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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 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...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson takes a hold of the ball as Baylor center Kalani Brown runs to guard her during the NCAA Elite 8 game against Baylor on April 1.

Gustafson included in NBA 2K20

Robert Read, Assistant Sports Editor September 11, 2019

Get your controllers ready, Hawkeye fans. For the first time in the history of the NBA 2K video game franchise, the game includes WNBA players. That means Iowa basketball great Megan Gustafson is available...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson shoots 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.

Gustafson continues to grind as professional

Robert Read, Sports Reporter July 9, 2019

Megan Gustafson cemented herself as a Hawkeye legend during her historic senior season in the Black and Gold. The consensus national Player of the Year took the court at Carver-Hawkeye and not only rewrote...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson smiles after receiving the "Most Outstanding Player in the Big Ten Tournament" during 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 named Big Ten Female Athlete of the Year

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor July 3, 2019

Megan Gustafson may have finished her career at Iowa, but she hasn't stopped racking up awards from her days as a Hawkeye. Gustafson has earned Big Ten Female Athlete of the Year, the conference announced...