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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 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.

Hawkeye women look to Lisa Bluder’s future plan

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 8, 2019

As twilight falls on the greatest season the Iowa women’s basketball team has had in 25 years, it’s time to look at what’s in store for next season’s Hawkeyes. Moving on from this season won’t...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson hugs head coach Lisa Bluder after the win against NC State in the NCAA Sweet 16 game at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on Saturday, March 30, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolfpack 79-61.

Bluder caps historical season with Naismith nod

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter April 7, 2019

Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder won the Naismith College Coach of the Year award this past weekend, capping the most successful year of her career. She is the first Iowa head coach to...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson celebrates after the women's Big Ten Championship basketball game vs. Maryland at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday, March 10, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 90-76 and are the Big Ten champions.

Gustafson reigns supreme with Naismith Award

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 7, 2019

Most of the Iowa women’s basketball team has been in Iowa City since the season ended last week in a crushing defeat to No. 1 Baylor, but Megan Gustafson and Lisa Bluder traveled to Tampa — the site...

Megan Gustafson hugs Head Coach Lisa Bluder after being called off the Carver court for the last time during women's basketball against Northwestern in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 3, 2019. Iowa defeated Northwestern 74-50.

Gustafson, Bluder sweep Naismith Awards

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 6, 2019

The season may be over for Iowa women’s basketball, the awards just keep coming for senior Megan Gustafson and head coach Lisa Bluder. Gustafson and Bluder swept the Naismith Awards on Saturday, with...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson (10) hugs Iowa forward Amanda Ollinger after the Iowa/Missouri NCAA Tournament second round women’s basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers 68-52.

Gustafson wins AP Player of the Year

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor April 4, 2019

In a season full of accolades and a trip to the Elite Eight, Iowa senior Megan Gustafson added two more important achievements to her already impressive resume on Thursday: AP Player of the Year and the...

Iowa guard Tania Davis #11 dribbles into the lane during a women's basketball game against Iowa State University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones 73-70.

By the Numbers: A historic season for Hawkeye women’s basketball

Peter Mills, Assistant Sports Editor April 3, 2019

Undoubtedly, the Hawkeye women wish they were still practicing together. It was a long season — made even longer by a deep NCAA Tournament run — that invovled both triumph and disappointment....

Teammates laugh as others depart the bus at the Transit Center on April 2, 2019.

Future of Iowa women’s basketball continues to be bright

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor April 2, 2019

Hawkeye head coach Lisa Bluder’s most successful season of her career was both deliberate and painstakingly planned. The Hawkeye women zapped into their longest NCAA Tournament run since 1993 and won...

Iowa forward Hannah Stewart gets emotional at the end of the NCAA Elite 8 game against Baylor at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on Monday, April 1, 2019. The Bears defeated the Hawkeyes 85-53.

Column: Hawkeye seniors leave legacy of success, grace

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 1, 2019

Greensboro, N.C. – With an uncharacteristic 85-53 loss in Monday night’s Elite Eight, the most successful season of Lisa Bluder’s tenure as Hawkeye head coach came to a sudden halt. This next...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson is cheered on as she is taken out of her final game 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.

Gustafson wraps up career with another stellar performance

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 1, 2019

GREENSBORO, N.C. – A career full of bliss ended with tears of anguish for Iowa’s Megan Gustafson on Monday. Her last act as a Hawkeye was a performance Iowa fans have grown used to, as she scored...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson loses the ball during the NCAA Sweet 16 game against NC State at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on Saturday, March 30, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolfpack 79-61.

Hawkeye women fall to Baylor in Elite Eight

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 1, 2019

GREENSBORO, N.C. — It just wasn’t meant to be. A 26-year Final Four drought will last a little longer for Iowa after it fell to Baylor, 85-53, in the April 1 Elite Eight matchup. Iowa has surely...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle drives past NC State guard Kiara Leslie during the NCAA Sweet 16 game against NC State at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on Saturday, March 30, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolfpack 79-61.

Keys to the Iowa-Baylor Elite Eight matchup

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 1, 2019

Greensboro, N.C. — There’s no question No. 2 seed Iowa (29-6) has a tough task ahead of it as it prepares to take on No. 1 Baylor (34-1) on Monday. That being said, Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder and...