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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 Makenzie Meyer shoots the ball 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 focused on NCAA Tournament after blowout Big Ten loss

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 7, 2020

There is never a good time to take a blowout loss during a season, but the timing of Iowa’s blowout defeat at the hands of Ohio State was not ideal. The Hawkeyes were soundly beaten 87-66, making...

Ohio State players cheer 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.

Buckeyes use hot start, defense to blow by Hawkeyes in Big Ten Tournament

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter March 7, 2020

After winning a conference title last season, Iowa did not duplicate that success at this year’s Big Ten Tournament. The Hawkeyes were outplayed drastically by Ohio State and lost, 87-66, in the...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle drives the ball 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.

Doyle returns after leaving the game in third quarter

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter March 6, 2020

Senior guard Kathleen Doyle took another tumble against Ohio State, this time with 5:55 left in the third quarter. She was assisted off the court and was attended to by a trainer. She returned to...

Minnesota guard Jasmine Powell runs into Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle while dribbling the ball 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.

Doyle absorbs nasty hit in first quarter

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 6, 2020

Big Ten Player of the Year Kathleen Doyle has come back into Iowa's quarterfinal game against Ohio State after absorbing a nasty hit on a drive to the basket. The senior was on the ground in front...

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 earns surprise start in quarterfinals of Big Ten Tournament

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 6, 2020

In shocking fashion, Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder made a change to her starting lineup moments before Iowa’s quarterfinal matchup with Ohio State began. McKenna Warnock’s debut at the Big Ten...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle fakes a shot and passes the ball 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 ready for competitive Big Ten Tournament

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter March 5, 2020

When the Hawkeyes take the floor tonight for the Big Ten Tournament, they want to start with a clean slate after their last performance. Iowa will begin play in the quarterfinals, and they want...

Iowa graduating seniors Kathleen Doyle, Makenzie Meyer, Amanda Ollinger, and Paula Valiño Ramos pose with head coach Lisa Bluder after a women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. On Iowa’s Senior Night, the Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 90-82.

Looking back at a strong regular season for Iowa women’s basketball

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter March 3, 2020

At Iowa women’s basketball media day, head coach Lisa Bluder said the Hawkeyes had a mission to prove people wrong after they lost three seniors — including the national player of the year —...

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.

Doyle named Big Ten Player of the Year

Robert Read, Sports Editor March 2, 2020

Iowa senior guard Kathleen Doyle has been named the Big Ten Player of the Year, as voted by the coaches and media, the conference office announced on Monday. Doyle also earned unanimous first team...

Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall sports a jersey with the word ‘Grammy’ printed across the back 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.

Women’s basketball falls in overtime to end regular season

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter March 1, 2020

Big Ten games on the road are supposed to be tough, and the Hawkeyes knew that going into their game against Rutgers. To close out the regular season, the Hawkeyes lost to the Scarlet Knights, 78-74,...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer protects the ball 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.

Seniors help Iowa squeak by Minnesota in home finale

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 27, 2020

On a special night for the Hawkeyes, things could have gone smoother as they battled the pesky Golden Gophers until the end. However, the team battled and finished strong to the tune of a 90-82 victory...