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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 Hawkeye Head Coach Lisa Bluder talks with the team during halftime in the Iowa Hawkeyes Women’s Basketball season opener against Northern Iowa on Nov. 25, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated Northern Iowa 96-81.

Iowa women’s basketball breezes past Illinois

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter January 3, 2021

So far, 2021 has been kind to Iowa women’s basketball as it picked up a 107-68 win over Illinois Sunday afternoon. The 39-point margin of victory is Iowa’s largest of the season. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa Guards Kate Martin (left), Caitlin Clark (middle), and Monika Czinano signal to their teammates during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 9,2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones in a close game, 82-80.

Hawkeyes maintain composure against physical Rutgers team

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter December 31, 2020

After an eight-day break, Iowa women’s basketball won a close game against Rutgers, 90-84, on New Year’s Eve to maintain its 41-game home win streak. With the win, the Hawkeyes move to 6-1 on the...

Iowa guard McKenna Warnock drives to the rim during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 66-61.

Warnock shines in return from injury

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor December 31, 2020

Sophomore forward McKenna Warnock missed Iowa’s Dec. 22 game against Western Illinois because of an injury. But she was ready to go in the Hawkeyes’ 90-84 win over Rutgers on New Year's Eve. Playing...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark prepares to shoot the ball during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, December 5, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 85-78.

Iowa women’s basketball defeats Rutgers

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter December 31, 2020

Iowa women's basketball won a close game against Rutgers, 90-84, to extend its home court win streak to 41 games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes sit at 6-1 on the season and 2-1 in the Big Ten. Rutgers...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark, who starts on Iowa’s women’s basketball as a true freshman, celebrates after an Iowa victory over Iowa State on on Wednesday, Dec. 9,2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones in a close game, 82-80. While walking into the tunnel after the win over the Cyclones, Caitlin exclaimed “this is a Hawkeye state.”

Caitlin Clark records first career triple-double against Western Illinois

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor December 22, 2020

The Iowa women’s basketball team’s 92-65 win over Western Illinois on Tuesday was not a surprise, but a memorable feat from one Hawkeye will etch the game into the brains of Hawkeye fans for the...

Hawkeye bench provides spark in win over Western Illinois

Hawkeye bench provides spark in win over Western Illinois

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter December 22, 2020

Iowa women’s basketball ended its 10-day hiatus with a win over Western Illinois University on Tuesday, 92-65. The Hawkeyes now sit at 5-1 on the season and 1-1 in Big Ten play. 39 of Iowa’s...

Iowa women's basketball team defeats Western Illinois to move to 5-1 on the season

Iowa women’s basketball team defeats Western Illinois to move to 5-1 on the season

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor December 22, 2020

The Iowa women's basketball team defeated Western Illinois, 92-65, on Tuesday at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeye are now 5-1 (1-1) in the 2020-21 season. Iowa freshman guard Caitlin Clark had...

Lisa Bluder, head coach of the women’s basketball team at Iowa, talks to the team during a time out at the game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 9,2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones in a close game, 82-80.

Iowa women’s basketball game at Ohio State postponed

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor December 15, 2020

The Iowa women's basketball team's game at Ohio State on Saturday has been postponed because of positive COVID-19 tests within the Ohio State program. The decision was announced Tuesday. The Ohio...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark shoots the ball during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 9,2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones in a close game, 82-80.

Iowa women’s basketball unable to battle back at Michigan State

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter December 12, 2020

The Michigan State Spartans proved to be too much for the Iowa Hawkeyes in East Lansing, Michigan, on Saturday, as the Iowa women’s basketball team fell, 86-82. The Hawkeyes now sit at 4-1 on the...

Iowa player Monika Czinano goes up for a basket during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones in a close game, 82-80.

Hawkeyes set for road trip to Michigan State

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter December 10, 2020

Coming off an exhilarating win against Iowa State, the 4-0 Iowa women’s basketball team is turning its attention back toward Big Ten play as they prepare for a Saturday showdown with Michigan State...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark, who starts on Iowa’s women’s basketball as a true freshman, celebrates after an Iowa victory over Iowa State on on Wednesday, Dec. 9,2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones in a close game, 82-80. While walking into the tunnel after the win over the Cyclones, Caitlin exclaimed “this is a Hawkeye state.”

Clark pushes Iowa past Iowa State

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor December 9, 2020

Freshman Caitlin Clark cemented her place in Iowa women’s basketball history Wednesday night. The point guard hit a game-winning 3-pointer with under 25 seconds remaining on an assist from guard...

Iowa Guards Kate Martin (left), Caitlin Clark (middle), and Monika Czinano signal to their teammates during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 9,2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones in a close game, 82-80.

Hawkeyes dig deep, manufacture comeback win against Iowa State

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter December 9, 2020

Through the first 30 minutes of the annual Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk game, Iowa women’s basketball was trailing, 73-56, and things looked bleak for the Hawkeyes But then, Iowa found its fire in the fourth...