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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

The Daily Iowan

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...

Iowa players celebrate the win after 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.

Elite team effort lifts Hawkeyes over Wolfpack

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 30, 2019

GREENSBORO, North Carolina — It didn’t take long for No. 2 seed Iowa to prove itself elite against No. 3 NC State in Saturday’s Sweet 16 victory. The Hawkeyes pulled away early, and other than a...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson shoots 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.

Iowa advances to Elite Eight with win over NC State

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 30, 2019

GREENSBORO, North Carolina—There was rarely any doubt in No. 2 seed Iowa’s 79-61 win over No. 3 NC State on Saturday morning. The Hawkeyes proved themselves the superior team early on and continued...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson (10) looks at the ball during 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.

Hawkeye women off to fast start against Wolfpack in Sweet 16

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 30, 2019

GREENSBORO, North Carolina — No. 2 seed Iowa leads No. 3 NC State,  37-24, at halftime of the teams' Sweet 16 matchup. The Daily Iowan looks at the big takeaways from the first half of the game. 3-point...

Harper Stribe cuts down a piece of net with the support of Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle after the Iowa/Mizzou NCAA Tournament second round women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena  on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 68-52.

Hawkeye women playing for Harper in Sweet 16

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 28, 2019

There is a member of the Iowa women’s basketball team you may not be familiar with. She’s not on the official roster, and she may be just 7 years old, but she’s as much a part of the Hawkeye squad...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson smiles as she walks off the court after a basketball game against Michigan State on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 86-71.

Resolution honoring Iowa’s Megan Gustafson introduced in Iowa Senate

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor March 28, 2019

State senators introduced a resolution on Wednesday in the Legislature to honor Iowa women’s basketball player Megan Gustafson "for her outstanding academic and college basketball career at the...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson (10) attempts a shot during 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.

Megan Gustafson inspires Iowa girls to perform Mikan Drill

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 27, 2019

Around the time of tip-off for the Iowa women’s second-round NCAA Tournament game against Missouri, the NCAA Women’s Basketball Twitter account tweeted a video of Megan Gustafson doing the Mikan Drill. Social...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson (10) family cheers her on 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.

Iowa women’s basketball fans make NCAA Tournament history

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 26, 2019

Iowa women’s basketball advanced to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament while breaking attendance records. The Hawkeyes topped Mercer, 66-61, on March 22 in front of the 13th-largest crowd for a first-round...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson drives to the hoop during the Iowa/Mizzou NCAA Tournament second round women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena  on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 68-52.

Mills: Hawkeye men should look to women for example

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor March 25, 2019

Two very memorable basketball games took place in the Hawkeye sports world on Sunday afternoon. The men’s team lost in overtime to Tennessee after an incredible 25-point comeback, while the women advanced...

Iowa forward Hannah Stewart (21) attempts to block a shot during 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.

Tenacious defense leads to red-hot runs for Iowa

Robert Read, Sports Reporter March 24, 2019

In a second-round matchup full of hot and cold stretches for both teams, Iowa got the upper hand over Missouri to move on to the Sweet 16. Both teams grabbed ahold of the lead at different stretches...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer attempts a 3-pointer during the Iowa/Mizzou NCAA Tournament second round women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena  on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 68-52. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Meyer’s shooting propels Hawkeye women to Sweet 16

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 24, 2019

On Sunday afternoon, No. 2 seed Iowa women’s basketball beat the seventh-seeded Missouri, 68-52, to advance to its second Sweet 16 in five seasons. The Hawkeyes played a tightly contested game in...