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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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...

Baylor head coach Kim Mulkey addresses the media during the Baylor press conference at the Greensboro Coliseum on Sunday, March 31, 2019.

Hawkeye fans react to Baylor head coach Kim Mulkey’s comments

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 1, 2019

Greensboro, N.C. — Baylor head coach Kim Mulkey isn’t exactly known for having a peachy attitude. The often-grumpy coach seemed more annoyed than usual during Sunday’s press conference which led...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson prepares to shoot 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 named first team AP All-American

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 1, 2019

Greensboro, N.C. — Ahead of Iowa’s Elite Eight matchup against Baylor tonight at 6 p.m., Megan Gustafson earned yet another accolade. The AP released its All-American team and without much surprise,...

Megan Gustafson set to battle Baylor’s Kalani Brown on the block

Megan Gustafson set to battle Baylor’s Kalani Brown on the block

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 31, 2019

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Not that this season has been easy for the Iowa women’s basketball team, but it hasn’t been in too many situations in which it wasn’t expected to win. That will change in tonight’s...

Iowa and NC State players reach for a rebound 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 try to rebound from underdog status

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 31, 2019

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Not that this season has been easy for the Iowa women’s basketball team, but it hasn’t been in too many situations in which it wasn’t expected to win. That will change in...

Baylor players listen to questions during their press conference at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on Sunday, March 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes will compete against Baylor in the Elite 8 game tomorrow.

Highlights from Baylor women’s basketball’s Sunday press conference

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 31, 2019

Greensboro, North Carolina — On Sunday, Baylor’s starting five, along with head coach Kim Mulkey, took to the podium to talk about Monday’s game against No. 2 seed. Mulkey on Iowa’s style of...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder answers a question during the Iowa press conference at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on Sunday, March 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes will compete against Baylor in the Elite 8 game tomorrow.

Highlights from Iowa women’s basketball’s Sunday press conference

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 31, 2019

Greensboro, North Carolina - Ahead of the Elite Eight, the Hawkeyes took to the podium to discuss their upcoming matchup with No. 1 Baylor and what the Bears bring to the court. Iowa head coach Lisa...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle looks to pass the ball during the NCAA Sweet Sixteen game against NC State at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on Saturday, March 30, 2019. The Hawkeyes lead the Wolfpack 37-24 at half.

Hawkeyes react to going to the Elite Eight

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 30, 2019

GREENSBORO, North Carolina — The Iowa women’s basketball team knew before the game was over that it would be headed to the Elite Eight. The Hawkeyes swarmed to a 79-61 win over NC State to do so,...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer prepares to pass 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.

Iowa set for Elite Eight matchup against No. 1 Baylor

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 30, 2019

No. 1 seeded Baylor pounded No. 4 South Carolina in its Sweet 16 matchup, 93-68, on Saturday, setting up a battle with No. 2 Iowa in Monday's Elite Eight matchup at 6 p.m. The Bears are led by their...