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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

The Daily Iowan

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...

Iowa Guard Kate Martin and Forward Monika Czinano participate in the introductions 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 comes from behind to beat Iowa State

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter December 9, 2020

Iowa women’s basketball won a thriller against the Iowa State Cyclones, 82-80, to extend its home win streak to 39 games and defeat the Cyclones for the fifth year in a row. Iowa struggled from...

Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark goes in for a layup 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.

Caitlin Clark still learning ahead of Iowa State matchup

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter December 8, 2020

Iowa women’s basketball freshman point guard Caitlin Clark joined elite company ahead of Iowa’s matchup against Iowa State in the Cy-Hawk series. Clark was named the Player and Freshman of...

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’s Caitlin Clark named Big Ten Women’s Basketball Freshman and Player of the Week

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor December 7, 2020

After having a standout week, Iowa women's basketball guard Caitlin Clark was named the Big Ten Women's Basketball Freshman and Player of the Week by the conference on Monday. The West Des Moines...

Iowa Guard Gabbie Marshall passes 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. (Ryan Adams/The Daily Iowan)

Marshall impresses in Iowa’s Big Ten-opener against Wisconsin

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter December 5, 2020

Sophomore guard Gabbie Marshall showed her maturity on Saturday as Iowa women’s basketball defeated the Wisconsin Badgers, 85-78. The Hawkeyes are now 3-0 on the season. Marshall – a Cincinnati,...

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.

Clark cools down as Hawkeyes defeat Badgers

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor December 5, 2020

After back-to-back standout performances in Iowa’s first two games of the season, freshman point guard Caitlin Clark’s roll was slowed by Wisconsin Saturday, though not significantly. Clark...

Iowa's Gabbie Marshall prepares to shoot the ball during a game against Drake University on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 79-67.

Iowa women’s basketball defeats Wisconsin to move to 3-0 on the season

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter December 5, 2020

Iowa women’s basketball defeated the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday to improve to 3-0 on the season and extend its home win streak to 38. Freshman point guard Caitlin Clark struggled for the first...

Iowa forward Monika Czinao and Ohio State forward Aailyah Patty jump for the tip-off during the Iowa vs. Ohio State Women's Big Ten Tournament game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Friday, March 6, 2020. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 87-66.

Czinano, Hawkeyes barrel toward Big Ten play

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter December 3, 2020

Monika Czinano is ready to bring her veteran experience to Big Ten play. While her teammate, freshman Caitlin Clark, has been making headlines through Iowa’s first two games of the season, Czinano...

Caitlin Clark runs the ball down the court during the Iowa Hawkeyes Women’s Basketball season opener again Northern Iowa on Nov. 25, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated Northern Iowa 96-81.

Clark downs Drake in homecoming game

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter December 2, 2020

For the second-straight game, freshman Caitlin Clark shined. This time, the point guard put up 30 points to help the Hawkeyes advance to 2-0 on the season with a 103-97 win over Drake. The Hawkeyes’...

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 brings young team to Drake

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter December 1, 2020

Iowa women’s basketball will travel to Des Moines tonight to play a 1-1 Drake team at 6 p.m. The game will serve as the 1-0 Hawkeyes’ 2020-21 road-opener. “Traveling with the new [COVID-19]...