...

Iowa women’s basketball freshman Caitlin Clark poised to make immediate impact

Iowa women’s basketball freshman Caitlin Clark poised to make immediate impact

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter November 4, 2020

Iowa women’s basketball freshman Caitlin Clark joined the team with high expectations on her shoulders. Clark was a five-star recruit out of Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines and...

Iowa associate head coach Jan Jensen rallies the Iowa Hawkeyes during a timeout pep talk during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska on Saturday, December 28. The Hawkeyes fell to the Huskers 78-69.

Iowa women’s basketball’s freshmen staying motivated through COVID-19

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter November 2, 2020

Iowa women’s basketball’s freshmen class came to campus under conditions like no other recruiting class in program history. The Hawkeyes started practices over the summer, and freshmen Shateah...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder talks to her team during a women's basketball match between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 91-85, in double overtime.

Iowa women’s basketball preparing for quick start to season

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter November 1, 2020

With just under a month until the 2020-21 Iowa women’s basketball season gets underway, the Hawkeyes’ young roster this year is working to gain continuity. There’s still no official schedule...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder calls a formation during a women's basketball match between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 91-85, in double overtime.

Iowa women’s basketball aiming to make waves in stacked Big Ten

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter October 22, 2020

Last year, the Big Ten Conference proved to be one of the deepest in the country. That trend is likely to continue in 2020-21,  as a lot of teams around the conference are set to return a ton of talent. There...

Iowa guard Alexis Sevillian drives the ball to the hoop during a women’s basketball between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 97-71.

Sevillian ready to lead Iowa women’s basketball in 2020-21

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter October 15, 2020

After losing star players like Megan Gustafson and Kathleen Doyle in the past two years, the Iowa women’s basketball team needs a new leader for the 2020-21 season. That leader is Alexis Sevillian. As...

Iowa guard Alexis Sevillian drives the ball to the hoop during a women’s basketball between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 97-71.

Iowa women’s basketball captains keeping morale high

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter October 14, 2020

With constant uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, the captains of the 2020-21 Iowa women’s basketball team have a tall order this season. Redshirt senior Alexis Sevillian, senior Zion Sanders, and...

Iowa Associate Head Coach Jan Jensen chats with Iowa Special Assistant to the Head Coach Jenni Fitzgerald during a women’s basketball between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 97-71.

Iowa women’s basketball 2021 recruiting class cracks top 25

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter October 11, 2020

The Iowa women’s basketball 2021 recruiting class is ranked 20th in the nation, according to ESPN. The Hawkeyes have verbally committed two players in the ESPN HoopGurlz top 100, A.J. Ediger and...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder calls a formation during a women's basketball match between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 91-85, in double overtime.

Iowa coaches express concerns during COVID-19

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter October 11, 2020

After an abrupt end to many seasons in March because of COVID-19, Iowa teams are back to practice. Both athletes and coaches put their health at risk to play the game they love coming back to practices....

Iowa forward Monika Czinano looks to shoot during a women's basketball match between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 91-85, in double overtime.

Iowa women’s basketball adjusting to sparse, masked-up practices

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter September 22, 2020

The NCAA announced on Sept. 16 a Nov. 25 start date for men’s and women’s basketball, two weeks later than the original Nov. 10 start date. The extra two weeks before the season will be beneficial...