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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder reacts to a call during the women's Big Ten tournament basketball game vs. Indiana at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Friday, March 8, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 70-61.

Lisa Bluder sees a familiar face in Iowa’s Round of 32 opponent

Robert Read, Sports Reporter March 23, 2019

Lisa Bluder had an eventful beginning to the 2019 NCAA Women’s tournament. The Iowa head coach earned her 750th career victory in the first round against Mercer, and while that is quite an achievement,...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer (3) and Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle (22) celebrate during the Iowa/Mercer NCAA Tournament first round women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena  on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears, 66-61.

Iowa women set to take on Missouri in second round

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 22, 2019

After a 77-76 overtime win over Drake,  Missouri will be Iowa women's basketball’s next opponent in the Round of 32 on March 24. The Tigers were led by Sophie Cunningham Friday, putting up 21 points,...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer attempts a basket during the Iowa/Mercer NCAA Tournament first round women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena  on Friday, March 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears, 66-61.

Hawkeyes’ 1-2 scoring punch leads Iowa past Mercer

Robert Read, Sports Reporter March 22, 2019

At times, offensive efficiency was tough to come by for Iowa in its first-round NCAA Tournament win over Mercer. The Hawkeyes found themselves in a hole in the turnover battle, committing 24 compared to...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson and Mercer forward Lakaitlin Wright fight for control of the ball during the Iowa/Mercer NCAA Tournament first round women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena  on Friday, March 22, 2019. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Defense saves Iowa women from turnover disaster

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 22, 2019

The Iowa women’s basketball team pulled off a closer-than-expected win over No. 15 seed Mercer in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. With Iowa being a No. 2 seed, it seemed as if it would be...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson keeps the ball away from Maryland players 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.

Hawkeye women down Mercer in close first-round battle

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 22, 2019

It was sloppy, scrappy and hard-fought, but the No. 8 Iowa women’s basketball team prevailed in the first round of the NCAA Tournament with a 66-61 win over Mercer. As she has all season long, Megan...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder reacts to a call during the women's Big Ten tournament basketball game vs. Indiana at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Friday, March 8, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 70-61.

Iowa women look to avenge last season’s NCAA Tournament loss

Robert Read, Sports Reporter March 21, 2019

The No. 8 Iowa women’s basketball team has been waiting for another crack at the NCAA Tournament ever since a disappointing 76-70 upset loss to Creighton in the first round of last season’s tournament. This...

Iowa players walk together during the women's basketball game vs. Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, February 17, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 86-73.

Numbers bode well for Iowa women’s basketball

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 21, 2019

As the No. 8 Iowa women’s basketball team gets set for this year’s NCAA Tournament, The Daily Iowan breaks down the Hawkeyes by the numbers. Rebounding No statistic has been more indicative of...

Megan Gustafson walks 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.

Breaking down the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament: Iowa City site

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 20, 2019

Iowa women’s basketball is getting to host the NCAA Tournament where it will face Mercer (25-7) Friday at 1 p.m. With Carver-Hawkeye being the site for the worst two rounds, the Hawkeyes have a big...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson keeps the ball away from Maryland players 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.

Iowa women earn No. 2 seed in NCAA Tournament

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 18, 2019

The Iowa women's basketball team will officially host the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament after drawing a No. 2 seed and a matchup with No. 15 Mercer on Monday. The Hawkeyes (26-6) will play...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson keeps the ball away from Maryland players 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 tapped as ESPNW’s National Player of the Year

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor March 15, 2019

Iowa women's basketball senior Megan Gustafson was announced as ESPNW's National Player of the Year on Friday. Gustafson was unanimously selected as the first Player of the Year in program history. It...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson prepares to shoot the ball past Maryland forward Shakira Austin during the women's Big Ten Championship basketball game vs. Maryland at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday, March 10, 2019.

Mills: National media need to fully recognize Gustafson

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor March 12, 2019

Megan Gustafson is the best player in women’s college basketball. The national media are screwing up their coverage of the Big Ten’s Player of the Year, but they still have time to fix their mistakes. On...