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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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Hawkeyes dominate Panthers to open the season after losing in Cedar Falls last year

Hawkeyes dominate Panthers to open the season after losing in Cedar Falls last year

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 25, 2020

Directly before the Iowa women’s basketball team took the floor at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday to open its 2020-21 season, the Hawkeye men’s team played on the same court and won a game it...

Iowa women's basketball team extends home winning streak to 37 games with victory over UNI

Iowa women’s basketball team extends home winning streak to 37 games with victory over UNI

Robert Read, Pregame Editor November 25, 2020

The Iowa women's basketball team dominated in-state rival Northern Iowa, 96-81, to win its season-opener at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday. The Hawkeyes lost to the Panthers 88-66 in Cedar Falls...

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 set for season-opener

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter November 25, 2020

After months of uncertainty brought on by COVID-19, Iowa women’s basketball opens its season tonight against Northern Iowa. The Hawkeyes went 23-7 overall and 14-4 in Big Ten play last season....

Clark putting accomplishments behind her ahead of season-opener

Clark putting accomplishments behind her ahead of season-opener

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter November 24, 2020

Freshman Caitlin Clark came to Iowa with a slew of accolades under her belt. Clark was a five-star college prospect at Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines, Iowa, and her commitment to...

Iowa guard Alexis Sevillian drives to the basket during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Monday Feb. 6, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 76-60.

Iowa women’s basketball announces 2020-21 schedule

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 23, 2020

Iowa women's basketball, in conjunction with the Big Ten Conference, announced its 2020-21 women's basketball schedule Monday afternoon – just two days before the season is officially slated to begin. In...

Iowa forward Monika Czinano catches a rebound during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 90-82.

Iowa women’s basketball opens Nov. 25 against Northern Iowa

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor November 20, 2020

Iowa women's basketball will open its season on Nov. 25 against Northern Iowa in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The game will be at 6:30 p.m. and streamed live on BTN Plus. The schedule for future Iowa women's...

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.

Iowa women’s basketball continuing to emphasize the assist

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter November 20, 2020

Last season, emphasizing the assist was something that Iowa women’s basketball wanted to focus on. Instead of looking for a good shot, the team tried to create quality chances over a bunch of them.  This...

Iowa guard Zion Sanders dribbles the ball 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 captain Zion Sanders looks to set good example

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter November 20, 2020

Heading into her fourth season on the Iowa women’s basketball team, senior guard Zion Sanders has risen from a walk-on to a scholarship captain. The Evansville, Indiana, native was elected captain...

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.

Bench players looking to make impact this season for Iowa women’s basketball

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter November 19, 2020

After the loss of three starters, Iowa will be reaching into its talented bench and freshmen class to replace Amanda Ollinger, Kathleen Doyle, and Makenzie Meyer. Last season’s bench made the...

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.

Iowa women’s basketball mentorships flourish

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter November 19, 2020

Monika Czinano spent her first season on the women’s basketball team learning the ropes from two-time Big Ten Player of the Year Megan Gustafson. This season, the junior center/forward is passing down...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Reynolds issues new restrictions on recreational activities

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 16, 2020

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is rolling out new restrictions on recreational activities beginning Tuesday at 12:01 a.m. Reynolds is mandating that youth and adult sport and recreation activities be prohibited...

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.

Big Ten women’s basketball coaches discuss unique challenges ahead of upcoming season

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor November 13, 2020

The Big Ten finished last season as the No. 2 conference in the country for women’s basketball, according to the final NCAA rating percentage index. Eight Big Ten teams were projected to make...