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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 players celebrate a victory after a women's basketball matchup between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 72-66.

Iowa women looking for revenge against Purdue

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter January 25, 2019

Megan Gustafson lifted her arms up with jubilation on Wednesday night after No. 17 Iowa (15-4, 6-2 Big Ten) bested No. 14 Rutgers, the No. 1 team in the Big Ten. “It was a pretty big win for us,”...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson lays the ball up during a women's basketball matchup between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 72-66.

Iowa offense overpowers Rutgers’ top-ranked defense

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter January 23, 2019

Iowa’s game against Rutgers was everything it was hyped to be. It was scrappy, Carver was loud, and neither team held more than an 8-point lead throughout. It was a game that should figure to have...

Iowa guard Tania Davis dribbles through the defense during a women's basketball matchup between Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 72-66.

Hawkeye women top Scarlet Knights in top-20 clash

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter January 23, 2019

No. 17 Iowa women’s basketball’s (15-4, 6-2 Big Ten) meeting against No. 14 Rutgers (15-4, 7-1 Big Ten) was one of the most highly anticipated home games of the season. The Hawkeyes proved themselves...

Iowa's No. 11, Tania Davis drives past the Indiana defense at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016.

Iowa women poised for Big Ten-leading Rutgers

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter January 23, 2019

Athletes often like to play down the importance of games before they take place, but there is no arguing that some games are just bigger than others. That can be said for the No. 17 Iowa women’s basketball...

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.

Hawkeye women give complete effort at Illinois

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter January 22, 2019

Iowa women’s basketball head coach Lisa Bluder had nothing but praise for her team after its win over Illinois on Sunday afternoon. Only one word really sums up the performance: complete. Production...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson drives the ball in a women's basketball game against the University of Northern Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018. The Hawkeyes beat the Panthers, 83-57.

Hawkeye women’s hoops blows past Illini

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter January 20, 2019

The No. 22 Iowa women’s basketball team blew through Illinois in a matchup on Sunday afternoon, defeating the Illini by a score of 94-75. Senior Megan Gustafson had exactly 0 attempts from 3-point...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle attempts a shot during the Iowa/Michigan women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, January 17, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 75-61.

Hawkeyes run away with win over Wolverines

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter January 17, 2019

The Iowa women’s basketball team (13-4, 4-2 Big Ten) charmed a vivacious Carver-Hawkeye crowd on its way to a 75-61 victory over the Michigan Wolverines (11-7, 2-4 Big Ten). Both teams played a style...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson drives to the basket during the Iowa/Michigan women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, January 17, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 75-61. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women prevail down low against Michigan

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter January 17, 2019

No. 22 Iowa’s women’s basketball expected a fierce battle down low against Michigan on Thursday night, and that’s exactly what it got. Michigan’s big players Naz Hillmon and Hallie Thome have...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson #10 defends an opposing player during a women's basketball game against Oral Roberts University on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Eagles 90-77.

Gustafson, Iowa seek to stretch home winning streak

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter January 17, 2019

Fresh off a second-half comeback victory over No. 23 Minnesota, the No. 22 Iowa women’s basketball squad will face Michigan tonight in Carver-Hawkeye. Michigan (11-6, 2-3 Big Ten) seeks to move to .500...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson drives the ball in a women's basketball game against the University of Northern Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018. The Hawkeyes beat the Panthers, 83-57.

Iowa women’s basketball displays solid midseason stats

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter January 16, 2019

With classes starting up again and Big Ten play underway, the Iowa women’s basketball team is about at the halfway point of the season. As the Big Ten standings sit, the Hawkeyes are in fifth. While...