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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa center Monika Czinano attempts a shot under the basket in Iowa's 75-69 victory over Iowa State Wednesday night.

Post duo guides women’s basketball

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter December 11, 2019

Once again, the post play from sophomore Monika Czinano and senior Amanda Ollinger helped propel Iowa women’s basketball to victory, as it defeated Iowa State 75-69 in Ames. Czinano scored the points,...

Makenzie Meyer makes a play at the hoop during a game against Iowa State at the Hilton Coliseum on Wednesday December 11, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 75-69. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s basketball defeats Cyclones for fourth consecutive year

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter December 11, 2019

Poise is the mark of both great leadership and ability. Thursday night, the Iowa women’s basketball team never lost its composure inside the hostile environment that is Hilton Coliseum. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa's Monika Czinano and Clemson's Tylar Bennett reach for the ball during a women’s basketball match between Iowa and Clemson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 74-60.

Women’s basketball looking for another win in Cy-Hawk series

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter December 10, 2019

After Iowa wrestling handled Iowa State in Ames two weeks ago, Iowa women’s basketball heads to Ames looking to extends the Hawkeyes’ lead in this year’s Cy-Hawk series. After three straight wins...

Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall dribbles during a women’s basketball match between Iowa and Clemson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 74-60.

Marshall adjusting to college game quickly

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter December 5, 2019

Success in high school doesn’t always carry over to college. But for Iowa women’s basketball freshman Gabbie Marshall, that doesn’t seem to be the case through her first eight games. Marshall...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer looks to pass 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)

Women’s basketball takes down Clemson behind 28 team assists

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter December 4, 2019

In what was a complete performance at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, the Hawkeyes relied on each other with another great offensive passing performance. Despite not always piling points on the board, Iowa’s...

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 4, 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...