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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 Makenna Warnock looks to the basket during Iowa women’s basketball vs. Ohio State in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Jan. 23. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 77-68.

Strong fourth quarter propels Iowa to 32nd consecutive home victory

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter January 26, 2020

A 31-game home winning streak on the line and Megan Gustafson’s jersey set to be retired after the game — no pressure. The Hawkeyes trailed by two at the end of the third quarter, but once again...

Former Iowa basketball player Megan Gustafson stands with head coach Lisa Bluder during the retirement ceremony for her number 10 jersey following the Iowa women's basketball game against Michigan State University on Jan. 26 at Caver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 74-57.

Gustafson’s No. 10 retired after Hawkeye victory

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter January 26, 2020

Legends in sports don’t come by often. On Sunday, the latest Hawkeye to earn that rare distinction was immortalized in Iowa history forever. After Iowa defeated Michigan State, 74-57, center Megan...

Iowa forward Amanda Ollinger blocks Ohio State forward Logan Cook during Iowa women’s basketball vs. Ohio State in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 77-68.

Bluder picks up Big Ten win No. 200 in Iowa’s victory over Ohio State

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter January 23, 2020

In what has become quite a familiar scene for those watching Iowa women’s basketball this season, the Hawkeyes came back from yet another halftime deficit to ease ahead of Ohio State, 77-68. The win...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle drives to the basket during Iowa women’s basketball vs. Ohio State in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 77-68.

Doyle excels in multiple phases for Iowa

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter January 23, 2020

It was another tough game in the Big Ten for the Iowa women’s basketball team, this time against Ohio State. But once again Iowa prevailed, 77-68, and a big part of that was due to senior guard Kathleen...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer drives forward 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.

Women’s basketball returns to Carver looking to extend winning streak

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter January 22, 2020

After last week’s road trip, the Iowa women’s basketball team returns home with its six-game winning streak still intact despite several close calls. More milestones are on the line tonight against...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle drives to the board 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.

By the numbers: Iowa women’s basketball’s Big Ten success

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter January 21, 2020

Big Ten play has started for Iowa women’s basketball. Though the Hawkeyes lost their first game at Nebraska on Dec. 28, they haven’t lost since. This has led them to a 6-1 record in the 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.

Czinano earns first Big Ten weekly honor

Robert Read, Sports Editor January 20, 2020

Iowa sophomore Monika Czinano was named to the Big Ten Women's Basketball Player of the Week Honor Roll, the conference announced Monday. Czinano is the sixth Hawkeye to earn a weekly honor from the...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer drives forward 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.

Second-half surge propels women’s basketball past Wisconsin

Robert Read, Sports Editor January 19, 2020

There's just no quit in this Iowa women's basketball team. Despite being down 15 points at half and trailing by 17 early in the third quarter, the Hawkeyes came back to beat Wisconsin, 85-78, in Madison. In...

Iowa guard Alexis Sevillian drives down the court during a game against North Carolina Central University on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Eagles, 102-50.

Late shot by Sevillian moves Iowa past Minnesota

Robert Read, Sports Editor January 16, 2020

Despite trailing by eight points at half and nine points going into the fourth quarter, the Iowa women's basketball team pulled off another conference win Thursday against Minnesota. The Hawkeyes outscored...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle drives to the net 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.

Doyle earns Naismith Player of the Week honor

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor January 14, 2020

The awards keep pouring in for Iowa's Kathleen Doyle. One day after earning her second consecutive Big Ten Player of the Week honor, Doyle has been named the Naismith Player of the Week by the Atlanta...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle drives to the board 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.

Doyle named Big Ten Player of the Week

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor January 13, 2020

For the second week in a row, Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle has been named Big Ten Player of the Week, the conference announced on Monday. Doyle averaged 26 points, six rebounds, and six assists per game...