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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.

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...

Iowa guard Tania Davis gets emotional after winning the championship title 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.

Tania Davis’ roller coaster career reaches new peak

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 11, 2019

Tears of joy flowed down the faces of the Iowa women’s basketball players Sunday night after they defeated No. 9 Maryland in the Big Ten title game, 90-76. It was a surreal moment for all the Hawkeye...

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.

Zuniga: Gustafson has her best game on the biggest stage

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 10, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS – In the final press conference of the regular season, Iowa’s head coach Lisa Bluder was asked to talk about what Megan Gustafson meant to her team. She struggled to come up with the...

Iowa players celebrate the win 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’s craving for Big Ten title finally over

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor March 10, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS – Iowa women’s basketball had a lot of goals this year, but this is the one it craved the most. The No. 2-seeded Hawkeyes took down the No. 1-seeded Maryland in the Big Ten Championship...

Iowa players and fans cheer during the women's Big Ten tournament basketball game vs. Rutgers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, March 9, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 72-67 and will be moving on to the championship game against Maryland.

Hawkeye women win Big Ten Championship

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 10, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS—For the first time in 18 years, the Iowa women’s basketball team has won the Big Ten Tournament, beating No. 8 Maryland, 90-76. While both teams kept five players on the floor for the...

Iowa cheerleaders, the Iowa pep band, and Herky the Hawk cheer before the women's Big Ten Championship basketball game vs. Maryland at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Sunday, March 10, 2019.

Iowa women’s basketball fans prepare for Big Ten Championship

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 10, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS—Two hours before tip-off of the women’s Big Ten Championship game between No. 8 Maryland and No. 10 Iowa, fans of both teams gathered in the pavilion of Bankers Life Fieldhouse for...