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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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From left: Indiana forward Brenna Wise, Iowa center Megan Gustafson, and Indiana guard Grace Berger wait to attempt a rebound 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.

Hawkeye women get revenge on Hoosiers in Big Ten Tournament

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 8, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS — No. 10 Iowa women’s basketball took down Indiana, 70-61, on Day 3 of the Big Ten Tournament. It was a game that started off with a 6-0 Hawkeye run. The team held onto that lead all...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer #3 sizes up the basket for a free throw during a women's basketball game against Oral Roberts University on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Eagles 90-77.

Meyer throws down buzzer-beater at Big Tens for Hawkeye women

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 8, 2019

A back-and-forth first quarter for the Hawkeyes ended with a buzzer-beating 3-pointer from guard Makenzie Meyer. Meyer’s three made it 17-11 Iowa at the end of the first quarter quarter at Bankers...

Hawkeye women’s fans ready for Big Ten Tournament action

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor March 8, 2019

The National I-Club treated Iowa fans to a special pep-rally in Indianapolis ahead of the Hawkeye women’s first appearance in the Big Ten Tournament. It’s tradition for the I-Club to host an event...

Forward Megan Gustafson goes for a lay-up during women's basketball against Northwestern in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 3, 2019. Iowa defeated Northwestern 74-50.

Iowa women’s basketball’s map through Indianapolis

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 8, 2019

March is here, and the No. 10 Iowa women’s basketball team is headed to Indianapolis, which means it’s time for the Big Ten Basketball Tournament. It has been an impressive season for the Hawkeyes...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson drives 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 seek Big Ten crown with big numbers

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor March 5, 2019

When the regular season’s final buzzer sounded for the Hawkeye women, the team simultaneously took down Northwestern and locked up a No. 2 seed in the Big Ten Tournament. The team didn’t accomplish...

Iowa forward Hannah Stewart (21) guards Maryland forward Stephanie Jones (24) during the women's basketball game vs. Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, February 17, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 86-73.

Stewart continues to do the little things for Hawkeye women

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 4, 2019

For the past two seasons, any discussion about the Iowa women’s basketball team starts and ends with Megan Gustafson. That’s not without its merits; she is a finalist for National Player of the Year,...

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...