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Iowa players celebrate their second goal of the game during the first quarter of the Big Ten field hockey tournament quarterfinals against No. 4 Maryland on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Grant Field. Alex Wesneski scored seven minutes into the game with an assist from Esme Gibson. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 3-0. No. 5 Iowa will go on to play No. 1 Michigan tomorrow afternoon.

Iowa field hockey downs Maryland, advances to Big Ten Tournament semifinals

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
April 21, 2021
Iowa players celebrate forward Maddy Murphy's score during the fourth quarter of a field hockey game against Maryland on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 3-0. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa field hockey begins push for second-straight Big Ten Championship

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
April 20, 2021
Iowa Forward Maddy Murphy sends the ball upfield during a field hockey game between Iowa and Michigan State at Grant Field on Friday, March 28, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 2-0.

Grant Field, Iowa City ready to host Big Ten Tournament

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
April 19, 2021
Iowa midfielder Esme Gibson runs down the field with the ball during the second quarter of a field hockey game against Maryland on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Terrapins, 1-0.

Iowa field hockey swept by Northwestern

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
April 18, 2021
Iowa Midfielder Ellie Holley stares down Michigan State midfielder Ellie Wheatley during a field hockey game between Iowa and Michigan State at Grant Field on Friday, March 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes beat the Spartans 5-0.

Iowa field hockey to finish regular season at Northwestern

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
April 14, 2021
Iowa midfielder Nikki Freeman passes the ball during the second quarter of a field hockey game against Maryland on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Terrapins, 1-0.

Nikki Freeman’s rise as an Iowa field hockey player

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
April 14, 2021
Iowa midfielder Esme Gibson and Maryland midfielder Emma Deberdine run toward the ball during the first quarter of a field hockey game between Iowa and Maryland on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Terrapins, 1-0.

Dunne shines in first season with Iowa field hockey

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
April 6, 2021
Iowa defender Anthe Nijziel passes the ball during the second quarter of a field hockey game against Maryland on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 3-0.

No. 2 Iowa field hockey splits weekend series with Maryland

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
April 4, 2021
Iowa Midfielder Ellie Holley works past a defender during a field hockey game between Iowa and Michigan State at Grant Field on Friday, March 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 5-0.

Iowa field hockey aims to end seven-year drought against Maryland

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
April 1, 2021
Iowa players celebrate and stretch during a field hockey game between Iowa and Michigan State at Grant Field on Friday, March 28, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 2-0.

Iowa field hockey sweeps Michigan State

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
March 28, 2021
Iowa Forward Maddy Murphy attempts to block a pass from Michigan’s Clare Brush during a field hockey game between Iowa and Michigan at Grant Field on Friday, March 12, 2021. The Wolverines beat the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Iowa field hockey set for weekend doubleheader with Michigan State

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
March 25, 2021
Michigan Forward Sarah Pyrtek works to move the ball around Iowa defenders Anthe Nijziel (6) and Harper Dunne (23) during a field hockey game between Iowa and Michigan at Grant Field on Saturday, March 15, 2021. “The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 2-1, in a shootout.”

Nijziel anchors Iowa field hockey’s defense

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
March 23, 2021
Iowa Forward Maddy Murphy attempts to block a pass from Michigan’s Clare Brush during a field hockey game between Iowa and Michigan at Grant Field on Friday, March 12, 2021. The Wolverines beat the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Murphy shines for Iowa field hockey in sweep of Ohio State

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
March 21, 2021
Iowa head coach Lisa Cellucci celebrates a win during a field hockey match between Iowa and California on Friday, September 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears, 4-2.

Iowa field hockey picks up No. 3 ranking heading into Ohio State

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
March 18, 2021
Michigan Midfielder Sarah Pyrtek moves the ball upfield as Iowa Midfielder Sofie Stribos moves in during a field hockey game between Iowa and Michigan at Grant Field on Saturday, March 15, 2021. “The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 2-1, in a shootout.”(Jeff Sigmund/Daily Iowan)

Stribos sisters push Iowa field hockey to new heights

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
March 15, 2021
Iowa Defender Anthe Ninjziel slaps the ball to a teammate during a field hockey game between Iowa and Michigan at Grant Field on Friday, March 12, 2021. The Wolverines beat the Hawkeyes 1-0.

Iowa field hockey splits doubleheader with Michigan

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
March 14, 2021
Iowa midfielder Ellie Holley runs after the ball during a field hockey game between Iowa and Duke at Grant Field on Sunday, September 15, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Blue Devils, 2-1 after two overtime periods.

Iowa field hockey set for home-opener with Michigan

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
March 11, 2021
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) goes for the basket during the Iowa women’s basketball game v. Nebraska in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 6, 2021. Iowa defeated Nebraska with a score of 83-75 .

Iowa women’s basketball heads to Big Ten Tournament

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
March 9, 2021
Iowa midfielder Lokke Stribos aims for the goal during a field hockey game against Michigan State at Grant Field on Sunday, September 29, 2019. Stribos scored one of 5 goals for the Hawkeyes. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 5-0.

Iowa field hockey off to best start since 2013

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
March 7, 2021
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) goes for the basket during the Iowa women’s basketball game v. Nebraska in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on March 6, 2021. Iowa defeated Nebraska with a score of 83-75 .

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa women’s basketball to important win over Nebraska

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
March 6, 2021
Iowa defender Lokke Stribos passes the ball to defender Anthe Nijziel during an exhibition game against Northwestern at Grant Field on Saturday, August 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 3-2.

Iowa field hockey returns to Virginia Beach for second-straight week of east coast action

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
March 4, 2021
Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark releases from the corner during a women's basketball game against Michigan on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines 89-67.

Iowa women’s basketball set for showdown with No. 10 Indiana in Bloomington

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
March 2, 2021
Rutgers midfielder Katie Larmour keeps the ball away from Iowa’s Sofie Stribos during the Iowa field hockey match against Rutgers on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes beat the Scarlet Knights 2-1.

Defense shines as Iowa field hockey starts season with two wins

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
February 28, 2021
Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall shoots a basket during a women's basketball game against Purdue on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 87-81.

Iowa women’s basketball continues good form with road win against Wisconsin

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
February 28, 2021
Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark releases from the corner during a women's basketball game against Michigan on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines 89-67.

Strong defense propels Iowa women’s basketball to victory

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
February 26, 2021
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark drives to the rim during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 92-79.

Rapid Recap: Iowa women’s basketball knocks off No. 12 Michigan

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
February 25, 2021
Iowa forward Maddy Murphy drives the ball up the field during a field hockey game between Iowa and Duke at Grant Field on Sunday, September 15, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Blue Devils, 2-1 after two overtime periods.

Iowa field hockey opens spring season at Virginia Beach

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
February 25, 2021
Iowa guard Tomi Taiwo goes for a layup during a women's basketball game against Purdue on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 87-81.

Hawkeyes and Terrapins set for high-scoring clash in College Park

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
February 22, 2021
Iowa's Monika Czinano gets behind the Penn State defense and scores during a women’s basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lion’s at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s basketball clicks in the second half to overcome early deficit over Penn State

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
February 18, 2021
Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark shoots the ball during the Iowa Women’s Basketball game against Northwestern on Jan. 28, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Northwestern defeated Iowa 87-80

Third quarter burst helps Iowa women’s basketball defeat Nebraska

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
February 11, 2021
Iowa guard Tomi Taiwo shoots a free throw during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 100-57.

Iowa women’s basketball backup continues to make an impact against No.17 Indiana

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
February 7, 2021
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark goes for a layup during a women's basketball game against Purdue on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 87-81.

Rapid Recap: Late No. 17 Indiana rally too much for Iowa women’s basketball

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
February 7, 2021
Iowa Guard/Forward McKenna Warnock and a Northwestern player tip off the ball at the start of the Iowa Women’s Basketball game against Northwestern on Jan. 28, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Northwestern defeated Iowa 87-80.

Iowa looks to avenge early-season loss to Ohio State

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
February 3, 2021

Yes

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
February 2, 2021
Iowa Guard Caitlin Clark goes in for a layup during the Iowa Women’s Basketball game against Northwestern on Jan. 28, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Northwestern defeated Iowa 87-80

Foul shooting, turnovers plague Hawkeyes in 87-80 loss to Northwestern

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
January 28, 2021
Iowa’s Forward/Center Monika Czinano shoots the ball during the Iowa Hawkeyes Women’s Basketball season opener against Northern Iowa on Nov. 25, 2020 at The Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Northern Iowa 96-81. (Casey Stone/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa women’s basketball looking to avenge Jan. 9 loss to Northwestern

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
January 27, 2021
Iowa Head Coach Marc Long gives a speech to his swimmers after a swim meet at the CRWC on January 11, 2020 between Iowa, Illinois, and Notre Dame. The Hawkeye men's team defeated the fighting Irish 159.50 to 140.50 while the Hawkeye women's team defeated the fighting Illini 223 to 86 and lost to the fighting Irish 99.50 to 209.50.

Iowa swimming and diving encouraged by success at time trials and U.S. Open

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
December 8, 2020

Wisconsin

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
December 1, 2020
Iowa’s McKenna Warnnock passes the ball during the Iowa Hawkeyes Women’s Basketball season opener against Northern Iowa on Nov. 25, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated Northern Iowa 96-81.

Iowa basketball’s McKenna Warnock looking to continue strong start

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
November 30, 2020
The Iowa Women's Basketball team huddles up on a time out during a basketball game against Michigan State on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 86-71.

Iowa women’s basketball continuing to emphasize the assist

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
November 20, 2020
Iowa players celebrate after scoring during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 100-57.

Bench players looking to make impact this season for Iowa women’s basketball

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
November 19, 2020
Iowa forward Devin Burns runs down the ball during a women's soccer match between Iowa and Western Michigan on Thursday, August 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 2-0.

Iowa women’s soccer ready for long break

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
November 18, 2020
The Iowa Women's Basketball team huddles up on a time out during a basketball game against Michigan State on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 86-71.

Lindsay Alexander helping Iowa women’s basketball get ready for season

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
November 4, 2020
Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder talks to her team during a women's basketball match between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 91-85, in double overtime.

Iowa women’s basketball preparing for quick start to season

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
November 1, 2020
Iowa forward Jenny Cape dribbles down field during Iowa's match against Illinois State on Sunday, September 1, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Red Birds 4-3.

Iowa soccer breaks ground on operations facility

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
October 28, 2020

Wisconsin

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
October 27, 2020
Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder calls a formation during a women's basketball match between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 91-85, in double overtime.

Iowa women’s basketball aiming to make waves in stacked Big Ten

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
October 22, 2020
Iowa defender Riley Whitaker navigates the field during a women's soccer match between Iowa and Western Michigan on Thursday, August 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 2-0.

Iowa women’s soccer logging minutes via intrasquad scrimmage

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
October 19, 2020
Iowa Midfielder Hailey Rydberg runs the pitch during the Iowa Women’s Soccer game versus Northwestern at the Hawkeye Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, September 29, 2019. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 2-1 in overtime.

Iowa soccer’s Rydberg earns captaincy through her hard work and vocal presence

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
October 13, 2020
Iowa defender Riley Whitaker throws the ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Illinois on Sept. 26, 2019 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 3-1.

Hawkeye players reflect on their soccer journeys

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
October 8, 2020
Forward Samantha Tawharu prepares to rush the ball during the women’s soccer game against Nebraska at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 1-0.

Young Iowa soccer forward line spearheaded by junior Tawharu

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
September 30, 2020
Goalkeeper Claire Graves narrowly blocks a goal during the women’s soccer game against Nebraska at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 1-0.

Associate head coach Blair Quinn making an impact for Iowa soccer

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
September 29, 2020
Iowa defender Riley Whitaker throws the ball during a soccer game between Iowa and Illinois on Sept. 26, 2019 at the Iowa Soccer Complex. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 3-1.

Backline the key to success for Iowa women’s soccer

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
September 14, 2020
Iowa midfielder Hailey Rydberg makes a pass during a women's soccer match between Iowa and Maryland at the Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, October 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes shut out the Terrapins, 4-0.

Iowa soccer ushering in new leadership group

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
September 8, 2020
Iowa Head Coach Dave Diianni speaks to the team during the Iowa versus Ohio State game at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, October 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 2-1 in double overtime.

Iowa head soccer coach Dave DiIanni discusses team’s tactics

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
September 3, 2020
Iowa Forward Skylar Alward retreats during the Iowa Women’s Soccer game versus Northwestern at the Hawkeye Soccer Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, September 29, 2019. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 2-1 in overtime.

Iowa women’s soccer finding transition back easy after a break

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
August 30, 2020
Iowa Head Coach Dave Diianni speaks to the team during the Iowa versus Ohio State game at the University of Iowa Soccer Complex on Sunday, October 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 2-1 in double overtime.

Iowa soccer recruiting on hold due to COVID-19 restrictions

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
August 26, 2020
Iowa pitcher Allison Doocy winds up for a pitch at the Iowa softball game against Indian Hills at Pearl Field on Sunday, October 6th, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Warriors 21-2.

Strong leadership helping Hawkeyes progress

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
March 11, 2020
Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle drives the ball during the Iowa vs. Ohio State Women's Big Ten Tournament game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Friday, March 6, 2020. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 87-66.

Hawkeye women’s basketball in jeopardy of losing top-four seed

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
March 9, 2020
Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer shoots the ball during the Iowa vs. Ohio State Women's Big Ten Tournament game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Friday, March 6, 2020. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 87-66.

Iowa focused on NCAA Tournament after blowout Big Ten loss

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
March 7, 2020
Minnesota guard Jasmine Powell runs into Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle while dribbling the ball during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 90-82.

Doyle absorbs nasty hit in first quarter

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
March 6, 2020
Iowa guard McKenna Warnock drives to the rim during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 66-61.

Warnock earns surprise start in quarterfinals of Big Ten Tournament

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
March 6, 2020
Infielder Nia Carter leads off the base during the Iowa softball fall opener against Des Moines Area Community College on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes beat the Bears 4-1 in 10 innings.

Softball heads back to Madeira Beach for week two of The Spring Games

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
March 5, 2020
Pitcher Allison Doocy warms up during the Iowa softball fall opener against Des Moines Area Community College. The Hawkeyes beat the Bears 4-1 in 10 innings.

Softball splits four-game series in Florida

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
March 1, 2020
Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer protects the ball during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Gophers, 90-82.

Seniors help Iowa squeak by Minnesota in home finale

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
February 27, 2020
Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle shoots a basket during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Penn State at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions, 100-57.

Women’s basketball looks for strong Senior Night performance

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
February 26, 2020
Iowa guard McKenna Warnock takes a shot while Wisconsin guard Sydney Hilliard tries to block during a women’s basketball between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 97-71.

Deep rotation sparks Hawkeyes down the Big Ten stretch

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
February 22, 2020
Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle takes the ball to the hoop during a women’s basketball between Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 97-71.

Doyle continues to lead Iowa past expectations

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
February 20, 2020
Iowa fielder Lea Thompson receives coaching from head coach Renee Gillispie after striking out during the conference opening softball game at Pearl Field on Friday, March 29, 2019. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 5-0.

Gillispie crafting winning culture for Iowa softball

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
February 19, 2020
Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle shoots during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Monday Feb. 6, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 76-60.

Women’s basketball bounces back with big win over Badgers

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
February 16, 2020
Iowa pitcher Lauren Shaw winds up for a swing at the Iowa softball game against Indian Hills at Pearl Field on Sunday, October 6th, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Warriors 21-2.

Softball travels to Atlanta looking to build off strong opening weekend

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
February 13, 2020
Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer reacts to a foul drawn by Monika Czinano during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Monday Feb. 6, 2020.

Hawkeyes travel to Maryland for showdown with Terrapins

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
February 12, 2020

Maryland

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
February 10, 2020
Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle shoots during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Monday Feb. 6, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 76-60.

Carver-Hawkeye Arena a fortress for women’s basketball

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
February 10, 2020
Iowa pitcher Allison Doocy winds up for a pitch at the Iowa softball game against Indian Hills at Pearl Field on Sunday, October 6th, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Warriors 21-2.

Softball wins four of five in opening tournament

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
February 9, 2020
Iowa center Monika Czinano shoots during a women's basketball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 76-60.

Czinano comes up big in return to starting lineup

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
February 6, 2020
Iowa forward Monika Czinano looks to shoot during a women's basketball match between Iowa and Indiana at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 91-85, in double overtime.

Women’s basketball’s winning streak ends in Ann Arbor

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
February 2, 2020
Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle drives to the net during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 66-61.

Hawkeyes win ninth in a row to extend Big Ten lead

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
January 30, 2020
Iowa Guard Makenna Warnock looks to the basket during Iowa women’s basketball vs. Ohio State in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Jan. 23. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 77-68.

Strong fourth quarter propels Iowa to 32nd consecutive home victory

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
January 26, 2020
Iowa forward Amanda Ollinger blocks Ohio State forward Logan Cook during Iowa women’s basketball vs. Ohio State in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 77-68.

Bluder picks up Big Ten win No. 200 in Iowa’s victory over Ohio State

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
January 23, 2020
Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer drives forward during a women’s basketball game between Iowa and Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 66-61.

Women’s basketball returns to Carver looking to extend winning streak

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
January 22, 2020
Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer fights for control of the ball during a game against North Carolina Central University on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes defeated the Eagles, 102-50 (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s basketball wins big over North Carolina Central

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
December 14, 2019
Iowa players Gabbie Marshall, Tomi Taiwo, and Kate Martin celebrate as the Hawkeyes win during a womenÕs basketball game between Iowa and Princeton at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.

Women’s basketball looking for smooth victory against NC Central

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
December 12, 2019
Iowa's Monika Czinano and Clemson's Tylar Bennett reach for the ball during a women’s basketball match between Iowa and Clemson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 74-60.

Women’s basketball looking for another win in Cy-Hawk series

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
December 10, 2019
Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer looks to pass during a womenÕs basketball match between Iowa and Clemson at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Tigers, 74-60. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s basketball takes down Clemson behind 28 team assists

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
December 4, 2019
Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder yells out a play during the women's basketball game against Florida Atlantic on Thursday, November 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Owls 85-53. Bluder is celebrating 20 years as a coach for the Hawkeyes.

Bluder notches win No. 400 in Iowa’s victory in Puerto Rico

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
November 27, 2019
Iowa distance runner Nathan Mylenek leads the pack of the 1500-meter run at the Musco Twilight Invitational at the Cretzmeyer Track on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Mylenek won the race with a time 3:52:06. The Hawkeyes won 10 events during the meet. The Iowa women ranked first with 183 points, and the men ranked fifth 76 points.

Mylenek stays the course on his way to NCAAs

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
November 21, 2019
Iowa center Monika Czinano prepares to shoots the ball during the women's basketball game against Florida Atlantic on Thursday, November 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Owls 85-53. Czinano scored 14 points throughout the game.

Women’s basketball ready to rebound

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
November 19, 2019
Middle blocker Hannah Clayton celebrates after her team scores a point against the Huskers. The Huskers defeated the Hawkeyes in three sets on November 9, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Volleyball comes up short against Nebraska

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
November 17, 2019
Iowa’s Nathan Mylenek picks up speed as he approaches the finish line of the men’s 6k during the Hawkeye Invitational at Ashton Cross Country Course on Friday, September 6, 2019. Mylenek finishd second with a time of 18:16.0. The Hawkeyes defeated six other teams to finish first overall for both men’s and women’s races.

Cross country finishes on high note in Stillwater

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
November 17, 2019
Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer dribbles to shoot a basket during a Women’s basketball game between Iowa and North Alabama at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lions, 86-81.

Marshall hits big shots down the stretch in Iowa win

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
November 14, 2019
Iowa’s Nathan Mylenek picks up speed as he approaches the finish line of the men’s 6k during the Hawkeye Invitational at Ashton Cross Country Course on Friday, September 6, 2019. Mylenek finished second with a time of 18:16.0. The Hawkeyes defeated six other teams to finish first overall for both men’s and women’s races.

Cross country travels to Stillwater for NCAA Regionals

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
November 14, 2019
Iowa outside hitter Griere Hughes and middle blocker Hannah Clayton jump for a block during a volleyball game against Penn State on Nov. 1, 2019 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes fell to the Lions, 0-3. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

Volleyball looking for improvement in rematch against Michigan

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
November 12, 2019

No

Ben Palya
November 11, 2019
Iowa outside hitter Griere Hughes blocks the ball during a volleyball game between Iowa and Rutgers at the Carver Hawkeye Arena on Nov. 2, 2019. The Hawkeyes fell to the Scarlet Knights, 0-3.

Volleyball looking to bounce back against Illinois

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
November 5, 2019
Iowa outside hitter Edina Schmidt goes for a kill during a volleyball match between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, September 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes fell to the visiting Cyclones, 3-2.

Schmidt making impact during transition to Iowa City

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
October 29, 2019
Iowa players react to Iowa forward Monika Czinano (not pictured) scoring 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.

Women’s basketball to be tested with non-conference schedule

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
October 28, 2019
Iowa’s Nathan Mylenek picks up speed as he approaches the finish line of the men’s 6k during the Hawkeye Invitational at Ashton Cross Country Course on Friday, September 6, 2019. Mylenek finishd second with a time of 18:16.0. The Hawkeyes defeated six other teams to finish first overall for both men’s and women’s races.

Cross country ready to make a statement at Pre-Nationals

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
October 17, 2019
Iowa setter Courtney Buzzerio goes for a kill during a volleyball match between Iowa and Colorado in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, September 6, 2019. The Hawkeyes dropped their season opener to the Buffaloes, 3-0.

Volleyball falls in Columbus

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
October 17, 2019
Iowa setter Courtney Buzzerio goes for a kill during a volleyball match between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, September 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes fell to the visiting Cyclones, 3-2.

Volleyball looks to recover in road matchup against Ohio State

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter
October 15, 2019
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