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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 guard Kathleen Doyle shoots 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.

Kathleen Doyle named NCAA Woman of the Year nominee

Robert Read, Sports Editor July 13, 2020

Former Iowa women's basketball player Kathleen Doyle was selected by the athletic department as the 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year Nominee, the NCAA announced on Monday. For the past 30 years, this...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle takes 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. (Nichole Harris/The Daily Iowan)

Opinion | Women’s sports deserve better

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter July 12, 2020

Women have been left out of the limelight in professional sports for a long time. It’s time for that to change. Professional women’s teams get less coverage, pay, and respect compared to their...

Iowa interim head coach Vicki Brown instructs her players during a volleyball match between Iowa and Washington at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, September 7, 2019.

Iowa members of Big Ten Anti-Hate and Anti-Racism Coalition starting to take action

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter July 7, 2020

Ten student-athletes, coaches, and staff members from the University of Iowa have been chosen to be members of the Big Ten Anti-Hate and Anti-Racism Coalition. The team was announced by Big Ten...

Iowa center Monika Czinano shoots during a game against Iowa State at the Hilton Coliseum on Wednesday December 11, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 75-69. Cizano had a total of 20 points.

Iowa women’s basketball team adapting to changes during voluntary workouts

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter July 1, 2020

The Iowa women’s basketball team returned Iowa City for voluntary workouts on June 15, but not without a few changes. Amid COVID-19 concern, no coaches other than the strength and conditioning...

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.

Receiving LGBTQ Legacy Leader Award a ‘moment of gratitude’ for Iowa’s Jan Jensen

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter June 30, 2020

Gratitude. Out of all the words Iowa women’s basketball associate head coach Jan Jensen could’ve used to describe receiving a LGBTQ Legacy Leader Award from dsm Magazine and One Iowa Leadership...

A basketball is seen on the court during a game between Iowa and Wisconsin on Jan. 27 at Carver Hawkeye Arena.

Iowa women’s basketball freshman Caitlin Clark not intimidated by high expectations

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter June 29, 2020

Incoming freshman Caitlin Clark joined the Iowa women’s basketball team June 15 for the program’s first voluntary workout since its 2019-20 season ended prematurely. Clark is facing high expectations...

Iowa Head Coach Lisa Bluder instructs her team on what to do 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.

Lisa Bluder looks back on Hawkeye career after finishing 20th season as Iowa’s head coach

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter June 23, 2020

When Lisa Bluder was hired as the head coach of the Iowa women’s basketball team, she was given a five-year contract for what she considered her dream job. Those five years turned into 20 —...

Grand Marshal BJ. Armstrong rides in a Corvette during the 2019 Homecoming Parade on Oct. 18 in Downtown Iowa City.

Iowa grads B.J. Armstrong, Melissa Isaacson reflect on ‘The Last Dance’

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter June 23, 2020

ESPN’s documentary The Last Dance, a 10-part series on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, took over the sports world for much of April and May. Two University of Iowa graduates with firsthand...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle attempts a free throw 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.

NCAA Division I Council approves plan for men’s and women’s summer basketball activities

Robert Read, Sports Editor June 18, 2020

The NCAA Division I Council approved a plan for summer athletics activities for men's and women's basketball on Wednesday. The adopted plan extends the current rule, which allows voluntary workouts...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle shoots 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.

Megan Gustafson, Kathleen Doyle make final WNBA rosters

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 29, 2020

Former Iowa women's basketball players Megan Gustafson and Kathleen Doyle have both made the final rosters of their respective WNBA teams. Gustafson is entering her second year with the Dallas Wings....

Kinnick Stadium is seen fom the north end zone at Iowa Football Media Day on Friday, August 9, 2019.

Iowa’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to resume activities June 1

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor May 22, 2020

On Friday, The University of Iowa announced a pilot program that will slowly initiate a return to normalcy on campus. Among those entities allowed to return is Iowa's Department of Intercollegiate...

Iowa guard Mackenzie Meyer shoots the ball during the women's Big Ten tournament basketball game vs. Rutgers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, March 9, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 72-67 and will be moving on to the championship game against Maryland.

Makenzie Meyer, Kathleen Doyle reflect on Iowa women’s basketball careers

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter May 7, 2020

For Iowa women’s basketball seniors Kathleen Doyle and Makenzie Meyer, it wasn’t supposed to end like this. After finishing third in the Big Ten, the Hawkeyes were going to the NCAA Tournament...