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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 guard Kathleen Doyle gestures at the crowd to get loud during the Iowa/Purdue women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, January 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 72-58. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye women shine at home

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor January 29, 2019

Carver-Hawkeye Arena has been pretty close to heaven for Hawkeye women’s basketball this season. But it’s not heaven, it’s Iowa. Right? The team is 11-0 on its home court this season, and its two...

Iowa forward Hannah Stewart guards Purdue guard Cassidy Hardin during the Iowa/Purdue women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, January 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 72-58.

Stewart leads Iowa over Purdue

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter January 27, 2019

With an emphatic downward swing of her left arm in the final minute of Sunday afternoons game, Megan Gustafson swatted away Karissa Mclaughlin’s shot and Purdue’s hopes of an upset. “I wanted...

Iowa center Megan Gustafson attempts a layup during the Iowa/Purdue women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, January 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 72-58. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye women beat Boilermakers in rematch

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor January 27, 2019

No. 17 Iowa women’s basketball (16-4, 7-2 Big Ten) only has two losses in conference play this season. The team had a chance to avenge one of them with a rematch against Purdue on Sunday. The game...

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 22, 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 21, 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...