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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 forward Megan Gustafson (10) fights for an offensive rebound during a women's basketball game against Oral Roberts University on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Eagles 90-77.

No. 1 Notre Dame at center of Iowa women’s basketball’s attention

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter November 29, 2018

The ACC/Big Ten Challenge kicks off this week in the women’s basketball world. Iowa faces a juggernaut, the reigning national champions and No. 1 ranked Notre Dame, in its matchup this evening in South...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson runs during a women's basketball game between Iowa and North Carolina Central at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes devastated the visiting Eagles, 106-39.

Gustafson’s sidekicks fueling Hawkeye women’s basketball

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter November 27, 2018

Entering the 2018-19 season, all the media focus was on Megan Gustafson, and now, during the season, Iowa’s opponents key on Gustafson with all they’ve got. Yet the Hawkeyes aren’t worried about...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson #10 adjusts her headband during a break in play during a women's basketball game against Oral Roberts University on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Eagles 90-77.

Gustafson nabs third consecutive Big Ten weekly honor

Pete Ruden, Sports Editor November 26, 2018

For the third week in a row, Megan Gustafson is the Big Ten Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday. Gustafson averaged 22 points on 80 percent shooting from the field to go along with...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson #10 fights for an offensive rebound during a women's basketball game against Oral Roberts University on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Eagles 90-77. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Florida State hands Iowa first loss of season

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter November 24, 2018

Despite a late-game effort from senior Tania Davis, Iowa women’s basketball suffered its first loss of the season to Florida State on Saturday night. It came in the championship game of the Junkanoo...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson #10 fights for an offensive rebound during a women's basketball game against Oral Roberts University on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Eagles 90-77. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s hoops tested in win over West Virginia

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter November 23, 2018

The first real test for Iowa women’s basketball delivered an 84-81 comeback win against No. 25 West Virginia Friday in the Junkanoo Jam in the Bahamas. The Hawkeyes fell into a deep 24-point deficit...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer dribbles past the defense during a women's basketball game between Iowa and North Carolina Central at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes devastated the visiting Eagles, 106-39.

Iowa women’s hoops pummels NC Central

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter November 18, 2018

The Iowa women’s basketball team wrapped up its final game before the Junkanoo Jam with a 106-39 victory over North Carolina Central. For the third straight game, the Hawkeyes had four players in...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer No. 3 drives into the lane during a women's basketball game against Oral Roberts University on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Eagles 90-77.

Iowa women’s hoops looks to build on solid numbers

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter November 16, 2018

Heading into the third game of the season, Hawkeye women’s basketball team has enjoyed a significant amount of success. The team will face North Carolina Central at Carver-Hawkeye Saturday night. It...

Iowa forward Megan Gustafson attempts a shot during the Iowa/Penn State basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.

Gustafson perfect from the floor in dominant win over Lady Toppers

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter November 13, 2018

The No. 13 Iowa women’s basketball team hit the road and came away with a win Tuesday as it throttled Western Kentucky on its way to a 104-67 win. Once again, it was a fast start that propelled the...

Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer taking a shot at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lady Toppers 104-97 in overtime.

Iowa women’s basketball poised for improvement in first away game of season

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter November 12, 2018

In the first away game for Iowa women’s basketball this season, the Hawkeyes are ready for a quality team in Western Kentucky. This is an important test for head coach Lisa Bluder’s team. Because...

Iowa guard Zion Sanders #24 closes down on 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. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s basketball looks to improve on its already-stellar defensive production

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter November 9, 2018

The Iowa women’s basketball defense was notably strong in the team’s season-opener against Oral Roberts on Nov. 9 in Carver-Hawkeye. This is no surprise, because the defense was commanding in 2017,...