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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'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 20, 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 18, 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

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 14, 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...