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Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle tries to get the ball past Wisconsin guard Julie Pospislova 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.

Photos: Women’s Basketball vs. Wisconsin

Nichole Harris, Photojournalist February 16, 2020

The Iowa women's basketball team faced off against the Wisconsin Badgers at Carver-Hawkeye arena on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020 The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 97-71.

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.

Women’s basketball bounces back with big win over Badgers

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 16, 2020

After the heavy beating Iowa took at College Park the last time it took the court, the team bounced back like the game never even happened. The Hawkeyes never looked back and took it to Wisconsin,...

Iowa's McKenna Warnock attempts to keep the ball away from Michigan State forward Kayla Belles 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. Warnock led the Hawkeyes in scoring with 22 points.

Bench players come up big in win over Wisconsin

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter February 16, 2020

Typically, the starters have done the scoring for the Hawkeyes this season. The bench made its fair share of contributions against Wisconsin. The Hawkeyes notched 39 bench points Sunday against...

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.

Maryland blows by Iowa at College Park

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter February 13, 2020

There was no comeback this time around for the Hawkeyes. College Park, Maryland, was too much for Iowa to handle, as it lost to Maryland, 93-59. The Hawkeyes were tied with the Terrapins for first...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer reacts to a foul drawn by Monika Czinano during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Monday Feb. 6, 2020.

Hawkeyes travel to Maryland for showdown with Terrapins

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 12, 2020

With just five games remaining in the regular season, there is a three-horse race atop the Big Ten featuring Iowa, Maryland, and Northwestern. Tonight, the Hawkeyes and Terrapins will play in what...

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...