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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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 7, 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...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson hands the ball to teammate Kathleen Doyle 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 women’s basketball set for rematch with Michigan State

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter February 6, 2019

After a week and a half away from Carver-Hawkeye, Iowa (17-5, 8-3, Big Ten) will return to tipping off on the Tigerhawk tonight, when it takes on No. 23 Michigan State (16-5, 6-4 Big Ten). This will be...

Iowa guard Tania Davis looks to pass 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 guards assisting Gustafson during strong season

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter February 4, 2019

For those following Iowa women’s basketball the past two seasons, it’s hard to think of anyone other than Megan Gustafson being the star. This isn’t without good reason; she has deserved all the...

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.

Gustafson shatters Big Ten record with 20th Player of the Week honor

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor February 4, 2019

Iowa senior Megan Gustafson has been smashing records all year, and she's at it again. For the 20th time in her career, Gustafson was named the Big Ten Player of the Week, breaking Ohio State's Jantel...

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

Iowa women rebound against Penn State

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor February 3, 2019

Megan Gustafson wasn’t the only one rebounding on Feb. 3 in State College, Pennsylvania. No. 13 Iowa women’s basketball (17-5, 8-3 Big Ten) grabbed a rebound win over Penn State (10-11, 3-7 Big...

Iowa guard Tania Davis plays 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.

Defense the key as Hawkeye women attempt to bounce back against Penn State

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter February 3, 2019

This week’s polar vortex was so cold it made its way on to the basketball court, postponing the No. 13 Iowa women’s basketball game in Michigan from 5 p.m. Jan.31 to 11 a.m. Feb. 1. With that, the...

Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle attempts to strip the ball from Michigan forward Naz Hillmon during the Iowa/Michigan women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, January 17, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 75-61.

Michigan snaps Iowa women’s winning streak

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter February 1, 2019

Iowa rolled into this weekend on a five-game winning streak that included victories over two of the top teams in the Big Ten. However, that winning streak won’t leave Michigan, as the Hawkeyes fell...

Iowa forward Hannah Stewart looks to the hoop 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 extend streak against Wolverines

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor January 30, 2019

No. 13 Iowa women’s basketball (16-4, 7-2 Big Ten) is on a tear through the conference, winning its last five games. It will try to continue the streak against Michigan (12-9, 3-6 Big Ten) on Friday. The...