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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.

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...

Photos: Women’s Basketball vs. Florida Atlantic (11/7/19)

Katina Zentz, Creative Director November 8, 2019

Florida Atlantic started off the game strong with quick offense to keep the lead during the majority of the first quarter. By the end of the period, the Hawkeyes quickly started to apply their offensive...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer guards Florida Atlantic forward Juliette Gauthier during the women's basketball game against Florida Atlantic on Thursday. The Hawkeyes defeated the Owls 85-53.

Women’s basketball wins sloppy game against Florida Atlantic

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter November 7, 2019

After a rocky start to the season opener, sophomore forward and center Monika Czinano got fouled on a made layup to help Iowa take a 16-15 lead with just under a minute to go in the first quarter in its...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle drives the ball during the women's basketball game against Florida Atlantic on Thursday, November 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Owls 85-53.

Doyle reaches 1,000 career points in season-opening win

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter November 7, 2019

When Iowa senior Kathleen Doyle converted on two-consecutive free throws with 2:35 left in the first quarter for her sixth and seventh points of the game, it was seemingly just another normal scoring play...