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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 guard Tania Davis dribbles the ball past Maryland guard Taylor Mikesell during women's basketball vs. Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, February 17, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 86-73.

Team effort pushes Hawkeye women over Terps

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter February 17, 2019

In the final two games of last season, Megan Gustafson averaged 38.5 points per game while her team averaged just 41 in two final heartbreaking losses. Both of those games were win or go home situations,...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson and Iowa forward Hannah Stewart celebrate the win during women's basketball vs. Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, February 17, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 86-73.

Hawkeye women claim signature win over Terrapins

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor February 17, 2019

No. 14 Iowa women’s basketball (21-5, 12-3 Big Ten) claimed its season’s signature win on Sunday afternoon, taking down No. 7 Maryland (23-3, 12-3 Big Ten), 86-73, in a tense Carver-Hawkeye battle. The...

Iowa guard Tania Davis falls while dribbling to the basket 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 prepares for Big Ten-leading Terps

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter February 15, 2019

Iowa women’s basketball’s last major test of the regular season comes on the afternoon of Feb. 17 in Carver-Hawkeye against Maryland. Maryland is at the top of the conference standings. The Terrapins...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson looks to the basket 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 dominate inside, top Illinois

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor February 14, 2019

Iowa women’s basketball took care of business on Thursday, toppling Illinois, 88-66, in Carver-Hawkeye, and Megan Gustafson did the same thing. Per usual. Gustafson posted her 23rd double-double of...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson attempts a shot during the Iowa/Purdue women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, January 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 72-58.

Hawkeye women look to stay perfect at home

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor February 14, 2019

Iowa women’s basketball (19-5, 10-3 Big Ten) is 12-0 on its home court this season, and Illinois (10-4, 2-11) will try to challenge the streak tonight. It’s the second meeting between the two teams....

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson (10) looks for a shot during a basketball game against Michigan State on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 86-71.

Iowa women’s hoops catching fire with win over Ohio State

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter February 10, 2019

The result was never in much doubt for the No. 16 Hawkeyes (19-5, 10-3 Big Ten) on Sunday as they pulverized Ohio State (10-12, 6-7), 78-52. Almost immediately after the tip, Kathleen Doyle scored a...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson (10) celebrates with her teammates after 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.  (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye women get revenge on Spartans in Carver

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter February 8, 2019

Thursday’s cold weather froze schools, roads and everything else. Everything except the Iowa Hawkeyes, that is. Anything the Hawkeyes chucked up seemed to have a chance to go in, as they shot the...

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.

Gustafson stuffs the stat sheet, adds to historic season in Hawkeye win

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter February 7, 2019

Just by looking at Megan Gustafson’s stat line, it’s clear that she isn’t just incredible – she’s historic. Her game against Michigan State was a microcosm of her work in Iowa City. She put...