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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa forward Amanda Ollinger goes to the rim during a womenÕs basketball match between Iowa and Clemson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 74-60. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Ollinger, Czinano dominate inside in Iowa win over Clemson

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter December 5, 2019

The Hawkeye women have great depth and talent at the guard position, but the frontcourt tandem of Amanda Ollinger and Monika Czinano stole the show in Iowa’s win over Clemson on Wednesday. The pair...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle drives to the net during a women's basketball match between Iowa and Clemson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019.

Hawkeye women take down Clemson, 74-60

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter December 4, 2019

In a night full of homecomings, Hawkeye women’s basketball earned a convincing 74-60 win over Clemson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The night started, though, with a ceremony honoring last year’s Big...

Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall defends against Princeton's Carlie Littlefield during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Princeton at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 77-75 in overtime.

Women’s basketball faces a former Hawkeye on Clemson’s staff

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter December 3, 2019

When the Hawkeyes return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena tonight, they’ll see a familiar face on the opposing bench. Tania Davis, who was a starter on last season’s Elite Eight team, is now a graduate assistant...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle dribbles during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Princeton at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 77-75 in overtime.

By the numbers: Iowa women’s basketball

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter December 2, 2019

The 2019 Iowa’s women’s basketball looks a lot different than last season with the loss of Megan Gustafson, Hannah Stewart, and Tania Davis. The departure of these players has allowed other players,...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle defends during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Princeton at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 77-75 in overtime.

Poor shooting plagues Hawkeye women in loss to Washington

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter November 30, 2019

Iowa women’s basketball couldn’t overcome poor shooting on Saturday at the Puerto Rico Clasico, as the team dropped its matchup with Washington, 70-63. For a team whose lifeblood depends on the...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer drives to the rim during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Princeton at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 77-75, in overtime.

Meyer scores career high in Iowa’s victory over Towson

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter November 28, 2019

The Iowa women’s basketball team picked up right where it left off on Wednesday and cruised to its second win in the Puerto Rico Classic. The Hawkeyes defeated Towson 100-72 behind senior guard Makenzie...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder yells out a play during the women's basketball game against Florida Atlantic on Thursday, November 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Owls 85-53. Bluder is celebrating 20 years as a coach for the Hawkeyes.

Bluder notches win No. 400 in Iowa’s victory in Puerto Rico

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter November 27, 2019

After an overtime win over Princeton last week, Iowa kept its momentum in Puerto Rico against Cincinnati on Wednesday to give head coach Lisa Bluder her 400th win as a Hawkeye. Iowa defeated the Bearcats...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer drives to the rim during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Princeton at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 77-75, in overtime.

Second half offense helps Iowa women’s basketball

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter November 20, 2019

The Hawkeyes had some struggles from the field in their last game against Northern Iowa when they only shot 35.4 percent from the field. On Wednesday, it looked like that type of shooting would continue...

Iowa forward Amanda Ollinger defends during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Princeton at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 77-75, in overtime.

Clean second half lifts Iowa over Princeton in overtime

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter November 20, 2019

The ball just seemed to be rolling Princeton’s way on Wednesday night. The Hawkeye women could only watch as Tiger guard Julia Cunningham dropped a buzzer-beater to send the game into overtime in the...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer drives to the rim during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Princeton at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 77-75, in overtime.

Iowa women sneak by Princeton in overtime

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter November 20, 2019

It took overtime and a 10-point comeback, but the Iowa women's basketball team grabbed a win against Princeton on Wednesday night, 77-75. Iowa was just a few seconds away from securing the win in regulation,...

Iowa center Monika Czinano prepares to shoots the ball during the women's basketball game against Florida Atlantic on Thursday, November 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Owls 85-53. Czinano scored 14 points throughout the game.

Women’s basketball ready to rebound

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter November 19, 2019

Iowa women’s basketball’s thumping at the hands of Northern Iowa on Sunday was a dose of reality for the young squad. The team struggled in its first game away from home. The Hawkeyes were outplayed...