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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.

Carver-Hawkeye Arena a fortress for women’s basketball

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 10, 2020

Iowa women’s basketball has had an incredible two season stretch. After a brilliant Elite Eight run led by the great Megan Gustafson, Iowa has surpassed all expectations in what could be an even...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer looks to pass during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Monday Feb. 6.

Hawkeyes steam past Boilermakers in West Lafayette

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter February 9, 2020

After recording only five points on in Iowa’s previous game, senior guard Makenzie Meyer went back to her usual scoring on Sunday, scoring 22 points at Purdue. This was important, as it helped...

Iowa center Monika Czinano shoots during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 76-60.

Czinano comes up big in return to starting lineup

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 6, 2020

Recovering from an injury is never easy, especially in a short period of time. However, Monika Czinano has managed to get back into the lineup right away for the Hawkeyes. After spraining her ankle...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle shoots during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Thursday. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 76-60.

Hawkeyes dominate in the second half to blow by Nebraska

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter February 6, 2020

A strong second half was just what the Iowa women’s basketball team needed to push its home winning streak to 33. The Hawkeyes defeated Nebraska Thursday night, 76–60. At halftime, the score...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle looks to shoot the ball while being blocked by Michigan State forward Nia Hollie during the Iowa women's basketball game against Michigan State University on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 at Caver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 74-57, 20 points of which were scored by Doyle.

Iowa women’s basketball’s home winning streak on the line against Nebraska

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter February 5, 2020

The last time Iowa women’s basketball suffered a loss at Carver-Hawkeye Arena was 739 days ago. Nebraska charged the Hawkeyes with their only loss at home over the past two calendar years. With a...

University of Iowa athletic director Gary Barta discusses former Iowa basketball player Megan Gustafson's career during the retirement ceremony for her number 10 jersey following the Iowa women's basketball game against Michigan State University on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 at Caver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 74-57.

Barta speaks on new role in CFP and more

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor February 3, 2020

For the first time since being named the chair of the College Football Playoff committee, Iowa Athletics Director Gary Barta took to the podium to discuss his new role among other items. Barta,...

Iowa forward Monika Czinano looks to shoot 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.

Women’s basketball’s winning streak ends in Ann Arbor

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 2, 2020

All good things must come to an end, including the Iowa women’s basketball team’s winning streak. The Hawkeyes entered their matchup on the road with Michigan on a nine-game winning streak but...

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.

Hawkeyes win ninth in a row to extend Big Ten lead

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter January 30, 2020

After Sunday’s physically draining contest at home against Michigan State, Iowa had to compete against Penn State Thursday night without the help of Monika Czinano — one of the team’s key post...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle looks to pass the ball to her teammate during the Iowa women's basketball game against Michigan State University on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 at Caver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 74-57.

Women’s basketball not taking Penn State lightly

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter January 29, 2020

The No. 18 Iowa women’s basketball team is first in the Big Ten at 17-3, with an 8-1 record in the conference. Yet not all its conference games have come easy, especially on the road. Outside...

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...