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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder leads a team huddle during an Iowa women's basketball practice at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Oct. 24.

Lisa Bluder: 20 years of making leaders for Iowa women’s basketball

Shivansh Ahuja, Photo Editor November 6, 2019

Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder’s mark on the University of Iowa Athletics Department is unquestionable; the wins, trophies, and accolades that have come to the Hawkeyes are to be expected...

Iowa Forward Monika Czinano attempts to steal the ball during a Women's basketball exhibition game between the University of Iowa and Winona State University at Carver Hawkeye Arena on November 3, 2019. The Hawkeye's beat the Warrior's with a score of  98-53.

Women’s basketball opens regular season against Florida Atlantic

Ben Payla, Sports Reporter November 6, 2019

Sunday’s exhibition stroll was a great feeling for all involved. Back on the court for the first time since March’s Elite Eight match against Baylor, the new look Hawkeyes overcame an early rough patch...

Iowa Forward Monika Czinano attempts to steal the ball during a Women's basketball exhibition game between the University of Iowa and Winona State University at Carver Hawkeye Arena on November 3, 2019. The Hawkeye's beat the Warrior's with a score of  98-53.

Monika Czinano excels for women’s basketball in exhibition

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter November 3, 2019

The loss of Megan Gustafson creates a big discrepancy in the post that will likely never be completely replaced. Nonetheless, a player did step up in the post in yesterday’s exhibition game against Winona...

Iowa Guard Kate Martin sets up for a shot during a Women's basketball exhibition game between the University of Iowa and Winona State University at Carver Hawkeye Arena on November 3, 2019. The Hawkeye's beat the Warrior's with a score of  98-53.

Iowa women’s basketball dominates in exhibition match

Ben Payla, Sports Reporter November 3, 2019

Iowa women’s basketball had a drop in expected production coming into this season, but in a 98-53 win against Winona State on Sunday, key members of the offense stepped up to fill the gap. Center...

Iowa players react to Iowa forward Monika Czinano (not pictured) scoring during the Iowa/Illinois women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, February 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 88-66.

Women’s basketball to be tested with non-conference schedule

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter October 28, 2019

A preseason tradition regardless of the sport is looking ahead at the upcoming season’s schedule. The same applies to the Iowa women’s basketball team, who has a challenging slate of opponents in front...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle goes for a layup during a women's basketball matchup between Wisconsin and Iowa on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 71-53.

New offense meets new era for Hawkeye women’s basketball

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter October 24, 2019

Just a year removed from having some of the best post players in the country, the Iowa women’s basketball offense is taking a slightly different tone for the coming season. The departure of one of...

Iowa forward Amanda Ollinger keeps the ball away from Baylor guard Chloe Jackson during the NCAA Elite 8 game against Baylor at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on Monday, April 1, 2019. The Bears defeated the Hawkeyes 85-53.

Iowa women’s basketball Amanda Ollinger ready for starting role

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 24, 2019

Amanda Ollinger has been on the team the past three seasons and even appeared in all 36 games in 2018-19 but hasn’t gotten a ton of playing time. This year, however, she’ll get more playing time and...

Iowa forward/center Monika Czinano #25 pulls the ball down during a women's basketball game against Oral Roberts University on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Eagles 90-77.

Five takeaways from women’s basketball media day

Ben Payla, Sports Reporter October 24, 2019

After losing three crucial starters, Iowa women’s basketball’s focus going into the upcoming season is on having a new identity with the same expectations.  The team features several newcomers...