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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 center Megan Gustafson celebrates after drawing a foul while making a basket during an Iowa/Purdue women's basketball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 76-70.

Gustafson earns Big Ten Player of the Year

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor March 4, 2019

Megan Gustafson won her second Big Ten Player of the Year award on Monday, becoming the only Hawkeye in program history to earn the honor twice. Gustafson also picked up unanimous first team All-Big...

Stands are packed with spectators during women's basketball against Northwestern in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 3, 2019. Iowa defeated Northwestern 74-50. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Zuniga: Iowa women’s hoops needs more student fans

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 3, 2019

Whether the Iowa weather wants to admit it or not, March has finally come. For college basketball teams, it’s the pinnacle at the end of a long and grueling season. That can certainly be said of the...

Senior Hannah Stewart defends the basket during women's basketball against Northwestern in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 3, 2019. Iowa defeated Northwestern 74-50. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye women’s defense rock-solid in win over Northwestern

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor March 3, 2019

The Hawkeye women’s defense had an outstanding performance in the team’s 74-50 win over Northwestern on Sunday afternoon, proving its readiness for postseason play. The team completed its first...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson (10) fights for a layup during a basketball game against Michigan State on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 86-71. Gustafson led all scorers with 41 points.

Megan Gustafson reflects on humble journey to domination, as her Hawkeye tenure comes to a close

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 1, 2019

What would a showdown between Iowa basketball stars Megan Gustafson and Tyler Cook look like? A couple weeks ago, Cook suggested on Twitter that Gustafson would certainly best him one-on-one. Most of...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder (top center) gestures in conversation with center Megan Gustafson (bottom center) 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.

Hawkeye women’s hoops bids farewell to seniors

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor February 28, 2019

It’s been a hectic season for the No. 12 Iowa women’s basketball team, as it has played 17-straight Big Ten games without a bye. The Hawkeyes finally caught a break this week and only had one contest,...

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder claps during the women's basketball game vs. Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, February 17, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 86-73.

Bluder nominated for Naismith Award Coach of the Year

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor February 27, 2019

Iowa women's basketball head coach Lisa Bluder has been named a nominee for the Naismith Award Women's Basketball Coach of the Year, the award announced Wednesday. Bluder is one of 15 coaches on the...

Iowa's Megan Gustafson shoots over Nebraska's Ashtyn Veerbeek during the matchup at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Stellar defense helps Hawkeyes topple Huskers

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter February 25, 2019

No. 12 Iowa (22-6, 13-4 Big Ten) rode two stingy defensive quarters to pick up a 74-58 win over Nebraska (13-15, 8-9 Big Ten) in Lincoln on Monday. The win equals Iowa’s conference win total from...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle runs to pick up the ball during the women's basketball game vs. Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, February 17, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 86-73.

Hawkeye women’s basketball hopes to avoid losing streak in Lincoln

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter February 25, 2019

A heartbreaking loss in Indiana on Feb. 21 won’t slow the season down at all for the No. 10 Iowa women’s basketball team (21-6, 12-4 Big Ten) as it gets set for another road matchup against Nebraska...

Guard Tania Davis attempts a three-pointer during the women's basketball game at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Dec. 2, 2018. The Hawkeyes won against Robert Morris 92-63.

Iowa women drop heartbreaker to Indiana

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter February 21, 2019

The No. 10 Iowa women’s basketball team just isn’t the same team when it's not in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. That was on full display Thursday night in Bloomington, Indiana, where the Hawkeyes (21-6,...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle dribbles past Maryland guard Kaila Charles during the women's basketball game vs. Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, February 17, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 86-73.

Hawkeye women prepare for Indiana ahead of tournament season

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter February 21, 2019

The Iowa weather may not know it, but March is rapidly approaching, which means college-basketball games are ratcheting up the intensity. That is especially true of the No. 10 Iowa women (21-5, 12-3...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson drives to the basket during the Iowa/Michigan women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, January 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 75-61.

Gustafson and Hawkeyes look to March

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter February 19, 2019

Megan Gustafson now has almost every major record possible for an Iowa basketball player. She has more rebounds, points, double-doubles, and Player of the Week awards than any Hawkeye has ever had. Yet,...

DITV Sports: Iowa Women’s Basketball vs Maryland

Ally Greene, TV Sports Reporter February 18, 2019