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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 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...

Iowa forward Logan Cook runs for a rebound during the women's basketball game against Florida Atlantic on Thursday, November 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Owls 85-53. Cook played seven minutes in the game.

Women’s basketball falls to Panthers

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter November 17, 2019

Northern Iowa handed Iowa women’s basketball its first loss to the season by Northern Iowa on Sunday. Senior guard Rose Simon-Ressler hit a three-pointer for Northern Iowa 18 seconds into its matchup...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle shoots a basket during a Women’s basketball game between Iowa and North Alabama at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions, 86-81.

Meyer, Doyle drag Hawkeye women to finish line against North Alabama

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter November 14, 2019

Sometimes all a team has to do is hang around. That’s what Iowa women’s basketball did in its home matchup with North Alabama on Thursday night, and it was enough to grab the victory, 86-81. Production...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer dribbles to shoot a basket during a Women’s basketball game between Iowa and North Alabama at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions, 86-81.

Marshall hits big shots down the stretch in Iowa win

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter November 14, 2019

In close games, just one play can make a world of difference. During Iowa women’s basketball’s win on Thursday over Northern Alabama, freshman Gabbie Marshall had plenty of those from the three-point...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle shoots the ball during the women's basketball game against Florida Atlantic on Thursday, November 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Owls 85-53. Doyle scored her 1000th point of her career during the game.

Iowa women’s basketball is set to face experienced North Alabama team

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter November 13, 2019

The Iowa women’s second game of the season feature’s a team that is in its second season of Divison-1 basketball, but it’s not a matchup that the Hawkeyes can take lightly. North Alabama is 2-0...